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Odyssey House Journals193 Odyssey House Journals - Daci“MY LIFE HAS MORE PURPOSE THAN JUST USING DRUGS”
Daci finally realized that after 4 treatment centers, 9 attempts at sobriety and hitting four rock bottoms. She also wants to be a good mom for her 5 year old daughter. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about quitting meth after 19 years of using and why she’s determined to succeed. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/kNUP46zzsr4
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us...2025-05-0929 min
Odyssey House Journals191 Odyssey House Journals - Whitney“I WANT TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF ADDICTION”
Whitney says her mom and brother were addicts and she was put into foster care at the age of 3. Later in life she asked her mom if she could try heroin and then it was off to the races. Now, after jails and prison, she is determined to work on long term sobriety. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about why she is sure she can make it. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/a...2025-04-2529 min
Odyssey House Journals190 Odyssey House Journals - Tyson AllredMEET A SUCCESSFUL MAN OF INTEGRITY WHO WASN’T ALWAYS THAT WAY
Tyson Allred spent years addicted to opioids, was behind bars for 9 years, and has 7 DUI’S. Today he’s married to a beautiful woman, owns his own successful construction company and speaks eloquently about recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals hear how he made this amazing journey. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/u9yAHAx5toA
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcas...2025-04-1829 min
Odyssey House Journals189 Odyssey House Journals - ZachHE PROMISED HIS DYING DAD THAT HE WOULD TURN THINGS AROUND
Zach spent much of his life behind bars and battled a 20 year addiction to heroin. “I chose drugs over everything.” Now, at 39, he’s learning to love himself and make amends to all the people he hurt. He really comes clean as he honestly shares his life and his emotions in this edition of Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/VZ_3bLddhq8
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio...2025-04-1129 min
Odyssey House Journals188 Odyssey House Journals - ChaseAT THE AGE OF 12 HE STARTED DOING METH WITH HIS MOM
Chase hoped it would help them bond, but instead it started him on a 24 year battle with addiction. Finally he has found recovery. It was either that or spend 10 t0 15 years in prison. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how he is dealing with all his past trauma and his new dreams for the future. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/ZqDidOTftNY
You can also listen and subscribe to...2025-04-0429 min
Odyssey House Journals187 Odyssey House Journals - Nelson CannonTHIS MAN IS A TRUE HERO FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY
Nelson Cannon loves to hire people in recovery for the 2 Batteries Plus stores he owns in Salt Lake City. He’s hired 7 so far and says they’ve never let him down. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he claims overcoming addiction and the life skills you learn are what he values most. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/QZrkAUVwkRE
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
http...2025-03-2829 min
Odyssey House Journals186 Odyssey House Journals - Paulina BarriosHER ROCK BOTTOM WAS USING WHILE SHE WAS PREGNANT
Paulina Barrios knew she needed help when her dad acted like he didn't even know her. Her story of addiction is tragic, but her life now is miraculous. After 3 tries at treatment, she finally succeeded and now has 8 years in recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals you won’t believe what her job is now and how she’s helping hundreds of people. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/ZrdR-8wBiZ8
You can also...2025-03-2129 min
Odyssey House Journals185 Odyssey House Journals - Carmen Ramirez“I TOLD MY MOM I HAD CANCER JUST TO GET SOME MONEY”
That was the old Carmen Ramirez who spent 17 years in addiction and almost died in jail from being dope sick. Now meet the new Carmen who’s been in recovery for 11 years and has a job making sure that 14 treatment centers are doing the right thing. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she tears up as she says her kids were the “shining light in my darkest days,” Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://yo...2025-03-1429 min
Odyssey House Journals184 Odyssey House Journals - Malcolm“I’M FACE DEEP IN COCAINE. PLEASE HELP ME.”
Malcolm made that call to his parole officer and that turned his life around. He grew up in Hawaii, had a full ride baseball scholarship to BYU where he was part of the Living Legends program. So how did he end up in prison 3 times? In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he reveals the truth behind his path of destruction. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/2ujjl7ry4bY
You can also listen and subscr...2025-03-0729 min
Odyssey House Journals183 Odyssey House Journals - Vickie ShawA MAGICAL SPACE FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY
Fit To Recover is a unique facility that helps people continue on their sobriety journey by creating a safe space and providing proof positive that you can still have fun without drugs or alcohol. CEO Vickie Shaw has worked in the field for 25 years and loves the miracles happening every day at FTR. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she lovingly talks about how FTR literally saves lives. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/8vr4Z73...2025-02-2829 min
Odyssey House Journals181 Odyssey House Journals - Lou“I’M EXCITED ABOUT LIFE NOW”
That from a man who attempted suicide 5 times, drank a half gallon of booze a day, was addicted to various hard drugs and spent time behind bars. So what brought about this monumental change for Lou? He tears up in this edition of Odyssey House Journals as he talks about connection and helping others. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/ij0_0_8_wLY
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us...2025-02-1438 min
Odyssey House Journals178 Odyssey House Journals - Julia GershkoffHOW THIS PROFESSIONAL OPERA SINGER BECAME ADDICTED TO AL-ANON
There are obviously worse addictions, but Julia Gershkoff found peace in Al-Anon as she coped with the death of her brother, the volatility of her mom struggling with prescription pills addiction and an abusive dad. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she pieces together this puzzle of life, how she now gets paid to keep a large workforce happy, plus you will hear her beautiful voice. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the links in our bio.
