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Living together in a group is a strategy many animals use to survive and thrive. And a big part of what makes that living situation successful is listening. In this episode, we explore the collaborative world of the naked mole-rat. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You can support Threshold by donating today . To stay connected, sign up for our newsletter . Operation frog sound! Send us your frog sounds for an upcoming episode. We want you to go out, listen for frogs and toads, and record them. Just find someone croaking, and hit record on your phone. It doesn’t matter if there’s background noise. It doesn’t even matter if you’re not sure whether or not you’re hearing an amphibian—if you think you are, we would love to get a recording from you. Please also say your name and where you are in the world, and then email the recording to us at outreach@thresholdpodcast.org…
Innhold levert av Don't Hide The Scars. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av Don't Hide The Scars eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
Connecting with celebrity guests, leading experts and change makers to discuss the widespread illicit drug culture ripping through families, businesses, sports, entertainment and even the safest communities. With conversations about the fentanyl and opioid crisis, harm reduction modalities, MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) Narcan, Rehab, 12- Step Programs and more. Created by Flindt Andersen, Founder and Executive Director of PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need and Hosted by Jason LaChance.
Innhold levert av Don't Hide The Scars. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av Don't Hide The Scars eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
Connecting with celebrity guests, leading experts and change makers to discuss the widespread illicit drug culture ripping through families, businesses, sports, entertainment and even the safest communities. With conversations about the fentanyl and opioid crisis, harm reduction modalities, MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) Narcan, Rehab, 12- Step Programs and more. Created by Flindt Andersen, Founder and Executive Director of PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need and Hosted by Jason LaChance.
Dr. Samantha Harte, best-selling author of Breaking The Circuit: How to Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience, and Joy in the Face of Trauma, joins PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance for a powerful conversation about her mission: to help others discover resilience, reclaim joy, and create lasting transformation. In her groundbreaking book, Dr. Harte shares her deeply personal journey through trauma, loss, and addiction—while reimagining the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to be more inclusive and accessible for people beyond traditional recovery circles. Her unique approach centers on universal principles of healing, offering hope and empowerment to anyone navigating life’s challenges. To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need, visit https://gofund.me/c4b23093 For more on Dr. Samantha Harte: https://drsamanthaharte.com/ Samantha, Flindt, and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 Dr. Samantha's personal journey of addiction recovery 01:37 Dangers Of Codependency & Addiction 03:43 Parents' Addiction & Disfunction Effected Samanth & Her Sister 08:00 What Is PAIN's Veteran Program? 12:03 The Brain IS Designed To Protect Us 21:50 Forgiving Ourselves In Addiction Recovery 30:24 When Medical Detox Is A MUST 43:19 Dramatic DROP In Addiction Recovery Advocacy 49:25…
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Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need
Dino Miliotis, advisor to SMART AI Clinics, joins PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance for a discussion on how AI technology is transforming addiction recovery and making it more effective. Miliotis is a celebrated entrepreneur known for his innovative approach and powerful message of hope. He currently serves as a spokesperson for OpiAID, a data science company using AI to combat the opioid epidemic. Renowned for his advocacy and speaking engagements, Miliotis is recognized as one of America's leading voices in addiction recovery, embodying his mantra of changing the world one person at a time. To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need, visit https://gofund.me/c4b23093 For more on Dino Miliotis and SMART AI Clinics, visit https://www.smartaiclinics.com/ https://www.instagram.com/therealdinomiliotis Dino, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 SMART AI Clinics Next Step In Addiction Recovery 02:25 OpiAID Making Addiction Treatment More Effective 04:50 How AI Helps A Clinic Treat Patients 09:21 How AI Helps Outpatient Treatment 14:53 How OpiAID Helps Prevent Relapse 24:38 AI Tech For Greater Continuum Of Care 32:01 The Importance Of Changing Your Enviroment In Addiction Recovery 39:52 Dangers of "The Quick Fix" 49:07 The Goal Of SMART AI 53:40…
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Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need
