“Any of us who get the opportunity to go through treatment are pretty privileged.” Gary Fisher joins us to talk about his career in addiction treatment and building the program at Cirque Lodge. Like many, he didn’t dream of a career in residential treatment but found success quickly by connecting with individuals and families while sharing his experiences. We talked about throwing away the script and focusing on individual connection. They focus on outcomes and “Healing in na

“My parents did the best with what they had.” Paulo Grayson joins us from No Matter What Recovery in Los Angeles to talk about getting clean twice after ending up on his deathbed twice. He talks about growing up gay in the 80’s, denying the trauma of that experience, and creating a safe place for all people to come and get clean without judgement. He talks about fear and shame and breaking free of societal norms. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth,

“Anxious kids have anxious parents.” Caleb Cottle joins us from Cascade Academy, a residential treatment center for adolescent girls suffering from anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. He talks about working in wilderness programs, hovering and bulldozing parents, and teaching kids to have self-efficacy. They use exposure therapy to help push their abilities, get stronger and learn how to love life. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalI

“If we’re not changing, we’re not growing.” Jay Redding joins us to talk about active recovery, finding meaning and a sense of purpose and changing lives as a leader. He has a crazy story and can be found canyoneering when he isn’t helping individual create healthy habits and find hope. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you

“I’m fascinated by the human experience.” Mattie Velasco joins us from American Addiction Centers. She is a mother and a wife with a personal recovery story of her own and helps those involved with addiction recovery and human trafficking. She started Fruit of the Tree and shares her fascinating perspectives. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the sel

“It’s not what I do, it’s who I am.” Dennis Berry joins us to talk about addiction recovery, alcoholism and life mastery. He talks about finding male cross addiction, re-visiting his parents divorce in childhood and taking control of your own recovery. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you may need the help of a licensed pro

Carol Hollowell joins us to talk about working with the homeless, creating long term assistance programs, and helping maintain affordability. She oversees a homeless shelter, emergency food pantry, thrift store, community resource center, and has a goal to open 1,000 new affordable housing units in the next year. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the

“It is normal to experience PTSD symptons (after betrayal) and people are not talking about it.” Dr. Kevin Skinner joins us to talk about Noble, Bloom, Addo Recovery, and his work in trauma and sexual betrayal therapy. He has produced industry research and two books. He is creating technology to help individuals roadmap their path towards recovery. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to c

“God will do for you what you won’t do for yourself.” Sarah Bolton joins us from The Last Resort Recovery Center to talk about Mindful Art Programs, Sober Eve, and finding joy in recovery. She talks about using sobriety tools as a parent, needing positive activities in sobriety and the strong program at The Last Resort. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Bey

“If you’re not having more fun in recovery, you’re gonna go back to using.” David Marion and Dana Golden join us to talk about “Addiction Rescue – The NO BS guide to Recovery”. They talk about being an addict, having one as a family member, and about the difference between recovery and abstinence. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we di

“I am calling you to do this work. - Oh, Hell no.” Jenna Riemersma is a Harvard educated innovator. She’s a therapist and best selling author who is making emotional wellness accessible. By bring together the best of cutting edge neuroscience and clinical treatment she has created a dynamic paradigm shift that helps us move towards the parts of ourselves that are the hardest to love. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #Addiction

Tommy Morris joins us from Twelve Oaks Recovery to share his story of military experience, opiate addiction, passion for the recovery industry, and hosting the Recovery Mile Podcast. He talks about our bodies creating pain to justify substance abuse, and the power of accountability and community. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we dis

“Don’t forget to take your higher power with you.” For our 100th episode, Jon Redd joins us to share his story. He talks about anxiety, thyroid cancer, and addiction. He talks about the power of owning your own story, morning meditation and making your bed, and connecting with your higher power. If you walk through the fear, the fear no longer has the power. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on

“Thoughts become things.” Daniel “DC” Hollenbeck joins us from Pacific Sands Recovery Center to share his story. He is an ex-marine in recovery. He talks about being injured, losing a big piece of his self-image and finding opiate addiction. He uprooted to California, found recovery while learning to use the Law of Attraction and enjoys helping his clients find the same successes as individuals, spouses and parents. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealt

Kat cross joins us from The Guest House Ocala. She is helping people find relief from the struggles they are facing in their lives and the pain they are experiencing in their hearts. She is passionate about supporting the mental health industry and pushing all to provide better treatment in an ethical and compassionate manner. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspi

“I knew about God, but I didn’t know Him.” Anthony Acampora from Banyan Treatment Centers joins us to talk about filling that God sized hole. He discusses faith based treatment, turning from addiction, and finding a calling through service. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you may need the help of a licensed professional. C

“The greatest gift you can give yourself is to feel the fear and do it anyways.” Chris and Woody are Brothers in Healing. They are retired police officers that have been involved in traumatic experiences and are committed to changing the way first responders look at mental health and are trained to deal with emotional stress. Suicide is the number one form of death among police officers and first responders. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #Ment

“Thank God for the court order.” Kevin Davis joins us to talk about growing up in the East Bay California, and being transplanted as an unsupervised teenager to Kentucky. He filled the void where sports were with drinking and friends before his addiction proceeded to pills and other substances. He talks about being in treatment for the wrong reasons, losing friends to addiction, and finding recovery for the right reasons. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #Menta

“Healing is about looking forward.” Julia (Veach) Deitchman joins us from Boardprep Recovery to share her recovery story. She talks about coming from a refugee family, the lingering realities that many still face from the holocaust, and the complexities of religion. She explains the process of defining your higher power and coming to peace with and connecting to her roots. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. S

“As I got further into my career, I began to truly realize how much baggage people carry.” Jared Ferguson joins us to talk about First Step House, the variety and complexity of public health services, challenges of needs assessments, evidence based treatment, and the challenging concept of welcoming people back to treatment. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire