Finding New Waters

Finding New Waters
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Our goal in creating Finding New Waters Podcast is to provide a resource for families to help navigate the complexities of supporting a loved one struggling with Substance Use or Mental Health.   When we find ourselves in crisis due to one of these issues, most people have no idea where to turn.   We hope to shed some light onto what is often the darkest hour for many families.   Website: https://www.findingnewwaters.com

  1. 3d ago

    34 Years Sober, Running the Sahara, & Choosing Hard Suffering with Ultramarathoner Charlie Engle

    In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves sits down with world-renowned ultramarathoner, author, speaker, and recovery advocate Charlie Engle. Celebrating 34 years of continuous sobriety, Charlie shares his incredible journey from a six-day crack cocaine binge that ended with bullet holes and handcuffs in Wichita, Kansas, to running across the entire Sahara Desert—completing two marathons a day for 111 days straight alongside film producer Matt Damon. Charlie and B. Reeves dive deep into how an obsessive personality can be transformed from a destructive force into a life-giving superpower. Charlie discusses using extreme physical endurance as a tool for catharsis and self-discovery, navigating the concept of "Anchors and Beacons" in relationships, making peace with past mistakes, and preparing for his most ambitious expedition yet: traveling from the lowest place on Earth (the Dead Sea) to the highest summit (Mount Everest). Plus, Charlie explains his work with Anonymous Health, leveraging AI technology so treatment centers never miss a call from someone seeking help. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Episode Teaser & B. Reeves Introduces Ultramarathoner Charlie Engle [03:40] "My only goal was to not have a real job": Celebrating 34 years of sobriety [05:35] Wichita Rock Bottom: Bullet holes, handcuffs, and a crack pipe under the seat [09:30] Day One: Running two miles, puking in the bushes, and going to meetings with open ears [11:00] Running as fitness, wellness, and cathartic punishment [13:00] Putting your own oxygen mask on: Prioritizing recovery within family life [17:40] "You just switched addictions": Addressing critics and the "Anchors & Beacons" concept [25:00] Turning an obsessive nature into a recovery superpower [29:40] Running the Sahara Desert: 111 days, 2 marathons a day, and working with Matt Damon [35:20] North Carolina roots, UNC Chapel Hill days, Roy Williams, and Michael Jordan [45:00] Geographical escapes, hail damage businesses, and fear of a boring sober life [49:45] The Lowest to Highest Expedition: Swimming the Dead Sea to climbing Mount Everest [53:50] "Wish you were around more": Emotional honesty with his son and building a support team [55:50] Finding a way past the moment you want to quit [01:08:40] Anonymous Health: Using AI to ensure treatment centers never miss a call for help LINKS & RESOURCES * Primary Website: newwatersrecovery.com * Charlie Engle Official Website: charlieengle.com CALL TO ACTION If Charlie's journey from rock bottom to extraordinary physical endurance inspired you, please like this video, drop a comment below, and subscribe to the channel. Share this episode with anyone looking to overcome adversity! #FindingNewWaters #CharlieEngle #BReeves #NewWatersRecovery #Ultramarathon #RunningTheSahara #Sobriety #AddictionRecovery #DoHardThings #Everest 🎙️ Watch & Listen Website: www.findingnewwaters.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5Gjw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXw YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

  2. Aug 6

    Intervention Is an Art: Breaking Family Cycles & Redefining Recovery with Tara Cannon