https://youtu.be...2025-01-2429 min
Odyssey House Journals175 Odyssey House Journals - Michael MinutellaYOU CAN’T HELP BUT SMILE WHEN YOU MEET THIS MAN IN RECOVERY
Michael Minutella brings light to the world after suffering from extreme darkness for years. He hid his sexual identity. He was crushed when he found out his mom died in hospice while he was out using. He’s been in and out of prison and battled addiction for years. His life story will help you understand addiction in this edition of Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/jL8S6zueiQc
You can also...2025-01-0329 min
Odyssey House Journals171 Odyssey House Journals - Bruce Lee“THERE’S MORE TO LIFE THAN CHASING DOPE EVERY DAY”
Bruce Lee made that decision after 42 years of using that started at the age of 7. He says he did every drug under the sun with his mom and dad. He spent 12 years in prison after being charged with 32 felonies. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how life has changed with sobriety and how giving back is so important. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/RJ6g1hEeJxY
You can also listen and subscribe to the au...2024-12-0629 min
Odyssey House Journals163 Odyssey House Journals - Daniel WrightHE DRANK ALMOST EVERY DAY FOR 23 YEARS
4 detoxes, several treatment centers and numerous DUI’S and this time Daniel Wright is vowing to get it right. The plumber by trade loves the fact that his brain is clearing up now and he’s determined to live in recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he looks back on all that he lost because of alcohol. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/Y6VoMicEUNs
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podc...2024-10-0428 min
Odyssey House Journals162 Odyssey House Journals - Joanna Castillo“I WANT THEM TO SURVIVE”
Joanna Castillo is not in recovery and doesn’t have an addiction issue, but she wants to be the source of love and compassion for those who do. For a good part of her life she’s been surrounded by abusive people addicted to alcohol. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she explains why she switched careers to provide hope for those who are suffering. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/40OGDn_wjt8
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version...2024-10-0227 min
Odyssey House Journals157 Odyssey House Journals - Nina Belka“I REMEMBER EVERYTHING, MY MOM DOESN’T”
Nina Belka was 11 when she says her heroin addicted mom went to Odyssey House and then came back to treatment when Nina was 16. Nina remembers abuse and being homeless and she had her own battle with alcohol. Now they are both in recovery and they bought a house together. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about why she wants to work at Odyssey House for the rest of her life. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/UQQwvDSjxoQ
You can al...2024-08-2329 min
Odyssey House Journals153 Odyssey House Journals - Don FlockHE WAS SHOT WHILE DEALING DRUGS. HIS BROTHER WAS KILLED
That was back when doctors were freely prescribing opioid pain pills and Don quickly became addicted. Even though his body was healing, he kept using to block out the pain of his brother's death. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he describes his journey from an addicted drug dealer to a clear headed man in recovery and how he did it. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/6vJA_mpXQho
You can also listen and subscribe to the...2024-07-2629 min
Odyssey House Journals152 Odyssey House Journals - Casey ScottTHE MAN, THE MYTH AND THE DRUNK LEGEND
Casey Scott is a well known TV celebrity in Utah and he’s a recovering alcoholic. He was fired several times for drinking and he is once again on the air. It’s a fascinating conversation with Randall Carlisle who is also a recovering alcoholic and is also a former TV anchor. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals Casey tells the story of how he was fired and how he came back. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/67LNrkb3rbE
...2024-07-1929 min
Odyssey House Journals150 Odyssey House Journals - Gabe Goldner“THINGS WENT DOWNHILL WHEN I STARTED USING FENTANYL”
Gabe Goldner had a successful remodeling business while addicted to speed, but he says his girlfriend persuaded him to calm down with fentanyl. That’s when things got bad. Now he’s recovering and is a leader in his treatment program. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals hear his honest look at what goes through the mind of someone in addiction. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/3N4_IAwuo0Y
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version...2024-07-0529 min
Odyssey House Journals149 Odyssey House Journals - Sean Ackroyd“I GREW UP THINKING I WAS EVIL AND VILE”
Sean Ackroyd knew he was gay at an early age and was told how terrible that is, so he spent much of his life dealing with self loathing. Casual sex made him feel loved and desired and when he tried meth he was off to the races. Until it all ended. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how he finally learned that “it’s ok to be me.” Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/KjQ5FKjOhWw
Yo...2024-06-2228 min
Odyssey House Journals148 Odyssey House Journals - Tanya AdameHOOKED ON HEROIN AT 16, SO SHE BECAME A DEALER
3 years later, at 19, she was indicted by the feds and went to prison. She actually cried when she was getting out because she was comfortable where she was. Tanya had a dismal start early in her life suffering severe abuse at the age of 4, but it’s something she is finally dealing with now. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about the difference of looking at life sober compared to being high. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://yo...2024-06-1429 min
Odyssey House Journals146 Odyssey House Journals - Josh Workman“I WENT TO THE DEPTHS OF HELL”
Josh was running the streets for 10 years. Homeless and addicted to meth and heroin. Believe it or not he was violently assaulted just across the street from the Odyssey admissions office. He was offered love, caring and hope and he took full advantage of it. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about his recovery, his triggers and how God works in weird ways. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/PlwYc6CMV3M
You can also listen and subscribe to t...2024-05-3129 min
Odyssey House Journals144 Odyssey House Journals - Kenni Bell“I WAS BORN ADDICTED TO COCAINE AND HEROIN”
That’s how life began for Kenni Bell. Both parents addicted, brothers in gangs and she was taken away for adoption. She later started using and dealing drugs, was in and out of jail and gave up custody of her 3 children. Sounds terrible, and it was, BUT look at her now!!! In this edition of Odyssey House Journals you won’t believe what she’s doing, how long she’s been in recovery and what happened to her children. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following pl...2024-05-1729 min
Odyssey House Journals140 Odyssey House Journals - Chris BertramEX TOP COP SAYS DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS SHOULD BE FREE
Chris Bertram claims that would save society money in the long run. He also says treatment and education are the real solutions to the drug problem, not jail. He’s the former chief in Holladay and has 25 years of law enforcement experience. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he has some intriguing thoughts on drug dealers and his work now that he’s running a private investigation company. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/rA1VSoHwwcU
You can...2024-04-2028 min
Odyssey House Journals138 Odyssey House Journals - Khymm Flanders“I WANTED MY KIDS TO LOVE ME”
That’s the biggest reason Khymm Flanders went to treatment and has stayed in recovery for 20 years. When she was in jail her son asked her when she was going to make her kids matter more than her drugs and that flipped her recovery switch to “on”. With hard work her 26 years of using came to an end. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out what traumatic event when she was 8 started her downward spiral. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/5...2024-04-0528 min
Odyssey House Journals136 Odyssey House Journals - John“I FIGHT FOR MY LIFE EVERY DAY”
That’s how John views his recovery from alcohol and cocaine. He started drinking at 13 and thought it was normal because everyone in his family drank. Now he says he’s ripping the duct tape off his wounds and is getting to know and love himself. In this edition of Odyssey House Journalsl hear what happened to drinking in the rest of his family now that he’s sober. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/CNf0SrdXnDw
You can also listen and subscr...2024-03-2228 min
Odyssey House Journals135 Odyssey House Journals - ModestoOdyssey House Journals Podcast
HE TURNED TO PROSTITUTION TO SUPPORT HIS ADDICTION
“When I was 15 I opened my mouth and rainbows fell out.” That’s how Modesto jokingly refers to coming out gay. He was sent from Utah to California to live with his lesbian grandmother and his life turned dark when he turned to meth. Crime, jails and prison would follow. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals you will hear about his long road to recovery and find out why he’s a person you can’t help but like. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 min...2024-03-1528 min
Odyssey House Journals131 Odyssey House Journals - Lacee BradfordMEET A TRUE ANGEL FOR PEOPLE SEEKING HELP WITH ADDICTION
Lacee Bradford says her mom was a crack addict and Lacee had a boyfriend who died from an overdose. She was angry at her mom and devastated about her boyfriend. You won’t believe how she dealt with that trauma. She has dedicated her life to helping people cope with addiction. She’s a beloved medical assistant in Odyssey’s admissions department. You will love Lacee and her story in this edition of Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platfo...2024-02-1729 min
Odyssey House Journals129 Odyssey House Journals - Jessica GrundieAT THE AGE OF 15 SHE WAS IN MAXIMUM SECURITY AT AN ADULT PRISON
This is one of the most unbelievable stories I’ve ever heard, but it’s true! Jessica tried to escape from a juvenile lockdown and wounded a guard during the escape. She was sentenced to 5 years to life and spent the next 15 years in prison. BUT NOW at the age of 37 she has totally turned her life around and is working hard to make sure this doesn’t happen to other kids. This edition of Odyssey House Journals is a story that shouldn’t happen to anyone. Watch or...2024-02-0229 min
Odyssey House Journals128 Odyssey House Journals - Abbie MincklerWHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE THE MOTHER OF A HEROIN ADDICT?
“I was addicted to her chaos and I was loving her to death,” says Abbie Minckler who’s daughter has been addicted to heroin for decades. Abbie bares her soul about how she found out and how she’s tried to ‘fix’ her daughter when she can’t. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she says a family support group has helped her find some peace. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/Bo2xyIKwZaA
You can also listen...2024-01-2529 min
Odyssey House Journals127 Odyssey House Journals - Skyler EgglestonTWO PEOPLE IN ADDICTION MET IN A TACO BELL PARKING LOT
Guess what? It didn’t work out! Skyler was addicted to meth and heroin was her drug of choice. For 7 years Skyler was homeless after he says his parents threw him out of the house. Now after a year in treatment he understands toxic relationships and vows never to let that happen again. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out how he’s learned to love himself and how he wants to give back. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the foll...2024-01-2028 min
Odyssey House Journals126 Odyssey House Journals - George WolfgrammHE SERVED AN LDS MISSION THEN TURNED TO DRUGS AND CRIME
George is a loveable gentle giant now, but his life took a violent turn during his 8 year long addiction to meth. He says he started out life as the golden boy of his family. Things took a dark turn with meth. Gangs, police chases, even being shot and almost dying. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals you’ll hear how he has completely turned his life around and is having fun in recovery and is loved by his peers. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 mi...2024-01-1228 min
Odyssey House Journals125 Odyssey House Journals - Nycholle Slack“I PLANNED MY SUICIDE FOR 6 MONTHS”
“And when I woke up in the hospital I was so mad that I wasn’t dead.” Nycholle was at the darkest time of her life when she was a hopeless person addicted to alcohol. Fast forward to today and she’s a happy, productive, valuable part of the Odyssey House staff, as well as a loving mother who is thankful she’s alive. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she honestly talks about the epic journey she traveled. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
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Odyssey House Journals124 Odyssey House Journals - Lawrence StantomHE WENT THROUGH ODYSSEY HOUSE 29 YEARS AGO
Lawrence Stanton has been totally sober ever since. He drove from Wyoming to find recovery, threw his cocaine out the car window, drank 2 beers and walked through the doors of Odyssey. When he walked out he started working for one of the largest construction companies in the world. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about the most important thing he learned that has kept him sober all these years. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/MHLVry-lNts
You can...2023-12-3127 min
Odyssey House Journals123 Odyssey House Journals - Justin“AS A TEEN I STARTED USING METH WITH MY MOM”
Justin says it was a way to connect with her and he’s been in active addiction for more than 20 years. Now, with hard work, he’s been in recovery for 16 months and he likes who he sees in the mirror for the first time. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how he is learning to live his life with integrity. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/git3m05fYB0
You can also listen and subs...2023-12-2228 min
Odyssey House Journals122 Odyssey House Journals - Ryan Rostenburg“I NEVER ACCOMPLISHED ANYTHING BEFORE THE AGE OF 30”
And that’s because the main focus of his life was drugs. Now Ryan Rostenburg owns his own insurance agency and has a happy family life and he is super active in 12 step programs which he says saved his life. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he says nothing, not a wife or kids or a job, led him to recovery. It was just a lot of hard work. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/Im6wDbuICXU
You can also l...2023-12-1526 min
Odyssey House Journals121 Odyssey House Journals - Amy Daeschel6 YEARS AGO SHE WAS BEGGING GOD TO TAKE HER LIFE
Now this amazing woman is helping to change lives every day. Amy Daeschel has a house, a car, an amazing job and she went from feeling worthless to loving herself and loving life. All in 6 short years. It took guts and sheer determination which are attributes embedded in her soul. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals hear the inspirational story of her life in recovery. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/a9M1PplTDjw
You can also...2023-12-0827 min
Odyssey House Journals120 Odyssey House Journals - Jeff HerzogA SIMPLE SHOT PUT HIM ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY
Jeff Herzog struggled for years with addiction. In and out of treatment centers, in and out of jail and he finally agreed to a monthly injection of Sublocade. He says it helped with cravings and his criminal mindset began to dissipate. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about why others battling addiction should try it and how he’s got more than 2 years of sobriety. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/fJTtK3EoZrI
You can al...2023-12-0127 min
Odyssey House Journals119 Odyssey House Journals - Tryana Scaramella“I DIDN’T KNOW HOW TO BE LOVED”
Tryana Scaramella was taken away from her biological parents as a young girl because her mom and dad both had substance use and mental health issues, so for years she went looking for love in all the wrong places. She even faced criminal charges after a shooting death at her house. Now she’s learned how to love herself. She’s sober and helping others at USARA. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about a turning point where she was given the ultimatum “stop using drugs or lose your son.’ Watch...2023-11-2527 min
Odyssey House Journals118 Odyssey House Journals - January RigginPIMPS AND SEX TRAFFICKERS PROBABLY FEAR THIS WOMAN
That’s because January Riggin has a growing nonprofit that helps sex workers find a new life. She founded Soap2Hope, an organization that takes a ‘boots on the ground’ approach to helping sex workers dealing with addiction as well as mental and physical health issues. Why does she do it? In this edition of Odyssey House Journals January says it’s because she has vivid memories of what it was like selling her body at an early age. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the followin...2023-11-1727 min
Odyssey House Journals117 Odyssey House Journals - Ashley & TysonTHIS HAPPY COUPLE FIRST MET DURING A DRUG DEAL
Years later Ashley and Tyson fell in love after dealing with their addiction and are actively involved with the recovery community. A big question they deal with is ‘what if one of them relapses?’ In this edition of Odyssey House Journals they already have a plan if that happens. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/shfsWuKS3yk
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
or Spot...2023-11-1026 min
Odyssey House Journals116 Odyssey House Journals - Destiny & Charlotte1 IN 4 UTAHNS HAS A CRIMINAL RECORD
For those who do it can be nearly impossible to find a job or even rent an apartment. So what can you do? Meet 2 angels of mercy. Destiny and Charlotte are out to change the world one person at a time. When people accomplish the difficult journey from addiction to recovery, they may still have to deal with their criminal history. The 2 women work for Clean Slate Utah. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals, they describe how easy it can be and how, in some cases, your record may already be expunged. Watch...2023-10-2726 min
Odyssey House Journals115 Odyssey House Journals - Michael HodgesHIS RECOVERY IS NOTHING SHORT OF A MIRACLE
When Michael Hodges was 8 years old his mom said she was taking him to Disneyland. Instead she dropped him off at a Hell’s Angels cub where his dad was and he started using meth and alcohol at that tender, young age. Now in his 50’s Michael has finally found recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about his long, winding and almost unbelievable journey. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/qdcWhW2WoME
You can also listen and...2023-10-2027 min
Odyssey House Journals114 Odyssey House Journals - Jeffery LandisHE MISSED TALKING TO HIS DYING WIFE BY 1 HOUR
Why? Because he was out on the street using, and someone had stolen his phone. Jeffery Landis shares an emotional story of trauma and addiction that began when he was 17 with the death of his alcoholic mother. He is making an amazing recovery now at age 50. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he says his biggest goal right now is sobriety and reconnecting with his family. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/bnBQkMaWYPw
You can also listen and...2023-10-1326 min
Odyssey House Journals113 Odyssey House Journals - Emily TillettWHY ARE RECOVERING ADDICTS WORKING AT TREATMENT CENTERS?
It sounds like hiring a fox to guard the henhouse, but there’s a gold standard, evidence based reason why it’s so important. Today on Odyssey House Journals we talk to the person who’s in charge of hiring more than 450 employees at Odyssey House, Emily Tillett, Chief People Officer. She talks about the safeguards in place to make sure it's a healing process for everyone. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/TMyO-ilVGAw
You can also listen and subscribe to the...2023-10-0626 min
Odyssey House Journals112 Odyssey House Journals - Steve SlaterANCIENT PHILOSOPHY HELPING ADDICTS TO RECOVER
It’s not magic, but Recovery Dharma seems to be working as an alternative path for people seeking recovery from their addiction. Steve Slater facilitates 3 Recovery Dharma meetings each week at USARA in Salt Lake. It helped him to find recovery from his alcohol addiction. The amazing thing is that it is so simple. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he describes what happens at each meeting and how it works. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/2HN6E0nUT50
You ca...2023-09-2926 min
Odyssey House Journals111 Odyssey House Journals - Hollie HancockWILL OLD FASHIONED VALUES HELP TODAY’S YOUTH?
Skyrocketing suicide rates. Serious mental health issues. Why are so many young people struggling today and how can they be helped? Hollie Hancock has some strong ideas on this and she’s an expert. She’s Clinical Director of Odyssey’s Adolescent Residential Program. In today’s edition of Odyssey House Journals she has some simple, down to earth thoughts on what’s causing today's problems. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/t6UGoZKOT_k
You can also listen and subscribe to...2023-09-1525 min
Odyssey House Journals110 Odyssey House Journals - Trevor PetersenI HATED ODYSSEY HOUSE WHEN I FIRST GOT HERE
But he stuck it out and now he’s sober, happy and running his own trucking company. Trevor Petersen spent time in prison after his addiction to meth and heroin and he’s now loved by the recovery community because he’s a good man. He has tattoos over most of his body including his head. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals we asked him if that creates a stigma about who he really is. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
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Odyssey House Journals109 Odyssey House Journals - Frankie Chavez“P&P”- PARTY (METH) AND PLAY (SEX) IN THE GAY COMMUNITY
“It’s an epidemic that no one wants to talk about because of guilt and shame.” says Frankie Chavez who is going through Odyssey House for the 5th time. He grew up with gender issues which he says was difficult because of his Catholic and Hispanic culture. He got caught up in the “P&P” lifestyle and says he was actually addicted the first time he used meth. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out why he says this time he is going to get it right. Watch o...2023-09-0126 min
Odyssey House Journals108 Odyssey House Journals - Orem PoliceWHAT DO POLICE REALLY THINK ABOUT DRUG ADDICTS?
“We care and we know that people aren’t the drugs that control them. We try to see beyond that and get them help.” Two men in the Orem Police Department, Dave Hallam & Glenn Giles, are working hard to erase that “us versus them” mentality on the streets, and it’s working! In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out what they’re doing and thinking, and why. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/A3q3o1i_XXo
You can also l...2023-08-2526 min
Odyssey House Journals107 Odyssey House Journals - Steve UrquhartMEET THE MAN WHO STARTED UTAH’S MAGIC MUSHROOM CHURCH
He grew up LDS and was a conservative Republican state legislator for 16 years. Steve Urquhart is perhaps the most unlikely person to start The Divine Assembly Church which uses psychedelic mushrooms as a sacrament. He claims he found inner peace and the mushrooms helped him deal with past trauma. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals we asked him if magic mushrooms could be used to treat addiction. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/qCCRIFsa_io
You can al...2023-08-1826 min
Odyssey House Journals106 Odyssey House Journals - Sommer OgzewallaPAIN PILLS TO HEROIN AND IN 3 MONTHS SHE LOST EVERYTHING
“I had nothing left,” says Sommer Ogzewalla who lost her job, her house, and most importantly her 3 kids. She even spent 72 days in jail because no one would post her $100 bail. Now, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, she has a home, her children, and one of the most trusted jobs at Odyssey House. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals hear the amazing story of how, with hard work, she turned things around. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30-minute podcast on the following platforms:
http...2023-08-1125 min
Odyssey House Journals105 Odyssey House Journals - Jason Miller11 DUI’s, 18 MONTHS IN PRISON. YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHERE HE IS NOW
“Alcohol took over who I was and who I wanted to be,” says Jason Miller who is now a licensed therapist. He battled alcoholism for 18 years and finally sought treatment when he was facing 9 more years in prison. On this week’s Odyssey House Journals hear his incredible story of how hard he had to fight to get where he is. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/STQTtaY6twA
You can also listen and subscribe to the aud...2023-08-0327 minOdyssey House Journals104 Odyssey House Journals - Anna Bigney“I LOVE PROVO” SAYS A TRANSGENDER WOMAN LIVING THERE
Anna Bigney says Mormons treated her well and accepted her for who she was when she went to the ward house. This is part 2 of our interview with Anna who was drinking up to a half gallon of alcohol a day to numb her internal pain over gender dysphoria. Her story of how she was accepted and found recovery in treatment is nothing short of a miracle. In this episode of Odyssey House Journals she talks about dark days when her father threatened to drive off a cliff if she didn’t chan...2023-07-2827 minOdyssey House Journals103 Odyssey House Journals - Anna BigneySHE WAS BORN IN A MALE BODY. DRUGS EASED THE CONFUSION.
Anna Bigney graciously shares intimate details of her life to help all of us understand gender dysphoria. She grew up in a strict LDS family and even served a church mission as a male, all the while feeling like she was a female. She found relief from her disconnect when she turned to alcohol and drugs. In this episode of Odyssey House Journals she talks about finally coming out to her family. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu...2023-07-2127 minOdyssey House Journals102 Odyssey House Journals - Mindy VincentARE YOU ALWAYS AN ADDICT OR CAN YOU FULLY RECOVER?
Mindy Vincent is controversial, outspoken, a fighter who cares deeply for addicts and alcoholics and she was a meth addict for 17 years. She claims there is a huge difference between the words ‘recovering’ and ‘recovered’ and she says proudly that she is fully ‘recovered.’ She is also one of the most charming and intelligent guests we’ve ever had on Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/saXAUFzAHL0
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version...2023-07-1427 minOdyssey House Journals101 Odyssey House Journals - Dave Elliott“I COULDN’T PROCESS GRIEF SO I TURNED TO DRUGS”
Dave Elliott lost his mother, then 2 sisters died from drug related issues, so he turned to meth and heroin to numb the pain. After 13 arrests he finally found recovery in Odyssey house. He’s a really nice guy sober, but watch out when he’s high. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about his anger. How he went after a guy with a golf club after his dealer refused to sell to him. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms...2023-07-0726 minOdyssey House Journals98 The New Odyssey House Journals - Anna West, Megan NeufURGENT NEED FOR MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS!!!
It’s a shocking number but 3 million Utahns have trouble finding mental health professionals. It’s just as bad around the country. WHY? Because there’s a shortage of people entering the field. But there is financial help available to get into the profession. Our guests on this edition of Odyssey House Journals are Anna West from the state (DHHS) and Megan Neuf from (AUCH) with details of a little known financial program that may persuade you to enter the profession. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the follow...2023-05-1928 minOdyssey House Journals97 The New Odyssey House Journals - Mental Health Awareness WeekWHY THOUSANDS OF UTAHNS CAN’T GET HELP FOR MENTAL ILLNESS
A simple answer: there aren’t enough mental health professionals, especially in rural areas. Now, during Mental Health Awareness Month, we do a deep dive into the problem and a real solution that is now available. Our guests on this edition of Odyssey House Journals are Dr. Rene Valles who got help from this special program, and Rachel Devine who works for DHHS and explains how you can get financial help to become a professional. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following plat...2023-05-1230 minOdyssey House Journals95 The New Odyssey House Journals - Tiffany NaccaratoSHE HID UNDER A BED ALL DAY FOR MONTHS WHILE SHE WAS PREGNANT
Tiffany Naccarato publicly revealed that for the first time in this podcast. This after abandoning her other children and a home with a white picket fence to be with her dealer. Her emotional story of addiction does have a happy ending. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she explains how she went from a “perfect” life to sleeping behind a bush at a 7-11 and is once again living in a home with a white picket fence. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minu...2023-04-2932 minOdyssey House Journals94 The New Odyssey House Journals - Michelle WigginsSHE FIRST TRIED HEROIN IN A NOSE SPRAY CONTAINER
But Michelle Wiggins didn’t know it at the time. Her opioid addiction helped numb her memories of being molested as a little girl. She got booted out of 2 treatment centers, finally succeeded at a 3rd and is now sober, happily working at First Step. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she says, before sobriety, the guards at the Salt Lake County jail knew her by name every time she was arrested. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/ZH...2023-04-2130 minOdyssey House Journals93 The New Odyssey House Journals - Morghan Farrer“I WANTED TO SCORCH THE EARTH”
That’s how Morghan Farrer went through life for years, heavily addicted to meth. “Anything to get through the day,” says Morghan who was dealing with some serious childhood trauma. It all came to a positive end after he entered the CATS program at the Salt Lake County jail. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how the program helped him find his own path. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/33OSrtupQtE
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio...2023-04-1429 minOdyssey House Journals92 The New Odyssey House Journals - Centrell PittmanAT THE AGE OF 5 HE WAS TAKING CARE OF 4 SIBLINGS
