Best Gabe Lopez Podcasts (2024)

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

3h ago1:11:13

1:11:13

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

48:58

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

4d ago1:24:17

1:24:17

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

11d ago46:48

46:48

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

19d ago1:06:51

1:06:51

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

26d ago49:06

49:06

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

1M 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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How Richie Wilson Went From State Champion and Returned Missionary to Opioid Addict 57:37

1M 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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SBFVGS - Ep.199: Are AAA Games Dying? 1:32:37

2M ago1:32:37

1:32:37

In this episode, Adam and David sit down with the handsomely-faced Eric Krueger (may his handsome face be praised) to chat about the games they’re currently playing, including Hades and Hades II, Helldivers 2, God of War Ragnarök, and Tunic. They then dive into the latest news, discussing rumors about Valve’s new game, Larian’s new development stud…

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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

51:20

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

2M 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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Free-Form Writing Therapy with Casey 31:01

2M 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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SBFVGS - Ep.198: Celebrating Gabe Patillo 1:04:11

2M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Adam, Mike, and David sit down together to remember and celebrate the life of their friend, Gabe Patillo. They discuss his legacy, the impact he left on them, and share fun memories they have with him. After the discussion, we play some hand-selected clips of Gabe throughout the many years and times he appeared on our show. Gabe was a very funny gu…

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

3M ago55:05

55:05

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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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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SBFVGS - Ep.197: Are Live Service Games The Golden Goose? 1:35:01

4M ago1:35:01

1:35:01

In Episode 197 of SBFVGS, Adam, David, are joined by special guest PattyHayesJr! Adam has returned both to the podcast and to "God of War Ragnarok," drawn back by its narrative and action, while David has dived into "Baldur's Gate 3," experimenting with mods to enhance his gameplay experience. PattyHayesJr, on the other hand, recounts his adventure…

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

4M 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

4M 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

4M ago29:51

29:51

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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SBFVGS - Ep.196: Too Many Survival Games? 2:14:08

4M ago2:14:08

2:14:08

In the latest episode of "Super Best Friends Video Game Sleepover," hosts David Tate and Mike Lopez, along with their guest ShabbySheikah (find her on Twitch at https://twitch.tv/shabbysheikah), delve into their latest gaming endeavors. They discuss games they’ve been playing, including Baldur’s Gate 3, Golden Sun, Lies of P, Helldivers 2, Lethal C…

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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

5M ago1:05:05

1:05:05

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

5M ago47:31

47:31

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

5M ago53:32

53:32

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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From Living a Life of Crime to Finding a Purpose through Recovery with Vili Auelua 48:18

6M ago48:18

48:18

Vili Auelua joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his life growing up in Compton, CA. where he spent a lot of his time committing crimes as a gang member, why abusing alcohol and marijuana was commonplace in his environment, and how his time running the streets ultimately caught up with him. Vili also opens up about his battles with …

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Morgan Dimmitt Talks About Making a Deal With His Higher Power to Get Sober 1:15:33

6M ago1:15:33

1:15:33

Morgan Dimmitt joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about how his vigilant relationship with his brother naturally caused him to feel anxious and tense which ultimately led him to feel less anxious once he started experimenting with marijuana and alcohol. Morgan also talks about how sports became an outlet for him to release a lot of the …

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From Hardened Marine to an Addict Crying Out for Help with Sean Dalton 1:06:49

6M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Sean Dalton joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about growing up in a traditional New York family household, the effect that his father’s acceptance had on him while he was growing up, and why he was so focused on becoming a hard marine to gain acceptance from his peers. Then Sean talks about his reliance on alcohol that stemmed from his…

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Nate Heaslett on Using Drugs and Alcohol to Cope with Struggles in His Life 1:03:12

6M ago1:03:12

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Nate Heaslett joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his experience growing up in a sailing family that was surrounded by drinking alcohol, getting drunk at thirteen years old, and being introduced to marijuana and opiates during his time throughout high school. Nate also talks about the impact that COVID-19 had on his college experie…

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[REPLAY] Randall Carlisle Opens Up About His Journey from Broadcast Star to Recovering Alcoholic 1:01:35

7M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Randall Carlisle has been a broadcaster for nearly 60 years. He spent the lion's share of that time on our TVs here in Utah where he was first on Channel 2, and then Channel 4 as a news anchor. He retired from the job in 2017, and now he works with Odyssey House Treatment Center. Many people may not know that Randall himself has dealt with his shar…

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SBFVGS - Ep.195: The 2023 SBFVGSVGAGOTY's! 1:39:34

7M ago1:39:34

1:39:34

In episode 195 of the Super Best Friends Video Game Sleepover podcast, David and Mike engage in a diverse and insightful discussion covering a range of gaming experiences and news. David takes the listeners through his engaging experiences in "Baldur's Gate 3," highlighting the game's complexity and challenges, and shares his excitement about the i…

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Nothing is Going to Change If Nothing Changes 43:16