Tom Spooner, Warriors Heart Founder/President and Master Sergeant (Retired) who served our nation in the U.S. Army for nearly 21 years joins PAIN's Jason LaChance. Tom primarily served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since retiring from the military in 2011, Spooner has successfully enabled thousands of warriors to acknowledge their struggles, seek treatment, and understand that they are not alone. Spooner joined forces with successful treatment providers Josh and Lisa Lannon to open Warriors Heart in 2016, which is the first and ONLY private and accredited addiction treatment center in the U.S. that is exclusively for military, veterans, and first responders struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, PTSD, and co-occurring issues. To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need, visit https://gofund.me/c4b23093 For more on Tom Spooner & Warriors Heart: 24-hour hotline (866-955-4035) or visit https://warriorsheart.com/connect Tom and Jason discuss the following and more. Tom and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 Primary Issues Veterans & First Responders Face 01:47 Varying Degrees Of PTSD 06:01 Adjusting To Civilian Life 8:54 Tom's Personal Story Of Recovery 14:00 Suboxone Possible Long-Term Side-effects 24:32 Support Systems And Recovery 27:16 Vets & First Responders Ask For Help 29:34 Helping Vets & First Responders With Trauma Response 35:01 Warriors Heart 40:57…
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Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need
Adam Vibe Gunton joins PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen & Jason LaChance. Adam is a dynamic leader, best-selling author, and serial entrepreneur known for his innovative approaches to team leadership, vision-casting, and branding. As a #1 bestselling author of “From Chains To Saved” and acclaimed TEDx speaker, Adam has inspired millions with his powerful message of recovery and transformation. Adam’s non-profit organization, Recovered On Purpose, has been instrumental in helping thousands overcome addiction and find recovery. Under his leadership, the organization has published dozens of books and developed a robust network of leaders in the recovery community. To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need, visit https://gofund.me/c4b23093 For more on Adam Vibe Guton: https://recoveredonpurpose.org Behavioral Health Partners: https://behavioralhealth.partners Adam, Flindt, and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 What was childhood like for Adam, and how, at 12 years old, did he begin using substances? 01:40 Why does Adam do the work he does within the addiction recovery field? 05:00 Addicts are human, just REALLY human? 8:42 Why do some working in substance abuse recovery relapse? 15:02 At what point did Adam make a conscious decision to seek sobriety? 27:45 How did Recovered On Purpose get started? 43:33 Flindt shares why the people we can't help struggling with addiction are the ones who keep us up. 48:10…
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Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need
Garet Mclendon joins PAIN's Jason LaChance and Julian Carvajal as he shares his powerful journey of redemption from addiction to fatherhood. Hear his story of overcoming challenges and finding hope in sobriety while balancing the responsibilities of being a dad. To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need visit: https://gofund.me/c4b23093 For more on Garet McLendon: https://www.instagram.com/garetmclendon Garet, Jason, and Juliann discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 What was childhood like for Garet, and how did it set the stage for addiction and incarceration? 01:40 How did Garet fall into being involved in gangs? 08:00 When did Garet start using substances to escape his reality? 11:04 Why was shifting his mindset vital to Garet's sobriety? 17:39 Why is it that the streets became a safer place for Garet in his teens and early twenties? 24:56 When did Garet finally get to the point of turning his life around and his sobriety journey finally stuck? 33:19 Why does Garet value being a sober and present father more than anything else? 45:53…
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Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need
For over a decade, Matt von Boecklin traveled the world as a program evaluation specialist and chemical engineer, living in Asia, Africa, and South America. Along the way, he picked up a few bad habits but has now quit his addictions to cigarettes, alcohol, Tramadol, and kratom. Now he works full time at Quit Kit, where he helps people suffering from addictions to kratom and opioids by offering a non-prescription way to combat addiction withdrawal symptoms. To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need visit: https://gofund.me/c4b23093 For more on Matt and Quit Kit : https://tryquitkit.com/ Matt von Boecklin and PAIN Media Director Jason LaChance discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 What was childhood like for Matt, and how did it impact her future addiction issues? 01:34 How did Matt's father's mental heath issues impact his family when he was a child? 04:19 Did Matt have a lineage of substance abuse issues in his family? 07:20 How and why did Matt stay away from alcohol until he was of legal age? 10:16 Why is a support group imperative for one's recovery? 24:02 Why did Matt finally acknowledge that he needed help with his tramadol and kratom addiction? And why does he make it known that kratom is very addictive? 31:28 What led Matt down a path of exploring a natural solution to his withdrawal symptoms, and how did it lead to the creation of Quit Kit? 36:04…
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Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need
Jessy Shapouri shares her journey of addiction, recovery, and finding hope through spiritual awakening in this powerful video. If you or a loved one are struggling with substance abuse or addiction, know that there is always hope for a better tomorrow. Watch this video for encouragement and inspiration on your path to sobriety and a fulfilling life. To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need visit: https://gofund.me/c4b23093 For more on Jessy Shapouri and NamaStay sober living: https://www.instagram.com/jessshredsmammoth/ Jessy and PAIN Media Director Jason LaChance discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 What was childhood like for Jessy and how did it impact her future addiction issues? 01:05 What is a common thread for many who fall into addiction? 02:27 When does substance experimentation enter Jessy's life? 11:18 When did Jessy finally get the help she needed? 16:10 Why do some get "tough love" wrong when it comes to helping a loved one in addiction? 22:42 What law-related consequence did both Jessy and Jason face due to their addiction? 32:20 What work are Jessy and her parents doing with NamaStay Sober Living for Women? 35:04 #sober #hope #wedorecover…
