Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need (Don't Hide The Scars)

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Matt Ganem. We discuss how Matt educates his two children on the risks of substance use as a former addict himself. We also talk with Matt about the fentanyl crisis, the rise in alcoholism post covid lockdown, and the challenges that addiction treatment facilities face with the current state of insurance and legislation.

Matt Ganem is a true inspiration, from being a troubled youth, experimenting with alcohol and drugs at a young age. Matt was on the verge of death, in constant trouble with the law, and losing friends to drug use. This led Matt to a life of recovery, finding his voice through poetry and music as well as becoming a dedicated father of two. Matt is now the owner of the Aftermath Treatment Center helping others achieve sobriety while being an addiction recovery leader in his community and resource to all.

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PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with legendary dance choreographer, Podcast Host & Author Dan Karaty. Dan’s career started as a dancer on Broadway and on award show stages with Britney Spears. After transitioning to a choreographer, he worked with Britney Spears, NSYNC, Jessica Simpson, Kylie Minogue, Justin Timberlake, and Usher. In 2005, So You Think You Can Dance debuted in the US with Dan as a judge. After three successful seasons, he took the format to Europe where he became the Simon Cowell of the Netherlands and Belgium leading judging panels for numerous talent shows. Despite keeping his personal life private and his effortless cool brand, Dan took the brave step of sharing with the public his lifelong struggles with anxiety and alcohol. Dan is a doting and devoted father and husband that made mistakes due to his struggles. Dan has gone on to create the podcast If I'm Being Honest. If I’m Being Honest will strip away surface facades to deliver the real, in-depth, and sometimes ugly truths of my life, and those of my courageous guests; hopefully revealing unique paths to happiness, success, recovery, and redemption. Dan will soon be releasing his autobiography "If I'm Being Honest" in the United States. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization ⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ For more on Dan Karaty and If I'm Being Honest https://www.dankaraty.com/

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down to discuss a variety of topics in the first episode in a series of 4 episodes that will cover a verity of topics around addiction, illicit drug trends, recovery tools & tips as well as personal stories of our own recovery journeys.

In this episode we discuss the frightening effects of the illicit street drug Tranq. Tranq is fentanyl mixed with xylazine. Xylazine is a powerful sedative that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved for veterinary use.  

We also touch on the psychological effects and ramifications an addict experiences as well as touching on political issues and agendas that are preventing helping those in need of addiction recovery treatment.

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down to discuss a variety of topics in the third episode in a series of four episodes that will cover a verity of topics around addiction, illicit drug trends, recovery tools & tips as well as personal stories of our own recovery journeys.

In this episode we discuss the three phases of the opioid crisis. What is the correlation to the War On Drugs? How did the flood of opioid prescriptions, then the tightening of regulations lead to a rise in heroin overdoses and make way for the current fentanyl crisis that is taking thousands of lives daily.

We also touch on what can actually be done in the current climate with insurance companies giving less and less time for those in treatment to recover as well as what legislators are and aren't doing to help the opioid & fentanyl crisis. If you got value out of this episode please subscribe and share with others.

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s@painnonprofit Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance revisit some of our most comical moments of the 'Don't Hide The Scars' podcast with stand-up comedian Alozno Bodden, Tom Farley, brother of the late great Chris Farley, Adam Jablin, Mike Diamond and Gary Menkes of the Begin Again Podcast. Segment 1: Alonzo Bodden - Full Episode https://youtu.be/ryXd1fHqhrk 01:56 Segment 2: Tom Farley - Full Episode ⁠https://youtu.be/9_Wu-G6JbAU 06:59 Segment 3: Adam Jablin - Full Episode ⁠https://youtu.be/Z_onVvXdfag 15:45 Segment 4: Mike Diamond - Full Episode ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/qGkqbiMWck0 22:49 Segment 5: Gary Menkes - Full Episodes https://youtu.be/HG_J2pk4Idc 31:44 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ #sober #addiction #laugh

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Joey Guerriero, a remarkable individual who has triumphed over the depths of opioid addiction and found his path to recovery. In this thought-provoking episode, Joey opens up about his journey, shedding light on the challenges he faced, the turning points that led him towards recovery and redemption, and many of his concerns about many of the long-term harm reduction modalities. Joey, Flindt and Jason discuss the following topics and more. Intro 00:00 What was Joey's personal experience with Suboxone? 02:47 How did psychological factors effect Joey in his opioid addiction? 15:09 How vital was aftercare and 12 Step groups to Joey's addiction recovery? 23:26 Did growing up during the War On Drugs era have an impact on youth abstinence? 43:40 Is Government ignoring the real problems helping addicts in need or is a situation of following the money? 55:17 For more on Joey Guerriero: https://www.instagram.com/j.guerriero56/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #sober #harmreduction #addiction

PAIN⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down to discuss the upcoming Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 7th and topics around fentanyl, the addiction crisis and what we think some people may not understand about addiction itself. As well as touching on the societal, economic and political challenges that make it hard to help suffering addicts.

Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance discuss the following topics and more.

Are people getting all of the information that they need when it comes to facts about addiction? 02:22 Are some harm reduction methods and housing provisions possibly hindering suffering addicts from seeking sobriety? 09:36 Is there a shift coming with the political climate due to policy failing to help fight the addiction crisis? 17:00 Are we seeing less reporting of fentanyl overdoses as fentanyl becomes the drug addicts are seeking out? 26:40 Are harm reduction programs preventing that suffering addict from having to do the work to improve their lives, mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually? 35:29

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PAIN ( @painnonprofit ) Parents & Addicts in Need’s⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with addiction recovery and mental health advocate Tim Lodgen to discuss his personal experience of co-occurring disorders and pushing through adverse times in sobriety and not pick up any substances no matter what. What does it mean when life is happening for you and not to you? 01:17 How did Tim facing the "worst times" of his life prove that he didn't have to drink or drug to cope and preserver? 02:57 How is laughter and a sense of humor valuable in addiction recovery? 08:13 What are some of the biggest misunderstandings about addiction and cooccurring disorders? 11:50 How can we identify addictive behaviors in our recovery? 23:39

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For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance decided to have a one-on-one conversation about a variety of addiction-related and substance abuse topics.  They share some of their perspectives on harm reduction, celebrities sharing their addiction and recovery stories, legislation for recovering addicts, and the mental health and homeless crisis' we are facing in America. As well they tackle the controversial topic of stopping the foreign illegal drug manufacturers by force or if there is even a point in going after them.  

Dino Miliotis, advisor to SMART AI Clinics, joins PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance for a discussion on how AI technology is transforming addiction recovery and making it more effective.

Miliotis is a celebrated entrepreneur known for his innovative approach and powerful message of hope. He currently serves as a spokesperson for OpiAID, a data science company using AI to combat the opioid epidemic. Renowned for his advocacy and speaking engagements, Miliotis is recognized as one of America's leading voices in addiction recovery, embodying his mantra of changing the world one person at a time.

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Dino, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more.

Intro 00:00

SMART AI Clinics Next Step In Addiction Recovery 02:25

OpiAID Making Addiction Treatment More Effective 04:50

How AI Helps A Clinic Treat Patients 09:21

How AI Helps Outpatient Treatment 14:53

How OpiAID Helps Prevent Relapse 24:38

AI Tech For Greater Continuum Of Care 32:01

The Importance Of Changing Your Enviroment In Addiction Recovery 39:52

Dangers of "The Quick Fix" 49:07

The Goal Of SMART AI 53:40

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s ⁠⁠@painnonprofit ⁠⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down to review the 2023 Don't Hide The Scars episodes. They talk about segments from episodes that received the most feedback, questions and listens for the year.

Segment 1: Dan Karaty on establishing a support system to address addiction the aftercare process.

Full Episode

Part 1 https://youtu.be/Mk5h9CoGQI0?feature=shared

Part 2 https://youtu.be/AISm1vmGi3U

Segment 2: Mike Diamond on misconceptions about interventions, sobriety and the changed family dynamic

Full Episode https://youtu.be/qGkqbiMWck0

Segment 3: Mark Gantt on being sober is just the start of recovery and confronting addiction to money and entering deters anonymous.

Full Episode https://youtu.be/RZkK6H7ygQo

Segment 4: Allie Severino on how treatment centers aren’t being given the time and support from insurance to address the ever evolving illicit drug supply and harm reduction advocates preventing homeless from getting any kind of treatment.

Full Episode ⁠https://youtu.be/T0GHuS3sixg

Segment 5: Tom Wolf on getting someone to purse recovery, the results of long term harm reduction and the lack of real opportunity for recovery.

Full Episodes

⁠⁠https://youtu.be/zHsxWBgnaLg

https://youtu.be/5MvUY_KZ4EA

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PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with musical artist, producer, lyricist and music video director, Joshua Datant Villarreal and recovery advocate working with artists in Austin, San Antonio, Nashville, and The Bay Area, and with addicts all over the world. Josh is dedicated to drug recovery through the use of conventional therapy and music. He utilizes various methods and tools he picked up along the way of his own recovery journey and has a fierce passion for those struggling with mental illness and addiction. We talk with Josh about the depths of his addiction, which included fentanyl, that almost took his life and did take his brothers life. Josh opens up about the aftermath of losing his brother and struggling to maintain his sobriety and reconnect with his wife and children. Josh once had a thriving music career and in his recovery rededicated himself to his passion for music. He now uses music to not only maintain his sobriety, but make his living and be of service to others through his talents. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠ For more on Josh Datant Villarreal visit ⁠https://joshdatant.com/

In this episode of PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Don't Hide The Scar's founder Flindt Andersen, Media Director Jason LaChance and Out Reach coordinator Julian Carvajal discuss facts and perspectives concerning carfentanil in the illicit drug supply which is 10,000 times stronger than morphine, and 100 times stronger than fentanyl.

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Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing ⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠

Intro 00:00

What is carfentanil and what is Narcan's effect on reversing an overdose from it? 00:40

What concerns does Julian have around carfentanil as he is a recovering fentanyl addict? 04:40

Why dose Flindt state that now is the time to be reactive concerning the overdose rates in the US? 11:54

Has any public policy around the addiction crisis been proactive or solely reactive? 17:56

Will insurance companies be forced to change their policies so that suffering addicts can get the help they MUST have to create an effective recovery? 22:07

Why is outpatient treatment simply not effective enough for opioid addicts and why do they need longer inpatient treatment? 29:23

When did addiction treatment facilities first get a protocol for helping fentanyl addicts? 35:15

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PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Nathan Smiddy better known as "Narcan Nate."

We discuss with Nate various Narcan/Naloxone facts on how and when it is effective on opioid overdoses and what you need to know about administering to an individual who is overdosing.

We also discuss why it is easier to continue to be an addict and score dope over being able to actually receive treatment. We discuss how legislation and insurance companies play a huge part in this quandary.

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PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down to discuss 'Melanie's Law,' aimed to prevent fentanyl overdoses in California schools, which into effect January 1, 2024

Melanie's Law requires all California middle school and high schools to come up with a plan to prevent and respond to fentanyl overdoses. This includes training teachers on life-saving fentanyl response and providing students and adults resources on what they need to know about the opioids.

California State Senator Dave Cortese says this bill will save lives.

"They will have to have a plan to respond to any overdose and to any incident like this with (Narcan) Novoxil, which means they're gonna have to have it, and it means that when they read the fine print in this bill they're going to see that every single employee in the district and on these schools needs to be trained," Cortese said.

As well Flindt and Jason discuss a shift in public safety when it comes to the addiction crisis, following a report of a large Federal Agent drug dealer bust that included over 50 arrests in San Francisco. Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more.

It there a shift coming for public safety following a Federal Agent drug bust in San Francisco? 01:28

Are California citizens fed up with public safety policy? 03:57

What is Melanie's Law and how should it increase safety in California public schools? 07:00

Are School doing enough to bring in speakers who are educated on addiction? 11:00

Has addiction advocacy fallen off, and if so why might that be? 18:21

Are the fallacies around addiction education that it will give the youth a pass for substance experimentation? 22:33

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Adam Vibe Gunton joins PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen & Jason LaChance. Adam is a dynamic leader, best-selling author, and serial entrepreneur known for his innovative approaches to team leadership, vision-casting, and branding. As a #1 bestselling author of “From Chains To Saved” and acclaimed TEDx speaker, Adam has inspired millions with his powerful message of recovery and transformation.

Adam’s non-profit organization, Recovered On Purpose, has been instrumental in helping thousands overcome addiction and find recovery. Under his leadership, the organization has published dozens of books and developed a robust network of leaders in the recovery community.

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Behavioral Health Partners: https://behavioralhealth.partners

Adam, Flindt, and Jason discuss the following and more.

Intro 00:00

What was childhood like for Adam, and how, at 12 years old, did he begin using substances? 01:40

Why does Adam do the work he does within the addiction recovery field? 05:00

Addicts are human, just REALLY human? 8:42

Why do some working in substance abuse recovery relapse? 15:02

At what point did Adam make a conscious decision to seek sobriety? 27:45

How did Recovered On Purpose get started? 43:33

Flindt shares why the people we can't help struggling with addiction are the ones who keep us up. 48:10

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s ⁠@painnonprofit ⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down for a one on one conversation to discuss the recent autopsy report on Matthew Perry's unfortunate passing and in light of what the toxicology revealed we wanted to converse about the findings as well as clarify what Ketamine is.

A Massachusetts doctor Scott Hadland, who is an addiction specialist, is speaking out about Matthew Perry's autopsy report, explaining how ketamine played a key role in his death.

According to the autopsy report, obtained by The Blast, Matthew Perry died from "acute effects of the drug Ketamine." The autopsy report also stated that Perry was utilizing Ketamine therapy at the time of his death for anxiety and depression, however, his last known treatment overseen by a medical professional was over one week before he passed.

Dr. Hadland spoke on these results, claiming that because his last known treatment was over a week before he passed, Perry must have taken ketamine at home, separate from his ongoing ketamine therapy treatments. This indicates the chilling detail that Perry most likely relapsed, and was abusing the drug and taking it recreationally.

Flindt and Jason also discuss tools and tips for staying sober this holiday season especially for those new to sobriety. These tips include staying connected to the sober community, communicating the support needed from loved ones and not feeling the pressures of gift giving or being anything other than yourself. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠ ⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠⁠ #sober #addiction #hope

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Mike Diamond, a renowned interventionalist, author, motivational speaker and TV personality. Originally from Perth, Western Australia, Mike battled severe undiagnosed dyslexia, which led to poor grades, as well as alcohol and drug abuse starting at the age of 12. Mike has battled cocaine and alcohol addiction for the majority of his life. After witnessing the death of Scott Weiland, Mike got sober on April 16, 2006. Since then, Mike has literally helped hundreds of people on the road to recovery. He is on beck and call to all his clients and friends, helping them through their life problems and battles with addiction. We converse with Mike about the life and death reality of being an interventionist, knowing when you're the right person to conduct the intervention on the suffering addict and we discuss the current drug climate. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠ For more on Mike Diamond visit ⁠⁠⁠https://themikediamond.com/

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sit-down with Adam Jablin author of Lotsaholic: From a Sick to Sober Superman  on the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast.  

At thirty years old, Adam Jablin had everything a successful business man is supposed to desire - a beautiful wife, a newborn baby, a gorgeous home, a sculpted body, steady career... but instead of being happy, he was in the grips of alcoholism and addiction. 

His family intervenes and Adam is taken to The Hanley Center where his world is changed forever. In rehab he meets spiritual teachers, doctors, psychiatrists, and other alcoholics and addicts that lead him to a final confrontation with his disease.  

Adam's journey leads him to face not just alcohol and drugs but all of his addictions and dependencies. More than just another recovery story of descent and redemption, you will see, hear, and feel what Adam experiences along his healing journey. Perhaps most importantly, Adam shares the very tools and secrets that have helped him overcome his addiction and live the life that he only could have dreamt about. And he is going to show you how to do the very same!  

Note from the author:  

Whether you ready to take the next step in your life, feel stuck, in pain, or don’t know how to turn your life around, I want you to know that you are not alone and THERE IS HOPE. I am here to help you move out of the despair and self-sabotaging patterns and begin to experience more joy and more power in your life – everyday!  

Praise for Lotsaholic  “Adam Jablin is traveling on an ancient path of wisdom providing substantial insight and tools needed to make changes in our lives. He shows you how overcome obstacles – no matter how large and to live a life rich in beauty, meaning, and purpose. You are going to love this book!”  Dion DiMucci – legendary singer & songwriter, Grammy Hall of Fame artist, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee  

“I met Adam Jablin when I was newly sober, and he made being in recovery genuinely appealing. I’ve stayed tight with him, and we’ve helped each other ever since. I’m thrilled to see that he’s able help so many more people with this book. Bravo!“  Steve-O – comedian, actor, New York Times Bestselling Author  

"Adam Jablin is a man on a mission to leave his divine fingerprint on the hearts of the people that hear him speak. His story is powerful, his heart is big, and his gifts are plenty."

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down Charlotte Bismuth the author of Killer in a White Coat: The True Story of New York's Deadliest Pill Pusher and the Team that Brought Him to Justice.

Charlotte served as an assistant district attorney in Manhattan for seven years. Assigned to the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (“OSNP”), she launched an investigation into the illegal prescription sales of a Queens physician. In partnership with two legendary veterans of the office, Senior Investigator Joe Hall and Special Assistant District Attorney Peter Kougasian, as well as other devoted professionals, Ms. Bismuth steered the Li case from a civilian tip into a three-year investigation, culminating in two grand jury proceedings and a four-month trial in 2004. The case resulted in a landmark conviction, as Dr. Li was the first physician in New York State to be charged and convicted for the overdose deaths of his patients. In 2014, after the Li trial, Ms. Bismuth served as the OSNP’s Director of Training. Ms. Bismuth left the practice of law at the end of 2015 to spend time with her family and publish a book, now available in paperback from Simon & Schuster: "Killer in a White Coat: The True Story of New York's Deadliest Pill Pusher and the Team that Brought Him to Justice."Ms. Bismuth works with the families of overdose victims to educate the public about the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy, and co-hosts the podcast "Bankruptcy for Billionaires." In 2021, she co-authored an article with PCE entitled “Seeking Justice and Solutions: A Prosecutor’s Guide to Opioid Overdose Investigations." She is honored to serve on the Opioid Industry Archive's National Advisory Committee. Charlotte, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 Did we learn anything from the opioid crisis? 01:40 What is the overdose fatality initiative? 07:40 Why should we highlight the work that has been done in helping suffering addicts? 16:00 What types of things can trigger a recovering addicts thoughts of use? 26:30 Who are some of those in Charlottes book that were most effected by the opioid crisis? 36:16 Is Europe being targeted by opioid producing pharmaceutical companies like the USA is? 45:00 Are medical doctors gaining a greater understanding of addiction? 56:37 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551

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PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down to discuss some of the conversations around Matthew Perry's passing. We also talk about facts when it comes to prescription opioids and the reframing of "boundaries" and thinking about them as accessibility to one's self. We converse about the various facts that have come out concerning Matthew Perry's untimely passing and speculation to any connections with his addiction history Prescription opioid facts are also discussed as well as the reframing of boundaries to limited access to ones self. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen or to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠

Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance talk with Matt Gardiner on the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast.  Matt is a highly sought-after recovery coach, sound therapist, and host of the Beyond Recovery podcast bringing on weekly guests to talk about their “Hero’s Journeys” from the darkness of addiction into the light of Recovery.

We talk with Matt about a variety of topics, from the self empowerment of vulnerability, the importance of connectivity with other positive and sober individuals that support the addicts recovery. 

Flindt and Matt have some differing opinions on the use of psychedelics in the recovery process. Plus we talk about the addicts brain when they are early in recovery.

Matt also shares the process he uses as a recovery coach he works his clients in a way that helps them develop tools to cope with past traumas as well as handle new adversities.

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PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down to discuss some of the conversations around fentanyl test strips, facts about how they work, who is going to use them, and the complications of using them.

Flindt and Jason also discuss various organizations that distribute fentanyl test strips along with other harm reduction paraphernalia, however, they never include any resources on getting addiction treatment help if someone knows that they're ready to seek help, living a clean and sober lifestyle.

Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by emailing jason@painnonprofit.org

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sit-down Hick Cheramie. Hick is an actor known for recent roles in the Will Smith Apple TV film Emancipation and AMC's Mayfair Witches based on the writing of Anne Rice. 

Hick Cheramie is a 44-year-old male oilfield worker & actor who resides on the bayous of south Louisiana. He has 2 children. His sober date is 12/15/14. Hick is someone that always goes after what he wants and since a child acting was his goal, he got into the film industry in 2018 and has never looked back.

We discuss a variety of topics with Hick, including breaking generational addiction and trauma. How as a father he speaks openly with his children about the generations of addicts in their family lineage.  

We also talk about the spiritual awakening that Hick has on prior to Christmas 2014 and never looking back, now over 8 years sober.  

Plus we share perspectives on the Fentanyl Crisis and talk his acting career which includes a commercial in this years Super Bowl.  

For more on Hick Cheramie 

https://www.instagram.com/hickcheramie_actor

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Dai Manuel. We discuss integrity and its value in mastery of self, communicating with you children about the dangers of substance use with the fentanyl crisis, steps he took for personal change in his sober journey to establish trust and connectivity with his family. As well as lots of laughs.   

Dai speaks openly about early on in his adult life, Dai started to mask his insecurities and anxieties with alcohol, and this led to dramatic mood swings and personality traits that he didn't like.  It went from a socially fun thing to actually try to escape his emotions that he couldn't deal with sober.  This started a destructive path that eventually started to get out of hand.  

One of the lowest points in his life was coming home after drinking way too much, waking up late and his wife asked him "Are you being the kind of man your daughters want to marry?"  That was the turning point for Dai, and since that day, he hasn't had a drink.  Now, Dai is living his best life.  He's found clarity, faith, and purpose in his life that he didn't have before.  He hasn't had a drink in over 11 years.  He quit his oppressive job of 17 years and now travels the world with his wife and kids.  He does his work online now and finds it makes more time for his family as well as his sanity.  

For more on Dai please visit https://www.daimanuel.com/

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Don't Hide The Scar's welcomes Luke Hockenjos for a conversation with Media Director Jason LaChance.

Luke Hockenjos was on a fast track toward death until the Lord intervened and saved his life. After many years of drug abuse, running from the law, and alcoholism Luke decided he was ready to die. After being cut off on the interstate and a high-speed chase, he pointed the nose of his truck toward the other vehicle and attempted to ram them off of a bridge. He heard the Lord say to him "This is not the plan I have for you, it's time for you to go." He put his truck in reverse and a few hours later stopped using drugs and surrendered his life completely to the Lord.

For more information on Luke Hockenjos and Give Em Jesus: https://www.facebook.com/luke.hockenjos.9/

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Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing ⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠

Intro 00:00

What challenges did Luke face in early sobriety especially around the holidays? 01:30

How did Luke begin to change his loved ones perception of him in sobriety vs who he was in active addiction? 08:43

Who was the most difficult family member when it came to faith that Luke was working his sobriety and turning his life around? 20:33

What are some ways individuals in recovery can begin to embrace the tools of recovery and lean on others? 25:23

When did Luke begin to grow in his faith and walk the walk and talk the talk? 33:09

Why does Luke recommend to those in recovery to be prepared for their sobriety to be attacked by the offering of substances and old ways? 40:33

PAIN⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down California Assemblyman Jim Patterson to discuss Assembly Bill 3171 with he originally introduced. And recently has been reauthored by Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria to Hold Fentanyl Traffickers Accountable by increasing the punishment for selling more than 28 grams of fentanyl. It escalates the prison sentence from up to four years to up to 9. We also discuss a bill that Jim has been able to push through for greater penalties for human traffickers that includes restitution for their victims. This includes their therapeutic needs as well as financially which would come from their trafficker.

We also discuss other areas of public safety that must be addressed and why there is a shifting tied when it comes to elected officials view on failed public safety policies.

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#wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Kim Bellas the founder of Sober Is The New Cool. We discuss how in 2013, her 15 -year-old son started having seizures. Like most teenagers, he enjoyed going to parties and socializing. A significant aspect of these parties was the consumption of alcohol, and her son was unable to drink due to his seizures.

As a mother, she found it was instinctive to make him happy by assuring him that alcohol wasn't necessary for him to enjoy himself. It IMMEDIATELY dawned on Kim how hypocritical she was being as she found herself frequently drinking wine.

To prove a point to her son, she stopped drinking for 3 months. The time went by quicker than she'd anticipated, and Kim decided to remain sober for another 3 months. Following 6 months of sobriety, Kim found herself happier than she had been in a while. What started as an example to her son became something she decided to commit to for her son and myself.

Now 2022, and Kim is proud to announce that she's been sober for almost 10 years as of our conversation. Sobriety has changed her outlook on life for the better and has improved both her physical and mental well-being.

Sober Is The New Cool is committed to bettering communities while raising awareness around the benefits of sobriety. Kim has become a support of PAIN: Parents And Addict In Need and refers people to our Wednesday support group meeting for those in recovery, family memebers of those in recovery as well as those who have lost a loved one to addiction.   