    In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves and CEO Justin McClendon sit down with seasoned interventionist and recovery consultant Tara Cannon. Celebrating over 15 years of continuous sobriety, Tara shares her raw personal story—from growing up in New Jersey, getting sent to South Florida at 15, and managing her own apartment at 16, to facing jail stints and finally committing to a full continuum of care in 2009. Tara breaks down her decade-plus journey in the treatment field, starting as an overnight tech, working in corporate compliance, and running her own sober living program, A Design for Living Recovery. She dives deep into the ARISE intervention model—a strength-based, invitational, family-centered approach—and explains why treating the entire family system is critical for long-term success. Plus, Tara, B. Reeves, and Justin discuss the shifting landscape of addiction over the last 10 years, including high-potency cannabis psychosis, fentanyl contamination in stimulants, and the impact of young adults living at home longer. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Episode Intro & Relocating from South Florida to Colorado [02:53] "This field picked me": Watching her father's arrest on TV at age 7 [04:00] Moving to South Florida at 15 and living solo at 16 [05:00] The turning point: 2009 treatment commitment and full continuum of care [06:00] Starting at the bottom: Working overnight tech shifts in residential treatment [08:30] "In detox, you're in the business of the problem": Managing burnout in direct care [12:15] Corporate treatment dynamics vs. mission-driven, heart-centered care [16:30] Opening A Design for Living Recovery: Choosing principle over profit [18:00] Discovering intervention work and training in the ARISE model with Jack Bloomfield [20:15] What makes ARISE different? Invitational, non-confrontational family healing [22:00] Redefining intervention success beyond just getting a person to treatment [25:08] How addiction has evolved over 10 years: Complex mental health, fentanyl, and high-potency cannabis [30:55] Case Study breakdown: Intervening on enmeshed parent-child dynamics and setting firm boundaries [37:00] The "Spaghetti on the wall" approach to behavioral and mental health care LINKS & RESOURCES * Primary Website: newwatersrecovery.com * A Design for Living Recovery: https://www.adesignforlivingrecovery.com/ * Contact Info: 561-262-8219 CALL TO ACTION If Tara's insights on family systems and recovery hit home for you, please like this video, drop a comment below, and subscribe to the channel. Share this episode with a family or professional who needs guidance today! #FindingNewWaters #TaraCannon #Interventionist #ARISEIntervention #AddictionRecovery #FamilyHealing #SoberLife #NewWatersRecovery #RecoveryJourney Watch & Listen Website: www.findingnewwaters.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5Gjw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXw YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

  3. Jul 30

    Rebuilding After Rock Bottom: Adam Finley on Life-Saving Interventions

    In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves and CEO Justin McLendon sit down with Adam Finley, co-founder of FCS Interventions (Family Centered Services). Adam shares his personal journey from medical device sales through severe addiction, homelessness, and rock bottom, to finding long-term recovery and building a clinician-led intervention model. He dives deep into how FCS Interventions uses custom modalities, ongoing clinical care, and radical honesty to help both the individual and the entire family system heal together. --- In This Episode, We Cover: 00:00 – Welcome and Adam Finley’s background with FCS Interventions 02:59 – Adam’s personal story: Selling medical devices, hitting rock bottom, and losing it all 05:13 – The turning point: Getting honest, manual labor, and rebuilding self-esteem 08:39 – The moment that saved his life: "Get f*****g honest and move on" 11:55 – Transitioning into treatment work, admissions, and intervention training 15:12 – Why family-centered interventions work better than one-size-fits-all models 18:13 – Managing enablers and shifting from "enabling the disease" to "enabling recovery" 21:34 – Long-term case management and working with families over months (or years) 25:21 – Choosing the right intervention model: Invitational vs. Crisis interventions 29:38 – Life-or-death realism: Why vulnerable, direct conversations save lives --- Resources and Links: Learn more about FCS Interventions: [https://fcsinterventions.com](https://fcsinterventions.com) Connect with New Waters Recovery: [Insert Link] If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction or mental health concerns, reach out for support today. Recovery is possible. 🎙️ Watch & Listen Website: www.findingnewwaters.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5Gjw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXw YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

  4. Jul 23

    The Evolution of Recovery & Intervention with Ben Seymour of Southworth Associates

    In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves and CEO Justin McClendon sit down with Ben Seymour, CEO of Southworth Associates. Ben shares his powerful personal journey through addiction and early recovery, the legacy of industry pioneer John Southworth, and how he came to lead one of the most respected organizations in intervention and monitoring. Ben also dives deep into how the behavioral healthcare landscape has shifted over his 26-year career—touching on the evolution of intervention, the pros and cons of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), the impact of trauma-informed care, and why long-term forensic accountability is crucial for lasting recovery. Connect & Learn More:Southworth Associates: southworthassociates.net🎙️ Watch & ListenWebsite: www.findingnewwaters.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5GjwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXwYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

  5. Jul 16

    The Neuroscience of Teenage Trauma with Michael Carroll

    Why are traditional parenting methods and standard therapies failing today’s teenagers? In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B.Reeves sits down with Michael Carroll, Director of Outreach at Family First Adolescent Services, to decode the neurological roots of adolescent trauma, severe behavioral dysregulation, and neurodivergence. Michael reveals how a teenager’s brain in survival mode stops processing executive decisions, why modern social dynamics (including cyber blackmail) are triggering acute nervous system responses, and how specialized clinical approaches like polyvagal theory and sensory regulation are successfully rewiring adolescent behavior when everything else has failed. Michael Carroll is the Director of Outreach for the Carolinas and Capital Region at Family First Adolescent Services. Driven by his own recovery journey and his experiences parenting a neurodivergent child, Michael has dedicated his career to helping families navigate complex developmental trauma and find life-changing clinical support. Learn more about Michael Carroll and his work: https://familyfirstas.com/team-member/michael-carroll/ Explore Family First Adolescent Services: https://familyfirstas.com/ 0:00 - The Weakest Guest? 1:22 - Finding Recovery in North Carolina 3:30 - The Prayer That Changed My Entire Life 5:13 - The Birth of Family First 6:33 - My Son's Trauma & Learning Attachment Theory 8:41 - Ditching a Big Paycheck for True Purpose 11:00 - Treating a 16-Year-Old vs. a 30-Year-Old Man 12:56 - Modeling Healthy Behaviors: "I Screw Up All the Time" 14:27 - They Don't Have a Prefrontal Cortex Set Up Yet 16:17 - How the Family Program Works 17:40 - How Teens Handle Academics in Treatment 20:13 - The Dark Reality: Online Blackmail & Trafficking of Girls 22:04 - Dysregulated Behaviors: Hitting Your Parents at 16 25:05 - Safe & Sound: How We Regulate the Vagus Nerve 26:53 - Spiderman, Neurodivergence, & Teen Superpowers 27:57 - The Train Expert: Unlocking Supernatural Abilities 29:43 - Don’t Be Afraid of a Diagnosis 31:23 - "I Wish It Wasn't True": How Schools Are Failing Kids 32:14 - Two Hours on a Plane With Senator Thom Tillis 34:58 - How to Reach Michael Carroll & Brent Care 📄 YouTube Optimized Description👤 Meet Our Guest⏱️ Chapters (Timestamps) 🎙️ Watch & ListenWebsite: www.findingnewwaters.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5GjwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXwYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

  6. Jul 9

    The Reality of Addiction Interventions: What Families Get Wrong

    In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves and CEO Justin McClendon sit down in the studio with certified intervention professional John Furtmeier, founder of Torchlight Recovery Group. John pulls back the curtain on the hidden realities of addiction interventions, explaining why the old-school "ambush" models are being replaced by invitational strategies that focus on the entire family system If you have a loved one struggling with alcoholism or substance abuse, you cannot afford to ignore the family dynamics that support the disease. Discover how to look for exact windows of willingness, how to establish firm points of leverage, and why true recovery requires systemic change where everyone learns to speak the same language LINKS & RESOURCES * Primary Website: https://www.torchlightrecoverygroup.com/team/ * Email John Fertmayer: john@torchlightrg.com DONATION / SUPPORT Not mentioned in transcript. CALL TO ACTION If your family is navigating the chaos of addiction, you aren't alone. Please like this video, leave your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe to Finding New Waters for more deep dives into professional recovery strategies. 🎙️ Watch & Listen Website: www.findingnewwaters.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5Gjw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXw YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn #FindingNewWaters #AddictionIntervention #FamilyRecovery #Interventionist #Codependency #Enabling #SupportSobriety #FamilySystem #SubstanceAbuse #TorchlightRecovery #SoberLife

  7. Jul 2

    The Pitching Prospect Who Blew His MLB Dreams, Got Sober, and Became a Major League Scout

