Recovery Unscripted

Guest: TJ Woodward, spiritual care counselor My guest today is TJ Woodward, an inspirational author and spiritual care counselor with the Foundations San Francisco outpatient program. He joined me at the Innovations in Recovery conference in San Diego to describe the vision behind his new book Conscious Recovery: Viewing Addiction Through the Spiritual Lens. Also, he shares how his journey toward awakened living has helped him return to a place of connection with his essential self. To speak with an admissions coordinator from Foundations Recovery Network about the holistic treatment available at Foundations San Francisco and FRN's other facilities nationwide, please call 855-823-2141. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about TJ's work, visit http://tjwoodward.com and http://foundationssanfrancisco.com Music from this episode: "I Should Be Lost Without You" by David Condos - URL: davidcondos.com "Filaments" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/musi

Guest: Christi Beth Adams, running community leader Today, I’m joined by Christi Beth Adams, the owner of Nashville’s Fleet Feet sports stores. She shares her journey from starting out as a 4th grade runner in small-town Kentucky to earning a collegiate track scholarship to managing her own successful athletic shops. She also explains how the shared experience of putting one foot in front of the other connects runners everywhere and discusses what led her to make Fleet Feet one of the first supporters of the Heroes 6K race series, which celebrates addiction and mental health recovery across the country. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Fleet Feet, visit http://fleetfeetnashville.com For more about the Heroes 6K race series, visit http://heroes6k.com Music from this episode: "The Ache" by David Condos - URL: davidcondos.com "Little Dipper" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Daydream/Little_Dipper_1829 - Composer: Chad

Guest: Philip Hemphill, treatment CCO For this episode, I met with Dr. Philip Hemphill, the Chief Clinical Officer at Lakeview Health treatment center. He joined me for this conversation at the Recovery Results conference in Dallas, where he spoke on transforming addiction treatment by implementing an integrative health model and using real-world data to inform decision-making. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Lakeview Health, visit http://lakeviewhealth.com Music from this episode: "Don't Look at Me Like That" by David Condos - URL: davidcondos.com "Proliferate" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Inspiring/Proliferate - Composer: Chad Crouch "Frosted Glass" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Positive/FrostedGlass - Composer: Chad Crouch "Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: URL: freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fit…ola/Ronny_1253

Guest: Matt Tant, healthcare recruiting entrepreneur Today’s guest is Matt Tant, an entrepreneur and former NFL player who is currently the CEO of the Relode, a company he founded to disrupt the healthcare recruiting industry with smart technology. He shares how he has used the lessons he learned on the football field about setting and achieving goals to build a crowdsourcing marketplace that allows anyone to put their network to work. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Relode, visit http://relode.com For more about the Innovations in Recovery conference, visit http://foundationsevents.com Music from this episode: "The Last One I Love" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com "Euphoric" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Inspiring/Euphoric "Dust in Sunlight" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Positive/DustInSunlight "Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: URL: http://freemusicarchive.org

Guest: Jes Montgomery, sex addiction psychiatrist My guest today is Dr. Jes Montgomery, an expert in treating addictive sexual behavior with nearly 30 years of experience focusing on the family and long-term aspects of recovery. He sat down with me at the Recovery Results conference in Dallas to demystify some common misconceptions about sex and pornography addictions and to share how he has applied the core beliefs of his mentor Dr. Patrick Carnes to help bring these conditions out of the shadows. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Pine Grove's Gratitude program, visit http://pinegrovetreatment.com For more about Heroes in Recovery, visit http://heroesinrecovery.com Music from this episode: "I Should Be Lost Without You" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com "Twilight Grandeur" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Inspiring/TwilightGrandeur - Composer: Chad Crouch "Springtime" by Podington Bear - URL: http://free

Guest: Noah benShea, author and speaker On today’s episode, I talk with Noah benShea, international best-selling author and public speaker who currently serves as the poet philosopher for Foundations Recovery Network, where he works to inspire and empower people in recovery all over the world through words of encouragement. To speak with an admissions coordinator from Foundations Recovery Network about finding the best treatment option for you or a loved one, please call 855-823-2141. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org  For more about Noah's work, visit http://noahbenshea.com Music from this episode: "The Ache" by David Condos - URL: davidcondos.com "Filaments" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Inspiring/Filaments - Composer: Chad Crouch "Autumn Leaves" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Yearning/Autumn_Leaves - Composer: Chad Crouch "Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: URL: freemusicarchive.org/music/A

Guest: John West, sober companions entrepreneur Today’s guest is John West, co-founder of The Guest House Ocala and president of Sober Companions, who joined us for this conversation at the Recovery Results conference in Dallas. John shares how he combined his own experience of recovery and his career in Hollywood to establish two businesses that help people with unique lifestyle demands find true connection and heal from their emotional wounds. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org  For more about The Guest House Ocala, visit http://theguesthouseocala.com  For more about Sober Companions, visit http://sobercompanions.com  Music from this episode: "Don't Look at Me Like That" by David Condos - URL: davidcondos.com "Evenhanded" by Podington Bear - URL: freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Epilogue/Evenhanded - Composer: Chad Crouch "Delta" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Daydream/Delta_1534 - Composer: Chad Crouch "Ronny" by Alex