Life started out bleak for Cantrell. As he grew older drugs made him feel better, but he says they were hiding the goodness he had deep down inside. What a story he has to tell about finally finding recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he proudly says “I am empowered now, I’m in control.” Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/u7_4VuWkWic
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https...2023-04-0830 minOdyssey House Journals91 The New Odyssey House Journals - Shantel McBrideHOW THIS HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN DEALS WITH HER SONS ADDICTION
Shantel McBride is known as the ‘cheerful chaplain’. She’s a beloved person in local hospitals helping over 500 people as they face death. “It’s a sacred space for me,” she says. She’s strong but she still breaks down when she talks about trying to understand her son’s addiction. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about the role spirituality can play in recovery. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/G1i4RBCouys
You can also listen and...2023-03-3130 minOdyssey House Journals90 The New Odyssey House Journals - Heidi AulaumeaSHE HELPS TROUBLED TEENS LEARN TO LOVE THEMSELVES AND OTHERS
For 20 years Heidi Aulaumea has worked with young people who are struggling with substance use and behavior issues and she tries to create a feeling of love and family at the residential house where she is program manager. She says her Polynesian heritage taught her that kids should always be taken care of. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she becomes very emotional as she talks about why these young people need a feeling of love and compassion. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast...2023-03-2429 minOdyssey House Journals85 The New Odyssey House Journals - Christian CroninHE MANAGED ESCORTS TO SUPPORT HIS ADDICTION
Christian Cronin is what you might call a “late bloomer” when it comes to substance use. After a divorce in his 30’s he started dating a heroin addict and started using. From there he dealt with addictions to opioids, alcohol and then meth and, with a background in marketing, he started managing escorts for 10 years to support his SUD. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how he turned his life around and is now working to help others. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the...2023-02-1729 minOdyssey House Journals83 The New Odyssey House Journals - Jacob KenisonA MAN HE MET ONCE LITERALLY SAVED HIS LIFE
Jacob Kenison was addicted to heroin, tried to end his life several times, even jumping off a 3 story building, but look at him now! He’s working at the Cirque Lodge, studying to soon be a therapist, has a wife and a 9 year old son. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how one person opened his wallet and his heart to save Jacob’s life. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/shmHJMWCKdA
You can also list...2023-02-0329 minOdyssey House Journals82 The New Odyssey House Journals - Randall CarlisleRANDALL CARLISLE WAS ASHAMED THAT HE WAS AN ALCOHOLIC
Just one of the revelations you will hear as Rachel Santizo grills the ex TV anchor about how he finally sought recovery after years of being a functional alcoholic. He says it boils down to never liking or loving himself. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about his fear when he entered a treatment program. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/bIVKnX__RkA
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
...2023-01-2728 minOdyssey House Journals81 The New Odyssey House Journals - Alex Jeffs - McCrae“I WAS THE GREAT MANIPULATOR! A REALLY GOOD LIAR!”
Alex Jeffs-McCrae was going through postpartum depression, a divorce and was dating an addict, so she turned to meth and heroin to cope. She hid it well and she had to, raising three kids and living in ultra conservative Utah County. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she remembers how her dad got her on the path to recovery. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/X3WOMyb7fOY
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on i...2023-01-2130 minOdyssey House Journals80 The New Odyssey House Journals - Rocky HancockHE’S BEEN ADDICTED TO OPIOIDS SINCE 7TH GRADE. NOW HE’S IN RECOVERY
An older man gave Rocky Hancock and his buddies opioid pills when they were just 12, got them hooked, then told them that shooting heroin was the “manly” way to go. For 17 years Rocky battled his addiction and now he’s been clean for 21 months after going through Odyssey House. “I’m going to stay sober no matter what it takes.” In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about one defining moment that inspired him to seek help. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute...2023-01-1428 minOdyssey House Journals79 The New Odyssey House Journals - Tony OllertonSHE WAS A HOMELESS TEEN. NOW SHE HAS HER PHD AND IS HELPING OTHERS
Tony Ollerton decided to be a therapist when she was in a youth treatment center, perhaps to better understand herself. She believes that things like music and art therapy can make a huge difference for people in recovery and she’s putting that belief to work as director of the creative arts pillar at Fit To Recover. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about what she learned as she dealt with an alcoholic ex-husband. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 mi...2023-01-0728 minOdyssey House Journals78 The New Odyssey House Journals - James RirieHE FOUND RECOVERY AFTER ONLY ONE TREATMENT CENTER
And more than a year later James Ririe is still in recovery saying “life has never been so great.” He started drinking at 15 to deal with conflicted emotions growing up gay in the LDS Church. That spiraled into heavy drugs and a felony stint in jail. He got sober at Odyssey House for himself, but also so he could be a nanny for his little neice. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about his watch going off every hour and how that keeps him in recovery. Watch or listen and...2022-12-3022 minOdyssey House Journals76 The New Odyssey House Journals - Manny LopezHE’S TURNED HIS LIFE AROUND AFTER GANGS, DRUGS AND PRISON
Growing up Manny Lopez watched his mom doing drugs. “It was just part of my life.” He was taken away from her when he was just 8 and he went to prison when he was 17 after he shot someone during a drug deal. He’s been in and out of prison for over 20 years but now he’s in recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he describes how he was brutally beaten when he left his gang and the one big reason he’s sober today. Watch or listen and h...2022-12-0925 minOdyssey House Journals75 The New Odyssey House Journals - Ron WilsonHIS FRIENDS AT CHURCH INTRODUCED HIM TO DRUGS
It started with pot, then progressed over the years to meth and bath salts, a 30 year addiction. “I didn’t like me. I didn’t like being sober.” says Ron who spent years in jails and prisons. He got so high that he missed his dad’s viewing and funeral. But now he is succeeding at recovery and never wants to go back. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out how he’s finally able to deal with his emotions and learning to love himself. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (f...2022-11-1130 minOdyssey House Journals74 The New Odyssey House Journals - Nico HaaseEX PRISON INMATE DEBUNKS THE CLAIM THAT ODYSSEY HOUSE IS A SNITCH PROGRAM
“It’s simply holding yourself and others accountable for their actions,” says Nico who is succeeding as an Odyssey client. He got hooked on pain pills and heroin after he broke his ankle when he was 19. He says his addictive mind chose opioids over everything else in life, but now he’s recovering, “I’m proud of myself.” In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about why accountability is so important and so hard. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the followi...2022-11-0430 minOdyssey House Journals73 The New Odyssey House Journals - Ian AckerHOW CAN EXERCISE PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION?
Ian Acker can answer that and the proof is 500 people each week. He runs Fit To Recover, a program serving people fighting for sobriety. Ian grew up thinking he was broken, so he turned to drugs and alcohol to feel better, but eventually that stopped working. He went to jail several times and went through 5 treatment programs and now he’s 10 years sober. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out how a guy he met in jail became his “aha” moment. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free...2022-10-2830 minOdyssey House Journals72 The New Odyssey House Journals - Ann CoburnSHE ENTERED TREATMENT AS AN ANGRY, PISSED OFF ADDICT, BUT LOOK AT HER NOW!!!
Ann Coburn describes herself as a disgusting mess in her early 20’s. Heroin and alcohol fueled her soul and back then her dream of a trophy boyfriend was an addict. Fast forward to today and she’s happily married with an 8 year old daughter and several dogs and she’s helping to save lives on a daily basis. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out how she made this amazing turnaround. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the follow...2022-10-2131 minOdyssey House Journals70 The New Odyssey House Journals - Jared KendallTHIS ADDICT FOUND A BETTER WAY TO GET HIGH AND IT’S LEGAL
Skydiving!!! “Falling to the ground at 120 MPH is better than sticking a needle in my arm,” says Jared Kendall. His organization, Jump For Recovery, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities. He has an incredible story to tell about his 19 years in prison, 57 bookings at the Salt Lake County Jail, and several stints in treatment centers. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals, he will talk about surviving 17 thousand volts of electricity going through his body. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free)and review the 30...2022-10-0730 minOdyssey House Journals69 The New Odyssey House Journals - Kelly Wareham“I ACTUALLY PRAYED FOR MY DAUGHTERS TO DIE BECAUSE THEY WERE IN SO MUCH PAIN.”
Kelly Wareham had to deal with 2 addicted daughters, Ashley and Brooke. Kelly and her husband tried everything including too much love and tough love, but to no avail. 16 detoxes and 14 rehabs later both daughters are finally in recovery. How did it happen? It’s a gripping story of horrible heartache and ultimate happiness on Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
Youtube:
https://youtu.be/UloEZhwvDYo
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio...2022-09-3030 minOdyssey House Journals67 The New Odyssey House Journals - Allen Malmstrom“I WAS A BOTTOM RUNG JUNKIE! MY DRUG OF CHOICE WAS “MORE”
But look at him now. Allen Malmstrom worked hard to save his own life and now he’s helping others do the same thing. His wife also battled addiction and they often brought each other down. Now they’re both in recovery, leading happy lives. Find out how they did it on Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
Youtube:
https://youtu.be/LjtzCm-q24U
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https...2022-09-1630 minOdyssey House Journals64 The New Odyssey House Journals - Tiffany NaccaratoOn this week's episode of the Odyssey House Journals, Rachel Santizo sits down with Tiffany Naccarato, who is loud and proud about her recovery! Watch it here or listen to it on your favorite streaming services below.
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https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/2022-08-1225 minOdyssey House Journals63 The New Odyssey House Journals - Corey OrndorffThe Odyssey House Journals is back! Rachel Santizo sits down with Corey Orndorff in this week's podcast to talk about Harm Reduction and what it means for the community.
Watch or listen to the podcast here or on your favorite platforms.
Watch it on Youtube at:
https://youtu.be/3dnKnUZclS4
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https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/2022-08-0418 minOdyssey House Journals62 The New Odyssey House Journals - CharlotteSHE WENT FROM A SCHOLARSHIP ATHLETE AT THE U OF U TO BEING HOMELESS AND ADDICTED TO METH AND HEROIN
Charlotte has an incredible story of psychiatric and drug issues and now becoming one of the most successful clients in the Odyssey House program. She’s determined to succeed and is a leader in her residential house. She’s incredibly bright and is honestly sharing her raw and compelling story. Watch a CLIP at the bottom as she talks about her “bottom”, or you can catch the FULL podcast to really get to know Charlotte by clicking on this link:
https...2022-06-1631 minOdyssey House Journals60 The New Odyssey House Journals - Allyssa BaileyIF THIS YOUNG WOMAN IS OUR FUTURE WE ARE IN GOOD HANDS!
Allyssa Bailey is an amazing 21-year-old. She spent 11 months in the Odyssey Adolescent Residential program. She says her parents put her there, not for drugs, but for behavior issues. She graduated early high school while at Odyssey and she has an incredibly bright future. Her big frustration at Odyssey was her parents repeatedly saying she wasn’t ready to come home.2022-05-2731 minOdyssey House Journals59 The New Odyssey House Journals - Courtney BecksteadFROM MORMON MISSIONARY TO HEROIN ADDICT IN 4 YEARS
Courtney Beckstead is beloved by the Odyssey family. He’s property manager and keeps watch over clients in sober living, but that’s the new Courtney. The old Courtney started drinking after his mission. That escalated to meth and heroin, stealing pills from his grandma and then entering a toxic relationship. Watch a CLIP at the bottom as he talks about that relationship, or you can catch the FULL podcast to learn how he finally recovered by clicking on this link:
https://youtu.be/37-GLbgg97U
You can also listen and subscribe to t...2022-05-2030 minOdyssey House Journals57 The New Odyssey House Journals - Detective ArchibeguePOLICE DON’T WANT TO SHOOT YOU!!!
That’s why many law enforcement agencies are forming crisis squads with social workers to diffuse a volatile situation without resorting to lethal force. Detective Archibegue is part of the Mental Health Unit at Unified Police. The unit is implementing crisis intervention training for all officers and working with community partners like Odyssey House to deal with people in a mental health crisis often exacerbated by drugs like meth. Watch a CLIP at the bottom as he talks about how the officers initially try to remain calm, or you can catch the FULL podc...2022-05-0631 min
The Film Odyssey PodcastFilm Odyssey Milestone. Ep 3 : Ranking AFI #100 - 71It has been an wild journey so far on the Film Odyssey, we have seen comedies, dramas, westerns, epics, and romances, but we are looking to reflect on the 30 films we have watched so far on the Film Odyssey this week. So come and have a look and find out how Dean and Randy would rank the first thirty films on the AFI, if they had their say. You can also check us out on our Spotify and our Anchor.Fm in the links bellow: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BrgvtvCZS5f0p7WAM8Rjp htt...2022-04-212h 02
DnD Valiant Odyssey - A D&D PodcastDnD Valiant Odyssey Limited Series: Around the Table Part 1A Valiant Odyssey LIMITED SERIES! Around the Table is an intimate view at the characters, players and dungeon master of one of the fastest growing D&D Adventure Podcasts. Season 1 SPOILER WARNING!
