Matt Brown and Sam Davis, both practicing full-time addiction interventionists, sit down and discuss various topics surrounding intervention, addiction and mental health. Our goal is to entertain, remove the negative stigma that surrounds the conversation around addiction/alcoholism and help as many families as we can find recovery from addiction. If someone you love is struggling with addiction or alcoholism, this is the podcast for you!
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From Olympic Gold to Lasting Sobriety: Carrie (Steinseifer) Bates
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Join Matt Brown and Sam Davis as they dive into an inspiring interview with Carrie Bates, a three-time gold medalist from the 1984 Summer Olympics. Carrie shares how her older brother's passion for swimming ignited her Olympic dreams and recounts the pivotal moments that shaped her journey to…
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Overcoming Addiction Challenges as a Family
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Do you wonder how to truly support a loved one battling addiction? This episode of the Party Wreckers podcast promises to equip you with some tools and insights you need to make a real difference. We kick things off as we dive into our newly launched virtual family support group, Intervention…
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Questions to Ask When Calling a Treatment Center
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Catch our exciting announcement about the upcoming intervention and admissions training in Birmingham, Alabama this October! Curious about the key questions to ask when seeking addiction treatment for a loved one? We discuss the importance of effective training and how families can better und…
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. This episode we embark on an invigorating discussion about the trials of technology, the liberation of releasing grudges, and the transformative power of gratitude. Our conversation with Adams Pritchard, one of the visionarys behind Impact Recovery, takes center stage as we explore his remark…
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Charting a Course Through Addiction with Family at the Helm
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Embarking on a heartfelt journey through the world of addiction and recovery, Sam arrived in Houston to be inspired by Brené Brown's powerful dialogue on vulnerability and shame. With that energy, we bring you an episode that not only educates but also provides a guiding light for families na…
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From Fearful Overthinking to Hope: The Role of Boundaries in Relationships
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Ever grappled with the heartache of watching a loved one struggle with addiction? We have, and this is why we're bringing our personal and professional take on intervention training live to your ears. Together, Matt Brown and Sam Davis, we're peeling back the layers on intervention techniques…
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21 Years of Steadfast Sobriety: A Personal Milestone, Reflection, and the Transformative Journey of Recovery
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. As Matt approaches a personal milestone of 21 years sober, He's reminded of the early days—those tremulous first six months and the life-changing moment he learned he was going to be a father. Join Matt and Sam on a reflective odyssey from shaky beginnings to steadfast sobriety, where we tack…
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Letting Go and Trusting the Journey in an Unfiltered Discussion
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Life's curveballs can knock us off our feet, and sometimes, the only thing to do is share the weight of the experience. Join Matt Brown and Sam Davis, as we reconnect in an honest conversation on the Party Wreckers podcast, discussing everything from family health scares—like Matt's wife Kati…
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Embracing Life and Strengthening Sobriety Amidst Grief and Growth
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. As we journey back from a pause in our podcasting, we bring you a conversation that traverses the intricate terrains of loss, healing, and the unyielding spirit of humanity. Sobriety has reshaped our approach to life's tumultuous waves, and in this heart-to-heart, we lay bare our own stories …
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Beyond Guilt: Setting Boundaries in the Face of Addiction
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Ever been stuck in a cycle of manipulation and guilt when dealing with a loved one's addiction? Let's blow the lid off of that with our latest episode of The Party Wreckers podcast. Co-hosts Matt Brown and Sam Davis dissect the well-worn concept of getting your loved ones to admit their addic…
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Resilience in the Face of Addiction: Samantha Cohen's Triumph
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Can you imagine your life spiraling out of control due to addiction and pulling through to the other side? Samantha Cohen, our guest from The Arbor, lived that reality and is here to share her raw and deeply personal journey from addiction to recovery. Her unfiltered story is one of transform…
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Navigating the Storm: Insights into Substance Abuse and Family Interventions with Pej Alaghamandan
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. From the throes of addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for others, our esteemed guest, Pej the Interventionist, is here to share his riveting journey. Imagine what it feels like to rise from the ashes of your own struggle, only to become an interventionist. Pej's transformative life story …
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Turning Personal Loss into Purpose with Darryl Rodgers
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Ever grappled with the harsh reality of addiction within your family? Struggled to find the strength to aid your loved one on their long road to recovery? We engage in a heartfelt conversation with Family Recovery Coach, Darryl Rodgers who takes us on an emotional rollercoaster of his persona…
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Understanding Trauma: Navigating Recovery and Generational Impact with Terra and Jeff Holbrook
