Rooted Recovery Stories Patrick Custer

Performer and Outreach Coordinator for Apex Addiction Treatment Center, Mike Rossi, is joining Rooted Recovery Stories this week to discuss his complex and personal journey through life on tour, addiction, and sobriety, all while grappling with his relationships and identity in Los Angeles.

Mike Rossi, a new Nashville local from Clemmons, NC, is igniting conversations about sobriety as an artist. Growing up, he dealt with a fear of God that came with the strict confines of Catholic school. During his time in community college, Mike resorted to unhealthy coping mechanisms, primarily alcohol. At 21, he moved out to LA where he started drinking both before and during his performances. After attending his first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, Mike identified as an alcoholic and made a life-changing commitment to sobriety.

Join us as Mike candidly shares his inspiring journey of transformation and recovery, shedding light on the trials and triumphs of sobriety.

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Renowned scholar and social worker, Matt Jackman, joins Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast with Patrick Custer this week to discuss their complex and victorious journey growing up in the Australian foster care system, processing gender dysphoria and sexuality while grappling with trauma and identity and becoming an international mental health advocate with their organization TACFLE (The Australian Centre for Lived Experience).

Matt Jackman is a nonbinary queer person from Melbourne, Australia who opened the doors regarding mental health labeling and treatment. Growing up in the Foster Care system, they dealt with harsh struggles and traumas that come with abusive parental figures and a suicidal mother. Matt was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder but does not label themselves with those terms.

Matt works to challenge the biological and medical model in mental health, speaking on topics about the monetization and the medical model seeking to blame individuals for their own diagnoses. Instead of labeling themselves as mentally ill. They travel the world as a consultant to The World Health Organization educating others on the overmedicalization of the LGBTQIA+ community and the need for social justice reform to address this issue. Matt identifies as mad, a powerful label and movement that represents empowerment and self-liberty to diagnosed individuals.


We would love to hear from you! Email us at ROOTED@PROMISES.COM

WARNING: The following episode contains elements that
may be triggering to some audiences including conversations
about the mental, physical and emotional abuse of adolescents,
substance abuse and suicide. Viewer discretion is advised.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call now.
Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471)

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Insta: ⁠@mentalhealthamerica⁠ URL: ⁠www.mhanational.org⁠
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Promises Behavioral Health – Treatment help for addiction, mental health/trauma:
URL: ⁠www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com⁠
Insta: ⁠@promises_bh⁠
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Get to know our guest: Matt Jackman
Insta: ⁠@mrjack1
URL: www.thestabilitynetwork.org/stability-leaders/our-stories/matthew-jackman-2/
The Australian Centre for Lived Experience: www.tacfle.com
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Host: Patrick Custer
Insta: ⁠@patrick_custer⁠
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Adam Jablin joins Patrick Custer on Rooted Recoveries during the first week of National Recovery Month to discuss identity, spirituality, fitness, and self-care. Jablin, a #1 best selling author and speaker, a Life Coach, recovery mentor, and the creator of THE HERO PROJECT & THE HERO 7 & Wake Up! Discover Recovery. Much like his favorite hero, Superman, Adam’s focus is to help save lives! Bringing enthusiasm and purpose into the lives of others is the motivation behind Adam’s work.In this episode Adam opens up about his professional life beginning with him climbing the ranks of his family business, only for his life and career to be derailed by addiction. He even explains how it took a serious family intervention to stop him from spiraling into the depths of addiction. Post-intervention, Adam spent the next 28 days of his life in rehab re-discovering himself and the power of spirituality.Listen in to hear about the importance of “radical acceptance,” and what it means to jump into a new life path for the betterment of yourself- even if you do not know where it will lead you.  

This week, Tox Josh joins Rooted Recovery Stories with Patrick Custer to discuss Josh's rise in the aesthetics industry, struggle with a near-death experience, the inner and outer battle with body dysmorphia and the tremendously difficult task of trying to overcome shame.

Joshua Davis, BSN, RN, is the founder and creative master-mind behind ToxJosh Studios. Josh’s vision for ToxJosh studios started when he saw the need for a creative outlet for aesthetic providers who are passionate about holistic transformations. The TJS team is dedicated to helping patients discover the best version of themselves - inside and out.

In the aesthetics or beauty industry, it is easy to get derailed by unrealistic expectations created by the images we are constantly bombarded with on television, social media, etc. I wanted to create a place where people could come and feel safe to discover the best version of themselves. I strongly believe there has to be an inner transformation that comes with any aesthetic work - at the end of the day, I want to help each of my patients be able to look in the mirror and truly LOVE who they see looking back.

Joshua Davis, BSN, RN, received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Belmont University, and Bachelor of Musical Arts from Vanderbilt University. Joshua started his nursing career in Trauma ICU & Multi-Specialty Critical Care and transitioned into Aesthetics & Management in 2012. With his meticulous eye to detail and naturalism in aesthetics, Josh’s work soon began to be recognized on social media outlets, being voted in the Top 100 Injectors in the United States in 2018 through 2022, appointed to the Merz Aesthetics Advisory Board in 2019, and a Independent Consultant for Prollenium, and a KOL for Cartessa.

