Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety
Episodes
“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...
“A front row seat to life.” Frank L, Virginia, October, 2016
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Todays episode is with Frank L, aka @frontrowfrankie, a popular social media recovery content creator on IG and tiktok. Sober since October 4, 2016, F...
Solocast: “Step one and gratitude.”
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannine shares about how the use of gratitude as the key component of her ability to stay sober is predicated on the foundation of the principles of ...
Solocast: “A California burrito changed my life.”
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannine shares a story from one of her earlier attempts at recovery that involves the joy of a California burrito, and the principles and benefits of...
“I thought he was gonna kill me.” Jeannine, Oceanside, CA Feb 2014
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannine and Kim talk today about an incident from Jeannine’s active addiction and the similarities between how she was feeling then, and the stress...
Solocast: “Heroin to heroine.”
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a solocast with Jeannine about gratitude and post traumatic growth, and how the two led to pivotal progress in her sobriety this ...
“Three mindset shifts that changed everything,” Jeannine, Atlanta, GA Aug 27, 2021
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannine had the honor of being invited as one of the main speakers at a twelve step convention in Atlanta, Georgia in August, 2021, where she shares ...
“My girls got me through.” Esther R, July 13, 2012 Oceanside, CA
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannine and Kim interview Esther R, who just celebrated nine years of sobriety in July. Esther talks with Jeannine and Kim about her transition from ...
Solocast: Tools for cravings in the moment.
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is some of Jeannines tips for handling cravings as they happen. Four specific tools are given in this episode - this episode is also...
“Zac is Back.” Zac B, San Diego, CA Aug 24, 2019
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s interview, Jeannine and Kim interview Jeannine’s friend, Zac. Zac shares his story of heroin and meth addiction, multiple relapses, ove...
Solocast: “Morning routine to support recovery”
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a solocast with Jeannine about the value of a morning routine in recovery, to not just support stability in daily living, but as ...
“The one with Jeannine’s mom.” Bonnie C, Southern California & beyond.
29 Jul 2021
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 vio...
Solocast: “James Taylor vs Harry Potter”
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a solo cast with Jeannine about the difference being in recovery made in two life experiences, a birthday in 2010 and 2021.
“Spiritually Bankrupt” Jeannine, Oceanside CA July 2013
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannine and Kim talk about Jeannine’s time spent squatting in an abandoned house, and how the AA third step prayer changed her life. ...
“Covered in blood in the bathroom.” Maggie L, Richmond, VA May 5, 2016
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At 23 years old, Maggie was living in a motel, prostituting to maintain a years long heroin and crack addiction. She had been in and out of 20 rehabs ...
“Detox Discovery” Jeannine, San Diego, CA April 2012
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannine shares about her first experience with detox and rehab and the insight that arose from those environments. ...
“Soberevolution” Austin C. Columbus, OH April 10, 2013
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Jeannine and Kim interview Austin Cooper, founder and creator of the social media platform ”Soberevolution,” an Instagram co...
“I signed for 29 years in prison.” Az F., San Diego, Feb, 1999
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannine and Kim interview Azraal Ford, who was released four months ago after doing 22 years in the California prison system for assault with a firea...
“Two Vicodin at Mile 10” Feb 2018, Calabasas CA
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Jeannine and Kim speak with Dr. Ryan Emery, a principal at an elementary school in Southern California, and a recovering opiate ...
“Success is any kind of positive change.” Joe S., NYC, February 1996
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kim and Jeannine interview Joe Schrank, a clinical social worker who describes himself as an “advocate for the entire spectrum of how people improve...
“We Got This Book.” Eric O, January 2006, Arizona
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannine and Kim interview Eric O., just after he celebrated 15 years of sobriety on Jan 13. This is episode is filled with eloquent insight into the ...
“Bank Robbery” Tommy D, San Diego, CA Jan 2018
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannine and Kim interview Tommy, who shares about the events of Jan 3, 2018, when he robbed a bank and took police on a high speed chase. ...
“Three Dog(house) Night” Jeannine, Oceanside, Jan, 2015
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannine and Kim are releasing a special episode today to celebrate Jeannine’s sixth year of sobriety. Jeannine recounts the story of her last few d...
“December DV (yup, another one)” Amy D, West Hollywood, CA, Dec 25 2011
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannine and Kim interview Amy Dresner, a recovering addict, comedian, author of “My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty and Staying Clean,” an...
“December DV” Jeannine, Vista, CA Dec 2012
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannine shares a story that happened in December of 2012 while still in active addiction. C...
“Christmas Car Jacking” Rachael J, Dec 2010, San Diego, CA
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Jeannine and Kim interview Jeannine’s sponsor, Rachael, about an incident that ended in a felony attempted car jacking and where Rachael is no...
“GTA in SLC” Brad J., Utah, Nov. 20 2012
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Jeannine and Kim interview Brad Jensen, aka, @thesoberbodybuilder about an incident when he accidentally ran a police car off the road in a stol...
“Election Night Faux-verdose” Jeannine, Venice, CA 2008
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannine and Kim talk about an event in Jeannine’s life on Nov 4, 2008, the night of the Obama/McCain election in the United States. Jeannine also d...
“The leader must be the example.” Jenny Schatzle, Santa Barbara, CA Oct 2012
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Kim and Jeannine interview Jenny Schatzle, a fitness instructor and studio owner, published author, two time Ted talk speaker, mother of three y...
“Chris’s Day of Poop” Chris S, October 2001, Hollywood, CA
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannine and Kim interview Chris Stewart, a former homeless heroin addict and alcoholic, turned bestselling author, motivational speaker and substance...
“Tracks & tracks.” Jeannine, September 2013, Vista, CA”
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannine and Kim begin taking listener questions, and discuss an incident in September of 2013, when Jeannine “escaped” a detox facility, but ulti...
“OD at the Wheel” Tommy D, Sept 2013, Vista, CA”
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannine and Kim interview their first guest, Tommy, who shares his story of overdosing while driving , the subsequent DUI and criminal charges he fac...
“Breakup break through” August 2008, Venice, CA”
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Kim and Jeannine examine a breakup Jeannine went through in LA as a direct result of her addiction, and the lessons and positives that...
“Strong Arm Robbery” Jeannine, Aug 5, 2013, Carlsbad, CA Episode 1
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannine and Kim discuss the events of Jeannine’s last arrest, in August of 2013, in which she was charged with strongarm robbery, and explore the l...
Intro to Chasing Heroine: “On this Day” Recovery Podcast
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jeannine and Kim, your podcast co-hosts. Jeannine is an addict/alcoholic in recovery and Kim is an LMFT who has been practicing for fifteen years...
Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety (Trailer)
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas