Episodes

Greg interviews Orlando Howard, the Manager of Outpatient Services at Rosary Hall of St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland. Started in 1865, the medical center has provided healing services to the Cleveland community for over 150 years!

O.R. Marv joins us today on The SHAIR Podcast.  Marv is the founder of One Rep at a Time. His website blends fitness information with the challenges faced by those in recovery from some sort of addiction.

In Episode 31, Dave talks about how a big part of treatment is developing a sense of awareness of oneself. While caught up in the vicious cycle of substance abuse, he underestimated the severity of it. It was only until he was free that he could really see how much he had been hurting the people around him. He decided to turn his life around and started helping people instead, and as of today he has helped treat over 3,000 people.

In this episode, Shane makes a couple of announcements and provides resources for those seeking recovery from addiction. He also also explains the 6 Quick Tips to Quit Drinking guide, and how it can help you get on the right path to a lifestyle change free from alcohol and drugs. For more resources and to download the FREE guide, go to www.ThatSoberGuy.com

Bobble is a rapper/MC at Recovering Artists Worldwide and is the CEO/Head of promotions at Bobble Muzik.

Greg interviews Captain Michael Shearer, Captain of the Akron Police Department Narcotics Division. Captain Shearer has spent 25 years on the police force, in various roles. He has been Captain of the Police Department since 2005. Akron has experienced a tragic spike in heroin overdoses this summer.

Kayla Greenhalge joins us today on The SHAIR Podcast. Kayla is the Founder of Sober Mommy Blog on Recovery and Addiction. She has also had articles featured on addictionblog.org and thefix.com. Kayla is part of the destigmatization of addiction movement.

Kayla entered recovery on May 13, 2011. All of 2011 is what led up to this final try.

In episode ten of the Rise2Recovery podcast, we are joined by recovery author and speaker, Jenny Reese Clark. After completing her first Christian fiction novel only a year and a half after her release, in her own words, she shares why she chooses to exploit her past weaknesses before the world.

This week, it was an honor for us to sit down with Gary Mendell, CEO of Shatterproof and Nadine Machkovech, Program Manager of Rise Together.  We spoke to Gary and discussed his part in helping to create an amazing cause called Shatterproof; a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the devastation that addiction causes families. In this episode, you will also get the opportunity to hear Gary’s story & how he lost his son, Brian, to addiction and the promise Gary has made to help spare others from the same tragedy.

In Episode 30, Audrey talks about the abuse she endured while growing up, leading her to use substances to numb her feelings. Her life became chaotic before she began recovery, after which started writing those feelings down in the form of poems and recovery stories which have been published in multiple books.

Greg interviews Wayne Campbell, the president of Tyler’s Light. Tyler’s Light is a resource for those in Pickerington and Fairfield County, Ohio focused on preventing drug addiction. The foundation sheds light on the severity of drug addiction via community engagement, awareness, education and support.

In 2003, Robert was responsible for a drinking and driving accident that cost 6 people their lives. Hear what happened and how Robert now helps others find sobriety.

Torrance Johnson joins us today on The SHAIR Podcast, and Torrance is the founder of Recover Period, a recovery clothing line who’s slogan is Wear Something That Means Something.

Torrance came to the conclusion after evaluating where he was in his life and who he is as an individual, that today’s fashion, the bulk of it, does not express who he is or what he is passionate about.

Pastor Tim Bittle and Shane discuss spiritual awakenings, Jinco Jeans, addiction,  why pastors should not wear khakis and short ties, and faith.

In Episode 29, Tony talks about his appreciation for recovery and the opportunities it’s given him — from a career, to meeting his wife who he met three years into his recovery. They have walked the path of recovery together as a couple and just recently celebrated 20 years of marriage.

This week, it was an honor for us to sit down with Greg Williams, Co-Founder & Executive Vice President of Facing Addiction and Nadine Machkovech, Program Manager of Rise Together.

In this podcast series ex-blacked out comedian Jamie Lissow interviews world-class comedians/actors/artists that have quit something (drinking, drugs, etc) to discuss the tactics, tools, and routines that they use to maintain this success and avoid relapse.

George Loucas discusses the increase of the opioid epidemic over the last 10 years. Mr. Loucas is the founder of Loucas Law, a medical malpractice firm that specializes in wrongful death cases involving prescription opiates.

Patti Clark joins us today on this special 100th Episode of The SHAIR Podcast.  Patti is an accomplished speaker and workshop leader dedicated to helping people through various life transitions on their journey to an extraordinary life. For more than 30 years, and over several continents, Patti has been sharing her knowledge and wisdom with others. She is a native of the San Francisco Bay Area and graduated from U.C. Berkeley. She has taught English at the University of Wisconsin, Madison and at Oregon State University.

Ryan Leaf was a former 1st round draft pick in the 1998 NFL draft. His career was cut short due to personal issues and injuries. After his NFL career ended, he battled drug abuse which ultimately led to him serving time in state prison.