A portion of the proceeds from Sober Is The New Cool merchandise will be donated to the Douglas Foundation.

Kim's goal is to demonstrate that a SOBER LIFE is an exhilarating one, and anyone can reap the benefits.

For more on Sober Is The New Cool & Kim Bellas please visit https://soberisthenewcool.org/ 

Social Media 

https://www.facebook.com/soberisthenewcool.ca/ 

https://www.instagram.com/sober.is.the.new.cool/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_tmHjBMjRmRj-HECQ3_Feg 

https://twitter.com/Soberitnc 

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Toni Becker. We wanted to speak with Toni, who lives in South Africa if there are any similar issues that she faces in helping families with the recovering addict. This area has become a great passion for her as she is now over 10 years sober. 

Growing up, Toni Becker felt intimidated by her family. They were all so beautiful, and Toni felt the pressure to live up to those standards. She always felt like the black sheep & this led to her body dysmorphia & eating disorders early on in her life.

Things started getting out of control in high school, where she felt pressured by her classmates and the media for encouraging the super-thin supermodel look of the early 2000s. She was young & seeking attention, and this naivety fueled her desire to look attractive at all costs. She thought that she could control it, but quickly she realized she couldn't & needed help.

In college, she started experimenting with meth and a drug called "cat" After trying to run her friends over & ending up on a golf course, she went into rehab for the first time. She thought she had it handled, but her father knew she wouldn't commit. He sent her to a real rehab, where she couldn't leave, and finally accepted it and got some help. She lived in a halfway house, and a sober living facility for 2 years, and this really helped her stay sober. Now, she's become a sponsor herself & is taking it one day at a time, wanting to share her story to help others.

She realized one day while getting coffee with her friends, "Why don't we start a YouTube channel & share our stories?" And since then, she has been on a mission to destigmatize anorexia, body dysmorphia, bulimia & all the disorders associated with it. She wants to start a discussion & get help for whoever may need it.

For more on Toni Becker visit

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Toniquinne

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/toniquinne

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toniquinne/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toniquinne

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with two gentlemen Danny and Howie who are at various points in their recovery. They are house mates in in the same sober living as well as attending group meetings together.

Flindt and Jason ask Danny and Howie the fallowing questions and more.

How vital has sober living been for your recovery?

What were your personal experience with fentanyl?

What is your history of substance use and did trauma relate to your decision making?

How has your life change in sobriety?

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⁠⁠⁠#sober #addiction #hope

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance talk with Michelle Curiel of  @TheSobrietyPlaybook  on the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast.  Michelle Curiel was in active alcoholism and drug addiction for 25 years. 🤯🤯🤯 💊🍻💉  

Her sobriety date is 8/8/2019. 🙏🏼  She helps people develop game changing awareness so that they can transcend their spiritual amnesia & realize the self 🙏🏼🧘🏻‍♀️🙏🏼🧘🏻‍♀️🙏🏼🧘🏻‍♀️🙏🏼🧘🏻🙏🏼🧘🏻🙏🏼🧘🏻🙏🏼  She teaches people to align their will and life to the care of a higher power/order ❤️ through the 12 steps & mindfulness practices.  🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉  👉🏻2023’s 👈🏻main focus will be on looking at the root cause of suffering & the repeating trends that occurred in my life that perpetuated this condition 🤯  There will be an emphasis on mindfulness, awareness, forgiveness, letting go & acceptance. 💪🏼  So, if you are looking to ameliorate  suffering in life  & you would like to know how to surrender to a higher order  

For more on Michelle visit https://instagram.com/thesobrietyplaybook

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Big Vision NYC founder, Eve Goldberg. After Eve's 23-year old son, Isaac died of an accidental drug overdose; she was motivated to help save young lives. One year later, in January 2015, Eve founded BIGVISION in New York City with a nationwide mission. Isaac Goldberg Volkmar and his initials, IGV, are placed in the center of the BIGVISION name. Eve is committed to helping young adults in recovery learn to live fun, meaningful, sober lives by providing entertaining, engaging events and building a community where the BIGVISION “family” can hang out in a cool, hip, substance-free environment. We talk with Eve about the importance of creating an environment that offers the recovering addict connectivity. How she saw first hand with her some that marijuana isn't a benign drug and led to issues for her son right away. As well we talk about various societal and internal factors that impact all of us and for some can be part of the gateway into substance use, abuse and full blown addiction. Eve is raw, real, passionate and is a true example of why we Don't Hide The Scars. For more on Eve Goldberg and BIGVISION: https://www.bigvision.nyc/

@painnonprofit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance revisit their conversations with three extraordinary woman, Eve Goldberg, Paula Young Santos and Susan Bartz Herrick.

After loosing their sons to either addiction or and accidental overdose they found a strength within to have their sons lives bring purpose in helping others. Big Vision NYC founder, Eve Goldberg lost her son, Isaac who died of an accidental drug overdose; motivating her to help save young lives.

Susan Bartz Herrick, MFA, EdD. The writer of the compelling non-fiction memoir, "Slow Dancing with the Devil: A Son’s Substance Use Disorder, A Mother’s Anguish," available from McFarland Books.

Paula Young is the Co-founder and President of Achieve Greatness. Achieve Greatness was founded in memory of her son Andrew, who passed away from fentanyl poisoning in March of 2022.

Episode highlights include the following.

Intro 00:00

How did marijuana lead Eve's son down a path of substance use? 02:55

How can the messaging around harm reduction and addiction be misleading? 11:24

Why did Paula's son start Achieve Greatness and how is she expanding upon its original purpose? 14:45

Are there misconceptions around the difference between an accidental overdose and an overdose from ones drug of choice? 21:15

Is there a dip in advocacy around the addiction crisis and does the information lead to some of it? 33:34

Why is Susan working hard to have her sons story turned into a film? 40:26

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For more on Eve Goldberg and BIGVISION:https://www.bigvision.nyc/

For more on Achieve Greatness and Paula Young: ⁠www.achievegreatness88.org⁠

For more on Susan Bartz Herrick and "Slow Dancing with the Devil": ⁠https://www.susanbartzherrick.com/https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/slow-dancing-with-the-devil/

Dr. Samantha Harte, best-selling author of Breaking The Circuit: How to Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience, and Joy in the Face of Trauma, joins PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance for a powerful conversation about her mission: to help others discover resilience, reclaim joy, and create lasting transformation.

In her groundbreaking book, Dr. Harte shares her deeply personal journey through trauma, loss, and addiction—while reimagining the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to be more inclusive and accessible for people beyond traditional recovery circles. Her unique approach centers on universal principles of healing, offering hope and empowerment to anyone navigating life’s challenges.

To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need, visit https://gofund.me/c4b23093

For more on Dr. Samantha Harte: https://drsamanthaharte.com/

Samantha, Flindt, and Jason discuss the following and more.

Intro 00:00

Dr. Samantha's personal journey of addiction recovery 01:37

Dangers Of Codependency & Addiction 03:43

Parents' Addiction & Disfunction Effected Samanth & Her Sister 08:00

What Is PAIN's Veteran Program? 12:03

The Brain IS Designed To Protect Us 21:50

Forgiving Ourselves In Addiction Recovery 30:24

When Medical Detox Is A MUST 43:19

Dramatic DROP In Addiction Recovery Advocacy 49:25

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Love and Light Founder Sandra Lee RN. Sandra went through a hard time in her life struggling with PTSD, leading to an addiction. When she stepped out of that dark time and began recovery, she found a life coaching challenge that changed her life. Sandra joined the coaching group and gained a supportive family. When Sandra regained HOPE again her love for helping people and saving lives was reignited.

Sandra shared her dream of founding a non-profit organization. Her coaching family was inspired by her journey and joined her as supporters, volunteers, co-founders, and directors of her board. They cheered Sandra on every step of the way supporting her recovery journey as well as the journey of building the organization.

Sandra began making shirts in her friend’s garage and sending them out to people that supported her. Recovery is a harrowing journey; every time Sandra wanted to quit or give up on herself, she saw a yellow shirt or her hashtag on social media. That visible support is what kept Sandra going.

That became the birth of the Light it up project which has saved multiple lives. It took Sandra around two years to build everything and put everything together for the non-profit as she was also healing and growing in her recovery journey. Sandra gained many supporters along the way, gathered partners, and kept building because she believed in the dream, and had hope and faith that one day Love and Light to the World would help people and save lives.

For more on Sandra Lee

https://www.loveandlighttotheworld.org/

https://www.sandraleespeaks.com/

We here at PAIN⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit are honored to have welcomed Peter J. Forcelli, a recently retired Deputy Assistant Director of the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), where he served as head of training to the Don't Hide The Scars podcast.

Forcelli is a respected investigator noted for developing complex criminal investigations targeting armed gangs and criminal organizations. He has made over one thousand arrests and has served over three hundred search warrants. He is well regarded by those who have worked with him for his unwavering commitment to what he calls “investigative excellence.” His work in the investigation into the Neese Bello Organization led to members of the group pleading guilty to over 145 home-invasion-style robberies. Still, Forcelli is best known for his efforts to fight for justice in instances where he has uncovered injustice. He has been involved in the exoneration of eight people who were wrongfully arrested and convicted in the Bronx, New York, for murders they did not commit. Forcelli is also a cancer survivor—he developed lung cancer from the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero. He is a recurring guest speaker at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City. Peter, along with coauthor Keelin MacGregor wrote The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast & Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels. The book is a raw and unflinching account that details the harrowing journey for Peter as a whistleblower in the Fast and Furious federal scandal, Forcelli shows the public and personal cost of standing up for justice and public safety. Peter Forcelli, PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance discuss the following and more.

Why did Peter know he had to shed light on the wrong doings are Operation Fast & Furious?

Flindt and Peter share their perspectives on why they think more isn't being done to target drug cartels?

Are we seeing a shift when it comes to public safety policy? We share our thoughts.

What was Peter's first hand experience as NYPD Officer and ATF in seeing shifts around public safety policy in the 1980's to now?

Flindt asks Peter "Is law enforcement engaged when it comes to the addiction crisis and how do they handle the constraints put upon them?"

For more on Peter Forcelli: https://www.peterjforcelli.com/

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For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tom Spooner, Warriors Heart Founder/President and Master Sergeant (Retired) who served our nation in the U.S. Army for nearly 21 years joins PAIN's Jason LaChance.

Tom primarily served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since retiring from the military in 2011, Spooner has successfully enabled thousands of warriors to acknowledge their struggles, seek treatment, and understand that they are not alone. Spooner joined forces with successful treatment providers Josh and Lisa Lannon to open Warriors Heart in 2016, which is the first and ONLY private and accredited addiction treatment center in the U.S. that is exclusively for military, veterans, and first responders struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, PTSD, and co-occurring issues.

To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need, visit https://gofund.me/c4b23093

For more on Tom Spooner & Warriors Heart: 24-hour hotline (866-955-4035) or visit https://warriorsheart.com/connect

Tom and Jason discuss the following and more.

Tom and Jason discuss the following and more.

Intro 00:00

Primary Issues Veterans & First Responders Face 01:47

Varying Degrees Of PTSD 06:01

Adjusting To Civilian Life 8:54

Tom's Personal Story Of Recovery 14:00

Suboxone Possible Long-Term Side-effects 24:32

Support Systems And Recovery 27:16

Vets & First Responders Ask For Help 29:34

Helping Vets & First Responders With Trauma Response 35:01

Warriors Heart 40:57

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  @painnonprofit Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down to discuss the U.S. Department of Justice charging five people in connection to Matthew Perry's death last October including a former movie director, two doctors, his live-in assistant and a drug dealer known as the "The Ketamine Queen" of North Hollywood.

At a press conference Thursday, Martin Estrada, the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, announced several charges against five defendants who allegedly "knew what they were doing was wrong" and "tried to cover up what they did." He added that the defendants cared more about profiting off Perry than his well-being and warned others engaging with similar actions. For the full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/08/16/matthew-perry-death-investigation-ketamine-defendants-charged/74821224007/ As well they discuss how legislation, the lack there of and insurance companies are making more difficult for reputable addition treatment facilities and recovery advocates to be able to truly help suffering addicts and their loved ones. On this topic Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 What are the facts surrounding the arrests in Matthew Perry's death? 01:40 How has fentanyl transformed the reality of addiction in a way we've never seen? 03:00 Discussion about other celebrities such as Michael Jackson & Prince who died of addiction. 07:10 How is Doctor shopping for ones addiction not totally prevented? Flindt Andersen shares. 12:40 What is the Granville 'Home Of Hope' and how can you win your dream home? 19:28 Flindt and Jason discuss the dangers of irresponsible long-term medication assisted treatment and body brokers? 22:31 Is the fentanyl and overdose crisis an attack on the United States? Flindt and Jason share their perspective. 34:00 What is the Granville 'Home Of Hope' and how can you win your dream home? 50:33 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Gary Menkes, a Recovery advocate and host of the Begin Again Podcast. We discuss various topics that include breaking generational addiction, confront trauma, embracing emotions such as anger and processing it properly along with how we can set an example and mentor youth. Plus lots of laughs and insight.

