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Join host Margaret Swift Thompson a Hazelden Betty Ford counselor for over 20 years in the field of chemical dependency. Along with her guests they will explore the stories, experiences, struggles and victories of people who loves someone with the disease of addiction. The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast was born out of the passion Margaret feels about giving a voice to the family experience, which is rarely heard, and sadly under served. If you love someone who is addicted, grab a cup of co ...
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The podcast from the creator of the brand Fuck Fentanyl San Diego This podcast is giving a voice to people who have been affected by the fentanyl epidemic and addiction. This podcast will share the stories of those overcoming addiction on the road to recovery as well individuals who have lost loved one to the poison fentanyl and want to raise awareness this podcast will have people from all walks life with a singular message Fuck Fentanyl
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ReThreading Madness

ReThreading Madness Radio

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ReThreading Madness with host, Bernadine Fox, challenges the status quo when it comes to mental health. We flip the standards by giving the mental health consumer voice and agency around what is true for them and their lived experience. Basically, we are actively rethreading the truths around our mad, mad worlds.
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Doc Jacques Your Addiction Lifeguard" podcast is like your friendly chat with a seasoned therapist, Dr. Jacques de Broekert, who's all about helping folks navigate the choppy waters of addiction and mental health. Join Doc Jacques on a journey through real talk about addiction, therapy, and mental wellness. Each episode is like sitting down with a good friend who happens to be an expert in addiction recovery. Doc Jacques shares his insights, tips, and stories, giving you a lifeline to better ...
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Stories Of The Way

Chuck and Emily Hooten

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Stories Of The Way is a podcast committed to telling stories of Ordinary People used by an Extraordinary God. We hope to awaken your missional imagination as you learn to hear the voice of God and give him your yes.
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Full and Thriving Podcast: A Podcast for People Pleasers and Perfectionists Welcome to Full and Thriving, the essential podcast for perfectionists and people pleasers ready to reconnect with their true selves, reclaim their voice, and live boldly. Hosted by Meg McCabe, a Life Coach and Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, this podcast delves into creating a life that's authentically yours, free from the constraints of others' expectations. Join us as we explore empowering topics such as setting b ...
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Immigrant's Road

Global Synergistic Living, Corp

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Immigrant's Road features origin stories that create a touchstone for exploring an immigrant's generational life. What's your family tree look like? Did someone leave their home and start over in order to provide future generations with a better life? We migrate for many reasons; some to explore other cultures or take advantage of opportunities, others to escape viiolence, war or a lack of opportunity. The message of Immigrant’s Road is one of commonality and mutual needs. We don't talk poli ...
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Welcome to the Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie podcast. Your host, Patricia Petersen, is a Chinese therapist who has exciting and compelling conversations with BIPOC folks about life. In this podcast, we give voice to people of colour and learn more about their lives. Every episode is packed with relatable topics, hilarious stories, helpful advice, and even complex and painful stories. The topics are diverse, especially those related to our culture and mental, physical, and spiritual ...
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Giving Voice to Recovery

Giving Voice to Recovery

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Giving Voice to Recovery is designed to encourage, inspire and educate people who are seeking help with addiction and for those who are already recovering. In addition to monthly interviews, Elizabeth is hosting a weekly episode of "Just Sayin", a short podcast discussion about recovery concepts and the language that helps us heal. We cover these subjects in broad terms and focus on solutions, education, support and community. We challenge the stigma of addiction and encourage healthy living ...
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Armed to the Heart - Military Women, Work-life Balance, Female Veterans, Christian Moms, Pregnancy and Postpartum

Megan Gephart | Christian Life Coach | Military Mom Advocate | Catholic Working Mom | Pregnancy and Postpartum Coach

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Live out God’s calling in work & family life, within and beyond the uniform — Are you feeling alone as a woman of Christian faith in the military or another male-dominated environment? Are you driven to make a big impact, but wish you could be more present, and give more time to your family? Are you working to lead change, struggling to find your voice or courage as you swim against the current? Are you a high-achiever pouring yourself out for everyone else but burnt out, stressed, and strug ...
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We regret that, since the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, our studio and related technology have been down. Our intentions were to keep you posted on our status. That, unfortunately, has not occurred until now, Sept. 5, 2018. During the recovery process, I have been functioning as a Crisis Counselor, in a local nonprofit agency, funded by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Most recently yours truly was promoted to Crisis Counselor Lead. This pod ...
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BRING THEM HOME NOW

BRING THEM HOME NOW

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• Every 40 seconds, 2 children go missing in America. • 23 War Fighter’s take their own lives every day. • 4 Million Canine are euthanized each year in High Kill Shelters. • 170,000 American Horses are slaughtered on Foreign Land for Human consumption every year. BRING THEM HOME has now CHANGED and Features Guest speaker’s on all these subjects and more. It is our intent to educate America how we can Rescue Horses and Canine, with the Assistance of War Fighters and their families and give th ...
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one’s business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon’s financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the “get-rich-quick” schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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In this conversation, Chuck and Daniel discuss the power of prayer and obedience in the context of the Disciple Making Movements (DMM) led by New Harvest. They highlight the importance of ordinary people doing extraordinary things through the power of the Holy Spirit. They emphasize that God can use anyone, regardless of their background or qualifi…
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I have my friend Maddy on the podcast. Growing up in Encintas feeling like she didn't belong she struggled with mental health and alcoholism at young age. With some stints of sobriety with coping skills like competitive swimming in the English Channel (over 20 miles) and hot girl walks . Struggling with a will to live In full despair , Maddy got cl…
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How can overcoming self-doubt lead to lasting confidence? In this episode, Meg converses with Graham to reflect on their journey since their last meeting in Denver in 2021. They delve into Graham's shift from business coaching to focusing on men's inner peace and authenticity, challenging societal norms, and embracing inner wisdom. The conversation…
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Today I have my friend Morgan Denoya on the podcast. Growing up in Murrieta she started drinking at 10 years and escalated into full blown addiction . After using painkillers, Xanax , medicinal cocaine, and battling with severe mental health . Morgan got clean and sober 01/25/22 after going to rehab in San Diego. After losing someone she loved to a…
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Dispelling Myths about the BC Mental Health Act with Rob Wipond It is so very often that we hear misinformation about the BC Mental Health Act. It is so widely held and believed in some of our BC communities, that if you check yourself into a psych ward voluntarily you can leave when you want and you can refused any treatment that you feel won’t wo…
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In this episode, Chuck interviews his friend Daniel in Sierra Leone. Daniel shares his story of coming to faith and the hardships he faced during the civil war in Sierra Leone. Despite losing his entire family, Daniel found hope and purpose in serving God. The conversation also explores the importance of church as family and the impact of the missi…
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Today I have my friend Sundarri on the podcast. Originally from South Carolina she moved to Los Angeles to become a actor. After years in the industry she found a passion in the recovery field after the passing of her uncle (fentanyl overdose) and step father to alcoholism. She also started a nonprofit heal with soma to help people heal with breath…
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Today I have my friend Christina on the podcast. From the mean streets of Rancho Penasquitos she started to party at young and developed into full drug addiction at 16 years old. After a geographical move change of substances from meth to heroin and fentanyl and numerous treatment episodes. She decided to enter MAT treatment and has successfully we…
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Why should we reconsider dieting? In this episode, Meg and Priya join forces to challenge conventional views on dieting. Priya, drawing from her extensive expertise in dietetics, delves into six compelling reasons why diets can have negative consequences. They discuss the mental health toll, societal pressures, and the disconnect from natural hunge…
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Mad Pride Cabaret Vancouver 2024 Have you ever stepped into a room and had a bunch of mad people celebrating the chance to freely be who they are? Well that is what Mad Pride is. In 2024, Vancouver celebrated Mad Pride through the Connection Salon at the Gathering Place downtown. And this program not only talks with three of the performers at Mad P…
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Today I have my friend Erica on the podcast. Growing up all over San Diego, she started to drinking to excess and experiment at 20 years old. What started as excessive partying turn to severe heroin addiction. Erica got clean and sober December 10th 2019 with at the time in the early stages of the Fentanyl epidemic. She got clean with the help of h…
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Today I have my homie Bryce on the podcast. Growing up in the mean streets of Rancho Penasquitos he went from trying to fit in drugs and alcohol too full blown heroin addiction. Bryce has been Clean and sober for over 5 years and gets the opportunity to work in the treatment center that help him change his life. Bryce also gets to continue his work…
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Randy Tait on Recovery and Ceremony If you had gone to the 33rd Annual Women’s March it would have been hard for you to miss Randy Tait in his red jacket with matching red John Fluevog shoes. He circled the crowd bestowing eagle down on the heads of elders, guardians, and organizers. Randy is from the Nisga’a / Gitksan Nation. He has made Vancouver…
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Ever found yourself trapped by the pursuit of perfection? In this reuploaded episode, Meg is joined by the wonderful Kate to explore how perfectionism impacts daily life, particularly for those navigating eating disorders. Together, they offer practical advice on letting go of perfectionism and embracing your authentic self. Kate shares her persona…
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Today I have my friend Jillian Glen on the podcast. Growing up in small towns in San Diego county, Jillian fell into addiction at a really young age. After years of being a IV heroin Addict she felt that body couldn't withstand the abuse anymore and decide to go on MAT treatment and weened off successfully. Recently Jillian lost her sister to a ove…
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Today I have my friend Crystal on the podcast. Growing up in Houston Texas, she moved to a small town and started to drink to excess from the gate at 13 years old. After she dropping out school worked as a bartender where her addiction drugs of cocaine ,GHB, and Oxycontin spiraled out of control. She decided to move to California and picked a rando…
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Hey there! I wanted to share this episode of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast with you. In this episode, Julianne Griffin, the founder of Blank Space Recovery and Swift Steps, talks about creating an open, accepting, and supportive environment for Swifties to share their experiences and find wellness. They use Taylor Swift's music as a way to he…
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Today i have my amazing friend Sohlarie on the podcast. Growing up in Phoenix AZ, she was a straight A student and athlete. When she 13 years old she tried meth and got addicted. Spiraling out of control with drinking and drugs she moved to Los Angeles pursuing a career on Hollywood as a dancer. At 23 years she got clean and sober on Halloween 2011…
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Have you ever wondered how failure can actually benefit you? In this episode Meg delves into the unexpected advantages of failure, especially for people-pleasers and perfectionists. Through personal anecdotes and scientific insights, Meg reveals how mistakes can be powerful catalysts for learning, resilience, and empathy. Tune in to discover why em…
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Today I have my friend Tommy Trozera on the podcast. He has been clean and sober for over 43 years. Growing up in Del Mar , he started to drink and smoke weed to be cool. He was introduced to cocaine in free base form that built up to a 7 gram a day habit . At 22 years old he found recovery in 01/03/81 never went back. Tommy shares the work he has …
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today I have my friend Amanda on the podcast. Growing up all over San Diego. She started using meth at 15 and went to treatment and continued this cycle throughout her life. Working in the medical industry she had access to painkillers and started later got addicted to opiates. After a severe addiction to heroin for 17 years, Amanda decided to tell…
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In this conversation, Chuck and Emily discuss their friendship with Wendy Taylor and the impact Wendy has had on thier spiritual journey. Wendy shares her basketball journey and how she came to know the Lord through the influence of others. They also discuss the importance of discipleship and the power of the Discovery Bible Study method. Wendy enc…
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When it is a Therapist who Experiences Therapy Abuse and Exploitation She came on RTM to talk about her own experience of therapy abuse and exploitation at the hands of her psychologist. But she is unable yet to do so using her name. Why? Because she is also a psychologist who fears retribution for speaking out. She chats with Bernadine about her e…
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Welcome back to the final episode of Season 4 of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Today, we conclude our conversation with Terra Carbert, sharing her personal experiences with gambling addiction and recovery. Terra highlights the value of having a sponsor and participating in therapy. Terra also discussed the need for safe and inclusive online …
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Today I have my friend Madi on the podcast. Growing up in Seattle she left there after she was in the early stages of addiction. She kept using the geographical after several relapses always going back to using. She got clean and sober 6/4/23, she was pregnant and lost her twins October 2023. With the help of church and the recovery community , she…
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How can embracing personal growth practices like gratitude, journaling, and meditation help us overcome adversity and find true fulfillment? In this episode, Meg talks with Lance, and he shares his journey of facing adversity and finding fulfillment through personal growth. He discusses the importance of listening to the heart and following intuiti…
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Today I have my friend Danielle on the podcast. Growing up in a small town in big bear CA, she moved to Los Angeles at 17 years old. She started to experiment with drugs and after a motorcycle accident she got addicted to opiates. With a severe addiction to heroin and fentanyl lollipops she got clean and sober in 2012 in San Diego. Danielle complet…
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Jake and Brian share their journey of working in recovery centers and halfway houses, and how they were called to serve people struggling with addiction. They talk about the transformative power of prayer and how it shifted their perspective on ministry. They emphasize the importance of ordinary people stepping into the Great Commission and being a…
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Today I have my homie Jeremy on the podcast. He is the creator of the powerful awareness page every 11 minutes page. Growing up in northern California he struggled with addiction. After surviving a overdose , Jeremy decided to get clean and enter treatment so he can be a father to his kids. Every 11 minutes someone in America dies from an opioid ov…
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Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. I am eager to continue Terra's story, where she shares more about her journey with her gambling addiction and the poignant moment when she surrendered and asked for help. Terra shares about how recovery evolves and the work she had to do regarding her obsession with people pleasing. We also discu…
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Hey friend. Today I'm sharing an update on where the Lord has been leading me, what I’ve been “giving birth to” and the humbling growth journey I've been on in this season. We're talking about big life transitions, leaving the military, learning to trust God more and the internal wrestling we often experience mentally, emotionally and spiritually a…
