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. 5d ago

    How to Help a Struggling Loved One: Interventions, Family Systems, & PAWS with Brandon Robinson

    In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves sits down with licensed mental health and addiction counselor Brandon Robinson, founder of Counseling Choices in Raleigh, NC. With two decades of experience in the recovery field, Brandon shares his insights into family interventions, the clinical power of the "Love First" intervention model, and how family dynamics play a crucial role in long-term sobriety. Brandon and B. Reeves discuss why traditional 1-on-1 confrontations rarely work, the surprisingly vital role friends and co-workers play during an intervention, and how recovery coaching complements traditional therapy and 12-step sponsorship. They also explore Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS), internal growth versus external lifestyle changes, and the alarming rise of modern behavioral addictions—including sports gambling, phone addiction, and doom scrolling. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Episode Intro & B. Reeves Introduces Brandon Robinson of Counseling Choices 01:28 Detroit Roots, East Carolina University, & Moving to Wake County 03:05 Counseling Choices & School Psychology Testing Services 03:41 Transitioning into Interventions & Discovering the "Love First" Model 04:56 Family Systems: Helping Loved Ones Realize They Are Part of the Solution 06:43 Practical Advice for Families: Why 1-on-1 Attempts Fail & Building a Support Team 08:28 The Unique Influence of Friends, Co-Workers, & Chosen Relationships 09:49 The Love First Model: Clinical Rigor vs. Pop-Culture Intervention Myths 11:57 Treatment is Not the Finish Line: Kickstarting the Motor of Recovery 12:47 Brandon's Personal Journey: Evolving from "Tough Love" to Compassionate Communication 14:01 "Sick People Trying to Get Well" & Weaponizing Recovery Concepts 15:25 Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) & Neurological Healing (3 Months to 2 Years) 17:44 External Sobriety vs. Internal Growth: Preventing Relapse After Life Gets Better 18:57 Individualized Care: Combining Therapy with Recovery & Wellness Coaching 20:59 What a Recovery Coach Does vs. a 12-Step Sponsor 23:04 Modern Behavioral Addictions: Gaming, Cell Phones, & Male Sports Gambling 26:06 Obsession, Compulsion, & Financial Ruin in Behavioral Addictions 27:32 The "Chase" & Brain Chemistry Behind Gambling & Obsessive Behaviors 28:44 Dopamine & The Anticipatory Effect of Phone and Gambling Habits 29:45 Social Media Algorithms, Doom Scrolling, & Mental Health Impacts 32:13 How to Connect with Counseling Choices 33:10 Camel Club Golf Sponsorship & Closing Remarks RESOURCES & LINKS Primary Website: https://newwatersrecovery.com Counseling Choices Website: https://counseling-choices.org Contact New Waters Recovery: 919-670-8119 CALL TO ACTION If Brandon's insights on family interventions and recovery coaching were helpful, please like this video, leave a comment below with your thoughts, and subscribe to Finding New Waters. Share this episode with anyone looking for guidance and support in addiction recovery! KEYWORDS brandon robinson, counseling choices, b. reeves, finding new waters, new waters recovery, addiction intervention, love first intervention, recovery coaching, post acute withdrawal syndrome, paws recovery, sports gambling addiction, family recovery systems, raleigh addiction counseling HASHTAGS #FindingNewWaters #BrandonRobinson #CounselingChoices #BReeves #NewWatersRecovery #Intervention #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #RecoveryCoach #BehavioralAddiction 🎙️ 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. Sep 24

    How Finding Sobriety Transformed Tragedy into Purpose with John West

    In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves sits down with John West, co-founder of The Guest House Ocala and son of late character actor J. T. Walsh. John shares his personal story—from growing up around theater sets and boarding schools to navigating grief, addiction, and long-term recovery. The conversation explores the role of trauma in addiction, honoring family legacies, and how turning point moments can transform lives. To learn more about The Guest House in Ocala, Florida, visit: https://www.theguesthouseocala.com/ 🎙️ 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

  3. Sep 17

    Wall Street Trader Turney Duff: High Finance, Addiction, and Recovery

    Wall Street trader and New York Times bestselling author Turney Duff joins B Reeves and Justin McClendon on Finding New Waters. After accidentally landing a job on Wall Street in 1994, Turney found himself swept into a high-stakes world of finance, power, and excess. In this episode, Turney candidly shares his journey through addiction, the grueling reality of bottoming out, and how discovering creative writing became a critical bridge to his long-term recovery—eventually leading to his hit memoir, *The Buy Side*. Whether you are navigating recovery in high-pressure industries, curious about the reality of Wall Street culture, or looking for practical insight on staying sober, Turney offers a humorous, honest, and grounded perspective on what real recovery looks like. #FindingNewWaters #TurneyDuff #WallStreet #RecoveryJourney #AddictionRecovery #TheBuySide #Sobriety #NewWatersRecovery ### 🔗 Connect & Resources **Connect with Turney Duff:** * Instagram: [@TurneyDuff13](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/TurneyDuff13) * TikTok: [@TurneyDuff13](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.tiktok.com/%40TurneyDuff13) * Website: [turneyduff.com](https://www.turneyduff.com) **Connect with Finding New Waters & New Waters Recovery:** * Website: [newwatersrecovery.com](https://newwatersrecovery.com) * Learn more about our residential & outpatient recovery programs in Raleigh, NC. --- *If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or mental health, help is available. Reach out to a professional or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.* 🎙️ 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. Sep 11