Players from 4 different Valiant Odyssey groups sit around the table and discuss their experience with Season 1 at The Odyssey. The highs, the lows, the growth and the pain all is exposed in this raw expression of 5 guys (like many others) who Love playing Dungeons and Dragons.
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Rob: Rengar the Moonlit
Kyle: Jesui UnDui
Adam: Felix Kitten2022-04-041h 36The Film Odyssey PodcastFilm Odyssey Milestone. Ep 2 : Ranking AFI #100 -81It has been an interesting journey so far on the Film Odyssey, and we are looking forward to continuing through the list one film at a time but this week we take a quick break to reflect on the 20 films we have watched so far on the Film Odyssey. So come and have a look and find out how Dean and Randy would rank the first twenty films on the AFI, if they had the magic movie marker. You can also check us out on our Spotify and our Anchor.Fm in the links bellow: htt...2022-02-021h 40Odyssey House Journals37 The New Odyssey House Journals - Adam CohenHE ENTERED ODYSSEY HOUSE AS A TEEN. NOW HE’S CEO!
The amazing success story of Adam Cohen is featured in this week’s Odyssey House Journals. Under his watch Odyssey has grown into the largest behavioral health treatment program in Utah. He was a troubled teen and 22 years ago he graduated from Odyssey’s adolescent program.2021-11-1931 minThe Film Odyssey PodcastFilm Odyssey Milestone. EP. 1 : Ranking AFI #100 - 91It has been an interesting journey so far on the Film Odyssey, and we are looking forward to continuing through the list one film at a time but this week we take a quick break to reflect on the 10 films we have watched so far on the Film Odyssey. So come and have a look and find out how Dean and Randy would rank the first ten films on the AFI, if they had the magic movie marker.You can also check us out on our YouTube Channel and our Anchor.Fm: h...2021-11-1638 minOdyssey House Journals35 The New Odyssey House Journals - Marty BlausteinA GROUP OF RECOVERING HEROIN ADDICTS MOVE TO SALT LAKE CITY
They came from New York 50 years ago to start Odyssey House of Utah. Marty Blaustein came with them to be the first administrative director. He went on to become a prominent Utah attorney. He has some amazing stories to tell about those early years of Odyssey including an 8 hour interview to get the job. Watch a clip at the bottom as Marty talks about how the program struggled to survive, or you can catch the full podcast on Odyssey’s YouTube Channel by clicking on this link:
https://youtu.be...2021-10-2233 minOdyssey House Journals34 The New Odyssey House Journals - Gary GingoldHE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST ODYSSEY CLIENTS 50 YEARS AGO
Gary Gingold came to Odyssey House of Utah when it first opened. He came from New York to deal with his heroin addiction and he has some amazing memories of what recovery was like back then and how the program has changed. He even got married in the first Odyssey residential house.2021-10-1532 min
Programa OdysseyÉ FÁCIL SER FAMOSO NA INTERNET? | Tropia - Odyssey #002Com certeza você já pensou em criar algo na internet, hoje tudo funciona aqui, nesse segundo mundo, mas..... É fácil ser famoso na internet? Isso significa ser criativo? Bem, hoje eu e o Tropia conversaremos sobre isso e muito mais sobre produção de conteúdo, nesse episódio do Odyssey! Fique aí para se inspirar e ter ideias para o seu projeto.
Redes socias do Odyssey:
Instagram: @programaodyssey
Twitter: @ProgramaOdyssey
Facebook: Programa Odyssey
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Criador: Luiz Henri Moreira
Intagram: @henriluiz_moreira
Twitter: @HenriLuizzz
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Programa OdysseyCOMO CRIAR FILMES NO YOUTUBE? | FELIPE E REBECA (Friends Group) - Odyssey #001 É possível é criar filmes aqui no Youtube? Bem, os criadores do Friends Group Entertainment nos contarão nessa entrevista aqui no Odyssey um pouco de suas histórias e criações na plataforma. Com muitos efeitos especiais dignos de filmes de ação e muita inspiração, esse papo está ótimo! Este é o primeiro episódio do Odyssey, um programa que visa inspirar a criatividade na internet. Se você gostou do vídeo, se inscreva e deixa o like, compartilha se puder e siga o Odyssey e os Friends no Intagram!
Instagram do Odyssey (Lá tem muito mais): @programaodyssey ...2021-09-2840 minOdyssey House Journals1 The new Odyssey House JournalsWHAT GOES ON BEHIND CLOSED DOORS AT ODYSSEY HOUSE?
There have always been myths and rumors about the Odyssey House program, but what’s the truth? The New Odyssey House Journals went right to the source and asked that question to long time Odyssey CEO Adam Cohen. Host Randall Carlisle also put Adam on the spot asking for a raise. How did that turn out?2020-11-1330 min
The Queen City Odyssey Artist SpotlightThe Queen City Odyssey Present: GiftVaderThis week, The Queen City Odyssey Sits down with local artist/musician GiftVader. In our 9th episode of season 3 we discuss the topics of his humble beginnings, we discuss how he got to do a song with a singer halfway across the world and what makes him special. To catch our full talk be sure to visit the family of Queen City Odyssey podcasts anywhere you get yours. Be sure to follow them on all social media @GiftVader and be sure to tune in next week as we sit down with local musical/artist Vega$. Be sure to Subscribe...2020-11-1214 minThe Queen City Odyssey Artist SpotlightThe Queen City Odyssey Presents: Manson MargeilaThis week The Queen City Odyssey Presents MansonMargeila. In our first episode of season 3 we discuss the journey that he has taken to this point, we discuss what makes his music an Art and what he has planned for himself and the City. To catch our full talk be sure to visit the family of Queen City Odyssey podcasts anywhere you get yours. Be sure to follow them on all social medias @MansonMargiela and be sure to tune in next week as we sit down with local musical/ artist YB Marco. Be sure to Subscribe if you like the c...2020-10-0123 minOdyssey House Journals52 Odyssey House Journals - Dwight ConklinTHE OLDEST MAN WITH THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE ODYSSEY PARENT’S PROGRAM
Dwight Conklin is 49, his daughter is 9 months and he’s working on recovery and reunification in the Odyssey House Parents with Children Program. He talks about his hopes and dreams after spending years behind bars while struggling with addiction in the popular Odyssey House Journals podcast.2020-04-0229 min