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This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPELearning to Do This God's Way - one woman's story of overcoming her own dysfunctional behaviors, stepping into her healthiest version!Send us a textMeet Vanessa! Her story is one for the co-dependents among us. Vanessa recalls a rather ideal childhood, yet now knows it was the caring big sister who 'shielded' her from so many of the realities that she wouldn't come to learn about until her middle school/high school years. Her father was a high-functioning, high-producing alcoholic who maintained such a solid image - until there was (in Vanessa's words), the big crescendo! For all of us, somewhere along the way, the house of cards come crashing down. Fortunately for Vanessa and h...2025-07-1549 min

Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma104. Wake-up Calls: Answer or Hit the Snooze Button with Jeri Bisbee (SR)Welcome to Episode 104 of the Warrior Words podcast! This week, I'm beginning a series I'm calling "Summer Rewind," where I'm taking some older episodes and re-airing them. I'm sprucing them up a bit and adding a little commentary. You'll get to hear a thought or two about the episode from my recollection when it was recorded, and the editing may be improved a bit. I thought this might be a good way to introduce newer listeners to episodes they may have missed. And a way for my long-time listeners to hear s...2025-07-0831 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEThe Divine Interruption - I'll Say YES to Life Every Day!Send us a textMeet Char'Dae, PhD candidate with an extraordinary background! Her mantra, 'it's never too late' is such an alegory of OVERCOMING! Feeling so very different at the earliest age, Char'Dae credits her Grandfather with the message to her young heart that said, "Just be you". Ever sensing she wasn't 'enough', she went to the counseling center in college, where, though she wouldn't find anyone who looked like her, she began to understand that her struggles were rooted in anxiety and depression. WIth a mom who struggled with alcohol, as well as her b...2025-06-161h 06

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEThe Drinking Machine - aka Mr. Successful and the Miracle of RecoverySend us a textMeet Richard - aka, The Drinking Machine! Early on there was what he describes as 'the accident that changed everything'. That would trigger his own story in a family line filled with alcoholics. Climbing the 'success ladder' to epic levels of financial success, Richard shares of how each move, the drinking would increase, cocaine would become a new norm, and the psychological trauma that would follow. The story doesn't end there! Let's go listen now...If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with someone you believe would benefit. And be sure...2025-05-261h 15

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEPrenatal Trauma and the Years of Sheer TortureSend us a textMeet Susan - Mom to Andrew from our last episode! This mother shares the good, the bad, and the ugly of this disease through the lens of a parent. As a military family, there were ample moves along the way, and somehow that saying, "Birds of a feather, flock together" rings true in this story. At one point along the way, she shares the fearful dark side of the near-fatal overdose situation, in back-to-back trips to the ER. Ultimately, Andrew, recognizing the truth of his situation, stating, 'I need help.' B...2025-04-2858 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEHell On Earth - A Painful Story of Drugs, Girls, Witchcraft and More!Send us a textAndrew describes his journey of addiction in the title of today's episode. At one point he knew he was 'at death's gate' with a pit of emptiness that was eroding his very life. But it had't always been that way, and thankfully, that's hardly the end of the story. Andrew grew up in a beautiful, loving family and enjoyed a great life, as he describes it. But then a terrible accident 'turned on' the addiction that had been lurking since birth.Now he's celebrating recovery at the Men's Center o...2025-04-211h 00

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEBring It Into the Light - One Couple's Harrowing Journey of Recovery from Opiate Addiction and So Much MoreSend us a textMeet Jade & Kyle. High school sweethearts with a journey like so many of ours. Or is it? If you are needing some HOPE, this is your episode!Their 'backstory' incorporates so much what many of us know or have experienced for ourselves - the deception that runs rampant within this horrific family disease.Yet with GOOD NEWS abounding, the radical detours this couple went on over the course of their 14 year relationship has a number of unique elements, not the least of which is their remarriage after divorce. You...2025-03-311h 29

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEStill In the Fight! Helping Others to Set Healthy Boundaries From Her Own Incredible StorySend us a textJust WOW! Meeting Jennifer was such a treat for me - and I trust it will be for you, as well! Not only does she have a phenomenal story, but how she and her husband are now helping others in the most remarkable way! It's just another amazing story of Redemption!Growing up in Miami and with her parents splitting up in her early years, Jennifer was hit with a LOT of trauma early on, to include the murder of her favorite uncle at a mere 7 years old. She was violated...2025-03-251h 32

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEIt's a Slow Burn; From an Angry, Promiscuous Hurting Addict Whose Turning Point is Impacting 1000s TodaySend us a textMeet Todd - a former Professional Rodeo Cowboy/Bull-Rider - whose time with horses now is in the pen sharing the Gospel across the country and around the globe via Riding High Ministries (https://g.co/kgs/iEzi3C6). But it wasn't always this way. As Todd shares, he was hurting - and therefore hurting a lot of others along the way. With days of promiscuity, alcohol, people pleasing and more, his 'turning point' now impacts others on a global scale.There were several 'wake-up calls' for Todd along t...2025-03-1749 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEChoosing John - The Heart-Wrenching Story of 'Loving in the Hard' as Only a Parent CanSend us a textMeet Molly; entrepreneur, single-parent, lover of Jesus and so much more! While Molly doesn't go deep into the story of her ex/alcoholic, she shares how all three of her boys have suffered addiction. And yet the last 5 years have been, by far, the most challenging and difficult to navigate, as her oldest, John traversed into the dark side with paranoia into severe psychosis. Driving herself to the Arctic Circle to find some solace, she states, "God is gracious". WIth treatment centers and interventions, she shares how she was able to...2025-03-0348 min

Online Business for Christian Women | GOD-LED BUSINESS, Start a Podcast, Work From Home, Podcasting, Online Marketing829 | LIVE COACHING: Podcasting Basics and Tips for Business Beginners with Jeri BisbeeHave you ever wondered if your podcast idea is viable or if the show you’ve already launched is set up for success? From podcast art and messaging to titles that attract the right listeners, there are key elements that can make or break your growth. In this power coaching session with my student Jeri Bisbee, we dive deep into her podcast, breaking down what’s working, what needs refining, and how to optimize for maximum impact. As I audit Jeri’s show, I want you to audit yours right along with us. Whether you need to...2025-02-1722 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPERotting From the Inside out; A story of finding his love for something more than the bottleSend us a textMeet Richard - fun-loving Bostonian in the restaurant industry who speaks to his journey before and after alcoholism. As the child of two parents who smoked and drank, (and a passel of other family members) Richard began his imbibing at the tender age of 12. The on-again-off-again cycle with months of not drinking was how it started, until he found himself 'in the bottle'. His only regret now, as he shares, is that his dad never saw him sober. It's a sobering story - take a listen and please share broadly! If y...2025-02-171h 04

