What if it Works

In this heartfelt episode of What if it Works, Jamie Johnson, of the Grammy Award-winning bluegrass group, The Grascals, shares his personal journey in recovery. Johnson opens up about the struggles he has faced, the lessons he has learned, and the strength it took to return to his home and the stage. He also reflects on his experiences working with the legendary Dolly Parton and discusses the impact that music has had on his healing process. Filled with honesty, inspiration, and hope, this episode offers listeners an intimate look at resilience, faith, and the power of second chances.

In this episode, KC Gooding, CMO of Jaywalker Lodge, shares how their Carbondale, Colorado program blends authentic recovery experiences with clinical care to build lasting sobriety through community—while helping people build a life in recovery that's actually fun and worth living.

KC reflects on his personal recovery journey, his path in behavioral healthcare, and the events he's created—like the Recovery Open and Winter Leadership Symposium—to bring people together in recovery.

A powerful conversation on recovery, connection, and even a little bit of electronic music!

We're kicking off Season 2 with Jason Wahler! We talk all things recovery, family, life in Nashville, and faith. Not gonna lie—he said this was one of his favs, and you won't want to miss it.

On episode 13, we sit down with Steve Turney of Turn Productions discussing mental health marketing, the evolving landscape of live events, and the lost art of a key change. Tune in to hear more!

The word on the street at Hansei was that Rodolfo is a star in the making. We did an interview and to find out for ourselves. The verdict is out, Rodolfo is a superstar!!! Tune in to hear about his passion for performance, dance, people and entertaining. As said by Jacy Zay in "No Name Superstar" it won't be long - soon they all will know just who you are, you're a No Name Superstar.

Meet our dear friend, Kaitlin Pickrel - better known as KP! When she finishes her workday as a public relations extrodinaire, you can find her winning a tennis match, hosting a dinner party, or traveling the world. Tune in to hear more about how KP became KPR.

On Episode 10 of What if it Works, we sit down with Patrick Dunn, and talk about the many hats he wears as a clinician, equine therapist, operator and more.

Your hosts, Jacy and Carli, are back in action. They discuss National Recovery Month, Miles for Mental Health, Amazon conspiracy theories and more.

In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Alexxis Ames—a founding force at Hansei and the go-to brain behind the operation. From cosmetology school to home building to behavioral health, Alexxis walks us through her nonlinear career path and the bold move of buying a house in Tennessee without ever stepping foot there.

We talk about embracing curiosity, her "never stop learning" mindset, and the beauty of leading while still figuring it out—because sometimes, it's the blind leading the blind. If you've ever felt like you're winging it but still showing up, this one's for you.

In this episode, we sit down with our good friend Joey Darby, Chief Growth Officer at Cumberland Heights. We've known Joey for years, watching him navigate the ever-evolving behavioral health industry—an industry he accidentally stumbled into nearly 20 years ago. We talk about his journey, the big move from California to Tennessee (which included selling his beloved Airstream—a huge deal if you know Joey), and what he's learned along the way. Join us for a candid conversation about growth, change, and the unexpected paths that lead us to where we're meant to be.