Episodes
352
Nov. 3, 2023
Ray Schall Savings Lives at Narconon Suncoast
I’m a native Floridian, born and raised in Sarasota. I had a very normal Floridian childhood, swimming and fishing in local ponds and lakes. Nothing extraordinary. I graduated Sarasota High School in 1982 and joined the United States Army. I served...
349
Oct. 27, 2023
Josh Datant Villareal Music in Recovery
Well obviously my name is Josh. Basically in a nutshell as it were I was a careered musician and was very successful in many capacities. I once owned a recording studio with Gordon Raphael (producer of the strokes & Regina Spektor) after getting...
349
Oct. 20, 2023
Ed Bisch and Rick Mountcastle Taking the Opioid Fight to the Supreme Court
Ed Bisch's son died of an overdose of Oxycontin. Ed didn't sit by. He started researching Oxycontin and its manufacturer - Purdue Pharma; AND the family behind it - The Sacklers. He has been fighting this battle for years and doesn't...
347
Oct. 13, 2023
Joe Sealey Real Housewives Star Overcomes Addiction
I am Joe Sealey, a current cast member on "The Real Housewives of Cheshire," a globally televised show seen in 36 countries. While I may appear to lead a glamorous life on screen, my journey has been marked by personal struggles, particularly my...
346
Oct. 6, 2023
Tonja Myles: From the Crack House to the White House
Tonja Myles is a multi-faceted leader, ordained minister, and passionate advocate for mental health awareness, substance abuse recovery, and trauma healing. Over 36 years in recovery from addiction, Tonja has overcome suicide attempts and...
345
Sept. 29, 2023
Lang Martinez Overcoming Child Abuse and Addiction - Giving back
Lang Martinez from Oxnard, California, a returning NAASCA family member. When the topic of homelessness is brought up in Ventura County, a single name comes quickly to mind: Lang Martinez. Martinez has built a reputation for himself as a known...
344
Sept. 22, 2023
Dan Zsido Educating about Narcan Saving Lives
Dan Zsido has had 15 years of narcotics investigative experience with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. He established and supervised the Strategic Diversion Task Force investigating pharmaceutical crimes, doctor shopping, fraud, trafficking and...
343
Sept. 15, 2023
Thaddeus Cleveland Drug Trafficking at the US Border
Thaddeus’ service to this country began its course while proudly serving in the United States Air Force. He served on the Terrell County Independent School District School Board for eight years and as the Board President four of those years. ...
341
Sept. 8, 2023
Lisa Gregory Overcoming a 28 year Addiction
Lisa Gregory (qual it make sure it was both alc and drugs). The has one pp in Podpage, this is expanded: Step into the riveting and uncharted territory of Lisa Gregory's life as she takes the mic on our podcast, baring her soul in a tale that...
340
Sept. 1, 2023
April Babcock Founder of Lost Voices of Fentanyl
April Babcock, a resolute mother, has weathered the darkest storm a parent can endure. In the cruel grasp of 2019, she was forced to bid a heartbreaking farewell to her precious son, Austen, a victim of the sinister clutches of fentanyl poisoning. Her...
339
Aug. 25, 2023
Amy Hanson My Son's Horrible Addiction Journey
I am Amy, the mother of an 18 year old son who has struggled with SUD and MH challenges. He is still alive, but the road over the past 4 years is one that will spin heads. Every system has failed our family. I understand I cannot want my...
338
Aug. 18, 2023
Rev. Christian Janson - Unwavering Resolve to Recover
Rev. Christian Janson Step into the gripping world of redemption and resilience with Rev. Christian Janson, the indomitable power behind the awe-inspiring Most High Ministries. Brace yourself for a tale of triumph over darkness, as he emerges from the...
340
Aug. 11, 2023
Barry Meier Pain Killer - Pioneer in Exposing Purdue and the Sacklers
Brace yourself for a fascinating episode of **The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return**, featuring the Pulizer Prize winning investigative journalist, **Barry Meier**, as we peel back the layers of the opioid crisis, examining its roots, aftermath,...
337
Aug. 4, 2023
Phillip A. Barbb: Fueling Success From an Emmy Nominated Producer
Prepare to be captivated by the electrifying presence of Phillip A. Barbb, a 2x Emmy®-nominated TV Producer, whose journey transcends far beyond the ordinary. As a dynamic performance coach, speaker, and author, he dives headfirst into the realm of...
336
July 28, 2023
Flindt Andersen. My 23 Year Battle Overcoming Opioids
Meet Flindt Anderson, a true warrior in the war against the relentless grip of the Opioid and Fentanyl crisis. From the tender age of 13, Flindt's journey through addiction led him down a harrowing 23-year battle with Opioids, consuming a staggering...
335
July 21, 2023
Rewriting the Narrative: Annie Grace's Revolution in the Battle against Alcohol Addiction
Prepare to be captivated by Annie Grace's extraordinary journey, a story that defies conventional norms and leads to the ultimate victory for her and for others. At just 26 years old, Annie became the youngest Vice President in the history of a...
334
July 14, 2023
Surviving the Shadows: Jeannine Coulter's Tale of Triumph Over Addiction
Jeannine Coulter's story is one of the most powerful and inspiring journeys of transformation and redemption you'll ever hear. For fifteen long years, Jeannine battled with addiction, leading to multiple arrests, homelessness, and spent her final days...
333
July 7, 2023
From Tragedy to Triumph: Lance Dyer's Fight Against Synthetic Drugs
Meet Lance Dyer, an extraordinary individual driven by unimaginable tragedy and unwavering courage. Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Lance enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1982 and later became an esteemed member of the elite Ranger unit. But it was a...
332
June 30, 2023
Jackie Gouche Beating Crack Cocaine and Being a Mom
Jackie Gouché has traveled to six of the seven continents, singing in studios and on stages behind some of the most notable names in the music Industry including Elton John, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, Quincy Jones, Patti...
331
June 23, 2023
Valerie Silveira Trauma Disruptor and Legacy Leader
If you never heard Valerie’s story, it would be difficult to imagine that her daughter Jamie was murdered at the age of 30 or that it was not the first time Jamie had been shot — 12 years and 12 days earlier, she survived the same injury....
330
June 16, 2023
Gerald Posner Author Way Ahead of the Curve on Fentanyl
“A merciless pit bull of an investigator” is what the Chicago Tribune said about Gerald Posner, a former attorney turned investigative journalist and author. He has written thirteen acclaimed books, including New York Times hardcover nonfiction...
329
June 9, 2023
Dominic Tierno Filmmaker Dead on Arrival
Dominic Tierno has told stories through video since he was a child. As he grew into his teenage years, with the rise of social media, he realized he could use video to make an impact. Dominic won his first film festival award at the age of 16 for a...
328
June 2, 2023
Diane Urban APALD Educating Parents on Fentanyl Poisoning
I founded APALD-Association of People Against Lethal Drugs as a result of losing my son Jordan Garmatter to Illicit Fentanyl on 4/6/19. My son suffered from Substance Use Disorder. He was drug free for 8 months when he developed a wisdom tooth growing...
327
May 26, 2023
Rebecca Kiesling Mother of Sons lost to Fentanyl
Rebecca Kiesling lost not one - but both of her sons to a Fentanyl overdose. Now she is helping to educate parents and the government about the widespread poisoning of our youth. She has testified before Congress on the order crisis. ...