    Shayne & Tiffany Anderson: How Interventions Really Work

    In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves and CEO Justin McClendon sit down with Shayne and Tiffany Anderson, co-owners of Shift Recovery Services, for an in-depth conversation on what it truly takes to help an addict—and their family—break free from the cycle of addiction. Shayne shares his unique journey from Hollywood actor and high-end nightclub manager to becoming a sober companion with over 10,000 hours of experience in crisis situations. Tiffany, a licensed therapist, breaks down the psychological side of addiction, explaining why families often struggle with enmeshment, boundaries, and understanding that addiction is a family disease. Together, they reveal how Shift Recovery approaches interventions as a compassionate "invitation to change," how they deploy ex-CIA and FBI operatives to locate missing loved ones around the globe, and why the real work of recovery only begins after a client leaves treatment. Whether you have a loved one in active addiction, work in the treatment field, or are looking to understand the difference between just getting sober and learning how to live sober, this episode provides an insider's look at the full landscape of intervention, clinical care, and long-term sustainability. Guest Link: https://shiftrecoveryservices.com/about-us 🎙️ 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

  5. Sep 3

    Chris Martinez on Teen Addiction, Resilience, and the Pressures Facing Young Men

    In this episode of Finding New Waters, B. Reeves and Justin McClendon sit down with Chris Martinez of Resilience Recovery Resources in West Palm Beach, Florida, for a conversation about adolescent recovery, young adult development, family systems, academics, social media, music, and the rapidly changing pressures facing young men today. Chris shares his own recovery journey and how he entered the behavioral health field almost by accident. After getting sober at 28, he was learning how to become financially independent for the first time in his life — paying for sober living, paying his own cell phone bill, and working on a moving truck. An opportunity to work overnight shifts at a sober living home for $12 an hour eventually became the beginning of a career in behavioral health. Chris talks about why running a marathon during his first year of recovery became so meaningful, how learning to live up to his word changed him, and why committing to that first sober living job for one full year ultimately helped him discover what he wanted to do with his life. The conversation then explores the population Resilience serves: adolescent and young adult men. Chris explains why turning 18 does not suddenly create emotional or developmental adulthood, how Resilience transitions clients between adolescent and young adult tracks, and why treatment must be individualized around what each young person is actually capable of doing. Chris also breaks down the academic component of treatment, including high school equivalency, virtual schooling, advanced courses, and helping young people work through the shame of falling behind. Rather than forcing kids into someone else's expectations, Chris explains why the goal is to understand the barriers that brought them into treatment and help them create realistic goals they can actually achieve. GUEST AND ORGANIZATION LINKS Resilience Recovery Resources https://resiliencerecoveryresources.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/resiliencerecovery Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hpm6br44D/?mibextid=wwXIfr New Waters Recovery https://newwatersrecovery.com/ ABOUT CHRIS MARTINEZ Chris Martinez works with Resilience Recovery Resources in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving adolescent and young adult men and their families. Chris's path into behavioral health grew directly out of his own recovery experience. He got sober in 2012 at age 28 after years in which drugs and alcohol had become what he describes as his “first career.” Early recovery meant learning how to become self-sustaining. Chris worked on a moving truck after treatment before accepting an overnight position at a sober living home in Santa Monica for $12 an hour. He committed to staying in the job for a year, returned to school, began taking on new responsibilities, and ultimately discovered that helping people in recovery was the career he wanted to pursue. #FindingNewWatersPodcast #FindingNewWaters #NewWatersRecovery #ChrisMartinez #ResilienceRecovery #TeenRecovery #YoungAdultRecovery #TeenMentalHealth #AdolescentMentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #TeenAddiction #FamilyRecovery #YouthMentalHealth #SocialMedia #Recovery Connect with Resilience Recovery Resources: Website: https://resiliencerecoveryresources.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resiliencerecovery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hpm6br44D/?mibextid=wwXIfr 🎙️ 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