Gary's mission is to inspire and to showcase the incredible stories of those who have overcome alcoholism and addiction to achieve massive success in entrepreneurship, business, athletics, and all fields and who have gained a newfound purpose in sobriety. Through authentic, inspirational, and often spiritual conversations with our guests, we aim to break the stigma around addiction and show that recovery is possible, and that sobriety can be a source of strength and resilience. We believe that by sharing these stories of redemption, we can empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential, create positive change, and build a better world, creating a powerful legacy that will live on and impact countless lives and communities for years to come.

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Erin Khar. We discussed differing perspectives on Harm Reduction, The War On Drugs, her recent article in Cosmopolitan on Matthew Perry's autobiography as well as the lack of government funding and policies to combat the alarming rate of overdose deaths in the United States. 

Erin Khar is an author and advocate known for her writing on addiction, recovery, mental health, parenting, and relationships. Erin knows first-hand the challenges of addiction recovery and has established herself as a respected voice in the national conversation about the overdose epidemic.

Strung Out, Erin's debut memoir, appeared on most anticipated lists from Apple Books, Goodreads, SELF, The Rumpus, Bitch Media, and others. Of the book, The New York Times writes, "Khar’s buoyant writing doesn’t get mired in her dark subject matter. There is an honesty here that can only come from, to put it in the language of 12-step programs, a 'searching and fearless moral inventory.' This is a story she needed to tell; and the rest of the country needs to listen.”

Erin’s essay, “Guilty,” was published in Burn it Down: Women Writing About Anger. She was the recipient of a 2012 Eric Hoffer Editor's Choice Prize for her story, "Last House at the End of the Street," which was published in the Best New Writing 2012 anthology.

She writes the weekly advice column, Ask Erin on Substack, and her personal essays have appeared in SELF, Marie Claire, Salon, The Times of London Sunday Magazine, HuffPost, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, and others.

Erin lives in New York City. When she’s not writing, she’s probably watching Beverly Hills, 90210.

For more on Erin Khar and her book 

https://www.erinkhar.com/ 

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Darren Prince, is the International Best Selling author of his memoir Aiming High.

Darren is a prominent sports and celebrity agent and global advocate for addiction, mental health and recovery. Through his agency, Prince Marketing Group, he represents icons Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Jerry West, Dominique Wilkins, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Chevy Chase, Charlie Sheen, Denise Richards, Carmen Electra, and many others as well as having worked with the late Smokin’ Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali and Evel Knievel.

Prince started his 501(c)3 Aiming High Foundation where 100% of the proceeds provide treatment for those suffering. He has become a highly sought-after speaker on addiction recovery and mental health. He specializes in helping high functioning addicts and at-risk executives to identify and avoid the pitfalls of addiction and working with teens on self-esteem and self-worth. Flindt, Jason and Darren discuss the following topics and more.

Intro 00:00 Why did Darren start a nonprofit? 2:13

Why does Darren prefer speaking to a smaller audience about recovery? 5:54

How did and does Darren keep his ego in check? 11:55

What was Darren's moment of surrender, and asking for help? 23:58

What is Darren's personal experience with harm reduction? 39:52

For more on Darren Prince: https://officialdarrenprince.com/

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PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠is honored to welcome Paula Young the Co-founder and President of Achieve Greatness and Andrew's mom.

Achieve Greatness was founded in memory of our beloved son, brother, and friend, Andrew, who passed away from fentanyl poisoning in March of 2022. Before Andrew’s passing, he was passionate about coaching and teaching basketball while helping youth in his community. He created Achieve Greatness, where he mentored youth through basketball.

In his memory, we have continued Achieve Greatness, building it into a nonprofit organization. Our mission is to continue to capture Andrew’s vision of sponsoring youth through basketball camps and other sports while also bringing awareness to and educating people about the dangers of fentanyl. In addition, we will also utilize our platform to address opioid use and addiction in our communities.

Paula Young, PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance discuss the following and more.

What is the origins of Achieve Greatness and how does it honor Andrew's original vision ?

Is marijuana being laced with fentanyl?

What is the difference between a fentanyl overdose and a fentanyl poisoning?

Is enough being done to not only bring awareness to the fentanyl crisis, but addiction prevention and solutions as well?

What has Paula's experience been when dealing with legislators on fighting the fentanyl crisis?

For more on Achieve Greatness and Paula Young: www.achievegreatness88.org

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PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Mike Karbassi, Fresno City Council member representing District 2.

Mr. Karbassi states, "As your city councilmember, it is my honor to serve you. Being born and raised in District 2 and a second-generation small business owner, my family is personally invested in our community. I cherish our neighborhoods in northwest Fresno.

As your councilmember, my priorities are public safety, economic development, and maintaining neighborhood infrastructure and quality of life.

We must do more to ensure the safety of our community. That’s why public safety is my number one priority. Our Police and Fire departments must have the resources necessary to keep us safe.

As a small business owner, I’ve had to balance a budget, hire employees, and deal with bureaucracy. I strongly support fiscally responsible policies and balanced budgets. Government cannot be an impediment to economic expansion. I pledge to fight red tape so we can create more jobs and increase opportunities for small businesses and working families.

Fresno also needs to reinvest in our infrastructure. We need synchronized traffic signals, safer routes to schools, and to complete Veteran’s Boulevard.

These are just some of our office’s priorities. We welcome your input. Your ideas and suggestions will go a long way to help us support policies and actions that will increase the quality of life for northwest Fresno’s residents and businesses. We are here to serve you."

Mike, Flindt and Jason discuss the following topics and more.

Intro 00:00

Why removing ego as a politician benefits constituents? 02:20

Why is it so challenging to get Narcan and addiction education in local schools? 07:00

What are some of the signs of teen substance use and abuse? 21:19

How can we help the youth and parents take accountability for educating themselves on addiction? 42:20

Helping Non-addicts understand addiction? 49:00

For more on Mike Karbassi: ⁠https://mikeforfresno.com/

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with  Editor in Chief of Recovery Today Magazine, the #1 Addiction, Sobriety and Recovery Magazine Rob Hannley. 

We discuss with Rob about the lineage of addiction that has ran in his family leading to the death of his sister. Rob also shares how he dealt with substance use in his immediate family, with one of his sons going down the path of addiction.

Rob is a man with a passion to help his fellow man. The greatest desire he has in life is to see people change their own lives for the better.

For more on Rob Hannley: https://www.recoverytodaymagazine.com/

Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Arlina Allen to discuss the impact of early childhood trauma and the importance of breaking the cycle. Arlina was sexually abused at a very young age which led her to feel a sense of self-hatred and a desire to escape her feelings. At the age of 8, she took her first drink, thus starting her battle with substance abuse and addiction.

In Arlina's 20's, it took her 2 years of experimenting, research, about 1,000 self-help books, and lots and lots of pain and frustration, but the undeniable answer was she was an addict. In her words "If it was in a bottle, a bag, or blue jeans, I was doin' it!"

In sobriety, Arlina found a new freedom and a new happiness. The woman she is today is unrecognizable from the young scared girl who was so lost and hopeless. She has been with the love of her life since 1994. They have two amazing sons who have never seen her loaded. She has a wealth of friends and has had a successful career in High Tech Sales for the biggest companies in Silicon Valley. Now, with almost 30 years sober Arlina is a life and self-esteem coach and host of the One Day At A Time podcast.

For more on Arlina www.soberlifeschool.com/

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Boyce King to discuss a variety of topics based upon his recovery journey.

We discuss how Boyce's wife became heavily involved in Al-Anon while he was seeking his recovery. He shares some of the drawbacks she experienced.  As well we talk with Boyce about his process of working with various 12 Step program sponsors and what finally worked for him, along with Dr. Robb Kelly personally taking him through the Big Blue Book to expand his knowledge.

We conclude with discussing having a "2nd Life" 

For more on Boyce King 

https://www.facebook.com/boyce.king

 @painnonprofit  Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down for a one on one conversation to discuss the evolution of policy in the addiction crisis that we are begging to see. But is it enough to help those suffering from addiction and their loved ones? We converse about the following topics and more. Intro 00:00 Are we in the War on Recovery as long-term harm reduction is becoming more of the norm ? 01:10 Why do we say there's no such a thing as "safe supply" when it comes to illicit drugs in any situation? 08:26 Have private citizens had enough of the decriminalization around illicit drugs? 18:30 Why aren't policy makers working directly with those who have long-term sobriety in combating the addiction crisis? 34:43 Why do we here at PAIN invest in people, families and communities? 43:33 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sit-down Hick Cheramie. Hick is an actor known for recent roles in the Will Smith Apple TV film Emancipation and AMC's Mayfair Witches based on the writing of Anne Rice.

We discuss a variety of topics with Hick, including breaking generational addiction and trauma. How as a father he speaks openly with his children about the generations of addicts in their family lineage.

We also talk about the spiritual awakening that Hick has on before Christmas 2014, never looking back and remaining sober ever since.

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Intro 00:00

How can we talk with our children about addiction? Hick Shares 00:59

What does Hick say is "the only time we can say I got this" in addiction recovery? 06:10

Why should a recovering addict always remember what they can lose by relapsing? 13:22

What are healthy fears in addiction recovery? 18:20

Do those who are part of generational addiction and get sober have a greater understanding of generational trauma? 28:28

What does Hick mean when he says "plenty of mistakes in man's world"? 36:30

What has Hick seen in his home state of Louisiana and other southern states when it comes to the fentanyl crisis? 46:11

Fun acting stories from Hick! 1:04:00

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Author of The Chris Farley Show, Recovery Addiction Advocate Tom Farley joined Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance on the Don't Hide The Scars podcast. They discuss Tom’s brother, Chris Farley, confronting addiction and the work that it takes to see positive change in your life.

Tom shares hilarious and relatable stories of his childhood, meeting Paul McCartney, and how he finally found sobriety from support groups. In 2008 he co-authored the New York Times bestselling book, The Chris Farley Show, a Biography in Three Acts, which received national media attention and wide critical acclaim.

From a family that used humor to cope with many situations and how that may have played into his brothers and his own inability to navigate challenges, as well as developing new ways of inspiring others as a public speaker.

For more on Tom Farley below:

www.instagram.com/tomfarley2/

Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Brock Bevell. Brock and former Arizona Cardinal Max Hall have the podcast, Agents of Recovery and then they opened Victory Recovery, a counseling center for recovering addicts.

We discuss the challenges of helping people get treatment when the illicit fentanyl supply is being mixed into the entire drug supply. As well we also talk about the large amounts of government money that is being spent on methods of harm reduction that don't actually present the suffering addict with the opportunity to seek real treatment, and the option to live a sober and prosperous life. For more on Brock Bevell and Victory Recovery Arizona https://www.instagram.com/fentanylprojectaz/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down to discuss the arrest of two leaders of the notorious Sinaloa cartel, including one of the sons of the imprisoned drug lord "El Chapo," Joaquín Guzmán López. They were apprehended Thursday in Texas. Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a cofounder of Sinaloa, was lured to Texas by López, according to sources. On this topic Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more.

What are the details of the arrest? 01:28

What are some of Flindt's concerns about the prosecution of these two individuals? 05:17

How has the spread of the cartels in the United States increased the addiction crisis? 13:20

How do we view public safety policies failing to address the addiction crisis? 20:16

What needs to be done to help address the need for improved addiction recovery treatment? 24:25

Should we build a memorial to all those we have lost to addiction, and would it make it clear how this is a war? 37:02

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Link for the full story on this arrest:

https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/27/americas/mexican-drug-cartel-bosses-arrests-and-extraditions-intl-hnk

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with author, Tedx Speaker, addiction and mental health advocate Randy Haveson.

Randy Haveson had a childhood that was better than most, coming from a wealthy family who invested in real estate. As a teenager, he had everything he could ever want growing up, he even got a new car for his 16th birthday.  He had disposable money, so he started buying expensive drugs like cocaine & quaaludes at the age of 17. He says that it would make him feel normal, that it would actually help him with his severe ADD. Eventually, he would become a full-blown addict, spending thousands of dollars every month on his habit.