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEThe "Gold Standard" of RecoverySend us a textMeet Steve - whose gripping story of recovery and redemption eclipse the long and winding road, with a 13-year stop along the way in a Colorado penitentiary. Steve is well-versed now in what he refers to as the "Gold Standard" of recovery. And trust me, having tried sobriety for ten years on his own, he learned some of the most difficult lessons in the hardest of ways. From feeling that sense of 'socially awkward' with which so many can identify, Steve became the 'terrible drunk' with a real Jekyll an...2025-02-0353 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEStill In the HardSend us a textGreetings and Happy New Year! I love this time of year - this sense of 'new beginnings'. Today I'm so happy to introduce you to Christine - a dear friend in recovery in my own program, ironically called 'New Beginnings'! Christine shares her testimony in such a raw, authentic, vulnerable way - one I know you'll relate to. My hope is, that while she, too, experienced the relapse of a loved one, the story didn't end there. Much like I had to learn, as well. Which is why the title holds s...2025-01-2045 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEHope & HardSend us a textMeet Lacy...beautiful entrepreneur, who, from the outside looking in, has it all together. So goes so many of our stories!Yet you and I both know, it's far from the truth. By now we recognize that literally, everyone has a story. Which is why I'm so grateful to each person who bravely shares their experience, strength and hope, to give us just that, for when we most need it. Lacy is no stranger to 'hard' as her winding story will speak to. From divorced, alcoholic parents, to jail, to...2025-01-0655 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEGod's Letter to UsSend us a textMeet Creigh, contestant on The Voice! I was so inspired when hearing his introduction on this year's season of The Voice, I immediately reached out to see if he would be willing to share his awesome testimony! Fortunately, he shared his 'yes' and here we are!To hear once again that "You are not alone" and to not let this disease 'rob you of your best life' was so encouraging! In this holiday season when gatherings with friends and family can be difficult at best for many of us, Creigh's story...2024-12-2344 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEI'm Not Done With You YetSend us a textMeet JD - Men's Center Director for 180 Ministries here in Denver. His story begins as a young kid, lacking self-confidence and real identity, though not a bad childhood as some stories.Recognizing he wanted to 'get away', he'd ultimately join the Marines and land in Okinawa, Japan for his first assignment. Things got dark, as this self-proclaimed former 'people pleaser' would gravitate towards the 'bad guys', diving into behaviors where, ultimately, everything came crashing down. With a sexual assault situation that never got resolved, he fell deeper and deeper into the...2024-12-1153 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEIt's OK to not be OKSend us a textKaren is well acquainted with the depth of loss, grief and all that is enveloped in the world of the alcoholic/addict. And yet, with 37 years of recovery to her name, she now helps countless others in their journey to recovery. There are so many nuggets of wisdom shared throughout this episode! A favorite quote from the 'big book' states, "Glass in hand, we have warped our minds". And with the main dish and multiple 'sides', Karen was well on her way to a life 'off the rails'!Listen n...2024-11-2555 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPENothing is UnredeemableSend us a textMeet Kayla - self-admitted naive, sheltered home-school girl from a loving family who meets her Prince Charming at Bible School! Life is grand and married life 'seemed so easy' - until it wasn't. Kayla had never known or experienced the devastating effects of alcoholism or addiction in her family. And when she was introduced, the ugly, dysfunctional story began to unfold with fervor. Grateful to those who would step into their story and intervene in love, as only real love can do, the story doesn't end here. The emotional ro...2024-11-1152 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEThe Secrets Are PervasiveSend us a textMeet Monica. As a self-proclaimed "fixer of people", she would find solace, relief and begin her healing journey in the rooms of Al-Anon. And what a journey it's been! Her story begins the week after Thanksgiving when her son-in-law called stating, "I can't find her" (implying her daughter was missing). Subsequent calls were about to ensue to the hospitals, jails and so on - when the walls came crashing down in the worst, most unexpected ways. The tragedies of this disease are as varied as the number of people impacted. Horrific. Distressing. And...2024-09-1652 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEHappiness is for PigsSend us a textMeet Dr. Nicholas Samstag, who shares his story and work in the field of psychoanalysis and more. In the course of our conversation, we look at the intersection of mental health and addiction, and beyond. With a wealth of experience around the 'soothing' component of addiction, he poses some great questions and recognizes that no one size fits all. I'm left pondering his response to my question regarding HOPE, and any thoughts he'd like to share with our listeners. As such, I'd love to hear your thoughts following! If you enjoyed t...2024-09-0352 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEThe Point of PainSend us a text"I felt the shame" - was one of the earliest quotes from Kathy. As she shares her own tragic experience at such an early age, she's also quick to point out that "God kept me" as things could have gone drastically different for her. There are so many beautiful highs littered with numerous lows - sound familiar?Kathy's story is just that - it's hers. But trust me, you will find multiple connections in her story likely to your own journey. Our prayer is always that you will find HOPE and...2024-08-1238 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPETrying to Manage the Toxic ShameSend us a textMeet Nick Pollard - self-proclaimed people pleaser and recovered addict. This Instagram personality has an incredible story (as we all do!) and how he is sharing his many breakthroughs and thoughts on recovery so publicly is how we met. You'll hear the heart-wrenching story of multiple failed marriages, trying to soothe the pain of family revelations that hurt so deeply, he was simply self-medicating, as we all do in some form or another. He knew he was dying when he reached out for help - spending 4 days in detox before he was able...2024-07-2949 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEBreaking Generational CursesSend us a textTHIS!! The TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY of "This Is Your Wake-Up Call" and the 50th episode! Who else but Pastor Daniel Petruska, CEO of 180 ministries is my guest today. And we recount some of the INCREDIBLE stories from the last time we spoke - in January of 2023. There is a LOT of hope, healing and HELP within. I do hope you'll listen - and please share broadly. There are so many who will connect with the amazing redemption stories that God continues to write into each of our lives. The vehicles He c...2024-07-0833 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPELooking for Love in All the Wrong PlacesSend us a textMeet Jennifer in Atlanta - as a young girl, she recalls always trying to avoid the pain in the short term for the grander plan in the long run. Her pattern of realizing that "takers are always attracted to the givers" is likely something with which many of us can identify. Recognizing now that she was always searching for the unconditional love that seemed to be missing from the 'good girl' role she'd strived to be for years. Later she would make some changes, letting go of those toxic relationships that seemingly p...2024-06-2451 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPENo Guts, No Story - From Pain to PurposeSend us a textMeet Barb - CEO and female entrepreneur - and SO.MUCH.MORE! As a woman born in KS and not afraid of work, she shares candidly of the roller-coaster that her story has been. The highs and lows of epic wins and losses - she shares it all. The story unfolds with her husband, Dave, the bull-rider on the circuit, them owning multiples businesses, pockets of massive financial success and markets crashing, along with losing family members to suicide. Wretched grief! And then, perhaps the hardest tragedy, with their daughter, and a r...2024-06-1040 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEIt Was About SurvivalSend us a textMeet Jordan - a beautiful young woman with a heroic story of overcoming - much like where you might be, also! When drawing pictures in Kindergarten of tombstones with RIP Dad, a caring adult stepped in and shifted everything for this young girl. Thanks to her principal, recognizing the RAGE and fear that this little girl was exhibiting, Jordan was able to get out of an exceedingly toxic and abusive situation. While both parents were alcoholics, mom found recovery and planted seeds for the help that Jordan would one day find for herself.2024-05-3155 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEYou Are ForgivenSend us a textIn this incredible episode, you will meet Sharon; renowned author, speaker, professor and therapist. The depth of this woman's story of recovery has such far reaching levels of impact. I urge you to not only listen, but to share broadly. From growing up in a teetotaling, legalistic religious household, Sharon really had no grid for the idea of alcohol having any sort of impact beyond "relief", when her ERdoc suggested a glass of wine to ease her anxiety (there wasn't an understanding of what that was 'back then'). As y...2024-05-1346 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEUnearthing the Gold WithinSend us a textMeet Eric...just WOW! This story is a bit outside of the usual conversation, as Eric's addiction included alcohol, but pornography was his drug of choice. He shares some incredible stories of his struggle - and to be clear, it is the struggle - UNSPOKEN in our culture in large part - of so many. His resources are also something of note - to include that he, himself is now a coach for men struggling in this area. He names books for kids, both toddlers and teens on this absolutely NECESSARY C...2024-04-2958 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEFrom Good Girl to GroupieSend us a textHey, all! Meet Heather - with the reputation of the 'good girl' and 'that girl who goes to church', she shares a story not unlike many of our own. Or is it? On the day of her wedding, her souse was completely smashed in their honeymoon room, and all she can think if, "How do I get him to stop?!" - the question so many of us have asked - or maybe are asking right now.Heather has not only experienced, but overcome in so many areas of her life. Living...2024-04-1555 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEDestitute to PromiseSend us a textToday Joann shares her incredible story of experience, strength and hope, unlike what we have heard to date. Her fairy-tale beginning begs the question, Why? And yet, we know that the disease of addiction knows no boundaries. There's no race, socio-economic condition, sex or otherwise that this disease has not touched.While she thought her ex-husband was the 'prince-charming' in her story, rescuing her from a deplorable situation, she would come to learn differently...much differently. While learning to 'do something different' and spending years in this space of self...2024-04-0157 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEI Don't Want to Write My Obituary AnymoreSend us a textMeet Joe from Long Island. Former Wall Street junkie who OD'd on opiates. With 6 cans of NARCAN saving him in the bathroom stall at Penn Station, you know this guy has had a few 'wake up calls' of his own.His story is another 'don't miss'! He now speaks and coaches others at a high level on the importance of perseverance, growth and flipping your mindset....all tools he'd need in his overcoming journey. Please share this incredible message with your circles of influence - and I'd be grateful for...2024-03-2139 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEThe Great EqualizerSend us a textWell, hello again listeners! I'd like to offer my apologies for taking so long in getting a new episode your way. There have been numerous reasons behind this 'lapse', including rescheduling several of our guests due to conflicts - as well as having Covid and losing my voice for a bit. (there's some relapse involved, as well, which I'll share on another episode)All of that to say, I can't WAIT for you to hear today's guest. Her story is not only remarkable in her own recovery journey through an exceedingly d...2024-03-1550 min

Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma4. The Trauma of Addiction and Codependency; the Havoc This Insidious Disease Wreaks in Families with Jeri BisbeeWelcome to Episode 4 of the Warrior Words podcast! In today's episode, I have the privilege to speak with Jeri Bisbee about the trauma of addiction. She shares about the many battles involved in this disease and her role as a codependent child, spouse, and mother. The path this disease takes families on is winding and varied. There are unknown battles lurking around every corner. Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warrior Words. Learn more abo...2024-01-3030 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEMaking a Difference NOW...Send us a textWhile Ralph was once "all about the party", he shares in true humility the journey of some 20 years and the damage done along the way before he'd pray the prayer that led to a vision of the man who would guide him to recovery. A remarkable, powerful story of pain and hurt, from a man whose tender heart would never intentionally hurt another - now brings hope to so many through his own recovery. You DON'T want to miss this episode - and I'd invite you to share it broadly! If y...2023-12-1849 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEUsing Against My WillSend us a textFound dead by police from an overdose with his car still running at an intersection (interview available here: https://youtu.be/87VuDO_oyvo?si=JqCKmxsY3AVImiu6), Adam has a story - like each of us - and yet indescribable for many. He shares of the 'early days' where, as a star athlete and more, his 'recreational use' spiraled out of control after losing his best friend to suicide. Adam would spend years in search of sobriety - and from being 86'd from the homeless shelter, to Bible studies and men'g groups, h...2023-11-2040 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEThe Day the Veil was LiftedSend us a textToday's guest is Sarah - incredible wife, mom of 4 in a beautifully blended family - and survivor of some epic tragedy in the course of her journey. When her 1st husband was arrested on the doorsteps of their home in Colorado, Sarah was stunned to learn of the 'double life' he had been living. And with two small sons at that time, life took a massive turn. Yet the beautiful redemption story that God continues to weave will thrill you as you hear what's happening now... If you enjoyed this podcast, ple...2023-11-0656 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEBut God...Send us a textMeet celebrity guest, David Scheetz Jr., renowned for his seasons with Discovery Channel's 'Deadliest Catch', David has an incredible testimony of recovery - and not just from the unspeakable amounts of drugs and alcohol that littered his past, but from the extraordinary abuse that he endured as a child - from those he should have been able to trust the most. There're the behaviors that would result in frequent visits to juvenile detention to super max prison cells. He just wanted out..It's heartbreaking and gut-wrenching on so many levels - followed by...2023-09-041h 08

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEHurting People Hurt PeopleSend us a textMeet Bob, quintessential comedian with a serious story. From the young boy facing frequent discipline at school and beyond to the 'insanity of his affliction', and seeking love in all the wrong places, his story is surely one that those of us on BOTH sides of the recovery journey will identify with. 6 DUIs and myriad other incidents, Bob decides he's going to 'resolve not to drink'. You know there's more to the story...let's go there now!If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with someone you believe would benefit. And...2023-07-1051 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEResistance Training - How to Break the ChainsSend us a textIn this episode, I'm excited to welcome back a couple of previous guests, and TOGETHER on this episode they expound on a separate and yet similar topic - that of sexual addiction. Brad & Ryan graciously speak to this matter in a professional, yet humble and exceedingly authentic manner and provide such incredible resources, you won't want to miss it! And may I suggest, share it WIDELY?!If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with someone you believe would benefit. And be sure to "like" and subscribe! If you know of s...2023-06-261h 22

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEIn the Belly of the Concrete WhaleSend us a textMeet Nancianne - formerly, the child victim of parents who modeled everything from drinking, stealing, marijuana, and ultimately meth as the answer to EVERYTHING! At one point, drinking a handle a day, enjoying the 'legal heroine' of roxy at a cost of $700 a week, she knew something had to give. Hear how her miraculous turnaround came to be...If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with someone you believe would benefit. And be sure to "like" and subscribe! If you know of someone who's story you'd like to hear, or would b...2023-06-121h 04

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPETrust Behavior, Not the WordsSend us a textIn this compelling episode, you'll hear Karen's "wake-up calls" in her journey with her spouse's sex addiction. As the wife of a pastor, the betrayal experienced as an affair came to light, and the road to recovery began. Recovery in this addiction includes such things as polygraphs, STD testing and more! Karen learned about boundaries in this healing journey, and of the trauma - the ROOT of addiction, while praying for God to "Do whatever it takes..." While this topic in recovery is new to this podcast, the addiction is hardly new...2023-05-2946 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEThe Divine Moment - it affects me to this day!Send us a textMeet Brad - Licensed Professional Counselor, Author, Inspirational Speaker and Marathon Hand cyclist! This is one of those absolute "DON'T MISS" stories! Not only was he the counselor to one of my earlier guests, Ryan (episode 29), but his story carries its own trauma, recovery and perseverance in the face of some of life's most difficult challenges. If you or someone you know is in need of some EPIC HOPE, this is one of those episodes. Thanks for tuning in - I do hope you'll share broadly! If you enjoyed this podcast, p...2023-05-1549 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEFrom Abuse to Abundance, Pt 2 of 2Send us a textIn this second episode, you'll hear the 'rest of the story' as Brandy recaps the extraordinary redemption of her biological father's journey and so much more. The HOPE that is infused throughout these episodes brings LIGHT to the fact that where you might find yourself right here, right now, is NOT the end! There's so much more that God is writing in all of our journeys. Please listen in to hear that beauty that continues to unfold in Brandy's story. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with someone you believe w...2023-05-0150 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEFrom Abuse to Abundance, Pt 1 of 2Send us a textLet's hear from Brandy - recovered meth addict and so much more. This poor childhood story is laden with drama and abuse, multiple moves, caring for siblings and on and on it goes. But how God shows up and chooses to deliver her on a Greyhound bus bound for PA with her own baby now...living in a homeless shelter and the hands He used to bring healing and disciple her...just WOW! If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with someone you believe would benefit. And be sure to "like" a...2023-04-171h 17

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPESeen For Who I AmSend us a textIn this episode you'll meet Ryan - an extraordinary young man with a journey to recovery, not unlike some, and yet the wrestling along the way coming out of a heroin addiction - and then, the relapse. Enter Brad - a hero on so many levels as you'll hear. Ryan not only applauds this hero on his journey, but speaks to the importance of having someone like Brad, an accountability partner, or counselor - someone who can walk beside you in the hard days - because we all have them, addict or not. 2023-04-031h 00

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEThe Gift of DesperationSend us a textMeet Jan - with 30 YEARS of recovery to her name, she has a lot of wisdom to share through the course of her journey. Having been personally blessed through Jan's recovery in the rooms of Al-Anon, it's such a privilege to have her as a guest on my show. As you'll hear in this episode, it wasn't an easy journey to recovery; in fact, it took over a year to just come to work her way through Step 1 in Al-Anon - given her personal story with a religious upbringing that did more damage t...2023-03-201h 02

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEEpic Loss & Epic HOPE!Send us a textIf you're in need of some real HOPE, you won't want to miss this episode! Arlyn suffered unthinkable loss of his wife and baby daughter to a drunk driver and not only had deep peace in the midst, but the redemption story God brought forth from this tragedy became the promise fulfilled in the scripture, Romans 8:28. And because God is 'no respecter of persons', that can be your story, too!If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with someone you believe would benefit. And be sure to "like" and subscribe! If...2023-03-0649 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEThe Corrosive Thread of FEAR That Dominated This Couple's Story - Until It No Longer DidSend us a textLiving Proof - this recovery thing WORKS! Meet Pete and Regina...married for decades with years of recovery for each of them now, you'll hear that wasn't always the case! Raised as a military brat filled with a lot of pent up hostility and a spouse who had her own baggage of family dysfunction and mental illness, their journey was bound to have some struggles. But when the call from jail came, this time Regina was done. Having accepted unacceptable behavior for too long, something had to change. Would it be enough? Or...2023-02-201h 05

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEFULL TILT - The Beast That Couldn't Be ControlledSend us a textMeet Andy - a raging party machine...once upon a time. With an 'animal house' style story, you'll be encouraged by the way in which he chose to make some changes - essentially based on the need for community. You'll appreciate the successful entrepreneur that he now is - a vastly different lifestyle that is now THRIVING instead of merely surviving. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with someone you believe would benefit. And be sure to "like" and subscribe! If you know of someone who's story you'd like to h...2023-02-091h 00

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEFULL TILT - The Beast That Couldn't Be ControlledMeet Andy - self-proclaimed addict in recovery who experienced his first taste of alcohol at age 7. With his first 'black-out drunk' at age 13, Andy was fully engaged in this hideous disease and enjoying everything from pot, to cocaine, acid and more - by age 15! Not one to 'slack' though, he'd pursue training, journeyman and master certifications and more along the way, before opening his own business. But it's not all sunshine and rainbows, as you'll hear. RELAPSE is real, and is a part of this ongoing story of recovery and redemption! If you enjoyed this po...2023-02-061h 00

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEParty PeterSend us a textMeet 'Party Peter'! The boy-turned-man who was the quintessential life of the party - until he wasn't. With multiple DUIs to his name, a pending Class IV felony and some time in solitary confinement, Peter would ultimately get to the place of surrender. By now means an easy journey, and with multiple 'games' played along the way, Peter would one day hear the audible voice of God. The HOPE that is littered throughout this man's journey and the redemption story that is his now, is one you don't want to miss! I...2023-01-2351 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEYou're Only As Sick As Your SecretsSend us a textIn this episode, Julie shares what true surrender brought her. Formerly living this 'edited version' of herself, her own family was oblivious to the degree in which her marriage and family was impacted by this disease. Thankfully, in a place of true surrender, Julie went from her version of living in the 'twilight zone' to having HOPE for the first time. Listen in as she shares so many beautiful truths learned in the rooms of Al-Anon and how you, too, can live a life of rigorous honesty and the freedom that it brings. ...2023-01-1644 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPETogether We CanSend us a textIn today's episode, you'll hear from my new friend Shannon, and her long-time recovery story which is steeped in the terrible truths that a lifestyle of addiction brings. Shannon didn't start as the alcoholic, drug addict; rather her journey into addiction began with food. Her losses have been of the utmost heartache, and yet, her ferocity in sharing, not only the HOPE that is founds in the rooms of AA, but also in the completion of her master's in dietary studies, adding to the work that she does in her heath and wellness...2023-01-0952 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEAddiction - the Symptom of a Broken HeartSend us a textJoin me in the incredible recovery story of Pastor Daniel Pastruska, CEO of 180 Ministries Teen Challenge of the Rockies, as well as Vibrant Life Behavioral Health Center. As a young man raised in a strict and legalistic religious system, he shares how he 'sold his soul' to the drugs that would lead to his near-fatal demise. Longing to no longer hurt and estranged from his parents, he's confronted by one 'just like him' - and so the story of his recovery goes. Daniel is now 'that one' - to the many ad...2023-01-0237 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEThe Great Escape...Send us a textMeet brother Jack...the 2nd born in our family. Unique in this story was his leaving home to boarding school at age 14...and the repercussions thereof. While our journeys differ given the 18 years between us, Jack's story is one of adventure, discovery, and of course heartache. There's JOY in the journey, however, and if you know Jack, you know he'll find the joy!If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with someone you believe would benefit. And be sure to "like" and subscribe! If you know of someone who's story you'd...2022-12-1935 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEScared StraightSend us a textToday's episode includes my dear friend, Dr. Gemie. As a medical professional, Dr. Gemie shares her own journey with her family of origin and the various struggles that led her to pursue medicine - in a very wholistic way. Becoming a primary caretaker at an early age shaped what would ultimately become her mission field. This is another 'don't miss' episode! If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with someone you believe would benefit. And be sure to "like" and subscribe! If you know of someone who's story you'd like to h...2022-12-121h 04

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPECrisis ManagementSend us a textMeet Annie. In this episode you'll learn some of the extraordinary nuggets of recovery that served Annie in spite of the trauma and chaos from which she came. If you identify with that sense of 'perfectionism' or the illusion of control, you won't want to miss a minute of this profound episode filled with years of wisdom from her recovery journey. Grab a pen and some paper for the gold that you'll glean from Annie's story. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with someone you believe would benefit. And be su...2022-12-051h 06

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEOn the Outside Looking InSend us a textIn this episode, you'll hear from David. Native of Australia, he'd come to the States before age 10 and quickly become the 'chameleon' - doing whatever it took to try and fit in. Like so many of our stories, David felt he was never good enough. Soon enough that need to run away from the pain turned into numbing; whether by alcohol or other drugs. Finally, a toxic relationship turned all the more so when David tried to end it all. Please listen deeply - and please share this incredible redemption story!2022-11-281h 27

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEThe Power of Gratitude - Speak LIFE!Send us a textIn this pre-Thanksgiving episode, Jeri interviews a self-proclaimed "wordy" - her youngest son, DJ - and their musings over the power of our words. Science backs up this mystery! And the evolution of DJ's recovery and the transformation of his thought life, and the impact on his reality is yet more evidence to this phenomenon. Studies show longer life, improved health - and yet this episode is just one family's experience of this life-giving truth.If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with someone you believe would benefit. And be sure...2022-11-2139 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEWork Hard, Play HardSend us a textMeet Christine, veteran teacher of 23 years from Boston! This girl is FIRE! Her story involves her WHOLE family. Hers is one of excelling - in everything! From sports to dance, she's a self-proclaimed 'good Catholic girl' growing up, whose message, like many, involves in the excess of all these good things. Heartache certainly didn't pass her by, either. And yet, in her recovery the message is this: "life is short - LIVE IT!"If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with someone you believe would benefit. And be sure to "like"...2022-11-1458 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEFailure to LaunchSend us a textThis is another 'don't miss' episode, as you'll be hearing TWO voices of experience today! Kyle, recovering heroine addict, whose full story is shared in Episode 8, titled, "The Stranger Behind My Eyes" - and his Mom, Pam, who walked this painful journey of nearly losing her beloved son to this horrific disease. In addition to learning that heroine was Kyle's "best friend", he shares the painful side of addiction; the shame in every aspect, feelings of failure and more. And Mom/Pam who in her words states, "I had no idea w...2022-11-0756 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEThe Power of Sharing Our StoriesSend us a textMeet Leslie - Wife, Mom, long-time state employee and so much more! Now with her Divinity degree, Leslie shares her incredible journey of living this 'double life' for over a decade. From alcohol to meth, opiates and more, she found herself spiraling to the point of near death - when a beloved friend stepped onto the scene and intervened. To see her now in her beautifully blended family - it just exemplifies the power of true relationship (vs dead religion) with the living God! I'm excited for you to hear the...2022-10-311h 08

