e-motion wellness podcast

Jason Turner

Explore the profound intersections of addiction recovery and mental health on the E-Motion Wellness podcast. Delve into personal stories of triumph over adversity, gain valuable insights into mental health education, and discover essential resources for well-being and addiction recovery. Join us on this enlightening journey as we navigate the complexities of mental health while highlighting the importance of holistic wellness and recovery. Tune in to be inspired, educated, and supported on your path towards healing and growth.

  1. APR 15

    Meet the Humans: Jamie Corless — Building Recovery That Actually Holds Up in the Real World

    A lot of programs can get someone sober for 30 days. Very few can help them stay that way when life starts living again. In this episode of Meet the Humans, we sit down with Jamie Corless, Director of Recovery Integration at e-motion wellness — one of the people responsible for ensuring what happens inside treatment actually translates to the real world outside it. Jamie has been instrumental in building the systems that connect mental health care, addiction treatment, and sober living into something that resembles real continuity — not just handoffs and hope. From overseeing IOP and PHP programming to operating sober living environments, Jamie lives in the gap where most people fall through. This conversation goes beyond titles and into the mechanics of recovery that actually sticks. We get into: Why most treatment models fail the moment structure disappearsWhat “recovery integration” actually means (and why it’s usually missing)The role of accountability, environment, and consistency in long-term changeHow crisis management really works when it’s not theoreticalWhy physical training and mindset work aren’t extras — they’re foundational Jamie also shares how their background as a CrossFit coach, recovery coach, and Enlifted mindset coach shapes a more physiology-driven, action-oriented approach to healing — one that doesn’t rely on insight alone to create change. This is a conversation about building people back up in a way that can survive real life — not just treatment.

    1h 4m
  2. APR 7

    The Role of the Outsider: Why “Joey the Moron” Might Be the Most Important Voice in Addiction Conversations

    Not everyone in the addiction conversation has lived it—and that’s exactly why this episode matters. In this episode of the e-motion podcast, we break down the role of Joey, better known as “Joey the Moron” from 2 Addicts & A Moron. While his co-hosts bring lived experience in addiction and recovery, Joey represents something just as critical: the perspective of the everyday person trying to understand it all. Joey asks the questions most people are thinking—but don’t say out loud. The uncomfortable ones. The blunt ones. The ones that cut through clinical language and get to what actually makes sense in real life. This conversation explores why addiction recovery needs more than experts and lived experience—it needs translation. It needs curiosity. It needs someone willing to challenge assumptions, call out confusion, and keep the conversation grounded in reality. We get into: Why the “outsider perspective” is essential in addiction and mental health conversationsThe danger of overcomplicating recovery with clinical jargonHow humor and honesty can break down stigma around addictionWhat most people misunderstand about addiction—and why that mattersThe role of curiosity in changing how we approach recovery Joey’s not here to be the expert. He’s here to ask better questions—and that might be exactly what this field has been missing. If you’ve ever felt like addiction conversations don’t make sense, this episode is for you.

    40 min
  3. MAR 31

    Shannon O’Connor, LPC — Adolescents, Authenticity, and the Work That Actually Matters

    Behind every credential is a human being who decided to walk toward the hard conversations instead of away from them. In this episode of Meet the Humans, we sit down with Shannon O’Connor, LPC, who recently earned her full clinical licensure and now leads the adolescent program at e-motion wellness. But this conversation isn’t about letters behind a name. It’s about the path that gets someone there — and what kind of person chooses to work with teenagers when things are messy, emotional, and very real. Shannon talks about the experiences that shaped her, what drew her into counseling, and why working with adolescents requires something most systems forget: genuine presence, patience, and the ability to connect with young people before trying to “fix” them. We explore how culture, family dynamics, and identity influence the way young people see themselves — and why adolescence is one of the most important windows to reshape self-concept, emotional regulation, and resilience. You’ll hear Shannon’s perspective on: • What does earning full licensure actually represent beyond the credential • Why adolescents need authenticity more than authority • How family systems shape the beliefs teenagers carry about themselves • The difference between managing behavior and understanding the nervous system behind it • What gives her hope when working with young people who feel stuck, misunderstood, or written off At e-motion, we believe you deserve to know the humans behind the work. Not just their credentials — but their story, their philosophy, and how they actually show up for people when things get hard. Because transparency isn’t a marketing strategy here. It’s a standard.

