Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety

Rachel Elizabeth: "Ass-firmations," Using Crack as Harm Reduction for Heroin, Child Wizard in Charge of Gnats, Motherhood, Recovery and Social Media Fame

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have the pleasure of chatting with Rachel Slocum, aka @rachelelizabethxo on social media. The incredibly popular social media influencer and ...

Vulnerable, Terrified and Alone, Surviving as a Sex Worker & Living in a Trap House Strung Out on Meth & Heroin to THRIVING as a Mother and Woman in Recovery

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After going to rehab 21 times with no success, Julia Barker was strung out on meth and heroin, working in sex work, living in a trap house - absolutel...

How "Dope Fiend Hustle" is our Biggest ADVANTAGE in Life, "Clean" on Meth? The Promises - from Trash to Truth with Jeannine

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for joining us today! Today we are sharing Jeannine's lead at a Twelve Step meeting in April 2023 in which she shares more about her cocaine...

Breaking Chains; From Incarceration to Recovery, Becoming the Change in Family Behavioral Patterns of Violence and Abuse and Advice on How to Start Over as a Felon **TRIGGER WARNING

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

**TRIGGER WARNING references of abuse, violence and physical assault Today I speak with Brandon Michael. Brandon was raised in an environment of extre...

A Tale of Three McFlurries; The True Story of All THREE Times I Got Arrested While Eating an M&M McFlurry & What That Means For My Marriage Today

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, it's true, I got arrested three times while eating M&M McFlurries from McDonalds. I thought I had told the stories before on the pod, but I have ...

Extreme Opiate Constipation, or…NDPEs as Jeannine and Narcan Nate Call Them

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re an opiate addict you’ve been there. If you’re not an opiate addict, you’ve been somewhere you never thought you’d come back from…...

Nars Orgasm Blush (makeup) Almost Sent Me to Prison, What a Living Progression of Addiction Looks Like, Four Stages of Contemplation, and the Role of Purpose in Successful Recovery

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wrestling mall cops, hiding bikes in the bushes, whacked out on librium in jail, these are the elements in today's episode. Today Jeannine shares ...

How Her Dad Pressing 32 Felony Fraud Charge Against Her Saved Abbey Fickley's Life, Pregnant at 19, Addicted to Heroin by 23, Now 5 Years Sober & Successful Influencer, Abbey's Story Will Inspire You

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I interview Abbey Fickley, a popular Instagram, TikTok and YouTube influencer. Sober now since 2018, Abbey walks us through her early life under...

Adolescent Institulization, Fleeing Boarding School in Utah in the Winter, Cops Giving Orders Through Car Speakers in Meth Psychosis and Successful Use of a 12 Step Group as Your Higher Power

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I interview Sam Marks. I met Sam at a Twelve Step meeting and in just a ten minute share knew he had a great and unique story and a powerful mes...

Strung Out, Trafficked as a Sex Worker and Stuck Homeless in Hawaii for Ten Years, Endocarditis and more, PLUS a Successful Methadone Taper from 170 ml, Christina Garofalo is a SURVIVOR

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TRIGGER WARNING*** ***sex trafficking, domestic abuse, assault, SA and pregnancy termination My conversation today with Christina Garofalo will have ...

The Epitome of 90s 'Heroin Chic,' Suki Jones Survived Quaaludes & Kidnapping at Nine Years Old and Lived to Tell the Tale....(and do way more drugs!) PLUS a Successful Methadone Detox Taper Story

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**TRIGGER WARNING **childhood abuse, incest and kidnapping Today Jeannine interviews Suki Jones, author of recovery memoir, "Sea Swallow Me.&quo...

Real House Wives of Beverly Hills Eden Sassoon - Relapse after 9 Years, the Value of "Doing the Work" v Going to Meetings & The Vision of her Father Inspiring Her After His Death

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a very LA episode - today Jeannine interviews Eden Sassoon. the daughter of celebrity hair stylist, Vidal Sassoon. Eden grew up in Beverly...

PART TWO: If Turning in Evidence of a Heinous Crime Meant Spending the Rest of Your Life Prison...What Would You Do? The Subsequent Consequences for Matt AND How to Start Over with a Felony Record

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**TRIGGER WARNING **todays episode references child abuse, please take care while listening. ...

PART ONE: If Turning in Evidence of a Heinous Crime Meant Spending the Rest of Your Life Prison...What Would You Do? Matt Hahn Faced that Exact Decision

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**TRIGGER WARNING **todays episode references child abuse, please take care while listening. ...

Broken Engagements, Body Building and Cocaine with Kat Sorenson

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine interviews Kat Sorenson, aka @socalkattt, CEO and founder of Dual Diagnosis Detox/Rehab Laguna Shores Recovery. After over a decade of ...

Set Up by a Friend to Traffic Narcotics to an Undercover and Banned for LIFE from the United States with Brad Mcleod of Sober Motivation

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine interviews Brad McLeod, creator of the platform and podcast Sobermotivation. Sober now since 2010, Brad has gone from completely and ho...

Junkie to Attorney! Added a Law Degree but Lost a Booty Cheek; the Wild Story of Sara Clark, aka SaraBoo72

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show Jeannine interviews Sara Clark, aka SaraBoo72 on IG and TikTok. Sara spent several years strung out on heroin and ultimately turned ...

The Hardest Episode I've Ever Had to Record...My Husband Relapsed, Everything is a Mess PLUS The Twelve Steps Broken Down

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys...this one is just direct from me, Jeannine, no editing even, just an impromptu solocast. You guys have heard me speak for years about my hus...

Humiliated on Camera and Posted on Social Media...Claire Bay's Incredible Confidence and Success is BECAUSE of a Publicly Embarassing Event PLUS Tools for Disordered Eating

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Claire Bays story is a true "Chasing Heroine" story in that her darkest moment directly led to the best version of herself. Claire was filme...

PART TWO: Methin' Around at It's Finest; Pockets Rifled during an OD, Homemade Rigs, the Most Helpful Cop on Earth, FINALLY Recovery with the Assistance of Suboxone and Therapy

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today is Part Two of our interview with NodPod member, Joey Rakisits. Joey's story is SO inspiring - he did the rounds of alllll the things dope f...

PART ONE: Methin' Around at it's Finest! Copper Wire Hijinks, Making a Civic "Custom," Kidnapped! Fire Camp, Absconding...Joey Rakisits Has Done the "Dope Fiend" Rounds and Lived to Tell the Tale

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TRIGGER WARNING * TRIGGER WARNING * Two incidents of violence are described, please be aware. One from 29:00 - 34:00 if you would like to skip through...

PART TWO: Mastering Social Situations Sober and Beginner's Fitness and Movement Tips to get Started

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today is Part Two of Jeannine's interview with Mary Tilson. Despite achieving success in her marketing career, Mary's use of cocaine and alcoh...

PART ONE: How to Recognize Your Substance Use is a Problem even if You are Successful in Career & Life: From Marketing Exec in Chicago to an Eight Year Sabbatical in South East Asia with Mary Tilson

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine interviews Mary Tilson. Despite achieving success in her marketing career, Mary's use of cocaine and alcohol began consuming her life, ...

My Addiction Helped Me Become a Millionaire, Yours Can Too! with Moira Kucaba

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine speaks with Moira Kucaba. Moira is an alcoholic, addict, bulimic, and college dropout turned self-made millionaire and expert in helpin...

Turn Your Pain into Your Power; This (former) Meth Smoking, Bartending, World Class JUMP ROPER! Who Once Faked His Own Death will Change Your Life

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Fausto Castellanos aka "Hope Dealer Fausto." As a child, Fausto was the victim of sexual abuse, leading him to a years long cycle of shame and fe...

Make Your Addiction Your SUPER POWER; Homeless Heroin Addict on Skid Row, A Major NDPE!, IV Speedballs in Malibu to Multi-Millionaire; the Inspiring Story of Khalil Rafati

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine interviews Khalil Rafati. Originally from Ohio, Khalil ended up homeless, shooting heroin and coke on skid row in LA. Living that way f...

How Narcan Nate fought through a recent severe mental health crisis and reclaimed his life, career and recovery on his terms.

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today our guest is Narcan Nate himself! Nate recently struggled through several months of a deep depression, concerning those who care about him, incl...

Wild Times at Studio 54 in the 70s (the ceiling coke spoon is real!), the Power of Commitments in Twelve Step and How to Change Your Life with Daily Affirmations with Merrit Hartblay

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine and Nate interview Merrit Hartblay. After success as a college track athlete, Merrit started drinking and using in the 70s and even got...

Dave from DOPEY: real life Billy Madison??Snorting heroin out of Afrin bottles, driving in LA with no brakes, the Wish version of a Big Bird costume & creating the Dopey Nation podcast and community

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Dave, co-creator and host of the podcast, Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction. With 10 million downloads and over 400 episodes, Dopey is ...

Hitting Rock Bottom at 25 led to 29 Years of Sobriety, Personal Development and Developing a Program to Boost Self-esteem (some of which she shares with us!) with Arlina Allen

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine interviews Arlina Allen, host of The One Day at a Time Podcast. Sober since 1994, Arlina hit rock bottom at age 25 and decided to stop ...

Change Your Life through Self-Love, Manifestation, and Choosing the Spiritual Path that's Best for YOU with Cody Kreutz

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine and Nate interview Cody Kreutz. Cody is a recovery content creator and public speaker. After a suicide attempt in 2013 following years ...

"Tranq Dope" Amputee Jess shares her journey into xylazine & fentanyl addiction, the extreme physical price she paid and how she has learned to live life after the battle that took her arm.

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**TRIGGER WARNING ** Today Jeannine and Narcan Nate speak with Jess, aka "one armd badass" on social media. Just as her handle implies, Jess...

From shooting heroin at THIRTEEN and smoking crack in airplane bathrooms, to Kundalini yoga and 20 years clean - the wild story of Erin Khar and how her son saved her life

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine chats (and chats and chats!) with Erin Khar. Erin is an author known for her writing on addiction, recovery, mental health, relationshi...

PART TWO: Brittany Jade on Getting "Cancelled," Cyberbullying, the Reddit Page that Nearly Destroyed Her and Navigating a Mental Health Crisis in Sobriety

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TRIGGER WARNING** Today's episode is Part Two of our interview with popular TikTok creator and social media influencer Brittany Jade...

PART ONE: Brittany Jade on Tiktok Fame, Sobriety, Marriage and "Getting Cancelled"

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Famous Tiktoker, social media influencer and sober advocate Brittany Jade joins the #nodpod fam today for an incredibly candid interview with Jeannine...

From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction - IV meth use as a teenager, surviving abuse, and finding recovery withOUT a Higher Power with Mary Beth O'Connor

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TRIGGER WARNING** Today Jeannine interviews Mary Beth O'Connor, retired federal judge, author and recovering addict. Mary Beth's book "F...

From lifelong drug use and countless trips jail, to prison at 41, to completely changing her life with the women of NA and the transformative power of the 7th step prayer with Rachael B

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine interviews Rachael B. Rachael grew up in a family where active addiction and a criminal lifestyle were the norm. Continuing the pattern...

Meet the fierce Southern Mama behind the phone number any addict can call and use drugs while someone listens live to make sure the addict LIVES with Jessie B of Never Use Alone

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine interviews Jessie B of the organizations Never Use Alone and 229 Safer Living Access. Jessie B is in long term recovery from opiate ad...

Smuggling dope on an airplane, flying kegs in Georgia, and a friend who knows the song in your heart with Scott "Gumpy" Gerard

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine speaks with Scott Gerard aka Gumpy her best friend of nearly 30 years and man of honor in her wedding. Gump was present and a witness a...

How to support an addict that you love WITHOUT enabling their addiction or losing YOUR mind with Bonnie Campbell, MSW (and Jeannine's Mom!)

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Jeannine and Kim interview Jeannine's mom, Bonnie, who is also an MSW of outstanding achievement in the fields of domestic violenc...

Meth psychosis (yup, another one), running from cops on ATVs on the beach...maybe??, escaping on a Big Wheels and the AA Third Step Prayer with Jeannine

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a story from Jeannine with our OG co-host and Licensed Family & Marriage Therapist, Kimberly. Jeannine talks about a particular inc...

Fake mustaches while collecting cans, dogs pooing in his "home" in the bushes, and how a mosh pit could save the recovery community with Chris Stewart aka "Hollywood"

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannine and Narcan Nate interview Chris Stewart aka Hollywood about his experiences as an up and coming rock star in Hollywood to becoming a homeless...

STOP procrastinating, ACHIEVE your goals, and change your life by turning your anxiety into a SUPER power with Britt Frank

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannine interviews Britt Frank and gets allll the specifics on exactly HOW anxiety can be leveraged for good and just how we can STOP procrastinating...

From homeless shooting heroin in Salt Lake City and squatting in Chicago to finally finding sobriety through a twelve step bootcamp; Will

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannine and Nate interview Will out of Portland, Maine. Will was a long time heroin addict and alcoholic who had done the rounds in twelve step with ...

Prescribed Opioids for Migraines turned into Making Meth in the woods in Florida; How Jane Parillo Ultimately Found Love, Healing and Restored Family Values through Sobriety after Chaos

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannine and Nate interview Jane Parillo. Sober now since September 15, 2020, Jane takes Jeannine and Nate on a ride from opioid prescriptions for mig...

Change your life by reframing your beliefs, effective strategies to manage and mitigate stress, and how to heal after trauma with Dr. Chad Davis

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannine interviews Dr. Chad Davis who shares specific tools and methods to manage stress and anxiety, why "relaxing well" after stressful situations ...

Tools to regulate our emotions to strengthen and enhance our relationships, avoid unnecessary conflict and live a more emotionally balanced life through DBT with Dr. Laura Petracek

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine interviews Dr. Laura Petracek, Phd.  Dr. Laura Petracek is a Clinical Psychologist, author, and speaker who has over thirty years ...

Meth psychosis, arrested TWICE by the same CHP officer, relapsing on duster, and ultimately being inspired by a therapist to get his doctorate with Matt of A Life Recovered

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine and Narcan Nate interview Matt, creator of the popular IG and Facebook recovery platform, "A Life Recovered." After a privileged childh...

Escalating drug use COVID lockdowns, accidentally selling laced cocaine, Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles, clarity through the 4th step and sponsorship with Taylor Baroni

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine and Nate are joined by Jeannine’s hair stylist and friend, Taylor Baroni. As a hair stylist, Taylor was completely out of work for se...

Sunday Spin Snack #5 - Quick Motivation Formula

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re one month into the new year - how are your new years goals coming? Need a boost of motivation to get back on track? If so, today’s episode w...

"From 'Canadian Scarface' to humanitarian" Ryan Phillips

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At 19, while playing professional hockey in Canada, Ryan Phillips was introduced to the beginning of the B.C marijuana boom, and that perked his inter...

“DUIs to Dragonflies” Marci Hopkins

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine interviews Marci Hopkins, an award-winning TV Personality, host and creator of Wake Up with Marci, a Recovery Expert on Fox, CBS, ...

"How I stayed stopped." Jeannine

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sunday January 15, 2023 Jeannine celebrated eight years of sobriety. In today's episode, Jeannine shares the story of how she got started using, the p...

"Meth, carrots, and foot fetish dominatrixes" Hannah Sward

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine and Nate interview Hannah Sward, author of "Strip: A Memoir." 'Born in the Bohemian seventies, Hannah was abandoned by her mother, and ...

“From IVs to PhDs” Rachael Jarrel

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine interviews her sponsor of nine years, Rachael. Rachael began using meth at age 14, supporting herself as a sex worker until getting cle...

"Nate's Relapse" Jeannine & Nate

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine & Nate discuss Nate's recent relapse. At just under four years of sobriety, Nate chose to pick up. In this episode, the two co-hosts an...

"High at the Holidays" Jeannine & Matt Billions

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine chats with Matt Billions of Alabama. Jeannine and Matt discuss being high around the holidays, and the sometimes increased intensity of...

Sunday Spin Snack #4 - Feel IMMEDIATELY better about your position in life with this mindset shift.

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're discussing a mindset shift termed "The Gap & The Gain" by entrepreneurial coach, Dan Sullivan. Expanded into a book by psychologist Dr. Be...

“Higher and Friendly Powers” Dr Peg O’Connor

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannine and Nate interview Dr Peg O’Connor, a recovering alcoholic and professor of philosophy specializing in addiction studies. Peg has been sobe...

Sunday Spin Snack #3

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our narratives - the stories we’ve constructed about ourselves or situations around us - have the power to limit our opportunities or increase our o...

“Hypnotherapy for healing” Brittany, MT

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode, Jeannine interviews Brittany of Hypo Wave Therapy https://www.thetawavehypno.com/ Brittany is a trained hypnothe...

“From MLB draft pick to facing a life sentence” Beau Payne, PA

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine and Nate interview one time MLB draft pick, addict in recovery and current motivational speaker and author, Beau Payne. Beau was a tale...

“Successful cold turkey kick for turkey day!” Ronny Morales

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannine and Nate interview Ronny Morales, founder of We Sober Now and tiktok recovery content creator. Ronny found stability on methadone, but didn’...

Sunday Spin Snack #2

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Often in recovery the shame of some of our behavior during active addiction can continue to keep our confidence low. In todays episode Jeannine discus...

PART TWO: “I served 17 years for a DUI fatality” Martin Lockett

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you did not yet listen to part one of Martin’s incredible story, we recommend going back and starting there! For those of you joining us after li...

“PART ONE: I served 17 years for DUI Fatality” Martin Lockett, OR

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannine speaks with Martin Lockett, Martin Lockett is a writer and speaker whose words have impacted thousands of people, even before leaving prison....

Sunday Spin Snack #1

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our new series - the Sunday Spin Snack is a brief motivational or meditative moment to start out your week with inspiration and fresh persp...

Nate’s 4 Years! Nate & Jeannine

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On October 28, 2022, our host Narcan Nate celebrated four years of sobriety. Jeannine and Nate discuss his last use, how he stopped, and how he has st...

PART TWO: “Trashley Anonymous, Twenty Years of street life, addiction and sex work.” Ashley Clark

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part two of Jeannine’s interview with Ashley Clark aka Trashley Anonymous. Part two picks up just before Ashley’s last prison term and ultimately ...

PART ONE: “Trashley Anonymous: Her story of twenty years of street life, addiction and sex work.”

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine interviews Ashley Clark, aka “Trashley Anonymous,” the legendary TikTok creator and author. With nearly two million followers on Ti...

“Breaking free from the convict code” Phil Tyler, MN

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a long term meth user, alcoholic and prison gang affiliated drug dealer, Phil Tyler has been convicted of 11 felonies and has served multiple priso...

“Felony to Fitness to Free” Doug Bopst, MD

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author of three books, and host of the Adversity Advantage Podcast on a crusade to inspire others t...

“Your crotch comes alive before your brain does.” Tracy H, San Francisco

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Jeannine and Nate interview Tracey Helton. Sober now since 1998, Tracey was featured in the popular 1999 HBO documentary, “Black T...

NDPE’s (Near Death Poop Experience) Jeannine & Nate

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 If you have ever been physically dependent on opiates you may have some familiarity with opiate constipation, now termed by Jeannine as an “NDPE”...

Solocast: Journaling technique and structure

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannine shares a journaling guideline - and an example from her own personal journal - that she learned in early sobriety, that has proven to be incr...

“I barricaded myself for twelve hours” Asa, Charleston, June 2018

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannine and Nate interview Asa from Charleston, SC. Clean now since June of 2018, Asa shares her story of long term addiction, extensive criminal his...

“NON 12 step program for recovery.” Andrew M, Australia 2018

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannine and Nate interview Coach Andrew Moses, a drug and alcohol recovery coach and mentor. Andrew has developed a personalized, non-12 step, recove...

“First year sober blueprints” Jeannine & Nate

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannine and Nate go through exactly what steps they took in their first year of sobriety - starting from zero financially, to finding more gainful me...

“Success after tragedy through MAT Recovery” Amanda, Charleston, SC 2018

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Three months into the beginning of her MAT recovery journey, Amanda’s husband lost his life to a fatal overdose. The details around his death were s...