He got fired from his pizza delivery job.  He got kicked out of college. He was drinking heavily, doing cocaine, mushrooms, quaaludes, and marijuana in excess. He ended up even more depressed, and started to contemplate suicide. When he was 24, he held a knife in his hand and was contemplating how to cut himself to get it over with.  He looked at himself in the mirror and realized that he needed help. He called a suicide hotline, the person he talked to inspired him, and was able to start his road to recovery. He went back to college and got his master's in counseling. He starting working in treatment centers and started building his private practice.

Randy is all about dissolving the ego & raising your self-esteem. In his TED talks, he makes the point to differentiate between “Ego” and “Self-Esteem”, noting that ego is everything outside of us, and self-esteem is everything inside of us.  Cocky vs. Confident. We need to nurture our self-esteem more and forget about the ego. He says “Ego’s turn hurdles into walls”, basically meaning that your ego will make whatever problem you have 10 times worse than it has to be. Another point he says is a major life-changing thing, is to eliminate “Can’t”, “Try” and “Should” from your vocabulary. These words are self-defeating, and procrastinate what you should be doing today.  He now looks at every day as a gift, to be grateful for what you have and what you are able to do to give back. Treat yourself like your best friend, and let yourself be human, no one is perfect.

Now Randy has his own daughter, who is now 16 years old. He suggests when talking to your kids about drugs, talk about the behavior and consequences of your past.  He makes the point about saying you are disappointed, instead of angry at them. He didn’t immediately punish her when he caught her, instead, he threatened to take something like driving privileges away if he caught her again.  He is now a public speaker & author of the self-help books “Party with A Plan” and “The Ego Cleanse: Becoming Your Own Best Friend”. Make sure to check out www.randyspeaks.com for all his resources.

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Greg Glod is the senior criminal justice policy fellow for Americans for Prosperity and Advisor to Stand Together on Criminal Justice and Drug Reform. As the son of a former Secret Service agent, Glod has always had a deep respect for law enforcement. 

We discuss with Greg his podcast The War On Drugs cohosted by Clayton English winner of Last Comic Standing.  We talk failed policy when it comes to the war on drugs. Clinical studies that show how connectivity and purpose are the opposite of addiction. The fentanyl and opioid crisis as well as a hopeful shift in policy in which addiction is viewed as a mental health issue and not a criminal issue.  

For more on Greg Glod and The War On Drugs Podcast

https://lavaforgood.com/war-on-drugs/ 

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Nathan Smiddy is his name. But he's better known as "Narcan Nate."

Smiddy got the nickname when he started to train people on administering Narcan and distributing the medication free of charge. We discuss various harm reduction modalities, including the possible positives and negatives of selling Narcan to the public. We also share perspectives on long term harm reduction and such substances used in the process as Methadone and Suboxone. We talk the long term side effects and more. Smiddy serves as the North County liaison for the organization, A New PATH, which stands for Parents for Addiction Treatment and Healing. The organization has a grant from the Department of Health Care Services that supplies Smiddy with the Narcan he distributes

Before Smiddy was an advocate for harm reduction, he struggled with his own drug use.

“I overdosed for the first time when I was 19 in front of most of my family, and they didn't really know what to do,” he said. Nate, now 30 years old, and coming up on 5 years of sobriety started the Narcan distribution three years ago after reflecting on his own experience and seeing the need for it. For more on "Narcan Nate" Smiddy https://www.instagram.com/narcan_nate/

https://www.facebook.com/nathan.smiddy.98?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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In this episode of PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Don't Hide The Scar's Media Director Jason LaChance and Outreach coordinator Julian Carvajal discuss the gifts of sobriety, the importance of gratitude, mindset, and sharing our story with others.

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Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing ⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠

Intro 00:00

What are some of the common early struggles of recovery? 01:30

Why is being of service to others vital to the recovery process and a prosperous life? 10:34

Why is being able to sit with oneself part of the recovery journey important to work through? 15:33

Has any public policy around the addiction crisis been proactive or solely reactive? 17:56

Gratitude, how can the recovering addict shift their mindset? And why is it important to share our story of recovery with others? 28:23

How different are the holidays for Julian and Jason now that they're each over 3 years sober? 36:19

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with special guest Ben Tuff, the subject of the Swim Tuff documentary. On April 21, 2012, Ben Tuff chose a life of sobriety to transform his own existence and to help inspire others to make this life-altering choice when alcoholism has taken over. After choosing a life of sobriety, he decided to take up swimming for the first time in his life and appreciated the peace and mindfulness it brought to him. Ten years later, on July 22, 2022, Ben set off to become the first person to swim the length of Narragansett Bay from Providence, RI to Jamestown, RI to raise money for the environmental non-profit Clean Ocean Access which he's already raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for. We discuss how Ben's alcohol recovery journey helped him develop the discipline and drive to complete such tests of endurance. As well as how he's helping others seek and maintain sobriety, especially the youth. For more on Ben Tuff and the Swim Tuff Documentary visit https://swimtuff.com/

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit  Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down the discuss an NPR article that states "experts" say the fentanyl supply is drying up, a fentanyl dealer that used a drone for his dealing and a fentanyl dealer charged with murder for his dealing.
Frank, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more.
Intro 00:00
The pipeline of deadly fentanyl into the U.S. may be drying up, "experts" say. What is our perspective? 02:04
Why do we refute some of the claims that fentanyl supply's are drying up? 03:58
Are Mexican cartels and their Chines partners feeling the pressure? 11:40
Drones! What are the creative ways drug dealers are delivering their products? 16:48
Should fentanyl dealers face stiffer penalties? 21:00
Is this the first fentanyl dealer convicted of murder for his dealing? 27:54
What have the most deadly illicit substances ranked highest over dose wise? 31:54
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https://www.npr.org/2024/09/30/nx-s1-5124997/fentanyl-overdose-opioid-btmps-drug-cartel-xylazine-tranq-mexico-china
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/17/california-man-arrested-drone-drug-fentanyl-delivery
https://www.webcenterfairbanks.com/2024/04/23/drug-supplier-found-guilty-connection-fatal-fentanyl-overdose-fairbanks-man/

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Tony Hoffman. In part  2-part  of our conversation with Tony, we discuss how Tony is upset by the irresponsible ways that the mental health and drug crisis are being handled.  As well as how important vulnerability is for everyone, especially men who desire to create true connections with others. Also, we talked about the moral responsibilities as they relate to ham reduction and helping addicts in need. We talk about how these issues directly relate to a rise in substance abuse and what Tony thinks can be done to prevent losing any more lives to the disease of addiction and substance abuse. 

On December 13th, 2008, Tony Hoffman was paroled by the California Department of Corrections after serving a two-year sentence for a drug-related robbery. While incarcerated, Tony set four goals: Race BMX professionally, go to the Olympics, start a non-profit called the Freewheel Project, and become a professional mental health and substance abuse speaker.

During his senior year at Clovis High School, he was featured on the cover of BMXer Magazine and was sponsored by Fox Racing, Spy Sunglasses, and Airwalk Shoes. On the surface, Tony's path seemed destined for stardom. However, in reality, Tony experienced crippling anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideations. Tony's substance use began during his senior year, leading to the deterioration of his mental health and opioid addiction soon followed. Due to his misuse of Oxycontin, & other drugs, a life of addiction, crime, homelessness, and incarceration became his reality.

Since paroling prison, Tony has tirelessly worked towards achieving his goals and the dreams he’d set out for while incarcerated. He raced BMX professionally for several years and continued on to coach Brooke Crain to a 4th place finish at the Rio Olympic Games, accomplishing his dream of going to the Olympics. The Freewheel Project was very successful for many years helping thousands of youth through action sports before moving on to pursuing a very demanding national speaking career. Today Tony is an author, an owner of pH Wellness drug and alcohol treatment facility, and one of the world's most requested mental health and substance use speakers.

For more on Tony Hoffman please visit https://www.tonyhoffmanspeaking.com/

Social Media https://www.instagram.com/tonymhoffman/

PAIN  @painnonprofit Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Susan Bartz Herrick, MFA, EdD. The writer of the compelling non-fiction memoir, "Slow Dancing with the Devil: A Son’s Substance Use Disorder, A Mother’s Anguish," available from McFarland Books. "Slow Dancing with the Devil" is a powerful narrative that delves into Susan's personal journey alongside her son, Luke, who tragically fell victim to addiction. As a highly accredited retired Professor and former Community Liaison Specialist, Susan sheds light on critical issues surrounding substance use disorder (SUD), negligent medical treatment, pharmaceutical practices, and stigmatized public policies. Luke's Story: Luke's struggle with addiction, despite defying the damaging "addict stereotype," mirrors the challenges faced by countless individuals. His story is not just one of personal tragedy but a reflection of the broader opioid epidemic and the fentanyl crisis that has affected nearly every family in the U.S. Susan Bartz Herrick, Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance discuss the following topics and more. Intro 00:00 How can we communicate facts about addiction so that itis more comprehendible? 03:00 When did opioids and substance use enter Susan's son Luke's life? 17:42 How do we overcome the stigma of addiction and reach policy makers to change how we help the addict and families in need? 37:05 Will it take a celebrity name to come forward to reach politicians and inspire change around helping addicts seek sobriety? 47:24 Why do we caution against long-term harm reduction, and only see it as a last resort ? 55:51 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Susan Bartz Herrick and "Slow Dancing with the Devil": ⁠https://www.susanbartzherrick.com/ https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/slow-dancing-with-the-devil/ #sober #sobriety #addiction

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s @painnonprofit  Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Arlina Allen, a Recovery coach and host of the One Day At A Time Podcast. We discuss various topics that include why more people may not be trying 12 Step programs in their recovery, how people mistake programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous for a religion and meeting people where they're at and helping them examine if they are in need of a path to total sobriety. Alina has spent the last 30 years learning about recovery, what works, what doesn't, and in the process, created a life she loves. She has been married for over 25 years, raised two young men and had a successful sales career as a high tech sales executive. Alina is most grateful that she has discovered a hidden talent for helping other women to quit drinking and lead peaceful, joyful, abundant lives. Learning that there are no real secrets, just simple actions based on scientifically proven strategies, and spiritual principals. All that is required is willingness, a guide and the right action steps. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing ⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠ For more information on Alina Allen & The One Day At A Time Podcast: https://www.soberlifeschool.com/  @theonedayatatimepodcast  #sober #addiction #hope

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s ( @painnonprofit )Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Arlina Allen, a Recovery coach, host of the One Day At A Time Podcast and author of The 12-Step Guide For Skeptics: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a Path To Sobriety.

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For more information on Alina Allen & The One Day At A Time Podcast: https://www.soberlifeschool.com/  @theonedayatatimepodcast 

For her book the 12-Step Guide For Skeptics: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a Path To Sobriety https://a.co/d/fAPugmY
Intro 00:00

What challenges did Arlina face in writing her book and how did she go about working with the official Alcoholics Anonymous organization? 01:57

What are some of the challenges that many face in early recovery? What are some solutions? 05:43

Why do many who seek recovery confuse 12-Step principles and the spiritual aspect with religion? 10:44

What is one of the greatest gifts of working a 12-step program in recovery? 19:13

What was one of the biggest challenges that Flindt faced in early recovery and why doesn't he use this approach with those early in their recovery? 28:45

What are some of the biggest reasons that Arlina has seen people leave 12-Step groups and possibly not return? 39:52

The sponsor - sponsee relationship, what boundaries must be set in addiction recovery support groups? 53:44

Gregg Champion joins Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance on the Don't Hide The Scars podcast to discuss working in the addiction recovery field, with an emphasis on parents of those in recovery.  They discuss establishing boundaries with the child addict as well as the actual time needed from detox, treatment, sober living and getting reacclimated to society. 

Gregg Champion is a branding expert who has worked with top consumer brands, major television networks, and professional sports teams over the last 15 years. In the last few years, he has focused on selective start-up ventures as an investor, advisor, educator, and start-up coach.

Gregg is a TEDx speaker who has been in recovery for over 20 years after nearly ruining his life with drugs and alcohol. He got clean and sober in his early 20's with the help of Father Bill Wilson of La Jolla, who was Gregg's "Eskimo" to the rooms of AA.  Gregg brings unequivocal expertise, visibility, and acumen to recovery coaching. Policymakers, media personalities, and addiction experts recognize Gregg as a highly valued and trusted member of the recovery community. With the full support of the leadership of SOBA Recovery Center in Malibu, he developed a unique curriculum for the clinical groups he ran as a recovery coach. Over the past couple of years, he has taken on private clients in early sobriety as well as those with 10-plus years who feel "stuck in their lives" and in need of a breakthrough. Gregg continues to run high-end/high-energy groups, panels, and recovery retreats, most recently as a facilitator/recovery coach at Hotel California by the Sea recovery center in Newport Beach.

Gregg has helped, supported and career coached over 100 millennials to get their first job or internship in the "real world." Through his own vast experiences working with Fortune 500 brands, running his own companies, and fostering relationships with millennials at colleges and universities across the nation, he has developed a bulletproof playbook on how to land, keep, and thrive at your dream job. In June 2015, Gregg was named Mentor in Residence at USC's Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurship after serving as a co-teacher for a 400-level undergrad course on Venture Management within the Marshall School of Business.

Gregg, his wife Jennifer, and their two daughters Elysse and Annabelle reside in Pacific Palisades.

Gregg founded START UP RECOVERY on the two things he knows best and loves most: startups and recovery. His daily mantra is "What can I do for you? I’m here to help." In the fall of 2017, START UP RECOVERY Transformational Living Center opened its doors with Gregg's vision of how to bring his unique Recovery Playbook to its residents on a daily basis - one day at a time.

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PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s⁠@painnonprofit ⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance revisit some of the Law Enforcement official's that we have had on the Don't Hide The Scars podcast. We hear directly from Special Agent In Charge DEA Los Angeles Bill Bodner, former Border Patrol Agent and current Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus C. Cleveland and retired ATF Deputy Director Peter J. Forcelli. Segment 1: 1:08 Bill Bodner -

Full Episode https://youtu.be/FTVWG3zqNRc Segment 2: 16:01 Sheriff Thaddeus C. Cleveland Full Episode ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/0c-3pxXYaPg Segment 3: 30:55 ATF Deputy Director Peter J. Forcelli. - Full Episode ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/O-IuF1fVHqE ⁠ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #sober #addiction #recovery

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with ABC 30 Action News Reporter Nic Garcia, based in Fresno, California. Throughout his journalist career Nic Garcia has first hand accounts of of how the addiction crisis continues to impact society., We converse with Nic about how he's seen the drug evolution from methamphetamine to the current opioid and fentanyl crisis. Nic also connects human trafficking, violence, legal trouble as well as mental health struggles to the ever evolving drug trafficking trends. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ For more on Nic Garcia and ABC 30 Action News please visit ⁠⁠⁠https://abc30.com/about/newsteam/nic-garcia/

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance talk with Julian  on the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast.  Julian's recovery has a direct connection to PAIN: Parents and Addicts In Need and Flindt Andersen.  

We talk with Julian about his struggle with fentanyl, moments in which his faith in his higher power have been tested in his sobriety as well as a family lineage or substance abuse and addiction.

Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Tom Wolf who is a formerly homeless recovering heroin addict from San Francisco. In 2018, Tom spent 6 months homeless on the streets of the Tenderloin neighborhood struggling with heroin and fentanyl addiction. He was arrested 6 times for holding drugs for street-level drug dealers and other offenses and eventually went to jail for 3 months before going to a 6-month inpatient treatment program where he found recovery. Tom is a Co-Founder of the California Peace Coalition and is the founder of the Recovery Education Coalition. We converse about the homeless and drug crises plaguing the United States and when there is so much resistance to actually helping those in addiction seek and achieve actual recovery . We Focus on solutions for these local and national issues as well as bringing greater understanding to the mind of the suffering addict. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠

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For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down for lots of laughs with Dave Manheim of the Dopey Podcast. A variety of topics are discussed including Dave's personal recovery journey which included MAT (Medically Assisted Treatment) in the form of Methadone which he shares his concerns with long term MAT. As well Dave expands on the very valid point of comedy and tragedy in recovery stories. The comedy side being that those who survive can speak on their crazy times and the tragedy bein those who don't. Dopey is an American self-help and comedy podcast about personal experiences of substance use disorders and addiction. The show was formerly co-hosted by Chris, a fellow person in recovery and graduate student from Boston, Massachusetts who sadly passed during a period of relapse. For more on Dave and the Dopey Podcast https://dopeypodcast.com/

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down to discuss a variety of topics in the second episode in a series of four episodes that will cover a verity of topics around addiction, illicit drug trends, recovery tools & tips as well as personal stories of our own recovery journeys.

In this episode we discuss the stigma of addiction. We question is there has been a shift and if it is time to focus all efforts on solutions for those seeking recovery and how to help more people enter recovery.

We also touch on what can actually be done in the current climate with insurance companies giving less and less time for those in treatment to recover as well as what legislators are and aren't doing to help the opioid & fentanyl crisis. If you got value out of this episode please subscribe and share with others.

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Brock Bevell. Brock and former Arizona Cardinal Max Hall have the podcast, Agents of Recovery and then they opened Victory Recovery, a counseling center for recovering addicts.   

Bevell’s story is much different than most, yet much the same. Run over while on duty as a Mesa police officer, he went to see a doctor for his injuries and pain. Bevell says “The day I walked in on my first visit, he looks at me and goes, ‘hey, you’re a cop, you’ll never get hooked on these things,’” Bevell said.  

But the painkillers led to a 10-year addiction until one day. “I took a pill, drank it took it down and shut the mirror. The mirror shined into my room and when I looked into my room in my brain I’m like, ‘Brock, you live in a crack house, this is who you’ve become,’” he said.  

Bevell didn’t go to rehab. Instead, he spent a week in the bathroom detoxing on his own. He says “I didn’t have a support team. I had alienated everyone in my life. I’m like, ‘I’m in it, I have to stay here and I’m not walking out of the bathroom until I’m over this,’” he said.  

He’s turned everything around.  He’s been sober for many years now and has helped hundreds of others get clean and stay clean as well.    

We discuss the alarming trends in drug culture, the fentanyl crisis, youth addition, what happens after a substance user is Narcaned, as well as educating parents and the youth on the deadly consequences of experimentation.  As well as the meaning behind his Chase the Vase Challenge.  

For more on Brock Bevell and Victory Recovery Arizona 

https://www.instagram.com/brockbevell 

https://www.instagram.com/victoryrecoveryaz

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Michelle Curiel of @thesobrietyplaybook.

Michelle was in active alcoholism and drug addiction for 2.5 decades. Around the age of 37 she overdosed on what she thought was heroin, but it was actually fentanyl and she flatlined.

Michelle had just sold the keys to her apartment to a drug dealer and prior to overdosing at her parents house she was living on a trap house floor. She continued to relapse and was on deaths doorstep due to health issues that were compounded by her addiction.

With the help of the 12 step program and her higher power, she was able to get me sober and remain sober since August 8 of 2019.

Michelle has devoted her life to being of service to the sobriety community by creating sobriety and spiritual awakening content on YouTube , Instagram and TikTok. She teaches from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the 12 steps and 12 traditions, the daily reflections, as Bill See’s it, Blessed and unstoppable, Buddhism and more.

Michelle states that she has found that a large percentage of people in recovery are very spiritually gifted, but they don't know how to harness their power. She is here to teach them how to do so.

Michelle, Flindt and Jason discuss the following topics and more.

How can we support others in their sobriety when they can't see how far they've come? 02:20

How can we help people understand the importance of working their sobriety? 07:30

What is Michelle's approach to making amends? 13:15

Why is written journaling so important in recovery? 34:17

In our views, what is the difference between a slip-up and relapse? 053:09

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#sober #harmreduction #addiction

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down Thomas McCollum for a fact based discussion around addiction, recovery, harm-reduction and the addiction crisis.

Thomas McCollum is a passionate advocate for recovery, punk rock enthusiast, and the Executive Director of Discovery Place, a 12-step spiritual retreat for men in Burns, TN. With over nine years of experience in the recovery field, Thomas brings a unique perspective, having walked a similar path. Before dedicating his life to helping others, he spent twenty years in active addiction, eventually becoming an IV heroin user. 

After finding sobriety at Discovery Place nine and a half years ago, Thomas has built a fulfilling life as a husband, father, and community leader. He is grateful for the opportunity to share his experiences and support others on their journeys to recovery. Thomas, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 RFK & Russel Brand Stopped By Discovery Place 02:29 What is Thomas' history of addiction recovery? 04:15 How did Covid-19 effect family support meetings around the country? 12:43 What are the potential health risks of medication assisted harm-reduction? 23:00 Why is it vital to address underlying issues to achieve lasting sobriety? 37:00 What is the difference between a slipup and a relapse? 44:30 What is Discovery Place, and how are the staff helping many people recover from addiction? 53:41 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance talk with Julian  on the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast.  Julian's recovery has a direct connection to PAIN: Parents and Addicts In Need and Flindt Andersen.

Flindt and Jason discuss with Julian about managing addiction emotions around the holidays, finding humor out of the pain of our addiction. We talk the dark times and reframing them to enjoy future moments of joy and live in the moment.  We also talk reconnecting with your inner child, innocence and at the same time doing the work for greater emotional maturity.  And we wrap up with taking responsibility for our actions, addiction and not putting it on anyone else. 

Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Allie Severino who is an addiction treatment expect and recovery advocate. We discuss the dire need for addiction recovery treatment reform especially when it comes to insurance policies, and governments' lack of understanding and action when it comes to what it takes to aid in an addict's recovery. We also talk about varying perspectives on short and long-term hard reduction when it comes to MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) such as suboxone, methadone, fentanyl test strips, need exchange programs, and more. Plus Allie raised concerns about Tranq (Xylazine and fentanyl mixture) showing up more and more in Florida as well as the return of bath salts. Allie started in American Relapse with Frankie Holmes which is about two recovering addicts who spend their lives helping other addicts but can they stay clean themselves? They both started in Dopesick Nation as well, which takes place in southern Florida in the "recovery capital of America". The series follows two recovering addicts, Allie and Frankie, and their journey to take on the opioid epidemic by assisting as many addicts into recovery as they can. The series also highlights the corruption and exploitation that currently exists in the rehab industry. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠ For more on Allie Severino https://linktr.ee/alliesev

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance talk with Alexis Root on the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast.  Alexis is a loud and proud recovery advocate, who has not only championed change in the recovery community encouraging those who are confident speak up and let their voices be heard. We talk about the horrible approach the British Columbia Canada is taking on harm reduction, especially that of opioid addiction. As well we talk tips on staying connected and creating rules for yourself to maintain sobriety especially during the holidays.  Lastly we talk the importance of being of service in ones sobriety. 

For more on Alexis https://10000cards.com/card/alexis-nicole

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Thomas Buckley, the author of Grace And Golf: The Saving of One Man’s Soul. We talk on his path into addiction and to recovery. Having a child who also struggled with addiction. As well we also talk about how he won the Turkish open, and how he was supposed to pair with Tiger Woods who canceled.

Then Rory McIlroy who also canceled and finally pairing with Danny Willett. Thomas also shares knowledge for new comers to recovery that can lead to a life that one could never imagine.

Grace and Golf is the story of a devout man who, as a result of a painful and troublesome youth, turned to drugs and alcohol. Through several moments of grace where God intervened in his life, he was able to realize his dreams and make the events that unfold in the story even possible.

All golfers make bogies, double bogies and even an occasional triple bogey. We inevitably experience these setbacks not only on the golf course, but in life. While written with golfers in mind as will be evident in the detail in which the golf is described, these stories are meant to inspire anyone who faces the inevitable obstacles that life throws in your path. The author hopes that readers will view these pages as a testimony that you can overcome any circumstance and live your dreams, for nothing shall be impossible with God.

To get Thomas' book : ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Golf-Saving-Mans-Soul/dp/B0B7QDGN7V

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with special guest Gerald Posner. Posner is the author of thirteen acclaimed books. The New York Times said his latest book (2020), PHARMA, was “a withering and encyclopedic indictment of a drug industry that often seems to prioritize profits over patients…[it] reads like a pharmaceutical version of cops and robbers."

We discuss with Gerald in this eye opening conversation what he learned from doing his investigation for the material of his book Pharma: Greed, Lies, and the Poisoning of America. Which includes the Sackler Family who created Purdue Pharma as well as doctor shopping and much more.

For more on Gerald Posner visit: https://www.posner.com/

Gerald Posner Substack articles: https://www.justthefacts.media/

Gerald Posner twitter : https://twitter.com/geraldposner

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Adam Carroll. We wanted to speak with Adam about the tumultuous childhood that led him to not only use steroids at a young age but he saw it as a solution to combat bullies.

He was a very insecure child, uncomfortable, and feelings of loneliness were all too common, which led to some serious bullying. I turned to drugs and alcohol to cope, the only things that made him feel ok and started dealing at age 14. He got kicked out of his mom's and dropped out of high school, and so the high cost of low living in the fast lane going nowhere fast ensued. Adam never returning to school. At this point he began to live on his own at the age of 15, this is when drug dealing entered his life which eventually almost resulted in his death.  