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Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need
PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen, Media Director Jason LaChance, and Outreach Coordinator Julian Carvajal discuss our new initiative to help Veterans In Need. They converse about what led to assisting homeless and housed veterans who are struggling with opioid addiction and how YOU can be a part of the success of this program. To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need visit: https://gofund.me/c4b23093 Flindt, Jason, and Julian discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 What led Flindt to want to start the Veterans In Need program and how are veterans being impacted due to a lack of resources? 01:24 Why isn't providing housing to Veterans struggling with addiction enough to help them prosper but it is important? 11:14 Do veterans have options for addiction treatment and how will PAIN connect them to trusted services? 16:35 How can you get involved with the Veterans In Need program? 22:00 Flindt shares a personal story of helping a struggling veteran who ended up homeless due to addiction. 27:15…
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Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need
PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat with special guest Gerald Posner. Posner is the author of thirteen acclaimed books including his latest Pharma: Greed, Lies, and the Poisoning of America. Posner brings decades of insight into the conversation which focuses on the insurance industry's policy preventing proper treatment for addiction recovery, public policy, and a lack of understanding of how addiction recovery isn't a straightforward process. For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit https://www.flindtandersen.com/ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing jason@painnonprofit.org Intro 00:00 Why might some not remain in addiction recovery advocacy once they have sobriety? 01:19 Why is addiction recovery NOT a straightforward process? 03:37 Why MUST people know that the face of addiction ISN'T just the homeless person anymore? 12:01 How did the Sackler family get away with billions while so many suffered from the opioid crisis? 19:27 How did a shift in pain medication policy lead to the current fentanyl crisis? 30:20 What did Gerald learn from being a consultant on the TV show DOPE SICK? 36:30 What are some of our shared concerns around harm reduction policy's effect on addiction recovery? 46:11 Where do we think that harm reduction policy has failed to help those needing recovery? 52:34…
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Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need
Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sit-down Hick Cheramie. Hick is an actor known for recent roles in the Will Smith Apple TV film Emancipation and AMC's Mayfair Witches based on the writing of Anne Rice. We discuss a variety of topics with Hick, including breaking generational addiction and trauma. How as a father he speaks openly with his children about the generations of addicts in their family lineage. We also talk about the spiritual awakening that Hick has on before Christmas 2014, never looking back and remaining sober ever since. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved one needs our services, follow us on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, or to get involved, or donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit https://www.flindtandersen.com/ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing jason@painnonprofit.org Intro 00:00 How can we talk with our children about addiction? Hick Shares 00:59 What does Hick say is "the only time we can say I got this" in addiction recovery? 06:10 Why should a recovering addict always remember what they can lose by relapsing? 13:22 What are healthy fears in addiction recovery? 18:20 Do those who are part of generational addiction and get sober have a greater understanding of generational trauma? 28:28 What does Hick mean when he says "plenty of mistakes in man's world"? 36:30 What has Hick seen in his home state of Louisiana and other southern states when it comes to the fentanyl crisis? 46:11 Fun acting stories from Hick! 1:04:00…
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Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need
On this episode of PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Don't Hide The Scar's Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with Julian Carvajal who was helped by PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need on his recovery journey discuss relationships and sobriety. They share the challenges they faced and common issues that many face with relationships, especially in early sobriety. Jason and Julian discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 What is the common rule about dating early in addiction recovery? 01:26 Why MUST we check our character defects once sober and in a relationship? 04:50 Why is working on BAD habits important before entering a relationship? 12:33 Boundaries, are they IMPORTANT part of a healthy relationship? 17:12 Is ANGER really a choice? 24:51 NOT escaping our emotions, a part of healing? 32:00 Building GENUIE relationships, one of the greatest gifts of recovery? 38:13 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved one needs our services, follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, or to get involved, or donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit https://www.flindtandersen.com/ …