“I detoxed a 12 year methadone habit.” Mike F, Brooklyn, NY 2021

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Almost immediately after detoxing from a twelve year methadone dependence, on Thanksgiving Day 2021 Mike Fiore lost his mother, the last person he fel...

“Pill Billy” Narcan Nate & Jeannine

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Narcan Nate joins Jeannine as co-host today! The two discuss an incident from Jeannine’s active addiction and the role gratitude plays in both of th...

“Drug court success story” JR, Charleston

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

JR Weaver, author of the award winning, “The Addiction Manifesto,” army veteran and person in recovery, is our guest today. JR and Jeannine discus...

“Sober Tennessee mama of four” Jama, Chattanooga, TN 2018

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jama spent 25 years abusing her body with cocaine, pain pills and alcohol. A married mom of four, on the outside, Jama’s life looked perfect. Inter...

“Everything you lost you’ll gain back ten-fold.” Tim L, Maryland 2021

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A high school athlete turned young Marine Corps recruit watched as his once promising future crumbled under the stress of his excessive drinking and d...

“Detox Details” Jeannine

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The number one thing Jeannine is asked is, “how do I detox?!” This episode will hopefully provide some practical guidance to help you or a loved o...

“Scared sh**less in secondary.” Jeannine, Mexico/USA border, Jan 2013

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine and Kim talk about an incident that happened when Jeannine was crossing back across the border from Mexico and was sent to “secondary...

“Obsessive behaviors - liability or asset?” Jeannine, interviewed by trainers Erin & Sarit

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can we transfer obsession around drugs to obsession around a positive career or life goal? World renowned fitness experts Erin and Sarit interviewed J...

“Disordered eating in recovery.” Erin and Sarit, FL

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Often drug addiction transfers to food addiction when we get into recovery. Erin and Sarit finally broke their yo-yo disordered eating patterns and sh...

Solocast: “Developing a positive recovery mindset.” Jeannine

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Todays episode explores the ways our mindset can be adapted and built to create a positive outlook on sobriety, rather than seeing sobriety as somethi...

“Know Love” Rex S, 2013

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine talks to Rex Shadeseagle, clean since 2013, Rex is an adult survivor of extreme child abuse and has dedicated his life to helping other...

“Desperation became passion.” Ryan B, 2014

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine and Kim chat with Ryan Bennett, an SUD treatment counselor at a mens facility in San Diego. Clean since 10-10-14, Ryan shares the exact...

“A little help from my friend” Chauncie, VA

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine chats with Chauncie, aka @anaddictnamedchauncie on TikTok. Clean from meth, fentanyl and heroin since 2018, Chauncie shares a pivotal e...

“You, the needle, and God.” Jeannine 2013

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In addition to the question, “how did you get started doing heroin?,” Jeannine is asked why needles? With all the info out there, how does any adu...

“How it all began…” Jeannine, Feb 2011

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common questions Jeannine gets asked is, “how did you even start using heroin?” Today, Jeannine answers that question as she and K...

“Narcan Nate” Nathan S, TN

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeannine and Kim interview Nathan Smiddy aka “Narcan Nate,” about a pivotal experience in his addiction that has led to his current life’s...

“Super Bowl Surprise Delivery” Brett M, Dallas TX

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannine interviews Brett M, the host of the recovery podcast, “Recovery Survey.” Brett is approaching seven years of sobriety in December and sha...

“Life after loss.” Kali, Chicago, Jan 2016

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannine interviews Kali about the fatal overdose of her boyfriend in 2016 - her descent back into active addiction after his death, and her eventual ...

“I wanted to be a fifty percenter.” Miguel R, May 30, 2018, PA

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannine and Kim interview Miguel Reyes, the creator and founder of the online community and podcast of the same name, “Staying Fit ODAAT.” Miguel...

Solocast: “When partners relapse.”

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannine opened up a poll on social media to see what our CH community wanted to hear and there were several requests for this topic - what to do if y...

“Ask for Billions.” Matt B, Birmingham AL

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannine and Kim interview Matt B, who shares his history with alcoholism and addiction and the story that most clearly defined his powerlessness over...