Best Addiction And Substance Misuse Podcasts (2024)

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You Too? A Story of Addiction, Recovery, and Giving Back 14:58

2h ago14:58

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You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, and given us a story worth telling. When we share with others, th…

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Alcoholics Anonymous - Ben on 18JUL2024

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Ben came on the show back in May 2022 when he was around 12 months sober in Alcoholics Anonymous. https://www.3cr.org.au/livingfree/episode/alcoholics-anonymous-ben-19may2022He’s returned to give us an update after another 2 years in his sobriety and to talk about how he lives now, without alcohol, and how his recovery has impacted his family, work…

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Al-Anon Family Groups - Anthony

10d ago

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Anthony's parents were a high-conflict couple and his father's behaviour changed when he drank. When his mother delivered Anthony, aged 4, his two siblings and their suitcases to an orphanage, he was suspicious that something wasn't right. His suspicions were confirmed when his mother did not return as promised. Soon foster carers were involved and…

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SMART Recovery, Addiction and Trauma Therapy, LGBTIQ+ Issues - Dr Patrick Pheasant

21d ago

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Dr Patrick Pheasant is an addiction and trauma therapist who incorporates drama and role play into his practice, working with clients to recover from trauma via its manifestation in the mind and body. As well as his private practice, Patrick engages with addiction through his facilitation of two SMART Recovery groups focusing on the additional chal…

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Charlie's Story | Staying Stopped (Episode 4) 19:18

1M ago19:18

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In this compelling episode of "Staying Stopped," we sit down with Charlie as she opens up about her profound journey through addiction, the struggles she faced, and her path to recovery. Charlie shares the harrowing experiences of her life with alcohol addiction and the transformative process that helped her reclaim her life. Listen as Charlie cand…

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Justice Connect - Home of Your Own on 20JUN2024

24d ago

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Today’s show covers an interview with Sally Kenyon, the senior lawyer of Homeless Law and Sam Horman, the lead designer of digital tools at Justice Connect. We are talking about preventing homelessness and how the new self-help tool Home of Your Own can assist renters facing family violence.If you would like to find out more about Justice Connect a…

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You Too? With Joshua Smith 34:56

1M ago34:56

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This week, one of our Youturn Health coaches shares his story! You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, an…

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3CR Radiothon - Ann, Mitch and Bill on 13JUN2024

1M ago

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Well, it’s been a big year since our last Radiothon, and this time Mitch could also join us to amp up the volume for this year’s show. Thanks to your generous support, by the end of the show, we had managed to raise $2,095 out of our target of $2,500. If you would like to support Living Free and 3CR then go to https://www.3cr.org.au/donate to see h…

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You Too? With Jessica Bryant 10:39

1M ago10:39

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This week, one of our Youturn Health coaches shares her story! You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, an…

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A Merry-go-round Named Denial

1M ago

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This week on the Living Free show, Ann reads from the Al-Anon pamphlet A Merry-Go-Round Named Denial which outlines unhelpful ways well-meaning people surrounding alcoholics, including those closest to them, fall into unhelpful roles that contribute to the perpetuation of the illness.The pamphlet is available here https://al-anon.org.au/shop/a-merr…

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You Too? With Pete Armstrong 18:35

1M ago18:35

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You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, and given us a story worth telling. When we share with others, th…

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Drug and Alcohol News - Mitch and Bill on 30MAY2024

1M ago

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Mitch introduces a roundup of latest news and initiatives relating to Drug and Alcohol issues in Australia and discusses them with Bill.Aus Alcohol Industry is suffering from less consumption than ever.Driving Trials for Medical Marijuana.New data indicates that Australia is projected to generate a staggering $15 billion in online gambling revenue …

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You Too? With Amanda Bosley 25:03

2M ago25:03

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Listen to how Amanda overcame her substance use disorder and continues to help others both at her job and by openly sharing her story.

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Yarn SMART (SMART Recovery) - Shaun

2M ago

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Shaun, a Mununjali and Goorenpul man living with his family on Yuggara country, found recovery from addiction through SMART Recovery during a recovery retreat several years ago. It was the first recovery program that had spoken to him, showing the way through the problems of substance abuse that he felt he had been looking for. Realising that altho…

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You Too? With George Rhinehardt 16:47

2M ago16:47

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This week, one of our Youturn Health coaches shares his story! You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, an…

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Substances, Alcohol and Comedy with Rao Morusupalli

2M ago

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Rao Morusupalli is a comedian and part time astrophysics fan. He called in from Sydney to discuss what substance and alcohol use is like in Melbourne's standup comedy scene.By Mitch Boessen

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You Too? With Eric Evitts 11:02

2M ago11:02

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This week, one of our Youturn Health coaches shares his story! You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, an…

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Gambling Harm Recovery Group - Margie on 09MAY2024

3M ago

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Margie shares her story of beginning a poker machine dependency when her child first went to school. It was a relief from the responsibilities of single parenting and allowed her to forget about life’s pressures. Although it didn’t interfere with her work or life, gambling on the pokies meant that instead of having a comfortable life she was always…

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Kat's Story | Staying Stopped (Episode 3) 19:24

3M ago19:24

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In Episode 3, the spotlight shines on Kat as she bravely opens up about her journey through detox and recovery. Kat's story is one of raw honesty and unwavering determination. She recounts the turbulent road of detoxification, sharing the highs and lows of her battle with addiction. Kat reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her journey. She s…

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How Al-Anon Works - Ann and Mitch

3M ago

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In this episode, Ann and Mitch chat about how Al-Anon works as a world wide organisation in which people whose lives have been affected by another's drinking support each other to solve their common problems.By Ann and Mitch

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You too? With The Path Forward 33:59

2M ago33:59

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April is Second Chance Month where people all over the country have the shared goal of informing and highlighting the many opportunities for state, local, and tribal governments and community-based service providers to build meaningful second chances for people returning from incarceration. We can't think of a better way to recognize this specialmo…

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You Too? With Pamela Rodriguez 7:59

3M ago7:59

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This week, one of our Youturn Health coaches shares her story! You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, an…

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You Too? With Audrey Lee 6:11

3M ago6:11

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This week, one of our Youturn Health coaches shares her story! You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, an…

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Coping with Drugs and Mental Illness - Christine on 18APR2024

3M ago

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Christine shares her story of dealing with her teenage son turning to recreational drug use, then developing mental illness and how she responded. Twenty years later she has a better perspective on the impact of this on herself, her son and her family. Dealing with the combination of drug addiction and mental illness had been challenging and learni…

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You Too? With Blane Roberts 13:23

3M ago13:23

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You Too? Yes! Me too. I have a story that is uniquely mine yet very similar to yours. I have loved ones who have suffered from mental health issues and substance misuse. I have struggled with both. We have all gone through things that have shaped our lives, changed us for the better, and given us a story worth telling. When we share with others, th…

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Gamblers Anonymous - Angelo on 11APR2024

4M ago

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Angelo shares his story of developing a gambling habit through his family’s interest in betting on horse racing. Sitting with his dad on Saturday afternoons placing bets and listening to the races moved from a social pleasure into a full-blown obsession that led to compulsive gambling from his late teens. Gambling soaked up all of Angelo’s spare ca…

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Replay: Lauren Houck's story from Adderall to prison to peer support specialist 58:09

3M ago58:09

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Lauren Houck is a Youturn Health Peer Support Specialst who works on the reentry team. Her lived experience allows her to not only empathize with her clients, but forms a bond that is necesary for their success once they are on the outside. Her story is an example of how our coaches use their struggles and their triumphs to encourage others along a…

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Al-Anon Family Groups - Natalie

4M ago

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Natalie grow up with an alcoholic father and a religious mother who kept the peace by avoiding conflict with the alcoholic. Feeling overlooked in her family, Natalie looked forward to a life independent of it. When she moved away to study and begin a career, she found that she still had to reckon with her family relationships, finding difficulties …