  6. Aug 27

    Stefan Bate on Why Treatment Isn’t Recovery

    In this episode of Finding New Waters, B. Reeves sits down with Stefan Bate, partner and co-CEO of Jaywalker Lodge in Carbondale, Colorado, for a powerful conversation about addiction, surrender, treatment, community, and what long-term recovery actually looks like. Stefan shares his own journey from being labeled a “chronic relapsor” and “treatment resistant alcoholic” after multiple treatment attempts to eventually finding lasting recovery at Jaywalker Lodge. He explains why he could get an “A in treatment” but still had no idea how to live in recovery — and why the four-month Jaywalker model gave him something traditional 28-day treatment had not: time to actually practice living sober in the real world. The conversation explores one of Stefan’s strongest beliefs: “you get sober in treatment, but you find recovery in community.” Stefan explains why treatment alone is not enough, why consequence-based motivation eventually burns out, and why joy, relationships, purpose, connection, and a meaningful life are not side effects of recovery — “they are the medicine.” Stefan also discusses surrender, hopelessness, why intelligent and successful people often try to outthink addiction, the pressure men feel to immediately rebuild their careers after treatment, and why slowing down can actually create a stronger foundation for lifelong recovery. The episode closes with the newly launched Jaywalker Foundation and its mission to create greater access to extended recovery care for people who need programs like Jaywalker but do not have the financial resources to afford them. Subscribe to Finding New Waters for more honest conversations about addiction, mental health, treatment, and recovery. Like the episode, leave a comment with your biggest takeaway, and share it with someone who may need to hear this conversation. GUEST AND ORGANIZATION LINKS Jaywalker Lodge https://www.jaywalkerlodge.com/ Jaywalker Lodge LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jaywalker-lodge New Waters Recovery https://newwatersrecovery.com/ ABOUT STEFAN BATE Stefan Bate is a partner and co-CEO of Jaywalker Lodge in Carbondale, Colorado. Before becoming co-CEO, Stefan served as Jaywalker’s Chief Clinical Officer for approximately nine years and previously worked as a program supervisor, therapist, and technician. Stefan is also an alumnus of Jaywalker Lodge and shares in this episode how the program became his fourth inpatient treatment experience and ultimately helped him build a life in long-term recovery. JAYWALKER FOUNDATION The Jaywalker Foundation was recently launched with the mission of increasing access to programs like Jaywalker Lodge for individuals who need extended recovery care but do not have the financial resources to afford it. For current information about the Foundation and ways to support its mission, visit: https://www.jaywalkerlodge.com/ #FindingNewWatersPodcast #FindingNewWaters #NewWatersRecovery #StefanBate #JaywalkerLodge #AddictionRecovery #Recovery #Sobriety #LongTermRecovery #12StepRecovery #Alcoholism #AddictionTreatment #RecoveryCommunity #Surrender #MentalHealth 🎙️ 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

  7. Aug 20

    Overcoming Resentment, High-Accountability AA, & Finding Purpose with Jim Boland

    In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves sits down with attorney and Crosstalk Podcast co-host Jim Boland (Jim B.). Celebrating 13 years of continuous sobriety, Jim shares his personal recovery journey from growing up in an Irish Catholic family in Chicago to navigating self-sabotage in college and law school, hitting an emotional rock bottom, and eventually rebuilding a life centered on deep fellowship and purpose. Jim and B. Reeves discuss what it truly means to break "crosstalk" rules for the sake of honest connection, the power of high-accountability step work, overcoming deep-seated resentments, and managing seasonal depression and emotional sobriety. Jim also reflects on how moving to Winston-Salem, North Carolina and launching his cloud-based law practice allowed him to build a thriving sober community and help others find their way. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Episode Intro & B. Reeves Introduces Jim Boland 00:52 Jim Thanks B. Reeves for Crisis Help & How Crosstalk Podcast Started 02:33 The Origin of "Crosstalk" & Breaking Traditional AA Meeting Rules 03:40 High-Accountability Meetings & Monday Night Hazelden Action Groups 06:36 Jim's Story: Growing Up Irish Catholic in Chicago & Family Addiction 08:10 Early Sabotage, Panic Attacks, & Self-Destructive Patterns 09:40 First AA Meeting at 24 & Going Back Out for 5 Years 10:36 Success on the Outside, Crumbling on the Inside & Denver Law School 11:09 Moving in with His Sober Brother & Realizing He Couldn't Stop Alone 12:37 "He Could Hold a Grudge Worse Than Anyone": Resentments & Emotional Bottom 13:17 Connecting with Co-Host Jake Kaufman & Throwing Himself into Fellowship 14:22 B. Reeves on Crossing the "Rubicon of Fellowship" & Dropping the Ego 17:09 Praying on Your Knees in Public & 10 Pushups on the Golf Course 19:55 "It's Not for People Who Want It, It's for People Who DO It" 21:48 "The Bottom is Wherever You Decide to Stop Digging" 24:20 Emotional Sobriety, Hitting Rock Bottom Clean, & Seeking Therapy 26:48 Facing Chicago Winters, Seasonal Depression, & Finding Purpose 31:15 Running the Crosstalk Podcast & Connecting Sober Voices 35:55 Traveling & Finding Fellowship in AA Meetings Everywhere 36:54 Cloud-Based Law Practice & Moving to North Carolina 39:10 Rebuilding Sober Community & Making Friends as an Adult CALL TO ACTION If Jim's story inspired you, please like this video, leave a comment below with your thoughts, and subscribe to Finding New Waters. Share this episode with anyone seeking hope and connection in recovery! #FindingNewWaters #JimBoland #CrosstalkPodcast #BReeves #NewWatersRecovery #Sobriety #AddictionRecovery #12Steps #EmotionalSobriety #RecoveryIsPossible 🎙️ 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. Aug 13

    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

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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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    Finding New Waters
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
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