    1h 1m
  4. MAR 24

    Kristin Harmon — The First Call, The Moment Everything Starts

    Behind every admission is a human being deciding whether to trust or retreat—and that decision is happening in real time, inside their nervous system. In this episode of Meet the Humans, we sit down with Kristin Harmon, Admissions Specialist and Human Change Guide at e-motion wellness. She’s often the very first point of contact for individuals and families reaching out—and what she does in those first moments has very little to do with paperwork, and everything to do with how people feel. This conversation isn’t about intake forms or insurance verification. It’s about what it actually takes to meet someone at one of the most vulnerable points in their life—and not make it worse. Kristin talks about the experiences that shaped her, what drew her into this role, and why she sees admissions as a clinical responsibility—not a sales function. She breaks down how fear, urgency, and resistance show up all at once, and why most systems mishandle that moment entirely. We explore how the first conversation can either regulate someone enough to take the next step—or reinforce the exact patterns that kept them stuck in the first place. You’ll hear Kristin’s perspective on: • What’s happening physiologically when someone finally reaches out for help • Why traditional admissions processes often increase anxiety instead of reducing it • How presence, pacing, and honesty become tools for regulation • The tension between urgency and readiness—and how to navigate both • What families actually need to hear in those first conversations At e-motion, we believe you deserve to know the humans behind the work. Not just their credentials — but their story, their philosophy, and how they actually show up for people when things get hard. Because transparency isn’t a marketing strategy here. It’s a standard.

    37 min
  5. MAR 17

    Meet the Humans: Dani Diaz — Therapist, Athlete, Creator

    Finding a therapist shouldn’t feel like choosing a stranger off a résumé. In our Meet the Humans series, we introduce you to the real people behind the work at e-motion Wellness — the stories, experiences, and identities that shape how they show up for clients when things get hard. In this episode, we sit down with Dani Diaz, Clinical Therapist at e-motion Wellness. Dani is an LPC, athlete, and creative designer whose path into counseling was shaped long before graduate school. Dani shares how her family history, cultural background, and personal experiences shaped the way she understands identity, belonging, and self-worth. She talks openly about how culture can quietly influence the beliefs we carry about ourselves and the world — sometimes empowering us, sometimes boxing us in. We also explore how Dani integrates the different sides of who she is — therapist, athlete, and creative — into the way she approaches healing and connection with clients. Because therapy isn’t just theory. It’s a human being sitting across from another human being. And the story behind the therapist matters. In this episode we explore: • Dani’s family story and how culture shaped her worldview • What drew her to counseling and becoming an LPC • The influence of identity and family expectations on self-concept • How athletics and creativity influence her approach to therapy • Why authenticity matters in building real therapeutic relationships

    58 min
  6. MAR 10

    Meet the Humans: Casey Cunningham – Precision, People, and the Space Between

    Most people never meet the person responsible for whether a treatment center actually runs with integrity. They meet the therapist. Maybe the founder. Rarely the operator. That changes here. In this episode of Meet the Humans, we introduce Casey Cunningham, our Director of Operations — the man who ensures our mission doesn’t just sound powerful, but performs under pressure. Casey has a rare ability in this field: he transitions seamlessly between hard and soft skills. He can break down systems, budgets, compliance frameworks, and workflow inefficiencies with sharp precision — and then shift gears to lead a difficult conversation with empathy, steadiness, and emotional intelligence. That range isn’t common. And it’s not optional if you actually care about outcomes. In behavioral health, operations is more than logistics. It’s culture. It’s containment. It’s how crises are handled. It’s how standards are upheld when it would be easier — and more profitable — to compromise. In this conversation, we unpack: • Why operational leadership directly shapes client outcomes • How structure creates psychological safety for staff and clients • The hidden tension between business growth and ethical care • What it takes to protect culture as you scale • How Casey’s ability to move between decisiveness and compassion strengthens our mission You’ll hear how he brings clarity without rigidity, accountability without ego, and humanity without chaos. If you’ve ever wondered who ensures the philosophy actually becomes lived experience, this episode pulls back the curtain. Because transparency isn’t a marketing strategy here. It’s a standard.

    1h 5m
5
out of 5
18 Ratings

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Explore the profound intersections of addiction recovery and mental health on the E-Motion Wellness podcast. Delve into personal stories of triumph over adversity, gain valuable insights into mental health education, and discover essential resources for well-being and addiction recovery. Join us on this enlightening journey as we navigate the complexities of mental health while highlighting the importance of holistic wellness and recovery. Tune in to be inspired, educated, and supported on your path towards healing and growth.

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