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Replay: Host of Champagne Problems Robbie Shaw Shares His Story 55:27

4M ago55:27

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Robbie Shaw is the founder and CEO of Eventide Recovery. His journey with alcohol also led him to create the nationally recognized podcast Champagne Problems. He and co-hosts, Samantha Hampson and Patrick Balsley have all worked in the addiction space and bring fresh perspectives to managing our relationship with alcohol. BIOGRAPHY Shaw has an unde…

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Overeaters Anonymous - Amanda

4M ago

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The child of migrant parents who worked long hours, Amanda remembers feeling isolated as a child. She remembers bingeing on food at the age of 8 and has spent many years struggling with compulsive over-eating, using food to calm herself whever she feel restless, irritable, discontented or otherwise uncomfortable. Overeaters Anonymous has shown Aman…

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Kevin Lynch and the Quell Foundation 34:05

4M ago34:05

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Kevin Lynch embodies The Quell Foundation mission. Founded in December, 2015 in North Falmouth, MA, Kevin launched The Quell Foundation which aims to reduce the number of suicides, drug overdoses and incarceration of people living with a mental illness. Kevin works tirelessly, and without compensation, to remove the stigma and normalize the convers…

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Alcoholics Anonymous - Dan on 21MAR2024

4M ago

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Dan grew up with normal parents but felt uncomfortable in the world. His insecurities and fears led to a nervous breakdown in his early teens. Dan discovered alcohol as a 16 yo and found that it relieved his overwhelming feeling of being different. Alcohol allowed him not to care about what others thought about him and, like many alcoholics, he con…

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Kelly Flagg leads the way in safety in construction 26:12

5M ago26:12

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You Learn You Turn is once again highlighting an exceptional woman in construction, Kelly Flagg in honor of Women In Constuction Week this month. WIC Week™, or Women in Construction Week™, celebrates and promotes the role of women in the construction industry. NAWIC held the first WIC Week in 1998 and it has grown and expanded each year since. Many…

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Galiamble - Alex and James on 14MAR2024

5M ago

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Alex talks about growing up with a dad who was dealing drugs and spent time in prison. He had a happy childhood but being without his father in his early teens he started drinking and the pain of losing him in his late teens sent him into a dependence on drugs. Alex managed to maintain his job initially but eventually the impact of drug use meant h…

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Mandi Kime keeps construction safe on the inside 39:40

5M ago39:40

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WIC Week™, or Women in Construction Week™, celebrates and promotes the role of women in the construction industry. NAWIC held the first WIC Week in 1998 and it has grown and expanded each year since. Many of our local chapters hold WIC Week events, which can include making presentations to high school classes, job site tours, luncheons, and virtual…

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Al-Anon Family Groups - Nadine

5M ago

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Nadine grew up with a father who drank and a mother who suffered from depression. Her mother died when Nadine was 13 and after an unsettled few years in the care of an aunt and then a housekeeper, Nadine found herself married at 16 to a drinker. During the marriage she was admitted to a psychiatric hospital where she overheard her husband commentin…

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Dr. Olivia Johnson helps first responders and their families navigate trauma 46:55

5M ago46:55

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Dr. Olivia Johnson and Erin Craw discuss the hardships First Responders face both on and off the job. She was recently part of the documentary called Is There Something Going on at Home? where she discusses how to navigate trauma with two families. Dr. Johnson has dedicated her life to improving the mental health programs for First Responders and f…

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'Picky Eater' - Ellie

5M ago

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Ellie has struggled with the texture and taste of certain foods her whole life. This has resulted in social anxiety and guilt over not being able to eat healthy food during school. Since graduating and moving out, Ellie's relationship with food has improved and she explains where she's at now with some perspective.…

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Chris Thompson is the Sober Sidekick 1:00:10

5M ago1:00:10

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Chris Thompson of the wildely successful Sober Sidekick app sits down for an imformative session with our very own Chief Clinical Officer, Rich Jones. Chris Thompson is the founder of Sober Sidekick, the largest digital recovery community in the world. He founded this platform because he believes the opposite of addiction is connection, and believe…

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Tiffany Hines Part Two: A story of hope, resilience and giving back 22:33

5M ago22:33

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Tiffany Hines is back with more insight into how she found recovery but even more important, how she maintains this on daily basis. Staying away from past behaviors and patterns can be hard without the right support systems in place. Find someone you can confide in and that will hold you accountable. It could save your life! Tiffany Hines is a coac…

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Galiamble - James on 15FEB2024

5M ago

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James talks about growing up as an Aboriginal in Western District of Victoria, how alcohol affected his family and how alcohol and drug abuse became part of his life as he dealt with early trauma and PTSD. Sport was a constant during James’ life, providing an opportunity for participation and enduring friendships. Inevitably, his alcohol and drug u…

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Tiffany Hines Part One: A story of hope, resilience and giving back 22:20

6M ago22:20

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Tiffany Hines is a coach for Youturn Health and works to help others find a stable life with new opportunities and hope for the future. She spent many years in and out of prisons and treatment centers until one day, she became open to change. Through love and support from her family, she dug into the 12-step program offered at the treatment center.…

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Alcoholics Anonymous - Jennie on 08FEB2024

6M ago

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Jennie grew up with young parents and had a disadvantaged childhood. Eager to fit in she learnt early to not reveal much of herself and just reflect the values of others. Jennie found moving from the UK to Australia in her early teens quite traumatic and in her late teens left home and went to live with acquaintances in St Kilda. Her reasonably qui…

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Guest Lucy Tells Her Story On How Alcohol Addiction Has Impacted Her Life | Staying Stopped (Episode 2) 43:49

6M ago43:49

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Staying stopped is back for round 2 with guest Lucy telling her story on how her alcohol use spiralled out of control. During the podcast, Lucy highlights that what started out as harmless celebratory drinks after work, turned into a routine of drinking on any emotion. Whether that be drinking to celebrate a big sale at work or to drinking because …

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Jeff Johnston is on a mission to BRIGHTN the world 57:26

6M ago57:26

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Jeff Johnston is the CEO of startup Brightn, Author, Founder of The Living Undeterred Project, and host of The Living Undeterred Podcast. Listen to our conversation about devasting loss and unbelievable resiliance. In 2016 Jeff lost his son, Seth to fentanyl poisoning. In 2021, Jeff lost his wife to alcoholism resulting from grief. Instead of going…

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Al-Anon Family Groups - Mandy

6M ago

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Mandy grew up in a household dominated by an angry father who, from the time Mandy was three years old, was a sober alcoholic. Her mother was passive and the other members of the family fell into roles that made sense to them to manage the situation. Mandy tried to be the 'good girl' who didn't cause any trouble. As an adult Mandy had her first chi…

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Federal Prison to the White House 38:15

6M ago38:15

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Youturn Health is proud to introduce our sister podcast The Path Forward with host Augie Ghilarducci where he will bring guests who have walked the path of re-entry. He will show listeners that incarceration does not define a person, it is just one chapter in their book. His guests will provide journeys of hope, inspiration, and resources. In this …

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Sports Radio Host Craig Carton on Overcoming Gambling Addiction 39:09

6M ago39:09

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It has never been easier to place a bet. Once confined mostly to casinos concentrated in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, gambling has expanded to include ready access to lotteries and online games and video games with gambling elements for adults and children. Sports betting is now legal in 37 states plus Washington, DC, with six more considering legi…

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Alcoholics Anonymous - Carol and Peter on 18JAN2024

6M ago

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Replay of a show from 16 January 2020 with updated music and announcementsCarol grew up in a family affected by her dad’s drinking and violent behaviour. Feeling like the black sheep of the family she started drinking around 12 years old - alcohol changed her perception of reality and she only wanted to drink if she could get drunk. Alcohol led to …

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