Guest: Michael Myles, treatment marketing CEO For this episode, I caught up with Michael Myles, CEO of Active Marketing, at the Recovery Results conference in Dallas. Michael weighs in on a number of emerging marketing trends and shares how treatment providers who improve their branding can ultimately improve their ability to help more people, more efficiently. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Active Marketing, visit http://activemarketing.com For more about Foundations Events, visit http://foundationsevents.com Music from this episode: "The Last One I Love" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com "Radiant Flux" by Anamorphic Orchestra - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Anamorphic_Orchestra/Anamorphic_Orchestra/Radiant_Flux "Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fitch/Eola/Ronny_1253

Guest: Lori Jean Glass, love addiction and relationship coach Today’s guest is Lori Jean Glass, a relationship coach, educator and well-known expert on love addiction, love avoidance and co-dependency. She joined me at the Recovery Results conference in Dallas to shed some light on these complicated issues and explain why we board the “crazy train” of unhealthy relationships – and how we can get off that train and begin healing. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Lori Jean's work, visit http://lorijean.com Music from this episode: "I Should Be Lost Without You" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com "Twilight Grandeur" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Inspiring/TwilightGrandeur - Composer: Chad Crouch "Trundle" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Daydream/Trundle_1747 - Composer: Chad Crouch "Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fitch/Eola

Guests: Amy Cooper and Margaret Phillips, Heroes in Recovery lead advocates Today, I’m joined by two of the lead advocates for Heroes in Recovery, Amy Cooper and Margaret Phillips. They share about the personal journeys that drew them to become leaders in the recovery community and about their work with Heroes, a grassroots movement seeking to break the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health issues. To speak with an admissions coordinator from Foundations Recovery Network about the integrated treatment available at The Oaks at La Paloma and other FRN facilities, please call 855-823-2141. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Heroes in Recovery, visit http://heroesinrecovery.com Music from this episode: "The Ache" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com "Serenity" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Daydream/Serenity_1426 - Composer: Chad Crouch "Filaments" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/m

Guest: John Southworth, interventionist On this episode, John Southworth joins me for a conversation at the Recovery Results conference in Dallas. A renowned interventionist, John shares his intriguing personal story and expands on the themes of his conference presentation, titled “Transforming the Past into Powerful Recovery Today,” which explores how adverse childhood experiences and trauma can alter one’s perspective. To talk with someone from Foundations Recovery Network about potential treatment options for you or a loved one, please call 855-823-2141. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Southworth Associates, visit http://southworthassociates.net Music from this episode: "The Last One I Love" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com "Grapefruit" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Pensive_2/Grapefruit_1062 - Composer: Chad Crouch "Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fitch/Eol

Guest: Johnny Patout, adolescent treatment CEO Today’s guest is Johnny Patout, a veteran clinician who currently serves as CEO of New Beginnings Adolescent Recovery Center in Louisiana. Recorded live at the Recovery Results conference in Dallas, this conversation highlights Johnny’s own experience of recovery, how that has shaped his approach to helping teens and how a very personal connection led him to serve at New Beginnings. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about New Beginnings, visit http://newbeginningsteenhelp.com For more about Heroes in Recovery, visit http://heroesinrecovery.com Music from this episode: "I Should Be Lost Without You" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com "Golden Hour" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Springtime/Golden_Hour_1973 - Composer: Chad Crouch "Twilight Grandeur" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Inspiring/TwilightGrandeur - Composer: Chad

Guest: Michelle Gielan, former CBS news anchor and best-selling author For this special edition of Recovery Unscripted, Foundations Recovery Network CMO Lee Pepper interviews best-selling author Michelle Gielan live from the Recovery Results conference in Dallas. Michelle shares some of the psychological research behind her book Broadcasting Happiness and explains how we all influence others through our own positive or negative “broadcasts” in everyday life. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Michelle Gielan's work, visit http://michellegielan.com Music from this episode: "The Ache" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com "Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fitch/Eola/Ronny_1253 - Copyright: Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Guests: Maritt Peterson and Nate Hartmann, admissions coordinators On this episode, I talk with Maritt Peterson and Nate Hartmann, who help connect people with treatment in the admissions center of Foundations Recovery Network. In this interview, they take some time to demystify a few FAQs about the treatment admissions process and explain why they love answering the call for those seeking help. If you'd like to speak with someone like Maritt and Nate about treatment options for yourself or a loved one, please call FRN any time at 855-823-2141. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org Music from this episode: "Don't Look at Me Like That" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com "Curious Process" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Reflective/CuriousProcess - Curator: Music for Video - Copyright: Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ - Composer: Chad Crouch

Guest: Siobhan Morse, clinical researcher This episode features an interview with Siobhan Morse, Division Director of Clinical Services for Foundations Recovery Network and UHS. She shares her latest research about the myths surrounding treatment success rates and explains how potential patients can sort through all the statistics to find the best program for them. To speak with an admissions coordinator from Foundations Recovery Network about finding the right treatment option for you or a loved one, please call 855-823-2141. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Siobhan's research, visit http://foundationsrecoverynetwork.com  Music from this episode: "The Last One I Love" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com "Forever and Ever" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Encouraging/Forever_And_Again - Copyright: Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ - Composer: Chad C

Guest: Lee Pepper, healthcare marketing influencer This inaugural episode of Recovery Unscripted features an interview with Lee Pepper, Chief Marketing Officer for Foundations Recovery Network. Lee shares his thoughts on the state of marketing in the field of addiction and mental health treatment and what's next for the industry. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Foundations Recovery Network, visit http://foundationsrecoverynetwork.com Music from this episode: "The Ache" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com "Intermezzo" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Encouraging/Intermezzo_1101 - Copyright: Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ - Composer: Chad Crouch