This week Cooper and Big Jon are joined by Logan, Vice President of the Washington Market for Northpoint Recovery. Logan discusses the challenges faced by the healthcare industry in ensuring accessibility for patients.By Northpoint Recovery

Rusty is an active and productive member of the communities he is a part of. For more than 20 years however Rusty was the opposite. Join us as we hear how rusty overcame multiple failed attempts at recovery and finally found a life he loves to live.By Northpoint Recovery

Rocky's back! This time he, Cooper, and Big John discuss the importance of building rapport and maintaining boundaries with patients for people working in the treatment industry.By Northpoint Recovery

Continuing our Washington trip episodes we are joined by Rocky T, a bonafide Northpoint Washington celebrity. Anyone that knows Rocky knows him for his positive attitude and beautiful outlook on life. This outlook however was shaped by a childhood with some difficult challenges and a desperate early adult and family life. Rocky has gone through an …

We are so happy to be back and posting episodes consistently! Make sure you leave a like or comment letting us know what you got out of the episode or a topic you would like to hear more about. Today we are joined by our Washington Outreach Specialist Erika. While Erika is not in recovery she has had multiple people in her life who have struggled w…

Most of the time addiction is associated with a childhood and upbringing of extreme poverty and abuse. While this isn’t rare it's also common that addicts are raised in middle to upper class homes with a lot of love and support including excelling at school and sports. Alejandro’s journey is one of these. More and more addiction and alcoholism effe…

We are back! After a long hiatus we are back to talk about recovery! We kick off our trip to Washington with Brandon, an alumnus of Northpoint from 2016. Brandon’s story is not all the uncommon in the Seattle area. What is uncommon is how far Brandon has gone in his recovery to make recovery as available as possible to as many people as he can.…

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In this episode, we are joined by Daniel, Northpoint and Ashwood's primary counselor, to discuss the disease model of addiction. “Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.” - Gautama SiddhartasBy Northpoint Recovery

Tanner is a 3 time Northpoint graduate and an Ashwood alumnus. Tanner grew up moving around and eventually ended up in Boise. Believing he was born an addict, Tanner's story starts young and fortunately ends younger than most. Tanner is an active member in his local communities and works an incredible program. Join us to hear his miracle of recover…

Amy Houser is a Utilization review specialist for Northpoint Recovery with an impressively diverse resume. Amy has worked as a case worker at an Idaho prison, a crisis counselor at a local university and even ran her own Medicaid clinic. Amy joins us today to lend her experienced perspective on the current state of co-occurring disorders and their …

Sarah C., alumna of Northpoint Idaho, shares her recovery journey.By Northpoint Recovery

In this episode, we are joined by Tom, Northpoint Recovery's utilization review specialist, to discuss how to free yourself from shame and guilt. "Unlike guilt, which is the feeling of doing something wrong shame is the feeling of being something wrong." - Marilyn J. SorensenBy Northpoint Recovery

In this episode, we are joined by Bret, Northpoint Recovery's billing specialist and alumna, to discuss optimism and hope during recovery. In her powerful quote: "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." - Helen KellerBy Northpoint Recovery

We are joined by Todd, a Board certified Physician's Assistant, who has worked in the mental health industry for over 10 years. Todd is eager to discuss the role of psychiatry in addiction and mental health treatment. We take a look at American culture around psychiatric medication, the various philosophies surrounding medication, and why it's so i…

Crystal joins us to share her journey to recovery. She shares with us the events leading up to her seeking treatment followed by her experience. Facing relapse Crystal had two choices. Join us to find out how she once again found meaningful recovery.By Northpoint Recovery

Erika Scarberry, a counselor at Ashwood recovery covers a topic that is personally close to her life. ADHD diagnosis is largely considered overly diagnosed. What are the effects of those who are either misdiagnosed and prescribed mind altering substances or those who need a diagnosis and don’t get said prescriptions? In this episode we explore the …

Evan Beales, the Northpoint Recovery admissions supervisor, is joining No Way but North for the second time to share with us his story of Recovery. Evan has 6 years of recovery, is a Boise transplant from Seattle and someone who is always pushing himself. Evan covers his childhood and the effect it had on his addiction and his finding of recovery a…

Welcome to No Way but North! After 15 episodes following incredible stories of addiction and delving into clinical topics with the hopes of furthering someone’s recovery we have made the jump to video. In this first episode of our new video podcast Jon and Cooper not only introduce the show and its purpose but themselves in a little more light.…

Erica Lopez, the Vice President of the Idaho Market for Northpoint Recovery joins Cooper and Jon to talk about what it takes to be a substance abuse counselor. The conversation stresses the importance of self-care as well as self-evaluation and brutal honesty. If you are considering pursuing a career in addiction treatment this episode is a must li…

We are joined today by Terrill Smith. Terrill is a Northpoint and Ashwood alumni, business owner, father and husband. Terrill takes us through a truly inspiring journey of recovery covering everything from Trauma, to prison and even a suicide attempt that all led to him finding lasting recovery.By Northpoint Recovery

Fernando Mesa is a CADC in the treasure Valley, an ex-gang member and a recovering addict. We delve into Fernando’s history with drug abuse, lack of role models, poverty and gang life as well as his passion of working with at risk youth trying to ensure early intervention in adolescent drug abuse and how the addiction treatment industry addresses a…

Today we are joined by Sally Johnson for the second time. In episode 4 Sally shared with us her decent into addiction and insanity. Today we get to here Sally’s rise into recovery. Join us as we discuss what tools she used and still uses, who helped her along the way and what her life is like now.By Northpoint Recovery

Evan Beales is an Admissions Supervisor for Northpoint Recovery. Today he shares with us a brief overview of his own journey to recovery and how it aids him in assisting others seek treatment. We talk about the process of admitting to treatment, what makes Northpoint Recovery unique and the inspiration Evan receives seeing his clients achieve long …

The 2018 NAATP conference was chalk full of invaluable and surprising opportunities. Not the least of which was an impromptu interview with broadcasting legend, ESPN radio veteran, and Recovery Coast to Coast host Neil Scott. Northpoint President Robert Castan and I interview Mr. Scott, covering everything from his personal story of his involvement…

Today I am joined by Jim Geckler from Harmony Recovery. Jim Shares with us his vast breadth of impressive treatment experience, what makes Harmony the impressive place that it is and his perspective on the industry of addiction treatment as a whole and what can be done to improve it.By Northpoint Recovery

Today Cortland Mathers-Suter from Aspenridge Recovery joins me at the 2018 National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers conference. Cortland shares with me how he has separated Aspenridge from other Treatment centers and how he plans to continue to do so. Cortland also shares his valuable insight on the Treatment industry and what he belie…

Today Candi Ader and Wesley Hooks from the Foundry Treatment Center in Steamboat Colorado join me at the 2018 National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers Conference. Candi and Wes share with me their own experience, what makes the foundry special and their perspective on the status of the treatment industry climate.…