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEBeauty for AshesSend us a textMeet Jillene...and the power of overcoming that continues to propel her forward into all that God has destined for this incredible story of redemption. From being rejected, excommunicated and caught up in multiple abusive relationships, Jillene encountered Truth. In her words, "What I lost was NOTHING compared to what I've gained - that's where my life began!" If you've been hurt through members of your family, or perhaps the church, you don't want to miss Jillene's story and learn of her burning passion to help women who are in a similar s...2022-10-2446 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEAWAKE! Like Never Before...Send us a textMeet Jota, former satanist mired in the 'magical world of drugs' - who meets Jesus and learns firsthand that he is SEEN and KNOWN by his Creator. While it wasn't an instantaneous deliverance from the world he'd walked in for so long, the progressive story of healing and recovery would take him on a more epic journey than he could've ever imagined! Now serving as one of the counselors at Vibrant Life, he pours into other men, providing clinical counseling and so much more. You truly don't want to miss this episode! Please...2022-09-191h 04

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPERecap, Resources & the Roadmap AheadSend us a textIn this 10th episode, Jeri hits the 'pause button' to CELEBRATE some big and small victories in this first jaunt of her podcast. Highlighting guests to date, hitting on some of the resources that have been shared, as well as sharing some 'sneak previews' of what lies ahead, it's a short, GRATITUDE-FILLED episode. She also invites YOU to share your feedback, content and/or guest ideas. This is YOUR show and her desire is to continue providing rich, meaningful content with guests who share the stories and struggles that you do....2022-09-1213 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPETrauma - and the Associated Health Risks with Dr. Jess, School PsychologistSend us a textIn this engaging episode, school psychologist, Dr. Jess shares her experiences with the 'root' of the multiple issues facing today's young people, and much of it is based in trauma. Jess shares her extensive background with kids, K-12, and gives some much needed insight to the struggles, as well as some incredible resources available for us in today's episode. If you, or someone you know could benefit from this message, please share! We can't have enough resources for the massive issues confronting today's youth. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share w...2022-09-0633 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEThe Power of Prayer & Service to OthersSend us a textYou'll want to hear this heart of a Mother in recovery - a former meth addict with jail time, family rejection and more. Trish's redemption story is nothing short of a MIRACLE! And walking through raising her granddaughter while her daughter lands her own jail time - just WOW! You'll hear the power of service, the power of community and so much more. The healing is HERE for those who are seeking. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with someone you believe would benefit. And be sure to "like" and s...2022-08-2946 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEA Joyous Meaningful LifeSend us a textYou aren't going to want to miss this incredible episode filled with SO MUCH HOPE! With a medical background and product of a 5-star recovery program, Melissa launches a high school to assist students seeking recovery. This incredibly rare and desperately needed model is being sought out by families around the country. PLEASE SHARE this message with anyone whom you believe could benefit, and let's partner to find a way to duplicate this amazing opportunity for our kids!If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with someone you believe would benefit...2022-08-2236 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEAt First GlanceSend us a textIn this conversation, you'll hear the raw vulnerability and real life struggles experienced by this highly respected and sought after author, speaker and Bible teacher. Kat's compelling message is wrought with the high and lows of life in a loving, supportive family - juxtaposed against the harsh realities experienced by many of us in this audience. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with someone you believe would benefit. And be sure to "like" and subscribe! If you know of someone who's story you'd like to hear, or would be a g...2022-08-1531 min

This is Your Wake-Up Call || alcoholic, addict, co-dependent, tools and resources for recovery, HOPEThe Stranger Behind My EyesSend us a textIn episode 5, the Director of 180 Men's Ministry Center, Kyle Roth shares his compelling story of heroin addiction and the miracle story of the 'little old lady at the bus station' that reminded him of his grandmother - whom he'd encounter before doing the unthinkable. ANOTHER amazing story of redemption and the God who continues to write the most incredible script. If you or someone you love is struggling in this place of addiction and deep darkness, PLEASE share this message of HOPE with them. They're not alone - and help is readily available. 2022-08-081h 20