Recovery Soapbox

Heather's addiction drove her into homelessness and sex work. Watch this episode to hear how she broke free and became a champion in the recovery community. For more Recovery Soapbox Episodes, please view our website. https://brightonrecoverycenter.com/podcast/

Our guest today is writer and Life Coach Dennis Berry. He is the author of the best-selling book "Funky Wisdom: A Practical Guide To Life" and host of The Funky Brain Podcast. Dennis has been sober since April 8, 2003, during which time he became a successful businessman, athlete, and family man. His recovery journey helped him find his life's mission; to help others achieve inner peace and master their lives. Dennis knows what it is like to feel hopeless and without positive direction. He transformed his life and now spends his time helping others do the same. Recovery Soapbox is a mental health podcast brought to you by Brighton Recovery Center.

Years ago, Brighton's leadership had the vision of building an entire recovery campus. It was a massive undertaking full of unexpected hurdles, but we didn't give up! That vision has now been realized as our 6-building campus with 50+ bed sober-living beds. We held a Grand Opening to celebrate and took the opportunity to interview some of the attendees. You can watch this episode at https://youtu.be/_6TJx9MLLiM

Brianne Davis is an actor, writer, director, podcaster, and a recovering sex and love addict. Brianne began her acting career in high school on Remember the Titans and Dawson's creek. After that, she starred in many more hit productions such as Jar Head, Lucifer, True Blood, The Mentalist, and many more. Over a decade ago, Brianne realized that she was a love and sex addict. Since then, she has embraced her recovery and written a book about it. She is continually raising awareness about sex and love addiction, which is why she is here with us today!

In this episode, we check in on Shane, an alumnus of Brighton, after 1 year of sobriety. Shane’s recovery story has had many ups and downs, but the growth that has come from it is truly inspiring.

Lisa's story begins in a remote Hawaiian paradise, but her life takes many unexpected turns. As an alumna of Brighton, Lisa has found community and belonging away from her Hawaiian home. Her consistent participation in the alumni program provides her with many friends and ways to help newcomers. Watch Lisa's inspiring story here on Recovery Soapbox. Recovery Podcast Episodes

Are you in an undergrad or graduate program for social work, and looking to complete a practicum? In this episode of recovery soapbox, Clinical Director Garrett Cimino interviews two former interns at Brighton Recovery Center. Bri and Molly share their practicum experiences and provide some great advice for those also looking to complete their programs.

In this episode, Brady Kuan interviews Jake Knighton and Paul Price. All three of these individuals first came to Brighton Recovery for treatment and, after a year or two of sobriety, all three now work for Brighton. Many recovering addicts develop a desire to give back to the recovery community after treatment. Some even use their own experience to begin a career in addiction treatment. This can be an overwhelming goal because it’s not always clear where to start or how to proceed. Brady, Jake, and Paul give insider tips on how they accomplished this goal. They also talk about staying persistent, and certain pitfalls to watch out for. They discuss keeping your own recovery and working in recovery separate, along with the rewards and stresses of this career. Thanks for watching our vodcast today. If you enjoy this episode of Recovery Soapbox, please take a moment to rate us on your favorite podcast platform. You can subscribe to the audio version on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and Libsyn. If you or someone you know is suffering with trauma and addiction, please feel free to contact us.

The first time we took our cameras to Recovery Day, a wonderful, free event for all ages, we knew we'd keep coming back! In this episode, you'll hear stories of triumph and hope from people ranging with just a few months of sobriety all the way up to 30 years. Their messages are inspiring and definitely worth a listen. This year at Recovery Day, things started off with the 5K Run for Recovery, followed by speakers, music, awards, activities, and lots of community support. It was held on Saturday, September 14 at the Gallivan Plaza in Salt Lake City. Watch for next year's date and be sure to get it on your calendar! If you like the stories shared in this episode, please check out our coverage from National Recovery Day We knew it would be difficult to record at a large and noisy event, but we hope you can get past the background noise, because the messages are too good not to share. Quotes from Recovery Day: "Faith is hope with a track record. I kept hoping I'd stay sober. I kept hoping I'd get over the next hurdle. Now I know I will and I don't have to do it alone." - Jodie "Hand-in-hand, we end up going through life together." - Jodie "Be gentle with yourself. Recovery does not occur overnight and even with 30 years of sobriety, I still don't have it all figured out." - Sharon "The excitement of recovery is finding out what I can do to connect with myself today." - Allie "Recovery is never-ending growth." - Allie Thanks for watching our vodcast today. If you enjoy this episode of Recovery Soapbox, please take a moment to rate us on your favorite podcast platform. You can subscribe to the audio version on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and Libsyn. If you or someone you know is suffering with trauma and addiction, please feel free to contact us.

Today we sit down with Kamrin Carver, Patrick Hopes, and Rev. Christopher T. Scuderi. All three of these wonderful men are licensed ministers and have a great deal to say about the importance of spirituality in addiction recovery. There are many paths to spirituality and it can look different for everyone. These men have extensive experience helping people of all faiths and backgrounds to find what works for them. Join us as we discuss spirituality and why it’s so vital to the processes of addiction recovery.

Ian Acker and Rachel Santizo with Fit To Recover have been taking their fitness program to both male and female inmates three times a week. The program is run boot-camp style and provides inmates with an introduction to the importance of fitness, for both mental health and addiction recovery. Fit To Recover is currently seeking donations to help sustain and grow the jail program. Every bit helps. If you'd like to make a donation, please visit https://www.fit2recover.org/ or contact Ian Acker, founder and executive director of Fit To Recover, at ian@fit2recover.org You can watch the episode here https://youtu.be/5z3TsoKcDNY Thanks for watching our vodcast today. If you enjoy this episode of Recovery Soapbox, please take a moment to rate us on your favorite podcast platform. You can subscribe to the audio version on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and Libsyn.

When it comes to addiction, families can be traumatically impacted. The relationship between family members and their addicted loved one often leads to behaviors of codependency. Jamie and Sally are both mothers of adult addicts. In this episode, they speak with Kamrin Carver about their codependency struggles and how they have found healing through Brighton's free family treatment program. https://brightonrecoverycenter.com/codependency-addicted-to-love/

Morgan is a recent alumni of Brighton Recovery center and Clay is the director of Brighton's alumni program. What does an alumni program look like in recovery and why is it important? The program made a big difference for Morgan's recovery, so we decided to ask her for these answers. Recovery Podcast Home Page

For this episode, we packed up our recording equipment and headed to downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, for a chance to film at the Recovery Day celebration. We grabbed random-yet-willing participants to answer a few important questions about addiction and recovery. Their answers were as varied as their backgrounds, but they were all true and inspiring. There was no way we could fit all of the interviews into one episode, so keep your eyes out for more to come. Full video of this episode Recovery Day is celebrated each year throughout Utah in eight separate counties. Though each of these counties celebrates separately, the state as a whole unites for the purpose of supporting those affected by substance use disorder and promoting recovery. Salt Lake City's Recovery Day is typically held in September at the Gallivan Center. The event includes the 5K Run for Recovery, speakers, live music, food, vendor exhibits, sponsors, and activities for the whole family. Recovery Day is a free event that is open to the public. Thanks for watching our vodcast today. If you enjoy this episode of Recovery Soapbox, please take a moment to rate us on your favorite podcast platform. You can subscribe to the audio version on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and Libsyn. If you or someone you know is suffering with addiction, please feel free to contact us. More episodes of Recovery Soapbox

Our 20th episode features Kamrin Carver, LMFT, CSAT, and Tom Perry. Having suffered from trauma himself, Tom sought out Kamrin’s professional help. Kamrin introduced Tom to EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). Together, they began the journey of healing. https://brightonrecoverycenter.com/healing-trauma-podcast-ep-20

In this episode of Recovery Soapbox, Alisa Wood and Lacey Garcia talk with Jennifer Netto, LCSW, about trauma and addiction. Topics Covered in this Episode: What is trauma? The connection between trauma and addiction. The connection between sexual abuse and trauma. Appropriate ways to react when someone tells you about their trauma. and more ... Helpful resources for survivors of violence, trauma and or sexual assault. YWCA/Family Justice Center: 24 hour Crisis Hotline 801-537-8600 Rape Recovery Center: Crisis Line (801)-467-7273 RAINN: 1-800-656-HOPE Children's Justice Center: 385-468-4560 UNI Crisis Hotline: 801-587-3000 For more episode please subscribe to our addiction recovery podcast.

In Part 2 of Episode 18 we pick up where we left off in Part 1, with Ken Seeley and Michael Gonzales. Topics in this episode include trauma, depression, food addiction, the success rate of rehabs, and improving accountability. Ken Seeley and Michael Gonzales also dive deep into the unethical practices of many rehabs and what the Independent Coalition of Treatment Providers (ICOTP) can do about it by conducting ethical audits on rehabs. If you enjoy this episode of Recovery Soapbox, please take a moment to rate us on your favorite podcast platform. You can subscribe to the audio version on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and Libsyn. The ICOTP is creating positive change for the substance abuse industry by bringing transparency to the business practices and measurable outcomes of rehab facilities. If you are looking for treatment for yourself or a loved one, we highly encourage you to make sure the rehab bears the ICOTP gold seal of approval.

Ken Seeley and Michael Gonzales from the A&E show Intervention share their expertise on a range of topics. Watch from our studio cameras or tune into the podcast as we discuss Ken and Michael's stories, as well as suicide, incarceration, the war on drugs, ethics of the industry, meditation, and so much more. Watch past episodes on our Recovery Soapbox Podcast page.

This time on Recovery Soapbox, we talk to former NFL safety, Erik Coleman. Erik tells some great NFL stories, along with how addiction affected his childhood and how it affects his friends in the NFL now. Erik played in the NFL for 9 years and is now an advocate for NFL alumni in recovery. Erik Coleman played football college for Washington State and then went on to play for the New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, and Detroit Lions. Erik is now a host on Jets Late Night on CBS2 and Jets Game Plan on SYN. Addiction Podcast

Another great episode of Women in Recovery with Alisa Wood, Lacey Garcia, and guest, Lisa Walker. In this episode, these amazing women discuss insights on a range of topics, including short- and long-term recovery, the struggles of motherhood and addiction, the blessings of a sober life, the need for continuous self care, and much more. About our Guest: Lisa Walker, MSW, LCSW, graduated from the University of Utah with both her Bachelor and Masters degree in Social Work and has been working in the substance-use disorder field for over ten years. Lisa runs a private practice called Full Circle Healing. More information about Lisa and her private practice is available on her Facebook page and at FullCircleHealing.me "I can't say enough about my experience with Lisa, she has taught me there are no limits to what I can do." "Lisa is amazing, she has a true gift. She is a fantastic therapist and life coach and has helped guide me through life for the past 6 years."