    In this milestone episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves and CEO Justin McClendon sit down with a true legend in the addiction treatment space, Terry Shapiro. Celebrating an incredible 42 years of continuous sobriety on the exact day of this recording, Terry shares his riveting journey from a passionate left-handed college pitching prospect in Chicago to crashing and burning on a baseball road trip in Joplin, Missouri. After his actions shut the door on his dreams of being drafted, he found recovery, earned his master's degree in counseling, and unexpectedly found his way into the major leagues anyway—scouting international talent for the Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago Cubs. Terry details what it was like maintaining a 12-step program while scouting in Colombia during the turbulent Pablo Escobar era, and how he eventually merged his two passions to help pro athletes struggling with addiction. Now serving as the Director of Strategic Alliances for Banyan Treatment Centers, Terry discusses Banyan's massive expansion to 19+ programs across 9 states, their mission to accept state Medicaid and HMOs, and why a long-term structured continuum of care is vital for true neurological healing. TIMESTAMPS [01:00:03] Approx. The mental game of baseball and family dynamics [01:01:06] Approx. Introducing industry legend Terry Shapiro in Boca Raton [01:02:05] Approx. The philosophy of "Say Yes to Life" [01:03:51] Approx. Left-handed pitching and altering the mind in college [01:05:04] Approx. Truth Bomb: The Joplin motel room crash that ended his draft dreams [01:06:50] Approx. From derailed prospect to Master’s degree in addiction studies [01:07:09] Approx. International scouting for the Atlanta Braves in South America [01:08:15] Approx. Scouting for the Chicago Cubs during Colombia's Pablo Escobar era [01:09:43] Approx. Bringing 12-step recovery frameworks to Spanish-speaking countries [01:12:40] Approx. Behind the scenes: Using baseball to connect with men in extended care [01:13:57] Approx. Pre-game panels at the Marlins Stadium for Recovery Awareness Day [01:16:02] Approx. The history and clinical purpose of anonymity in the fellowships [01:19:01] Approx. Deep diversity and the World Baseball Classic (WBC) phenomenon [01:21:03] Approx. How modern MLB teams utilize mental skills coaching departments [01:22:37] Approx. Protecting young athletes from online financial scams [01:23:42] Approx. Inside Banyan Treatment Centers: Expanding networks across 9 states [01:24:37] Approx. Breaking barriers: Accepting HMOs and state Medicaid for accessible care [01:26:07] Approx. Neurological healing: Why the brain needs a long continuum of care [01:28:41] Approx. Corporate leadership: Helping high-level executives return to the workforce [01:29:46] Approx. Archival history: A cherished autograph from Bill W. [01:32:34] Approx. Commending Dr. Harold Hall and the New Waters Recovery team LINKS & RESOURCES * Banyan Treatment Centers: banyantreatmentcenters.com * Connected Organizations: Comprehensive Wellness, Pure Life Counseling, Resilience Recovery Resources CALL TO ACTION If you're inspired by Terry's incredible 42-year journey of recovery, make sure to hit that subscribe button, leave a comment celebrating his milestone, and share this video with a sports fan who needs to hear this message. Let's keep reducing the stigma together! HASHTAGS #FindingNewWaters #TerryShapiro #BanyanTreatment #SobrietyAnniversary #42YearsSober #MLBScouting #AddictionRecovery #SoberAthlete #ContinuumOfCare 🎙️ Watch & Listen Website: www.findingnewwaters.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5Gjw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXw YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

  8. Jun 25

    From Federal Prison to Hollywood Hills: How Glynis Franz Built an Elite Recovery Legacy

    "We have to turn deep personal desperation into long-term purpose." In this powerful episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves and CEO Justin McClendon sit down with Glynis Franz, the inspiring Co-Founder of Peak Path Health and host of The Peak of Possibility podcast. Glynis opens up about her raw, deeply moving journey through teenage heroin addiction, juvenile detention, and serving time in federal prison. After overcoming massive legal obstacles and personal trauma, Glynis completely transformed her life. Today, she channels her experiences into providing elite clinical support for high-functioning professionals and executives at her premier residential facility in the Hollywood Hills. In this conversation, Glynis dives deep into the specific challenges women face regarding trauma and shame in recovery, why authentic fellowship must come before standard institutional approaches, and how to build a community that helps individuals rediscover their true purpose. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Episode Teaser & Intro [03:15] Growing up fast: Teenage addiction and juvenile detention [12:40] Hit rock bottom: Facing federal prison and legal battles [22:10] The turning point: Finding clarity and a path to true recovery [31:45] Overcoming the specific layers of trauma and shame faced by women [42:15] Co-founding Peak Path Health: Bringing clinical excellence to the Hollywood Hills [53:10] Treating high-functioning professionals, executives, and public figures [01:05:30] Why grassroots fellowship beats a clinical-only institutional approach [01:14:20] Turning past desperation into a powerful lifelong purpose LINKS & RESOURCES * Peak Path Health: peakpathhealth.com * Glynis’s Podcast: The Peak of Possibility https://www.youtube.com/@UC3hd2l7YKPwLZIUCnonhbRA CALL TO ACTION If Glynis’s story of resilience inspired you, please hit that subscribe button, drop a comment below, and share this video with someone who needs to hear that it's never too late to rebuild. KEYWORDS glynis franz, b reeves, justin mcclendon, finding new waters, peak path health, the peak of possibility, hollywood hills rehab, executive burnout recovery, women in recovery, heroin addiction survival, federal prison to business owner, trauma and shame recovery, elite addiction treatment, high functioning alcoholic professional HASHTAGS #FindingNewWaters #GlynisFranz #PeakPathHealth #WomenInRecovery #AddictionRecovery #TraumaHealing #FromPrisonToPurpose #ExecutiveWellness #SoberLife 🎙️ Watch & Listen Website: www.findingnewwaters.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5Gjw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXw YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

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Our goal in creating Finding New Waters Podcast is to provide a resource for families to help navigate the complexities of supporting a loved one struggling with Substance Use or Mental Health.   When we find ourselves in crisis due to one of these issues, most people have no idea where to turn.   We hope to shed some light onto what is often the darkest hour for many families.   Website: https://www.findingnewwaters.com

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  • Creator
    Finding New Waters
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    139
  • Rating
    Explicit
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