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Are you struggling to recognize the warning signs of a toxic relationship? In this episode Meg welcomes Stephanie, where she shares her personal journey of overcoming an abusive relationship, shedding light on the subtle warning signs of toxic relationships and the emotional turmoil of hoping for change. She discusses the concept of love addiction …
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Decolonizing mental health: What is it? Norman Leech, is currently the Executive Director for the Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House, and was the Executive Director for Vancouver Aboriginal Community Policing Centre from 2016-2023. He still works to change the fact that Indigenous people are “over-represented in most negative social health indicators,…
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In this episode, Chuck and Emily interview James Forlines, a disciple-making and missional movement advocate. James shares his journey into disciple-making and the importance of ordinary people in God's work. He discusses the concept of movements and how they are centered around the power and presence of God. James also emphasizes the role of praye…
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Today, I am thrilled to introduce you to Terra Carbert, the founder of the Self Discovery Sisterhood, coach, and host of the Ambitious Addicts podcast. Terra shares her story of growing up with the family disease of addiction and experiencing loss at a young age. Terra opens up about her gambling addiction and how she seeks support to keep her reco…
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Today I have my friend Elle and her daughter Belle on the podcast. She lost her son to fentanyl overdose after a long battle with opiate addiction over a year ago. Growing up in San Francisco she see the the impact that the Fentanyl epidemic has caused with a open drug use. She works in a field that she the impact in society in all levels and wishe…
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Ever wondered what it takes to truly reinvent yourself? In this week's episode, Meg talks with Morgan Sinclair to explore the power of pivoting in both professional and personal realms. Morgan shares her transformative journey, detailing her experiences working in a job she felt out of place in and how it led her to reconsider her career trajectory…
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Today I got my homie Jimmy on the podcast. Growing up in San Diego, he grew up with addict behaviors and environments. He eventually used and abused every drug that's out there . After years of deep addiction to meth he got clean and sober 10/19/22 so he can get custody of his infant son. In April 2024 he had gotten the call his 2 year old son pass…
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A short trailer introducing you to a new podcast series, launching in the Fall of 2024. Produced by: Podfly.net | Recorded by: Riverside | Distributed by: Libsyn Season 1 will feature 6 guest interviews who will share their experiences, in their own words. We don't talk politics. Our only intention is to open up lines of communication and understan…
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Retirement with Jake Jake is 64 years old. He is retiring in one month. As he is reaching what is what some called the golden age, his life blows up. He is evicted from an affordable residences so that his landlord’s parents can move in. He is in the middle of moving from a disability pension to a regular pension and is not really sure what his inc…
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Today I got my friend Spayduh on the podcast. Growing up in Lake Elsinore, she battles with alcoholism and addiction at a young age . At 19 she lost her boyfriend to suicide and her friend to a overdose. She was spiraling out of control until she got sober on July 24 2018. After meeting her at our friends celebration of Life she reps Fuck Fentanyl …
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What does it look like when questioning calling and place in the American church leads to discovering the new work God is doing all over the world. Chuck and Emily share their story of burnout and restoration as God continues to lead them on a road of learning that the Kingdom of God is found in the Spirit of God equipping "ordinary" people to expe…
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Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Today, I conclude my conversation with Jaclyn Brown. We discuss how grief has affected her personal life and marriage, and how she has navigated this along with her own recovery journey. Jaclyn also shares her approach to advocacy and how you can learn more about it as well. Jaclyn works as the F…
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Today I got my homie Anthony on podcast. Growing up in Houston Texas , he became a ward of the state of Texas at 15 years old. Experimenting with drugs like marijuana, spice and meth. Anthony later got addicted to meth and heroin and survived a fentanyl laced overdose. He decided to moved from San Diego to get clean and sober for the first time . A…
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Jason Fareas on Addiction and Recovery From his website, Jason describes himself as having an unstable childhood although he is very clear that he was a loved child by the adults in his life. He talks about the development of his addiction and then his involvement in the drug trade. On his podcast, he shares his "journey from addiction to recovery"…
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Do you ever feel like you're constantly in fight or flight mode, or so overwhelmed that you shut down and then beat yourself up for not doing enough? In this episode, Meg talks with Stefanie about how to manage stress and reconnect with our bodies. Meg and Stefanie delve into somatic therapy, discussing its principles and the importance of body awa…
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Today I got my homie Chris on the podcast. Growing up in Lone Pine , He started to use drugs and get in trouble at young age. He enrolled in the military at age 17 years old and fell deeper into addiction with drugs like crack , meth and heroin . He would later go to different cities and go in and out prison. At 50 years old he got clean and sober …
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