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DEC 3

[REPLAY] Matthew Jackson recalls how years of substance abuse impacted his teaching throughout the years

In this week's episode, Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley are joined by Matthew Jackson, a former BYU professor, to talk about Matthew's experimentation with substances growing up in a small town, the shame he felt after his addiction became more well known, and how a spiritual awakening led him to experience recovery for the first time. Then Matthew talks about his life without substance abuse, how pursuing his Ph.D. led to a reliance on caffeine, and his decision to begin abusing energy drinks and pain pills in order to stay focused on his goals. Matthew also talks about the "Holy Trinity" of addiction, the events that led to his rock bottom, and what his recovery looks like now.

Dec 3

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1h 46m
NOV 12

Breaking the Cycle: Landon Shreeve on Overcoming Addiction and Finding Strength in Recovery

This week, Casey and Dr. Matt are joined by Landon Shreeve, son of former guest Brad Shreeve. Landon shares how the divorce of his parents led to him seeking out alcohol to ease the pain of processing the traumatic change in his life and trying to understand the scope of his father’s addiction. Landon then opens up about his battles with alcohol addiction, his lowest moments throughout his addiction, and his struggles with committing to a life of sobriety while battling his demons. Lastly, we discuss how service, fitness, and SOAR have become staples in his life now that he’s become.

Nov 12

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1h 15m
NOV 26

[REPLAY] Addicted and overdosing at the age of 14 with Felicia Marie

On this week's episode, we are joined by Felicia Marie to talk about what it was like living in an abusive household growing up and how it led her to become addicted to pills and ecstasy at the age of fourteen. We also talk to her about overdosing as a teenager, getting removed from her childhood home, and finding her love for the outdoors.

Nov 26

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34 min
NOV 5

Heroin, Heartache, and Healing: Daniel Quinones' Journey Through Darkness and Back

Daniel Quinones joins Casey and Dr. Matt to open up about his fairly normal childhood growing up, his passion for playing sports in high school, and the pain he felt when it was all taken away after he began partying more and more. Daniel also talks about how his heroin overtook him in a short amount of time before he was caught by his family and forced to seek treatment as a young adult. Then we dive into what life looked like for Daniel as he was running and gunning, being sent to prison as a twenty-year-old for possession of a controlled substance, and his experience with getting sober while he was in prison. Daniel then shares how quick it was for him to get back addicted to heroin after being released from prison, how his need for connection became a contributing factor to him running and gunning in the streets and the impact that his children had on his addiction. Related Links The Beehive Fiend: https://books2read.com/beehivefiend Instagram: dantheman_801 TikTok: dantheman801

Nov 5

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1h 7m
OCT 8

Casey Braithwaite Shares His Years of Battling Addiction After the Passing of His Father

Casey Braithwaite joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to open up about how the loss of his father became an event in his life that would develop trauma that would leave him struggling to cope with the emotions he was dealing with as a teenager. Casey also talks about finding relief from the pain he was experiencing by abusing alcohol and his decision to consume anything he could get his hands on to mask the pain of his father’s passing. Then Casey shares his decision to remove all substances from his life and go on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the shame he felt after his demon returned. He had to be relieved from his mission and how those feelings could never release their grip, even after he became married and expecting a child. We also dive into Casey’s struggles with staying sober, the events that led to him being in a trailer surrounded by police officers, and his journey toward living a life of recovery.

Oct 8

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1h 32m
NOV 19

[REPLAY] Breaking the Cycle: Morgan Dimmitt on Addiction, Recovery, and the Power of Community

Morgan Dimmitt joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about how his vigilant relationship with his brother naturally caused him to feel anxious and tense which ultimately led him to feel less anxious once he started experimenting with marijuana and alcohol. Morgan also talks about how sports became an outlet for him to release a lot of the pent-up tension he dealt with in high school, the events that led him to serve over a thousand hours of community service after a physical altercation, and how an addiction to pain medication drastically transitioned to heroin. Then we dive into Morgan’s time in prison after being arrested for drugs, the first time he was able to say no to drugs, and why it’s so important to build a community around you that supports recovery to stay sober. Related Links Reflections Recovery Center: https://reflectionsrecoveryutah.com/

Nov 19

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1h 16m
SEP 24

Michelle Kolb on Embracing Every Single Day after Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Addiction

Michelle Kolb joins Casey and Dr. Matt to talk about growing up in a secluded community that was centered around abuse, violence, and secrecy and how that completely altered her vision of what the world appeared to be once she was separated from the community. Michelle also opens up about her first experience with alcohol in her junior year of college, her quick progression into partying, and how becoming a parental figure for her siblings at 15 years old impacted her teenage years. We also talk about how Michelle’s drug use escalated once she became a mother, her first stint with sobriety, and why a cancer diagnosis shook her to her core. Lastly, Michelle shares how her last cancer diagnosis challenged her sobriety after seven years of not drinking or doing any drugs and the joy she finds in embracing every single day with her children.