His full-time career became using and selling, he had his own place early on, even a vehicle with no license. Adam was hanging with the wrong crowd, but feeling that false sense of belonging, respect, strength, and that people feared him, took away all his insecurities and he felt invincible.

His life of addiction was crime-riddled with jail stints, violence, near-death experiences, drug deals gone south, crazy long benders, and ultimately, loss of friends and family, and almost being murdered.  When Adam finally decided to turn his addictive personality into a positive direction; he started going to the gym and working out every day.

He got addicted to learning and accumulated many certifications and knowledge adding to his lived experience.  Today, Adam is on a mission to help others, but with a more specific and holistic approach through the Addict 2 Athlete Method, focusing on taking care of the mind, body, and soul by combining the 12 steps, meetings, breathwork, sober coaching/peer counseling, and addressing past trauma. 

Adam loves helping others reach their goals, nothing makes him happier than to work with individuals who are motivated and who are also ready to be game changers in their lives.

Adam has been clean and sober now for over 9 yrs, racking up daily gains and wins, growing strong odaat (one day at a time) since seeking help and changing his life in 2013. He says jails, institutions, and death were to be his fate—instead, he became addicted to bettering himself and helping others better themselves.

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Guy Felicella who is passionate about advocating for the vulnerable people who still suffer with addiction/mental health and is adamant about educating communities on the importance of a full spectrum of care from harm reduction to recovery and to eliminate the stigma that exists around drug addiction.

We debate with Guy if providing certain harm reduction material at concerts and musical performances send the wrong message and encourage substance use? We also talk about long term harm reduction, which includes the use of Suboxone and Methadone.

Guy Felicella grew up in a middle-class home in British Columbia but due to trauma, undiagnosed ADHD and difficulty at home and school, he fell into addiction at a young age. Guy spent 30 years in the repeated cycle of gangs, addiction, treatment, and jail.

He spent nearly twenty years residing in a two-block radius in Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside. Miraculously, with sheer determination and the help of others through harm reduction and recovery, Guy managed to survive the HIV/AIDS crisis in the DTES, two decades of being homeless, multiple life-threatening bone infections, and six drug overdoses.

Today, Guy has escaped the grips of the turmoil that kept him suffering and currently resides with his wife and three young children with nearly a decade of recovery and sobriety under his belt.

Guy is a sought-after International Public Speaker who shares his personal experience and expertise at conferences, seminars ad summits and TEDx Talks. Guy attends various school districts and post secondary institutions to educate students on drug addiction. Guy spent nearly his entire life suffering with addiction and is now using his experience to change the hearts and minds of people. . He cares deeply about giving back to the communities that helped him through his darkest times, and is focused on spreading his message of hope to those struggling, to young people, to families, and to the world.

For more on Guy Felicella : https://guyfelicella.com/

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down to discuss the amount of fentanyl that is making it across the southern United States border.

From October 2023 to June 2024, Customs and Border Protection personnel have seized more than 15,100 pounds of illicit fentanyl. One pound of fentanyl has the potential to kill more than 225,000 people. If you do the math that is enough fentanyl to kill 3,397,500,000 people. On this topic Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more.

What is the amount of fentanyl seized coming over the border in the last 5 months alone? 01:00

Do you know what the lethal amount of fentanyl is? 02:20

What creative ways are cartels using to get fentanyl across the border? 07:30

Overdose is the #1 killer in the United states, why aren't more people outraged? 13:46

What is the Granville 'Home Of Hope' and how can you win your dream home? 19:28

What are some of the challenges of bringing greater awareness to the addiction crisis? 21:52

Does the addiction recovery process need a complete overhaul? 31:33

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or call our office at 559-579-1551

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Link for the full story:

https://www.cbp.gov/frontline/cbp-america-s-front-line-against-fentanyl

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance discussed generation addiction, trauma, and mental health issues with addiction recovery advocate Tim Lodgen.

Growing up in Maryland, Tim Lodgen started skateboarding with the local up & coming pros like Brandon Novak & Bucky Lasek. He started drinking often in high school, and eventually, he went down the road of alcoholism & drug use. When Tim joined the marines, it really made the drinking worse. Tim thought he had it under control, he would drink while holding down a job, and this justified it in his mind.

Now, Tim is in the best place he's ever been in life. He's taking his medication for his bipolar disorder and is able to process & deal with his emotions in a healthy way. During his sobriety Tim has been able to make amends with his family, reconnecting with those that matter most. As well he has unraveled his family lineage of addiction and mental health disorders, gaining a greater understanding of self.

A passionate and outspoke speaker Tim encourages others to recover out loud. He takes everything one day at a time and hopes sharing his story encourages others to never let go of hope.

For more on Tim Lodgen below:

www.instagram.com/tlodgen

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Jerome Piper. Growing up in Bakersfield, California Jerome experienced trauma with domestic abuse in his family, not having a father growing up, and trying to avoid the gang lifestyle that was prevalent in his neighborhood.  He saw a lot of the people he knew in & out of jail and wanted no part of that.  He found refuge in sports and was able to focus his energy and after-school time on something productive.

Jerome eventually went to the College of Sequoias to play football.  This is when the partying lifestyle started to take shape in his life.  He felt the peer pressure of his friends to do all kinds of drugs.  He tried cocaine & ecstasy for the first time, drank heavily, and partied every week.  They partied so much, that they even went to Las Vegas 8 times in one month.  He eventually started smoking crack, PCP, and even meth.  It quickly spiraled out of control before he could get a hold of his addiction.  The police even raided his grandparents' house, and this was a huge wake-up call for him.

Jerome was arrested at one point, and this really shook him up.  Also, when his third child, his youngest daughter was born this was a major turning point for him. They gave him the ultimatum of choosing his daughter or choosing the drugs.  He chose his daughter.  All this time he was going to school to be a teacher, and he came to a crossroads in his lifestyle, where it eventually caught up with him and his health and realized he needed help.  He relapsed many times, and shifted careers many times, but eventually regained his stability.  The facility that ended up helping him stay sober was the Sierra Vista Ebony Counseling center.  His counselor inspired him to start a new career helping others.

Jerome decided to start studying drug and addiction counseling.  Now, at this stage in his life, Jerome wants to be of service to the community.  He currently holds the title of Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC) under the California Association of DUI Treatment Programs, and he is also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor.  Now his goal is to reach kids as early as possible in their lives so that they get a chance to grow and develop their minds without the hindrance of drugs or alcohol.  He will go out of his way to help kids who can’t afford his services and give them his personal cell which he says he will answer at any time of the day or night, to help these kids.

For more on Jerome Piper https://aspirecounselingservice.com/fresno-program-staff/

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with legendary dance choreographer, Podcast Host & Author Dan Karaty. Dan’s career started as a dancer on Broadway and on award show stages with Britney Spears. After transitioning to a choreographer, he worked with Britney Spears, NSYNC, Jessica Simpson, Kylie Minogue, Justin Timberlake, and Usher. In 2005, So You Think You Can Dance debuted in the US with Dan as a judge. After three successful seasons, he took the format to Europe where he became the Simon Cowell of the Netherlands and Belgium leading judging panels for numerous talent shows. Despite keeping his personal life private and his effortless cool brand, Dan took the brave step of sharing with the public his lifelong struggles with anxiety and alcohol. Dan is a doting and devoted father and husband that made mistakes due to his struggles. Dan has gone on to create the podcast If I'm Being Honest. If I’m Being Honest will strip away surface facades to deliver the real, in-depth, and sometimes ugly truths of my life, and those of my courageous guests; hopefully revealing unique paths to happiness, success, recovery, and redemption. Dan will soon be releasing his autobiography "If I'm Being Honest" in the United States. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization ⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ For more on Dan Karaty and If I'm Being Honest https://www.dankaraty.com/

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance talk with Dr. Peg O'Connor author of Higher & Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction And Suffering on the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast.

Higher & Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction And Suffering  is an expansive alternative for those who have struggled with the “higher power” of AA’s 12-step program, Higher and Friendly Powers offers a sense of human decency, moral ideals, and even a better version of oneself.

In Higher and Friendly Powers, Peg O’Connor addresses an audience much like herself: those in recovery who have struggled with the Christian-centric God at the heart of Alcoholics Anonymous. She brings our attention to a little-known fact: the term “higher power,” a touchstone in the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, was coined by William James, philosopher, psychologist, and intellectual giant of the early 20th century.

By acting as our personal field guide through the world of William James, Peg shows that “higher power” as James conceived it is far more expansive than we might imagine. The book, which combines Peg’s deep personal wisdom with James’s adventurous intellect, has the power to transform the way we live.

We also discuss with Peg about breaking people pleasing habits, seeking for validation, finding purpose as well as the faults of the approach to addiction rehabilitation especially when it comes to insurance companies.  

For more on Peg O'Connor and to get your copy of Higher & Friendly Powers visit https://pegoconnorauthor.com/

PAIN Parents & Addicts in Need’s⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with ESPN Sports Broadcaster Pete Sousa.

Pete is an example that addiction doesn't define you. It may feel like an endless and unsalvageable struggle, but Pete Sousa has found a way through it.

He's found the good in the bad with a newfound perspective - much more grounded in appreciation and gratitude. Instead of a life ending prematurely with an abrupt period, Pete held onto hope.

He sought treatment, worked his recovery in a 12 step based program. Pete humbled himself after working for several NBA teams he begun working at a fast food restaurant while in sober living, he formulated his path into becoming a network broadcaster.

For more on Pete Sousa: https://www.instagram.com/pete_sousa/

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Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Intro 00:00

How important was support for you from loved ones early in recovery? 02:00

How can cultural differences and family linage impact addiction? 06:06

Flindt shares a funny story from his stay at the Betty Ford clinic, where he got sober. 15:00

How has Pete noticed the impact of fentanyl on addiction and recovery? 22:00

How did having a learning disability effect Pete and contribute to his substance use ? 33:19

What has Pete's experience been with the various communities in which he's lived in around the country? 45:20

Has Pete seen a shift within broadcasting in which people are speaking more openly about their mental health and addiction struggles? 47:12

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Entertainment Manager, Recovery Advocate Chris Contopulos joined Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance on the Don't Hide The Scars podcast. They discuss Chris confronting addiction at the age of 21 for his family, his relapse 16 years later, and how his sobriety now is different as it is for him.

Chris shares how he was adopted at a very young age, leading him to abandonment issues that he never confronted. Chris has worked in entertainment management for a long time and remained sober in a business often surrounded by substance abuse. Chris was able to build a solid career and a family including a wife and children.

With unresolved issues from his childhood trauma and other unconfronted issues, Chris returned to abusing substances. His family fell apart as well as his career. With his adoptive family cut off contact, the passing of his adoptive mom, and subsequent divorce.

Now rebuilding his life, Chris has a newfound approach and strength in his recovery, speaking publicly, to be of service to others hoping that he can help prevent others from going down a similar path. Chris remains focused on being the best father possible, a mentor and example that those in recovery can and will find redemption if they do the work.

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Steve Adami executive director of The Way Out, a recovery-focused homeless initiative of The Salvation Army San Francisco.

After spending over two decades in and out of jails and prison my life changed. My recovery and transformation started in a pair of handcuffs. After being released from prison in December 2010, I earned a Master's Degree in Public Administration (Public Policy/Criminal Justice); was inducted into Pi Alpha Alpha, a National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration; and received the Barbra Jordan Award for Academic Excellence from San Francisco State University. In 2014 I was hired by the San Francisco Adult Probation Department as a Reentry Services Coordinator, promoted to a managerial position in 2017, and was appointed the Director of the Reentry Division in 2020. In this role I designed and managed a portfolio of 20 million dollars of reentry and recovery-focused programs, and managed San Francisco's Reentry Council and Community Corrections Partnership. In May 2023, I was appointed the Executive Director of The Way Out, a recovery-focused homeless initiative of The Salvation Army. Steve, Flindt and Jason discuss the following topics and more. What is the origins of The Way Out and its services? 01:30 How is The Way Out combating the overwhelming addict issues in San Francisco? 15:00 Why don't the majority of radical harm-reduction advocated supporting abstinence based recovery? 23:00 Why aren't people being told the all the facts about the side effects of long-term harm reduction? 46:00 Why we need to put our efforts behind programs behind that promote abstinence based recovery and independence ? 52:48 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Richard Steve Adami and The Way Out: ⁠

https://www.steveadami.com/

https://westernusa.salvationarmy.org/san_francisco/the-way-out/ #sober #sobriety #addiction

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance talk with California State Assemblyman Jim Patterson who represents the 23rd district, which encompasses eastern Fresno County, including the cities of Fresno and Clovis, and a small slice of Tulare County on the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast.

