Best Multicultural Feminist Podcasts (2024)

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Living a Life of Recovery Requires You to be ALL IN 35:13

7h ago35:13

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This week, Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley talk about why the idea of quitting substance abuse is much harder than most people realize, why empathy is crucial to understanding someone’s battles, and why you need to be all in to ensure a successful recovery.

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Finding and Connecting with Your Tribe to Reinforce Recovery with Kolby Burdett 58:01

6h ago58:01

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Kolby Burdett joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his experience with trying alcohol at a young age, how unlimited access to alcohol in high school built the framework for substance abuse, and why becoming a dad at 18 years old pushed him into addiction. Then Kolby talks about realizing that he had a problem with drinking at 21 des…

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Martyrs: Saint Barbara the Disney Princess 39:12

5h ago39:12

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Episode 4 is about Saint Barbara, a maiden who was locked in a tower by her father - and one of the many legendary inspirations behind the fairytale Rapunzel. She's the patron saint of firefighters, Lebanon, lightning, mathematicians, and numerous military artillery units. Find out why Saint Barbara is the patron of explosions. Discover the pre-hol…

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Martyrs: Saint Catherine of Alexandria the Virgin Bride 51:03

14d ago51:03

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Episode seven is about an Egyptian queen. She’s noted for being the brightest mind of her generation and is therefore the patron saint of scholars, students, lawyers, educators, librarians, philosophers, and theologians. This saint’s icon is a spiked wheel, the implement of torture her tormentor, the Roman Emperor, attempted - unsuccessfully - to i…

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[REUPLOAD] Riley Loosemore Shares His Unforgettable Journey to Recovery 1:11:13

3h ago1:11:13

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Riley Loosemore (Peer Recovery Coach at USARA) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about how his abusive father leaving his family as a child created a hole in his life, being introduced to substances during his high school years, and how he became a father of 3 by the age of 19. Riley also opens up about his introduction to crystal meth…

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Tia Zangraft on How the Trauma of Losing Her Firstborn Sent Her into Addiction and Catching Up with Riley Loosemore 48:58

3h ago48:58

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Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley catch up with Riley Loosemore and talk about some of the great things he’s doing in the recovery community in Ogden. Then Tia Zangraft joins the show and opens up about the origination of her addiction, chasing the chaotic feeling that came from her addiction, and how the death of her firstborn pushed her deeper int…

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Mystics: Saint Hildegard of Bingen the Mystical Polymath 1:15:52

4d ago1:15:52

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Episode three in the Mystics series is about one of the most influential figures in Medieval Europe, She was a 12th-century author composer, theologian, author, naturalist, visionary, and exorcist. She began life as an oblate, a child who was donated irrevocably to the church by her wealthy parents, sealed up in a cell for life. How she emerged to …

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[REPLAY] Marnae Moore talks about battling an eating disorder while addicted to opioids 1:24:17

14d ago1:24:17

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Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley are joined by Marnae Moore to talk about her struggles with the idea that she wasn't liked growing up, the life events that led Marnae to develop an eating disorder at sixteen years old, and her decision to get married and have children by the time she was twenty. Then Marnae talks about how a divorce coupled with h…

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Martyrs: Saint Lawrence the Saviour of the Holy Grail 38:29

6d ago38:29

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Episode five of Saint Podcast's Martyrs series is about Saint Lawrence, the son of wealthy Christians living in the Roman province Hispania, modern day Spain. He's an extremely popular saint whose story is relatively unknown yet it intersects with one of the most well-known legends in the world: the legend of the Holy Grail. He was famously roasted…

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Mystics: Saint Anthony of Egypt the Mystic in the Desert 56:06

11d ago56:06

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The first Mystics episode is about a saint called the Father of Monks. He’s one of the first Desert Fathers, hermits who lived solitary lives in the harsh deserts of Egypt. Throughout his life he was attacked and tempted by the Devil in the guises of a beautiful woman, unimaginable riches, terrifying demons, and a centaur. He’s the patron saint of …

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Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Treat ADD/ADHD with Jae Cho 46:48

11d ago46:48

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Jae Cho, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to discuss his decision to pursue a career in social work, how he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat patients suffering from ADD and ADHD, and his work helping patients overcome trauma. Related Links Recovery Works: https://healthcare.utah.edu/hmhi/tre…

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Special Episode - The Art of Saint Francis 37:10

18d ago37:10

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This is a special episode inspired by an exhibition at the National Gallery in London entitled, Saint Francis of Assisi, featuring a special guest, curator Dr Joost Joustra. Presenting the art and imagery of Saint Francis from the 13th century to today, the exhibition looks at why this saint is a figure of enormous relevance to our time due to his …

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Gabe Schiavonie on Admitting the Nature of His Wrongs to Find Recovery 1:06:51

1M ago1:06:51

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Gabe Schiavonie joins Casey Scott to talk about growing up in the heart of Los Angeles, the moment he knew he wanted to be a professional musician, and how his introduction to alcohol at the age of 13 led him to live the rockstar lifestyle. Gabe also opens up about his life as a touring musician, becoming dependent on alcohol, and the loneliness he…

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Special Episode - It's a Sin: A History of Bad Behaviour 56:55

1M ago56:55

56:55

This is a special episode created in collaboration with the York Art Gallery. It’s inspired by an exhibition curated by Dr Joost Joustra called Sin, organised by the National Gallery, London with York Museums Trust. The exhibition explores the theme of sin through a collection of artworks spanning a Medieval depiction of demons consuming the soul o…

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Listener Submitted Questions, How Dopamine is Related to Obesity, and Marijuana-induced Psychosis in Teens 49:06

26d ago49:06

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Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley dive into some listener comments, dopamine’s impact on obesity, as well as how cannabis use led to more severe psychotic outcomes in teenagers than any other group.

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Mystics: Saint Francis the Wayward Stigmatic Part II 48:03

28d ago48:03

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In Part I of our Saint Francis Mystics episode, Francis turned his back on youthful pursuits of status and glory. In Part II, his movement and message gain momentum. Their success, however, heralds the end of a golden age. As the number of Francis' followers swell, conflict with the Papacy in Rome seems inevitable. Join Francis as he meets Pope Inn…

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Mystics: Saint Francis the Wayward Stigmatic Part I 40:22

28d ago40:22

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Episode four in the Mystics series is about a saint who was born in the year 1181. He was a middle-class party boy who aspired to the upper-class sex, drugs, and rock and roll lifestyle of an aristocrat until a chance encounter with a leper changed him. His love for nature is commonly referenced, as are the bloody stigmata he bore on his body. The …

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Mystics: Saint Clare the Mighty Abbess in the Shadows 1:29:03

28d ago1:29:03

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Episode five in the Mystics series is about a saint who was devoted to Saint Francis’ rule to live in absolute poverty. She defied her aristocratic family, powerfulbishops, and several popes to do just this. This saint is the first female founder of a monastic order. She was a celebrity in life and played a role indefining 13th-century European pol…

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Martyrs: Saint Cecilia the Blind Patron of Music 47:53

28d ago47:53

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Episode 9 in Saint Podcast's Martyrs season is about a very popular virgin saint. She’s unusual in that she was married – yet still died a virgin. Despite having no artistic skills whatsoever, she’s the patron saint of poetry, creativity, and music and has inspired musicians from Brahms to Simon and Garfunkel and the Foo Fighters! The name of the s…

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Martyrs: Saint Sebastian the Gay Icon 40:04

28d ago40:04

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Episode two of Saint Podcast's Martyr series is about Saint Sebastian, the patron saint of pandemics, athletes, archers, and outcasts. He's one of the most well-known saints. No other saint has as many works of art dedicated to them from paintings to films to books and pop songs. Tune in to learn more about this 3rd-century Roman warrior from Gaul …

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Special Pride Month Episode - Jarman and Sebastiane: The Making of a Gay Icon 42:11

1M ago42:11

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In celebration of Pride Month is a special episode inspired by an exhibition at the Manchester Art Gallery entitled, Derek Jarman Protest! – a major retrospective of the work created by one of the most influential figures in 20th-century British culture. This episode features artist Jez Dolan and curator Fiona Corridan from the Manchester Art Galle…

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Martyrs: Saint Stephen the Protomartyr 23:11

1M ago23:11

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Since this is the debut episode of Saint Podcast, it seems only appropriate to begin with the story of Saint Stephen, the protomartyr - or first martyr. Saint Stephen is one of the few saints whose story has a Biblical source, but his tale continues beyond the Bible in medieval legends, traditional celebrations, and even a French football club. Dis…

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Martyrs: Saint Ursula the Leader of 11,000 Virgins 43:25

1M ago43:25

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Episode six is about a saint whose name means little bear. She’s a British saint, a princess from Britannia, the name of the British Isles when England and Wales were part of the Roman Empire. Her legend is based around a pilgrimage that included an entourage of 11,000 virgins as well as an additional 15,000 hangers on. They met their end in modern…

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Katie Roghaar on Feminist Multicultural Therapy and Utah’s Evolving Recovery Community 54:41

2M ago54:41

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Katie Roghaar , LCSW (Huntsman Mental Health Institute), joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about Katie’s decision to pursue social work, the importance of all-female recovery facilities, and the power of leveling with patients through Feminist Multicultural therapy. Then, we talk about how the shame associated with addiction is evolvin…

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Martyrs: Saint Margaret the Gender-Bending Dragon Slayer 32:34

1M ago32:34

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Episode 3 of Saint Podcast's Martyrs series is about Saint Margaret. She's one of the most popular saints globally, despite having been declared fictional by the Catholic Church in the 5th century. Nevertheless, her legend as a vanquisher of dragons has made her a perennial favourite. Tune in to hear the story of this gender-bending saint, known as…

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Special Episode - I Am Milk 1:15:06

2M ago1:15:06

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This is I Am Milk, a special episode inspired by an exhibition at the Wellcome Collection in London entitled, Milk. It explores our relationship with milk and its place in politics, society, and culture. Judaeo-Christian legends are filled to the brim with stories about milk from lactating saints to a promised land of milk and honey and a Christian…

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How Richie Wilson Went From State Champion and Returned Missionary to Opioid Addict 57:37

2M ago57:37

57:37

Richie Wilson (Operations Manager at Fit To Recover) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about growing up having a great childhood but struggling to express the anxiety he was experiencing during high school and how an injury at 16 years old introduced him to opioids that he says immediately took his anxiety away and led him down a road …

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Mystics: Saint Peter of Verona the Exorcist 1:00:35

2M ago1:00:35

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The second episode in Saint Podcast's Mystics series is about a 13th-century Dominican friar and inquisitor. His rulings against Cathar heretics made him many enemies, including a cabal of nobles in Milan who sent an assassin to kill him. Although not strictly speaking a mystic, many miracles are attributed to this saint. He’s a divine healer of si…

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Martyrs: Saint Christopher the Dog-headed Giant 49:26

2M ago49:26

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Episode eight in Saint Podcast's Martyrs season is about a saint who was a monstrous giant, standing over 12 feet/3.5 metres tall! He’s the patron saint of athletics, travellers, journeys and transportation in general, epilepsy, the city of Havana in Cuba, and of bachelors. His legend inspired a fashion craze in the late 1950s, and he's famously kn…

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Tips to Prevent Drunk Driving and Whether or Not the Stigma of Addiction is Fading with Dr. Matt 51:20

2M ago51:20

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Dr. Matt Woolley is solo this week to talk about ways parents can help prevent teenagers from drunk driving during the summer months following graduation, lock-in parties were created to help reduce drunk driving on graduation night, and some tips on how to approach the conversation of drunk driving with our children. We also dive into some statist…

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Born to Be Brave with Portia Louder and Manny Lopez 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

Manny Lopez and Portia Louder join Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about their rock bottoms, what they have been up to since their time respective times on the show, and Portia’s new book, Born to Be Brave, which includes Manny’s inspirational life story, and what they’re doing to help reinforce their recovery. Related Links Born to Be Bra…

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[REPLAY] Cade Cooper opens up about how his children and his faith sparked his recovery 54:35

3M ago54:35

54:35

This week we replay Cade Cooper’s story of how growing up a perfectionist engrained an "all or nothing" attitude, the impact that this mindset had on his youth when he started abusing substances, and how being introduced to pornography pushed him toward a dark place. We also talk about Cade's experience with going on an LDS mission to Hawaii once h…

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Bonus Episode PREVIEW Saint Benedict the Godfather of Monasticism 5:54

3M ago5:54

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This is a preview of the bonus episode, created for Patreon and Spotify subscribers, about a saint who, according to Pope Benedict XVI, ‘exercised a fundamental influence on the development of European civilisation and culture’. Indeed, the rule for religious men this saint wrote in the 6th century has been the template for nearly every monastic or…

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Free-Form Writing Therapy with Casey 31:01

3M ago31:01

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Casey Scott is flying solo this week while Dr. Matt is on vacation and we’re doing a therapy exercise called, “Free-Form Writing”. Free-form writing is an exercise that is used to help clear the mind and get our thoughts and feelings onto paper.

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[RERUN] Dr. Bryce Herrera on normalizing addiction as a human experience 55:05

3M ago55:05

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Dr. Bryce Herrera (Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW & Psychiatric Program Specialist at Huntsman Mental Health Institute) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his inspiration behind pursuing social justice, why working in addiction recovery can be so fulfilling, and his past work with treating veterans who suffer from substance …

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From Battling A Cocaine Addiction To Changing Lives Through Service with Mark Pepper 1:05:03

3M ago1:05:03

1:05:03

Mark Pepper (Clinical Director at Steps Recovery Center) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to open up about struggling to find his place in life growing up and how turning to weed and alcohol early in life helped him fit in during high school. Mark also talks about falling in love with being addicted to depression during his freshman year of c…

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What Life and Recovery Looks Like Three Years Later with Matthew Jackson 1:10:09

4M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

Matthew Jackson joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley again to talk about how his life has changed after his time on the podcast three years ago, the ways his recovery has shifted, and his decision to pursue being a Substance Use Disorder / Addiction Counselor for the youth. We also dive into how substance abuse has evolved among the youth, modali…

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[REPLAY] Matthew Jackson recalls how years of substance abuse impacted his teaching throughout the years 1:43:00

4M ago1:43:00

1:43:00

In this week's episode, Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley are joined by Matthew Jackson, a former BYU professor, to talk about Matthew's experimentation with substances growing up in a small town, the shame he felt after his addiction became more well-known, and how a spiritual awakening led him to experience recovery for the first time. Then Matthe…

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Learning the Value of Humility and Grace to Overcome Addiction with Scott Devine 1:13:43

4M ago1:13:43

1:13:43

Scott Devine joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his family’s experience moving to America from Ireland to be more active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, why he found comfort in pursuing rebellious behavior throughout high school, and his decision to attend BYU-Idaho, despite continuously disobeying the Honor Co…

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How a Former D1 Athlete Became an Addict Following a Sports Injury with Amy Abshere 1:02:36

4M ago1:02:36

1:02:36

Amy Abshere joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about how she quickly learned that her achievements and success could lead to attention and praise when she was younger, using her successes in education and athletics to justify her substance abuse, and feeling as if her identity had been taken away after she graduated college. We also div…

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[RERUN] Ultimate Fighter Champion & UFC fighter / Court McGee 1:18:25

4M ago1:18:25

1:18:25

Season 11 champion of the hit television show, 'Ultimate Fighter', and Welterweight MMA fighter, Court McGee, joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt to talk about his experiences surrounding addiction and eventually overcoming years of struggle to ultimately become a professional UFC fighter. Court also explains how an injury led to becoming addicted to pa…

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Catchin’ up with Christian Smith 1:10:11

5M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Friend of the show, Christian Smith, joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about the causal factors of low success rates in the recovery community, how we can increase recovery outcomes, and how insurance companies impact the cost of attending treatment centers. Then we talk about ways we can improve the process of preparing addicts for a …

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Adam Rudy Shares Why He Chose Recovery to Be the Father He Never Had 1:09:15

5M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

Adam Rudy joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to look back on his childhood where he was surrounded by drug abuse due to his father being a drug dealer, losing his father in a car accident while he was under the influence, and how the passing of his father shaped his mindset towards living life. Adam then talks about experimenting with drugs and…

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Remembering Our Good Friend – Seneca Higley 1:18:40

5M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Unfortunately, we have lost our good friend, Seneca Higley, to the disease of addiction. We wanted to honor him by sharing his story with everyone to hopefully inspire anyone to seek help and continue the fight against addiction. Seneca was an amazing storyteller and hearing him talk about his life was such an inspirational moment for us. We hope h…

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Processing Through the Pain of Losing a Loved One to Addiction 29:51

5M ago29:51

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Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley talk about the unfortunate and sudden passing of our good friend, Seneca Higley. Then Casey shares some of his favorite memories with Seneca and we talk about ways to help prevent overdoses. Related Links SAMSA: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/overdose-prevention-response-toolkit/pep23-03-00-001…

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Mystics: Intro with Padre Pio the Problematic Stigmatic 17:39

5M ago17:39

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Saint Podcast season 2 is all about mystics, saints who had transcendental experiences with the divine. Over ten episodes we'll meet the founder of a religious order who suffered from stigmata, the bloody wounds of Christ's crucifixion. We'll explore the legend of a nun who had fits of ecstatic joy - and could levitate. And we'll learn about saints…

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Pro Skateboarder/Actor Brandon Novak [Replay] 1:12:50

5M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Brandon Novack just turned 40, and he completed his 13th attempt at recovery in 2016. He's been sober ever since. At the age of 15, he was a pro skateboarder, endorsed by Gatorade and doing commercials with Michael Jordan. At 17, he was working for his idol, Tony Hawk. That's when he discovered the dark side of substance abuse. This would cause him…

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How Danielle Yarrington Became Reliant on Alcohol to Numb the Pain and Chaos in Her Life 1:05:05

6M ago1:05:05

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Danielle Yarrington joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about her introduction to alcohol as a teenager, using alcohol to separate herself from her ex-husband in her mid-twenties, and the events that led her to drink alcohol every day. Danielle also opens up about her struggles to manage the chaos in her life due to relationships in her …

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Living a Life of Recovery Through Service and Giving Back with Kyle Raines 47:31

6M ago47:31

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Kyle Raines joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Wooley to talk about the impact that losing his brother when he was growing up had on him and his family, why he started pushing people away following the loss of his brother, and his earliest realizations that he had a problem with substances. Then Kyle opens up about how his addiction got out of control …

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Breann Sagers Talks About The Search For Her Missing Niece – Kandis Harris 53:32

6M ago53:32

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Breann Sagers joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about her niece, Kandis Harris, who has been missing for three years after running with the wrong crowd and struggling with addiction at an early age. We dive into Kandis’s time running in and out of multiple recovery programs, the day she stopped responding to family and friends, and how…

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