Sep 24

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1h 10m
SEP 17

Finding a Higher Power to Lay the Ground Work for Recovery with Savanna Kemp

Savanna Kemp joins Casey and Dr. Matt to open up about blacking out after trying alcohol for the first time, her first experiences with trying substances, and how her addiction to drugs escalated once she moved to North Dakota for work. Then Savanna shares how her life began to spiral out of control after meeting someone who introduced her to heroin and meth, being on the verge of death after binge drinking for a week straight, and the moment she relapsed after being sober for seven months. Lastly, we dive into what Savanna has learned about herself and her recovery after being sober for the past sixteen months.

Sep 17

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1h 10m
OCT 22

A Mother and Daughter's Journey Through Addiction and Healing with Robin and Rachel Patfield

Robin and Rachel Patfield join Casey and Dr. Matt this week and Robin opens up about a traumatic event that she experienced as a teenager that would lay the groundwork for addiction throughout her life. Then, Robin shares how a back injury led her to become addicted to opioids and how it impacted her relationship with her daughter, Rachel. Robin also recalls how her drug use came to a head when she found herself in jail after crashing her car due to her substance abuse, her mindset heading into treatment after hitting rock bottom, and why repairing her relationship with Rachel was such a crucial aspect of her recovery. We then hear from Rachel, who shares her experiences with processing her parent’s addiction and how she is navigating her own beliefs towards alcohol.

Oct 22

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1h 2m
OCT 29

From Addiction to Recovery: Neil Arzani’s Journey with SOAR and Overcoming Substance Abuse

Neil Arzani joins Casey and Dr. Matt to share his experiences with addiction that stemmed from his time in high school, where his substance abuse began with marijuana and quickly escalated into meth use. He also talks about how his drug use escalated after injuring his back while serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Then Neil opens up about how his prescription drug abuse quickly escalated to the point where he was jeopardizing his relationship with his family, his battles with trying to quit his substance abuse, and how SOAR (School of Addiction Recovery) helped him overcome his self-destructive tendencies. We also discuss some of SOAR's fantastic programs for the community, and then former guest Kyle Raines from SOAR talks about SOAR’s upcoming fundraising event on 11/2. You can learn more about SOAR's upcoming fundraiser you can learn more by going to: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolOfAddictionRecovery/ Related Links SOAR: https://schoolofaddiction.org/

Oct 29

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1h 3m

We saw it on the news. The images still haunt us. Two years ago this month, a desperate sea of humanity rushed the Kabul airport as the American military started mass evacuations in Afghanistan. Many were left behind to face the Taliban, while some escaped to countries like Iran and Pakistan. For over 80,000 refugees, America is now home. Their lives continue, but our news feeds have moved on, blasting stories about today’s crisis-du-jour. Now these evacuees live beside us, trying to make ends meet, find housing, gain acceptance, adapt to a new culture, and become valued members of our communities. In Stranger Becomes Neighbor, we follow them. And we meet the Americans who have chosen to help their new neighbors. Like the stay-at-home mom who convinces a neighbor to rent out their basement to a pregnant Afghan woman, then finds herself helping to deliver the baby. Like a young widow who served in a secret pro-American unit of the Afghan military and now struggles to find childcare so she can work at Walmart. Their stories – and the heartbreaking stories of loved ones left behind – inspire us to discover the hope and triumph of the human spirit. What can one person do to help a stranger? We find out on a new podcast from KSL Podcasts, the people who brought you Cold and The Letter. Coming soon, Stranger Becomes Neighbor

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[REPLAY] Matthew Jackson recalls how years of substance abuse impacted his teaching throughout the years

Breaking the Cycle: Landon Shreeve on Overcoming Addiction and Finding Strength in Recovery

[REPLAY] Addicted and overdosing at the age of 14 with Felicia Marie

Heroin, Heartache, and Healing: Daniel Quinones' Journey Through Darkness and Back

Casey Braithwaite Shares His Years of Battling Addiction After the Passing of His Father

[REPLAY] Breaking the Cycle: Morgan Dimmitt on Addiction, Recovery, and the Power of Community

Michelle Kolb on Embracing Every Single Day after Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Addiction

Finding a Higher Power to Lay the Ground Work for Recovery with Savanna Kemp

A Mother and Daughter's Journey Through Addiction and Healing with Robin and Rachel Patfield

From Addiction to Recovery: Neil Arzani’s Journey with SOAR and Overcoming Substance Abuse

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[REPLAY] Matthew Jackson recalls how years of substance abuse impacted his teaching throughout the years

Breaking the Cycle: Landon Shreeve on Overcoming Addiction and Finding Strength in Recovery

[REPLAY] Addicted and overdosing at the age of 14 with Felicia Marie

Heroin, Heartache, and Healing: Daniel Quinones' Journey Through Darkness and Back

Casey Braithwaite Shares His Years of Battling Addiction After the Passing of His Father

[REPLAY] Breaking the Cycle: Morgan Dimmitt on Addiction, Recovery, and the Power of Community

Michelle Kolb on Embracing Every Single Day after Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Addiction

Finding a Higher Power to Lay the Ground Work for Recovery with Savanna Kemp

A Mother and Daughter's Journey Through Addiction and Healing with Robin and Rachel Patfield

From Addiction to Recovery: Neil Arzani’s Journey with SOAR and Overcoming Substance Abuse

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