Mr. Patterson shares how PAIN: Parents And Addicts In Need, namely Flindt who helped a close family member of Mr. Patterson's seek recovery and has been living a sober life for nearly 2 years.

We also discussed with Jim, legislation that is being presented in the California State Assembly to bring about stricter penalties for dealers of fentanyl, with more severe consequences that could include longer sentences and possibly being charged with murder for dealing with this deadly substance.  

Jim served as the Mayor of Fresno from 1993-2001. After eight years of focused leadership, Jim left the City of Fresno with a $20 million general fund surplus, a AAA credit rating, over a billion dollars of new business approvals that created thousands of new jobs, and a reborn reputation for achievement that the National Civic League recognized when it designated Fresno an All-America City in 2000. Jim spent most of his professional career as a businessman and broadcast executive owning and operating radio stations in California and Idaho. Jim and his wife Sharon have lived in Fresno for most of their lives, raising three children, and now four grandchildren in the Central Valley.

For more on Assemblyman Jim Patterson 

https://www.facebook.com/AssemblymanJimPatterson/

https://www.twitter.com/jimpatterson559 

What's REALLY Behind the Fentanyl Crisis? PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down to discuss the hot button topic border policy, its effect on the fentanyl crisis and the flood of cartel members from Central & South America as well as members of the Chinese Communist Party.

Flindt and Jason discuss this topic and more on this episode.

Intro 00:00

What are Flindt and Jason's reactions to Kamal Harris' recent interview on 60 Minutes? 01:18

How has a political shift in Mexico had an impact on the flood of fentanyl into the United States? 05:45

What is the Granville Home Of Hope and how can you win a home and help PAIN in the process? 11:27

Why does Flindt state that no solutions to the fentanyl crisis and public safety are being presented and only rhetoric on who is to blame? 26:11

Why does Jason think that many of the public safety policies and lack there as well as bringing no solutions to the fentanyl crisis is going to turn into a real estate grab in many cities including San Francisco and Los Angeles? 36:35

For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down For a one on one conversation to discuss exactly why aftercare is so important and to discuss our thoughts on misguided advocacy. 'Aftercare' is defined as services that help recovering drug-dependent persons to adapt to everyday community life, after completing earlier phases of treatment and rehabilitation. It provides an opportunity to address important issues and problems associated with abstinence and recovery. We also discuss some of our concerns with addiction recovery advocates. We understand that there are many passionate individuals who do care about those suffering from the disease of addiction but they can make misinformed statements as well as not look at, or deeply understand the addict's brain and actions. This includes harm reduction discussion, needle exchanges, homeless advocacy, and the lack of resources to get the individual in need actual treatment. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Tony Hoffman. In part 1 of our 2-part conversation with Tony, we discuss how Tony is greatly concerned for the mental health of our youth in this country following the Covid lockdowns.  Tony speaks at high schools and directly sees the state of struggle that so many young individuals are going through. Experiencing different levels of trauma and the lack of coping skills is leading many down a dark path.  We talk about how these issues directly relate to a rise in substance abuse and what Tony thinks can be done to prevent losing any more lives.  

On December 13th, 2008, Tony Hoffman was paroled by the California Department of Corrections after serving a two-year sentence for a drug-related robbery. While incarcerated, Tony set four goals: Race BMX professionally, go to the Olympics, start a non-profit called the Freewheel Project, and become a professional mental health and substance abuse speaker.

During his senior year at Clovis High School, he was featured on the cover of BMXer Magazine and was sponsored by Fox Racing, Spy Sunglasses, and Airwalk Shoes. On the surface, Tony's path seemed destined for stardom. However, in reality, Tony experienced crippling anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideations. Tony's substance use began during his senior year, leading to the deterioration of his mental health and opioid addiction soon followed. Due to his misuse of Oxycontin, & other drugs, a life of addiction, crime, homelessness, and incarceration became his reality.

Since paroling prison, Tony has tirelessly worked towards achieving his goals and the dreams he’d set out for while incarcerated. He raced BMX professionally for several years and continued on to coach Brooke Crain to a 4th place finish at the Rio Olympic Games, accomplishing his dream of going to the Olympics. The Freewheel Project was very successful for many years helping thousands of youth through action sports before moving on to pursuing a very demanding national speaking career. Today Tony is an author, an owner of pH Wellness drug and alcohol treatment facility, and one of the world's most requested mental health and substance use speakers.

For more on Tony Hoffman please visit https://www.tonyhoffmanspeaking.com/

Social Media https://www.instagram.com/tonymhoffman/

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Media Director Jason LaChance sat down the author of The One Brought Back: The Story Of My Dance With The Devil And How God Brought Me Back, Courtney Proper
"They say you have to get sober for yourself, but this story shows there are other things people find the Power in to quit." Courtney outlines it all in her book, THE ONE BROUGHT BACK - A Riveting Story Of A Mother's Love Becoming The Power That Brought Her Into Addiction Recovery.
Courtney and Jason discuss the following and more.
Intro 00:00
How did loosing custody of her daughter lead Courtney down her recovery journey and how was she able to get custody of her daughter back? : 01:58
How did not only Courtney but her family accept her addiction and embrace the recovery process as a family? 08:04
Does Courtney think that the stigma of addiction is starting to lesson and has the fentanyl crisis been a part of the public awareness around addiction? 24:07
Is discernment one of the greatest blessings of addiction recovery? 30:00
Why must we offer recovery for the suffering addict in their moments of clarity? 36:28
Why was it important to Courtney that she write her book? 42:28
For more information on Courtney Proper and her book: https://www.tiktok.com/@from_pain_to_purpose
https://www.amazon.com/One-Brought-Back-Story-Dance-ebook/dp/B0CV69FM6H
For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551
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PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Don't Hide The Scar's welcomes Dr. Cali Estes, who is known as ‘The Battery Recharger”. Cali is a highly sought-after Mindset Coach, Addictions Professional, Life Coach, and Wellness Guru that blends talk therapy with positive change to assist her clients in unlocking their true potential.

Cali has been featured in books, magazines, radio, and television for her work with Sober on Demand and The Addictions Academy. Dr. Cali Is a 5X #1 Best Selling Author and host of the popular podcast, “UnPause Your Life”.

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Intro 00:00

At what point should a family contact an interventionist to help the suffering addict that they love? 01:30

What are common family dynamics that Cali and Flindt have seen when they are contacted to conduct an intervention ? 03:42

Why has addiction treatment fallen behind the need for recovery help? 08:23

What is being DOPESICK, and why does is it a contributing factor to overdoses and people not seeking addiction recovery help? 14:39

Why does Dr. Cali state the fact that EVERYONE has a VICE? 22:07

Why does the FAMILY need support during and after the addiction recovery process just like the suffering addict? 34:40

Are we seeing a concerning DECREASE in individuals and families reaching out for help? 45:08

In this episode of PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Don't Hide The Scar's Media Director Jason LaChance and Outreach Coordinator Julian Carvajal discuss the importance of forming new positive habits in addiction recovery.

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Intro 00:00

What are a few of the things we did to form positive new habits that could be helpful to you? 01:30

How can YOU break the habit of manipulation? 04:00

Have the consequences of addiction caused you to ignore self-care? 7:45

Why is how we present ourselves to others an important part of self-care and isn't people pleasing? 16:41

Why is it important to get back to basics when forming positive habits? 25:36

Why MUST we experience the spectrum of emotions as a part of self-care without turning to BAD habits? 30:50

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Ted Perkins of Recovery Movie Meet-Ups. Ted is a former Hollywood studio executive, screenwriter and peer support group leader. Ted would entertain people with lavish trips in which alcohol was often a part of getting studio deals done. We talk about how this led more and more to his personal excess and reaching the point of enough being enough and Ted starting his sober journey. In his sobriety, his creativity began to thrive again. He was inspired to create Recovery Movie Meet-Ups, which uses films about Addiction & Recovery in group sessions to generate robust, transformative moments that can lead to lasting change. We also discuss his fascinating childhood, in which his parents were United States Foreign Service often times throwing lavish parties that included alcohol to obtain vital information for the US Government. Alcohol seemed always to be a part of many things surrounding his youth. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠ For more on Ted Perkins & Recovery Movie Meet-Ups visit https://www.recoverymoviemeetups.com/

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down to discuss the controversial topic of long-term Vs short-term harm reduction. Flindt and Jason dive into the the benefits of medication assisted treatment, but present the side effects of long term harm reduction medication use.

As well they question why those who achieved their sobriety through abstinence based recovery would encourage others to use a long term method that can include never easing use of medications such as methadone or suboxone.

We discuss the following and more.

Intro 00:00

Are we advocating about the right things concerning addiction? 3:00

Why are people in the treatment industry supporting long-term harm reduction? 10:00

How is data showing the fentanyl doesn't discriminate? 16:00

There is two types of treatment, what are they? 27:30

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 @painnonprofit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance revisit their conversations with 4 extraordinary people in recovery who much like us have used their sobriety to bring messages of hope through podcasting.

We're sharing moments with Dave Manheim of the Dopey podcast, Arlina Allen of the One Day At A Time podcast, Gary Menkes of the Begin Again Podcast and Daniel Hearn of the Hard Knox Talks podcast.

Episode highlights include the following.

Intro 00:00

We discuss with Dave why it is important to have humor about our darkest times? 02:01

What was Dave like as a child? 07:06

We discuss with Arlina, do the urges to use go away and stay away or can we sometimes still have thoughts of using a substance? 17:37

We ask Arlina, do people often confuse the 12 steps of AA for a religion? 27:15

We discuss with Gary, can you repair relationships that we grounded in addiction? 33:34

Gary shares, why was he so afraid of falling off in his first year of sobriety? 38:34

Daniel has a strong opinion on harm reduction. What is it and why dose he have this perspective? 47:50

Why does Daniel say that there isn't a one size fits all when it comes to recovery? 53:28

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For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Shane Ramer of That Sober Guy. We discussed recovery solutions that include mindset, reframing ones self-image, finding joy over pleasure and learning to embrace feelings and not trying to run from them. After a 17-year struggle with addiction, Shane Ramer created That Sober Guy Podcast which now has helped over 2 million listeners. Shane has performed at such places as the Hollywood Improv and various behavioral health events across the country. As an innovator in the podcast space and mental health community, Shane also created a corporate podcast platform for PG&E, a Fortune 250 company to communicate about internal initiatives including mental health, sobriety, and other important company culture and business issues. As a father of two kids and married to his wife of 20 years, Shane is passionate about helping men quit drinking, kick bad habits and becoming purposeful leaders in their homes and communities. For more information go to ThatSoberGuy.com

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with special guest Joey Guerriero, a remarkable individual who has triumphed over the depths of opioid addiction and found his path to recovery. In this thought-provoking episode, Joey opens up about his personal journey, shedding light on the challenges he faced, the turning points that led him towards recovery and redemption. Throughout the conversation, Joey delves into the harrowing realities of opioid addiction, exploring the mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional toll it takes on him and his loved ones. Joey fearlessly shares his personal experiences which started with a sports injury that led to getting a prescription for opioids leading to dependency and eventually full-blown addiction. Reflecting on the obstacles he encountered which included alcoholism which he could see started long before the opioid use and the support systems that ultimately helped him break free from the cycle of addiction. Throughout the episode, listeners will be inspired by Joey's resilience, determination, and commitment to helping others who are battling addiction. His story serves as a potent reminder that it is possible to break free from the grip of addiction and emerge stronger on the other side. This episode is a testament to the power of hope, resilience, and the transformative nature of recovery.

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PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Tom Wolf, a Recovery advocate, in recovery, Formerly homeless and the Director of West Coast Initiatives for the Foundation For Drug Policy Solutions. We discuss some of the conversations around and fallacies around harm reduction, and how fentanyl has changed the landscape of addiction. We also discuss various organizations that distribute fentanyl test strips along with other harm reduction paraphernalia, such as Dance Safe and The Drug Policy Alliance and how they are fueling a movement that doesn't call on the suffering addict to be accountable or offer a recovery pathway.

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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Daniel Hearn of Hard Knox Talks to discuss a variety of topics including harm reduction, with decriminalizing substance use how will the shift happen towards treating it as a mental disorder and why we share our stories of recovery.  

Daniel himself been walking the road to recovery for several years. His vision is to help those who would decide to walk that path if the resources were available. That's why we're here. To give voice to those who have been silenced by stigma. Expected to act appropriately while in the grips of insanity. We are here to help those who are lost as we were, to grow as we are, and to show the world that the lie is dead. We do recover.  

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