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. As we delve into the profound world of trauma, we're joined by our distinguished guests, Jeff and Terra Holbrook. Their unique insights and considerable experience offer a refreshing perspective on the subtle nuances of trauma and how it shapes our everyday lives. Discover how trauma extends …
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Busting the Myths of Control and Pride in Addiction Recovery
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. As hosts, Matt and Sam, we take you into the heart of family interventions and the gritty journey towards addiction recovery. Ever wondered how the relentless grip of addiction affects not just the individual but the entire family? We draw from personal experiences, shedding light on interven…
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. On social media there tends to be a lot of infighting between those recovering different ways. Some say 12 step is awful. Others say harm reduction and/or MAT is the wrong way to do it. In this episode we discuss why, when we all want the same thing, are we spending so much time arguing with …
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. After a hiatus for several months Matt and Sam come back to the studio to record an episode that addresses some accusations being made regarding Sam on social media. This epidote is not intended to inflame the situation but to respond after several months of his remaining quiet. We hope that …
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Creativity and Authenticity: Jay Staples
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Jay Staples is an expert when it comes to how to integrate creativity into your life to unlike your authentic self. He is the owner of Sober Caddy Creative Agency. Jay is a passionate Mental Health Advocate, Creative Director, and sought out Presenter. Jay has experience working in both the A…
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. In this episode Matt and Sam talk about how families can fall into the danger of settling for a solution that actually won't solve the problem, just because it's easier to get the agreement. Families can often settle for the illusion of change rather than have the difficult conversation to su…
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Jeff Hatch: From the NFL to Recovery Advocate
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Jeff Hatch has an incredible story. From being an awkwardly large young man to being drafted by the NY Giants in 2002, Jeff tells his story about sinking into the depths of addiction (more than once), only to find his way out again and now helps others to do the same. Jeff now works for a net…
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Happy New Year!: Intervention Training Announcement
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. We are starting off the new year by announcing that we are holding an intervention training on March 11-12 for those who are interested in getting trained to become an interventionist. This training os for anyone who works in admissions, has hopes of working independently as an interventionis…
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Jason Chane from Augustine Recovery Center
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. We talk with Jason Chane in this episode about his treatment center, The Augustine Recovery Center in St. Augustine, Florida. A truly special place for men to recover from addiction and alcoholism. Learn more by going to AugustineRecovery.com or by calling them at 904-293-2209. Support the po…
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. We're all over the map in this episode. We hope you can keep up. It's worth the listen though. Please support the podcast by supporting our sponsors. For 10% off your first month of therapy please visit: BetterHelp.com/PartyWreckers To get online intervention coaching for $150 per hour to hel…
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. In this episode we talk about how the holidays can be a difficult time for families struggling with an addicted individual and how we can get through it. Please support the Podcast by supporting the sponsors: BetterHelp.com/PartyWreckers InterventionOnCall.com To contact the show with questio…
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Interview with Dana Taylor on the Importance of Women's Only Treatment
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. In this episode with sit down with Dana Taylor of and Onsite Workshops to discuss the important differences in treating women in a gender specific environment. If you want to reach out to Dana personally to discuss getting help for your female loved one, please call her at 252-933-0746. Suppo…
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Tom Walker from The Foundry Recovery Center
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt and Sam sit down with the COO of the Foundry in Steamboat Springs, CO. We talk about the origins of addiction, the current crisis with marijuana in our country and much more. To learn more about the Foundry go to: https://www.forgingnewlives.com/ Please support the show by supporting our…
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt & Sam discuss the most common questions families ask in the first conversation with them. You will also hear some disturbing things about the hosts love life in their early years... This episode is brought to you by interventiononcall.com. While professionally led interventions are extre…
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You Can Intervene on Someone AFTER They're in Treatment
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt & Sam talk about when to intervene on someone after they have already entered treatment. We find out who Sam's spirit animal is and that Matt does a horrible New Jersey accent. This episode is sponsored by interventiononcall.com. Get real time instructions and strategies to get you loved…
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt and Sam teamed up one evening to go live on TikTok and answer questions. Follow us on TikTok. Sam is @interventiononcall and Matt is @mattbrownofficial. We will be going live every Wednesday at 6:00 PST/9:00 EST. TO get a 60 minute consultation with an interventionist to help you conduct…
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Why is it Hard to Take Care of Ourselves?
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. In this episode, Matt and Sam spend way too much time geeking out on travel details before they talk about the importance and strategies of self care. Be patient with them, they think the world revolves around them sometimes.... To book a session to talk about intervening on a family member o…
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Sam has come up with an industry changing idea on how to help more families who need help getting their loved ones into recovery, Listen in to find out more about interventiononcall.com To learn more about the individual intervention Practices for the hosts, please visit: Matt Brown: Freedom …
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt and Sam discuss their white hot hate for the words: Tough Love. What does setting boundaries really mean? How do we do it effectively during an intervention. Matt points out the only two criteria for setting a boundary during an intervention, and more... If you have questions or comments…
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt and Sam sat down back in early June to talk to Dan Braman, owner of Mellon Creek Outfitters in Texas. Dan is in recovery and is the father of a man Sam Intervened on two years ago. He come on to tell his story and how the intervention changed the trajectory of his relationship with his s…
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt and Sam Discuss how they handle things when clients don't go to treatment on the day of the intervention... If you have questions for Matt or Sam please email us at questions@partywreckers.com To learn more about our individual intervention practices please visit: Matt Brown: FreedomInte…
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt and Sam sit down and discuss the struggle that all of us have with wanting to try to stay in control and the conflict and turmoil that can come up because of it. If you have questions we can answer in a future episode please email us at questions@partywreckers.com. Thanks for listening. …
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Sam Davis shares the powerful and moving story of his addiction and recovery. He recalls struggles of late stage addiction to crack cocaine and prescription pain medication and the moment he decided to become an interventionist. If you have questions for the hosts please email us at: Matt@par…
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt Brown tells the story of his addiction and recovery and what led him to choose to be an interventionist. His parents played a vital role in both unintentionally enabling his addiction, and also holding the boundaries that allowed him to eventually feel the need to get sober. If you want …
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Sam and Matt speak plainly about what it means to be a man, husband, father and friend in the world today. TikTok can be used to help people...who knew?! Sam talks about interventiononcall.com which is a new service he's developing to help families consult with an interventionist virtually to…
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Generational Trauma in the Black Community with guest Rick Hubbard
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Rick Hubbard is the Executive VP of Professional Relations at Origins Recovery Centers (originsrecovery.com). As a black man born in 1955, Rick experienced the civil rights movement through the eyes of an adolescent and teenager. He gives us his unique perspective of generational trauma and a…
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Intervening in a Dysfunctional Family System
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt & Sam Discuss the most commonly encountered dysfunctional issues within family systems that can complicate the intervention process. How to spot an "all-star" treatment program and the people that work there. How do we deal with divorced families who have parents or step-parents who are …
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt & Sam talk about the dumb, and sometimes dangerous advice we hear people give others in recovery. What is the most difficult type of intervention they do? Why does Sam have better taste in music than Matt? Are "triggers" real? Is real recovery as much of a struggle as some say it is? Wha…
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Codependency: Ultimatums vs Boundaries
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt & Sam discuss the problem of codependency. March Madness and college gambling The difference between ultimatums and boundaries Alexa likes to interrupt Matt plunges to the depths of codependency to rescue Sam and then has a miraculous recovery We learn that Sam has a raccoon problem at h…
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The Power of Words: "What do we say during the intervention?"
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt and Sam discuss how the language they use in an intervention can change the outcome dramatically. Seinfeld, The Office and Yellowstone have given them a new way to look at the words they use. To reach the hosts with questions for the show, please email them at info@partywreckers.com To l…
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"How do we choose the right treatment experience for our loved one?"
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt Brown and Sam Davis discuss some of the primary mistakes families make when choosing a treatment experience for their addicted/alcoholic loved one: What are the reasons for gender specific treatment? Dual-diagnosis treatment, do they provide it or is it just a buzzword? Why 30 days is of…
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Why and When: "Should our family do an intervention?"
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt and Sam discuss how their own interventions changed their lives and the lives of their families for the better. They discuss some of the common myths surrounding intervention and addiction that keep families stuck in the problem and away from the solution. Matt: FreedomInterventions.com …
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We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Thank you for listening. This is an introduction to the hosts, Matt and Sam. They explain the purpose of the podcast and give a brief background on their collaboration. Matt: FreedomInterventions.com Sam: BroadHighwayRecovery.com d9I9GxA7NrhYscGY09oc For more information about our training in…
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