Better known as Tox Josh, he has quickly become a social media icon in the field of aesthetics, performing Instagram takeovers for major industry companies, has motivated audiences for aesthetic professional organizations around the world, and has helped create Social Media Network Groups with some of the top social media influencers in the industry.



We would love to hear from you! Email us at ROOTED@PROMISES.COM
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Resources:
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Insta: ⁠www.instagram.com/mentalhealthamerica⁠
URL: ⁠www.mhanational.org⁠
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Promises Behavioral Health – Treatment help for addiction, mental health/trauma:
URL: ⁠www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com⁠
Insta: ⁠www.instagram.com/promises_bh⁠
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Get to know our guest: Tox Josh
Insta: ⁠www.instagram.com/ToxJosh
Twitter: @ToxJosh
URL: https://www.toxjoshstudio.com
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Host: Patrick Custer
Insta: www.instagram.com/patrick_custer⁠
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Watch/Listen/Subscribe: ​⁠​⁠ @rootedrecoverystories 
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Country Music artist Frank Ray joins Rooted Recovery Stories with Patrick Custer this week to discuss his improbable and tumultuous path into the country music scene, the intense trauma and moral complexities he encountered as a police officer of over 10 years, fulfilling childhood dreams and the release of his major debut album.

Frank Ray is a former police officer, Texas chart-topper, and bilingual recording artist opening doors for a modern Latino Country movement. Growing up both enriched in his Mexican culture, three miles from the border in New Mexico and surrounded by Country music in Texas, Frank was immersed in the best of both worlds and has been harmonizing the two since. Described as “easygoing contemporary Country with pop-soul hooks and a dash of Southwestern spice” (Rolling Stone) Frank’s music is a blend-drawing influences from ’90s Texas Country, Latin, R&B and Pop. As an entertainer, Frank delivers engaging, high-energy performances that have a little something for everyone. It’s with this cross-cultural appeal and his panorama of influences that the Los Angeles Times proclaims Ray “is looking to stretch Country music’s cultural boundaries.”
In the three short years since embarking on his musical journey full-time, he has racked up two No. 1 singles and three Top ten singles on Texas Country Radio, become a staff songwriter, landed Frank Rogers as his producer, signed a record deal with BBR Music Group/Stoney Creek Records and much more. In addition to being named an “Artist to Watch” by Rolling Stone, Ray has appeared on USA Network’s Real Country, been profiled in the Los Angeles Times and on NBC’s TODAY. He has also toured the nation and shared stages in support of artists like Luke Combs, Kane Brown, Brett Eldredge, Luke Bryan, Kip Moore, LANCO, Old Dominion, Hunter Hayes, and more. Frank Ray's EP "Getcha Some" is out now!


We would love to hear from you! Email us at ROOTED@PROMISES.COM
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Insta: ⁠www.instagram.com/mentalhealthamerica⁠
URL: ⁠www.mhanational.org⁠
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Promises Behavioral Health – Treatment help for addiction, mental health/trauma:
URL: ⁠www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com⁠
Insta: ⁠www.instagram.com/promises_bh⁠
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Get to know our guest:

Frank RayInsta: ⁠www.instagram.com/frankraymusic

URL: www.frankraymusic.com

First Responders Mental Clarity: www.frayoc.org
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Host: Patrick Custer
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Watch/Listen/Subscribe: ​⁠​⁠ @rootedrecoverystories 
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Nashville journalist Brad Schmitt joins host, Patrick Custer for this hilariously unhinged episode of laughs, tears, and all the feels as we delve into his journey through childhood trauma, addiction, and ultimate redemption. Brad's narrative reveals the resilience that emerges from adversity, highlighting the power of seeking help and the transformative effects of embracing sobriety and service to others. Their discussion not only shatters stigmas surrounding addiction and trauma but also showcases the potential for personal growth and healing, as Brad's experiences shape a narrative of hope, humility, and the strength found in giving back.
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​⁠​⁠Mental Health America (call/text mental health crisis help) Phone: 988 (new nationwide short code) Text: MHA to 741741
Insta: ⁠@mentalhealthamerica⁠
URL: ⁠www.mhanational.org⁠
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Promises Behavioral Health – Treatment help for addiction, mental health/trauma:
Call: (888) 648-4098
URL: ⁠www.promises.com⁠
Insta: ⁠@promises_bh⁠
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Get to know our guest: Brad Schmitt
Insta: ⁠@brad_schmitt
URL: https://www.tennessean.com/staff/2648274001/brad-schmitt
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Host: Patrick Custer
Insta: ⁠@patrick_custer⁠
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#bradschmitt #entertainmentnews #tennessean #journalism #tennessee #journalist #news #media #rootedrecoverystories #addiction #recoveryispossible #soberaf #wedorecover #sobriety #trauma #recovery #healing #wellness #selfcare #therapy #mentalhealth #soberlife #traumarecovery #odaat #sober #goodnews #nashville #nashvillebusiness #promisesbehavioralhealth #patrickcuster