66 episodes

Could we cut all crime in half and significantly reduce drug addiction and its harms? We think so. From committed War On Drugs supporters to advocates for a legal, regulated drug market, Christina & Mike explore what changed their minds and invite you to consider changing yours.

End It For Good Christina Dent & Mike Madison

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 19 Ratings

Could we cut all crime in half and significantly reduce drug addiction and its harms? We think so. From committed War On Drugs supporters to advocates for a legal, regulated drug market, Christina & Mike explore what changed their minds and invite you to consider changing yours.

    Ep. 65 - How to share your story with no regrets - Meghann Perry

    Ep. 65 - How to share your story with no regrets - Meghann Perry

    Have you ever wanted to share your story of triumph over hardship, but were worried about regretting it later? If so, you need to tune into this insightful episode with guest Meghann Perry. 
     
    Meghann shares her recovery story, and talks about her work helping people share their own stories in a healthy and effective way. Christina and Meghann also emphasize the importance of treating your story with compassion and respect.
     
    You can learn more about Meghann's team and their work at www.meghannperry.com

    • 55 min
    Ep. 64 - A Mother's Journey - Christi Berrong-Barber

    Ep. 64 - A Mother's Journey - Christi Berrong-Barber

    Join us for Episode 64, as Christina chats with Christi Berrong-Barber about her journey with her son, who has struggled with an addiction to drugs for many years. Christi opens up about how she has been able to maintain a relationship with her son through the chaos of addiction, and shares many insightful and encouraging words for those who may be in a similar position. Christi also talks about the work that she does with The Molly Angel Project, which she founded to help make sure that people have access to the life-saving drug Narcan, wound care training, and other resources that can help reduce harm and prevent death from overdose.
     
    You can learn more about The Molly Angel Project on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMollyAngelProject/
     
    More of Christi's story is included in Christina's new book, Curious, which can be purchased here: https://enditforgood.com/curious/

    • 40 min
    Ep. 63 - Joanne, In Her Own Words - Joanne Shedd

    Ep. 63 - Joanne, In Her Own Words - Joanne Shedd

    If you've seen Christina Dent's TEDx Talk or heard the story of End It For Good's beginning, you've heard of Joanne, the mother who once struggled with addiction and ultimately changed Christina's life. In today's episode, Joanne Shedd shares her story in her own words. From the years she struggled to the beautiful life she's building with her son, Beckham, she lets us in on her world and her journey to healing and wholeness.  
     
    You can learn more about End It For Good, and Christina's book, at https://enditforgood.com/

    • 37 min
    Ep. 62 - How to be a difference-maker in a hurting world - George Wood

    Ep. 62 - How to be a difference-maker in a hurting world - George Wood

    In this episode, Christina is joined by George Wood, founder of The Timothy Initiative and author of The Uncovery. George’s story is that of a life radically changed by Jesus, and he is dedicated to changing the way the world views recovery. Christina and George discuss what we have misunderstood about addiction and recovery, the importance of authentic connection with others during recovery, and many other topics.

     
    You can get George's latest book, The Uncovery Devotional, on Amazon at https://a.co/d/86xamiH.

    • 44 min
    Ep. 61 - How To Build a Personal Recovery Plan - Judge Mary Beth O’Connor

    Ep. 61 - How To Build a Personal Recovery Plan - Judge Mary Beth O’Connor

    Retired Judge Mary Beth O'Conner and Christina talk about her remarkable journey From Junkie to Judge, as told in her memoir. There are many paths to recovery, and Mary Beth and Christina discuss the importance of seeing people in recovery as individuals, and allowing them to create their own recovery plan. Philosophy and meeting format vary greatly between recovery programs, and there is no one path that will work for everyone.
     
    You can find Mary Beth's book, From Junkie to Judge on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/9fB7W2n
     
    And you can get Christina's new book Curious here: https://a.co/d/7nCoT2j

    • 41 min
    Ep. 60 - An Unlikely Advocate for Multiple Pathways to Recovery - Jeffery Harvey

    Ep. 60 - An Unlikely Advocate for Multiple Pathways to Recovery - Jeffery Harvey

    Christina talks with Jeffery Harvey, the Clinic Director at Jackson Comprehensive Treatment Center. Jeffery grew up in a religious household but developed a substance use disorder after suffering abuse as a child. Although today Jeffery works to provide as many pathways to recovery as possible for those struggling with addiction, he didn't always support this approach. Jeffery shares his own story, and he and Christina discuss the benefits of pathways outside the traditional model for recovery, the importance of choice in recovery plans, the negative effects of societal stigma, and more.
     
    Learn more: enditforgood.com

    • 56 min

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This podcast seamlessly fuses facts and evidence with real stories of people’s lives and journeys. You don’t have to agree with the premise - that ending our war on drugs is essential - to delve in and listen and think. Highly recommend.

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Mike was correct about several things regarding informants. however law enforcement, the CIA, the military, industry (especially industry) uses informants on a daily basis and pay them handsomely. Everyone uses informants even persons who actively recruit people of interest for podcasts. It's all about notoriety, money, and personal or professional causes. The reason law enforcement uses informants in drug investigations in many cases that Mike didn't mention are because community members demand that something be done about the drug problem in their respective neighborhood. They are informants in one sense. And they don't want slaps on the violators hands. No, they want them taken away and out of their community, away from their kids. Regarding juvenile informants, I personally didn't use them unless it was absolutely necessary and their parents were notified and agreed or I didn't use them. And another thing, Mike mentioned that being an informant was dangerous. You Think!!! Well just being involved in the drug trade is dangerous. If you stay in it long enough you're going to get addicted, busted or killed and killed by your so called friends who just want to move up the proverbial ladder. It's a rotten business and you'll never make it go away by waving a magic wand, abracadabra, ain't life grand!! Informants are here to stay!!

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