Episodes

Greg interviews Erin Helms, the Executive Director of the Woodrow Project located in Parma, Ohio. The mission of the Woodrow Project is to provide a safe, stable and supportive environment for women in recovery.

Brandon Novak (Jackass, Viva La Bam, author of “Dreamseller”) shares his powerful message of recovery.

Dawn Lutrell joins us on The SHAIR Podcast. Dawn is a recovering addict, a comedian and an entertainer who does one hell of a job impersonating Ellen DeGeneres.

This year Dawn will be hosting In Recovery Magazine’s 3rd Annual Gratitude Gala event on November 18th in Scottsdale, Arizona.

In episode 21 we feature an interview with Wes Hurt, founder of Clean Cause. Hear how Wes went from active addiction to living the clean life and providing treatment scholarships for those in need.

Episode 8 features Justin Luke Riley from Young People in Recovery. Justin is 28 years old, and has been in long term recovery since 2007. He is President & CEO of Young People in Recovery (YPR), and a founding member. Justin has done organizational development consulting for different industries and we’re excited to hear his story!

Greg interviews Allyse Adams, a Clinical Administrator and Certified Counselor at the Oriana House of Akron, Ohio. The Oriana House is a nationally renowned community corrections and chemical dependency treatment facility, providing a multi-step program for rehabilitation.

In Part 2 of Episode 19, Traci shares the emotional conclusion to her dramatic recovery story of betrayal and redemption, with her beautiful son as her anchor.

Carly Benson joins us today on The SHAIR Podcast the founder of Miracles Are Brewing. She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and Coaches. She is a Certified Christian Life Coach through Light University and has also served on the Board of Directors for Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

In Part I of Episode 19, Traci shares the first part of her story of past insecurities, heartache, trauma, and even betrayal.

Mayor Horrigan talks about how easy it is to mimic legislation from other cities. He discusses plans to put something together in this area. He also talks about the seismic shift in drug addiction treatment which is sweeping the nation. He advocates a compassionate approach. “We can’t arrest our way out of these problems,” he says.

Alan Charles joins today us on The SHAIR Podcast. Alan is the author of Walking Out the Other Side and most recently Charles has been doing a lot of public speaking on the discussion of addiction and recovery in schools, businesses, and universities.

Today’s episode opens with a special message for first responders facing addiction.

Then listen to an exclusive segment of the Sober Guy Radio’s REAL show, where Shane & The Jess discuss abusing jelly donuts and co-dependency. Cash also makes a guest appearance at the very end to inform everyone that he pooped his pants. Enjoy! 

In Episode 18, Alexandria talks about the benefits of a really good support system, in treatment and now during recovery.

Episode 7 of the Rise2Recovery podcast features Rose McKinney, aka Midwestern Mama. Rose is the founder of Our Young Addicts, an online community of parents and professionals sharing experiences, resources and hopes on the spectrum of addiction, treatment and recovery.

Ted talks about the shame of those who relapse and how they can learn from the hardship of relapsing. “When I see that look on their face, I cut right to the chase. Dude, let that go. This becomes part of your story. You had to prove some stuff to yourself,” says Ted. “Whatever you weren’t willing to do last time, do it. Get with your counselor or your sponsor and make the adjustment. That is part of this process. We all get here differently, man. We have to stop looking at it as better or worse. It’s different. That’s it.”

Rebecca Ronning joins us on the SHAIR Podcast today. Rebecca is 21 years old and recently celebrates 1 year clean. She began using heroin at age 17 and from that point on has been battling drug addiction.

What was your identity before using drugs and alcohol?

What was your identity in active addiction?

Have you connected to a new sense of self in your sobriety?

In this episode, Shane Ramer details the identity crisis he suffered after quitting alcohol and drugs, and how taking his two-year-old to a hardcore punk show made him feel like he was finally on his way back home to his true self.

In Episode 17, Tim talks about how his recovery has afforded him the opportunity to give countless others a voice to express themselves.

Do you get stuck in your head?

What are your sources of stress and overwhelm and how can you mitigate them?

What triggers you to crave alcohol or drugs?

Listen as Shane Ramer goes through his own checklist of destructive thinking habits, triggers, and sources of stress and anxiety so you can build your own checklist for sobriety success!

In episode 18 we welcome back Todd Gursslin. Todd went from shooting speed with Mike Starr (of Alice in Chains) to having 10 years sober, a Master’s Degree and a job as a teacher.