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Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need
On this episode of PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Don't Hide The Scar's Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance discuss the recent data released by the CDC that states that overdose deaths were down in 2024 compared to the past few years. The data can be found here. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/drug-overdose-data.htm For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved one needs our services, follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, or to get involved, or donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit https://www.flindtandersen.com/ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing jason@painnonprofit.org Intro 00:00 What data points at overdose death rates decline in 2024? 01:09 How might the overdose deaths of minors not be factored into the 2024 data? 03:10 Does a decline in overdose deaths mean that addiction recovery rates are up? 05:10 Will the incoming administration and stricter border policy alone lead to a decline in substance abuse and addiction? 16:22 Could a shift to funding private addiction recovery treatment be more impactful in helping individuals needing addiction recovery? 20:28 Why does the FAMILY need support during and after the addiction recovery process just like the suffering addict? 24:30…
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Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need
In this episode of PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Don't Hide The Scar's Media Director Jason LaChance and Outreach Coordinator Julian Carvajal discuss the importance of forming new positive habits in addiction recovery. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved one needs our services, follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit https://www.flindtandersen.com/ Intro 00:00 What are a few of the things we did to form positive new habits that could be helpful to you? 01:30 How can YOU break the habit of manipulation? 04:00 Have the consequences of addiction caused you to ignore self-care? 7:45 Why is how we present ourselves to others an important part of self-care and isn't people pleasing? 16:41 Why is it important to get back to basics when forming positive habits? 25:36 Why MUST we experience the spectrum of emotions as a part of self-care without turning to BAD habits? 30:50 Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing jason@painnonprofit.org …
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Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need
PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Tom Wolf, a Recovery advocate, in recovery, Formerly homeless, and the Director of West Coast Initiatives for the Foundation For Drug Policy Solutions. We discuss some of the conversations around and fallacies around harm reduction, and how fentanyl has changed the landscape of addiction. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization https://www.flindtandersen.com/ For more on Tom Wolf https://www.rescuesf.org/tom-wolf https://twitter.com/Twolfrecovery…
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Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need
In this episode of PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Don't Hide The Scar's Media Director Jason LaChance and Outreach coordinator Julian Carvajal discuss the importance of setting new goals in addiction recovery, revising them as you progress as well as measuring your progress. Learn how Jason and Julian have used the SMART goal-setting framework for setting objectives. The acronym S.M.A.R.T. can help you focus your efforts and increase your chances of success: Specific: S Clearly define what you want to achieve Measurable: M Determine how you will measure your progress and know when you've accomplished your goal Achievable: A Ensure the goal is realistic and possible to complete within the set time frame Relevant: R Make sure the goal aligns with your values and long-term goals Time-bound: T Set a deadline for completion. Here are some tips for setting SMART goals: Ask what you need to accomplish: Make your goal specific by asking exactly what you need to do. Quantify your goals: Build milestones to make your goals easier to track. Consider your resources: Consider whether you have the skills and resources to achieve your goal. Consider the purpose: Consider why you're setting the goal and how it will improve your life or career. Create a schedule: Have a firm schedule and stick to it. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved one needs our services, follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit https://www.flindtandersen.com/ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing jason@painnonprofit.org Intro 00:00 Are you entering the New Year new to sobriety or sober curious? What can those early times in sobriety be like? 01:30 Is there any point in one's addiction recovery that is too early to set goals? 05:00 Why are rituals and routines absolutely vital to maintaining long-term sobriety? 10:13 How can YOU use the S.M.A.R.T. technique in your recovery to prosper in life? 21:23 What is the one thing that a recovering addict's loved ones want most? 29:44 Why are the 12 steps of recovery a worthy endeavor for not only the recovering addict but their loved ones as well? 37:31…
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