How did a Mormon kid become a drug user, prison inmate, and white supremacist? Tad Stringam tells us how he survived in the corrections system for 12 years and how racial divides forced him to act against his true nature. Tad is brutally honest about what he had to do and why, and his passion for saving and inspiring others makes for one of the most compelling episodes in the history of SGR.
“Tattooed Sobriety” with Sunny Buick, the story of a recovering hipster!
Sunny Buick was raised by a unstable alcoholic single mother who put her life in danger many times. At the age of 15, she decided that she wanted to be a tattoo artist. That was also when she began drinking and using drugs. From the Rockabilly scene, through extremely dysfunctional relationships, to Paris–listen to her wild story and journey into recovery.
From Hating Who He Was, To Becoming A Role Model
In Episode 12 of Far From Finished, Craig talks about the lasting impact that treatment has been able to provide in his life.
Learning That It’s Ok To Be Who You Are
In Episode 11 of Far From Finished, Jerald talks about how his life became unmanageable in addiction. With treatment he now lives a fuller life in recovery with his extended family and his recovery family.
The Best Decision He Ever Made: A Father’s Story
In Episode 10 of Far From Finished, Kevin talks about how his recovery has been a blessing — helping him, his family and also his career.
Breaking The Cycle: From Wanting To Fit In, To Not Worrying About It
In episode nine of Far From Finished, Ben talks about how he fell into the throes of addiction at an early age. Stuck in an endless cycle with his addiction, Ben shares what finally drove him to get the help that he deserved.
How Sober Living And Community Can Change Your Life
In Episode Eight of Far From Finished, Justin talks about the long process he underwent to achieve sobriety and the sober community that has changed his life for the better.
Overcoming Anxiety and Depression To Achieve The Happiness You Deserve
In episode seven of Far From Finished, Sara talks about how anxiety and depression led her towards addiction, reaching a point where she could not live without anything mind altering such as alcohol. By fully committing to recovery, Sara has achieved the happiness that she deserves.
How A Firefighter Overcame His Trauma And Found Positivity
In this episode Scott, talks about his 20 year career as a firefighter, the drug addiction that overtook him due to his PTSD, and the treatment he underwent to achieve the peace that he deserves.
Learning How To Accept And Be Confident In Yourself
In this episode, Traci talks about how looking for acceptance from others lead to her drug abuse, and how she learned to accept and be confident in HERSELF to stop it.
How Your Recovery Story Can Help Others
In this episode, Josh talks about his drug and alcohol abuse from grade school to adulthood.
Transforming Into A Mother Her Kids Can Be Proud Of
In this episode, Bobby shares her story of transformation, as a single mother of six, to somebody that she and her kids can be happy and proud of.
Working Together to Fight Heroin Overdoses: Gordon Merry, Cabell County EMS Director
Huntington, West Virginia made headlines Monday, August 15, 2016, after 26 people overdosed on heroin in the span of only 4 hours. Thankfully, there were no deaths and everyone who overdosed survived due to the quick response time of emergency services. Gordon Merry, EMS Director, acted quickly and diverted his resources in an effective manner.
Being Grateful To Your Past, For Who You Are Now
In this episode, Tim talks about how he went from repeatedly hurting his loved ones with his addiction, to the clean and sober man they are all proud of.
Choosing Recovery Housing: Denny Wilson, F I Community Housing
Denny founded F I Community Housing in 1995. Today, it’s Ohio’s largest peer-operated recovery community. Denny’s past informs his present mission in fighting the opioid epidemic: by the age of 25, he was addicted to several drugs, including heroin, crack cocaine, and alcohol.
“Pain Drives Change” with Damon Stoddard – All of us have pain, most of us waste it.
Damon Stoddard, author of Pain Drives Changes, shares his harrowing story of abandonment, abuse, and addiction. This episode goes into some dark territory. Also, there’s a special offer for SHAIR listeners.
“Raw Food Recovery” with Yovana “Rawvana” Mendoza: Sleep, Hydrate, Move, Fruits and Veggies.
Yovana “Rawvana” Mendoza joins us today on The SHAIR Podcast. You will recognize her more easily as the YouTube and Instagram sensation, Rawvana. With over 400,000 Instagram followers and over 150,000 YouTube fans, Rawvana has taken the raw food lifestyle to the next level. After going on a 2 week detox, Rawvana felt like a different person with energy, enthusiasm, emotional stability, and higher consciousness. She then asked her higher power for forgiveness and strength to kick alcohol and all of her other bad habits.
“Real Deal Recovery” with Stephen Girard – Let’s talk about relapse prevention.
Today we have Stephen Girard joining us on The SHAIR Podcast. Stephen is an accomplished percussionist who works with unusual sound sources, including self-made instruments and found objects. Recently, he launched a podcast called Real Deal Recovery that centers around relapse prevention with an emphasis on emotional sobriety and recovery.
“Field of Influence” with Jenny Reese Clark. An insightful look into the forbidden realm of drug addiction.
Jenny Reese Clark, author of Field of Influence, shares her experience with methamphetamine and how she recovered from her addiction to become a speaker, a writer, and the founder of the Spencer Project.
The 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge W/ James Swanwick
James Swanwick never thought of himself as an alcoholic, but he tells us why he quit drinking for 30 days how it changed every aspect of his life. He never went back to drinking again and now inspires others to take the 30 No Alcohol Challenge!