7M ago43:16

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In this week’s episode, Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley recap how they met each other, the events that led Casey to hit rock bottom, and the day he learned that he would be fired from KSL for his actions during his addiction. Then we talk about the first iterations of the show, how our guests’ stories over the years have changed the way we look at…

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SBFVGS Presents: The Bloodborne Spoilercast! 2:14:12

7M ago2:14:12

2:14:12

Mike talks about his favorite FromSoftware game with Super Best Friend Casey Lawrence. The episode covers Mike and Casey's history with the "Soulsborne" genre, some of our favorite Bloodborne mechanics (as well as some criticisms), and short dive into the lore that is bound to leave you more confused than you were before you listened to it. Spoiler…

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Blu Robinson on Breaking the Cycle of Addiction and Trauma 1:01:36

7M ago1:01:36

1:01:36

Blu Robinson joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his experiences growing up constantly being on the move from household to household due to his mother being in and out of marriages, living a life of lies early in his childhood, and trying to find a connection with others by integrating himself into the partying scene. Then Blu shar…

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Meeting People Where They Are with John Curran 1:05:07

7M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

John Curran joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about how his experience with trying drugs and alcohol at an early age due to being heavily influenced by his father and older brother, as well as how his drug and alcohol use led him to be addicted to meth at 13 years old. John also opens up about being introduced to the prison system as a…

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Peter Shipman on the Guilt He Feels As a Former Teacher and Addict in Recovery 1:17:34

8M ago1:17:34

1:17:34

Peter Shipman joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to tell his story of growing up with anxiety and how feeling normal after trying drugs and alcohol led him to hide in the shadows of addiction. Peter also opens up about how his parents’ separation impacted his relationship with his family throughout his addiction and being introduced to heroin a…

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[REPLAY] A Thanksgiving Special: The Underrated Power of Gratitude 33:12

8M ago33:12

33:12

In this week's episode, we're talking about the things we're thankful for including family, friends, and nuns. Yep, that's right, nuns. We take a look into a study from the 1930s that analyzed a group of nuns over the course of seventy years. The study determined happier nuns were ultimately healthier and lived longer. We also dive into whether or …

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Pros to Hitting the Snooze Button, Runner’s High vs Medication, and Seeking Help for Our Issues 1:03:54

8M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley talk about the benefits of hitting the snooze button before getting out of bed, the truth behind a “runner’s high” vs. medications, and how judgment can often be the thing that holds us back from seeking help for what’s keeping us down. We also talk about Matt’s experience with getting stage fright for the first tim…

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SBFVGS - Ep.194: SBFVGSGOTY Contenders - Fireside Chat 2:04:06

8M ago2:04:06

2:04:06

Welcome to a warm and engaging episode 194 of Super Best Friends Video Game Sleepover. First off, Mike and David light up the conversation with their recent gaming experiences. Mike ventures into the intriguing worlds of 'Lies of P,' 'Laika: Aged Through Blood,' and the FromSoftware-inspired 'The Last Faith,' offering his unique take on these capti…

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How Being Forced to Get High on Meth Changed Cherice Ells’s Life Forever 1:16:01

8M ago1:16:01

1:16:01

Cherice Ells (Wasatch Recovery) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to open up about her tumultuous relationship with her biological father, being forced to try meth for the first time by a partner as a young adult, and how quickly her addiction took control of her entire life. Cherice also talks about how addiction led her to have her children …

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(REPLAY) Overcoming addiction and finding clarity through breathwork and meditation with Cass and Paulus 1:14:12

9M ago1:14:12

1:14:12

In this episode replay, Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley are joined by Cass and Paulus from Inner Alchemy to talk about their experiences through partying as 19-year-olds, the moment they realized they had to change their lifestyle, and buying a motorcycle and moving to Mexico to travel and gain a better understanding of how to manage their addicti…

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Meth Addiction From a Young Adult’s Perspective with Jesse Carlin 1:00:03

9M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Jesse Carlin joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to open up about his first time smoking weed in middle school, being scared off of marijuana after having a horrifying experience, and how the pressure to fit in led Jesse to smoke meth at sixteen years old. Jesse also talks about chasing the feeling that he first felt when he tried meth for the f…

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Overcoming Alcoholism and Obesity with Russ Sweeten 1:05:55

9M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Russ Sweeten joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his experience with feeling social anxiety at a young age, trying alcohol for the first time with an older cousin at fourteen years old, and realizing that alcohol was going to be a problem for him after being unable to control his drinking as a teenager. Russ also talks about naviga…

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Lyndi Murray on Using Marijuana to Keep Her Grounded in Her Recovery 50:47

9M ago50:47

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Lyndi Murray joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to share her addiction story that began at sixteen years old when she began to experiment with drugs and alcohol while living in a small town, being introduced to heroin after struggling to find pills as she got older, and her first experience with trying to seek treatment for her addiction. Lyndi…

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