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Odyssey House Journals

Odyssey House Journals

Hard hitting raw look at everything recovery with TV news legend Randall Carlisle. Each episode features new interviews with everyone from addicts to treatment workers.

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102 Odyssey House Journals - Mindy Vincent

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2023/07/14

ARE 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

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101 Odyssey House Journals - Dave Elliott

Odyssey House Journals ·

2023/07/07

“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

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00:26:35

100 Odyssey House Journals - Sim Gill

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2023/06/30

SHOULD DRUG ADDICTS BE THROWN IN JAIL? No! Says a man who should know and has the power to back it up. Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill is our special guest on this edition of Odyssey House Journals. He says the public needs to be protected if an addict commits a violent crime, but otherwise, they should get treatment. Sim’s thoughts on restorative justice are perhaps controversial but certainly worth considering.

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00:30:47

99 The New Odyssey House Journals - Anna Christophorou

Odyssey House Journals ·

2023/05/26

DRUG ADDICTION AND TREATMENT IN A FARAWAY COUNTRY A special guest today is a woman who worked at an Odyssey House in New Zealand for 5 years. Take a guess on the drug of choice for most of her clients. You might be wrong. How does treatment work in that country? Where do clients come from? Who pays for it? In this edition of Odyssey House Journals, Anna Christophorou Is in our studio with the surprising answers. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30-minute podcast.

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00:28:53

98 The New Odyssey House Journals - Anna West, Megan...

Odyssey House Journals ·

2023/05/19

URGENT 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

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97 The New Odyssey House Journals - Mental Health...

Odyssey House Journals ·

2023/05/12

WHY 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

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96 The New Odyssey House Journals - Mandi Durocher

Odyssey House Journals ·

2023/05/05

SHE WENT FROM 130 POUNDS TO 80 IN JUST MONTHS Mandi Durocher had a severe eating disorder and had to be hospitalized. When she got out she turned to booze, then drugs to quiet that voice in her head. 3 children later and years of fighting addiction to opioids and meth she is celebrating 7 years of sobriety and is married to the man who runs The Other Side Academy. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she vividly describes her long journey.

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95 The New Odyssey House Journals - Tiffany Naccarato

Odyssey House Journals ·

2023/04/29

SHE 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

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94 The New Odyssey House Journals - Michelle Wiggins

Odyssey House Journals ·

2023/04/21

SHE 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

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93 The New Odyssey House Journals - Morghan Farrer

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2023/04/14

“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

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92 The New Odyssey House Journals - Centrell Pittman

Odyssey House Journals ·

2023/04/07

AT 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

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91 The New Odyssey House Journals - Shantel McBride

Odyssey House Journals ·

2023/03/31

HOW 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

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90 The New Odyssey House Journals - Heidi Aulaumea

Odyssey House Journals ·

2023/03/24

SHE 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

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89 The New Odyssey House Journals - Nycholle Slack

Odyssey House Journals ·

2023/03/17

SHE’S AN AMAZING WOMAN NOW, BUT IT IT’S BEEN A LONG JOURNEY Nycholle had her death by suicide all planned out, but thank goodness she failed because she has so much to give. She was a good mom with a dark secret. She couldn’t stop drinking and it got worse when her marriage was falling apart. Now she’s helping others on their path to recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she tells the almost humorous story of not even realizing what Odyssey House is until 2 weeks after she

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88 The New Odyssey House Journals - John Branham

Odyssey House Journals ·

2023/03/10

HE DIDN’T EVEN KNOW HIS NAME WHEN HE WAS ARRESTED IN A DUMPSTER John Branham was high on meth and was dumpster diving the last time he was arrested and that’s when he made the decision to turn his life around. He admits making a ton of mistakes during his addiction, even turning his parents home into a trap house. He found recovery at The Other Side Academy, a program focusing on hard work and accountability. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how the threat of a long prison

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00:29:41

87 The New Odyssey House Journals - Rachel & Randall

Odyssey House Journals ·

2023/03/03

I’M A HUMAN BEING. DON’T CALL ME A JUNKIE! All too often, we label people dealing with a substance use disorder as addicts or drunks, but that shouldn’t define someone. That person you’re referring to is a human being. Someone’s son, daughter, father or mother, someone who sits near you in church. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals, we do a deep dive into the stigma surrounding substance use.

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86 The New Odyssey House Journals - Rodger Goeckeritz

Odyssey House Journals ·

2023/02/24

WHY CAN’T I GET KILLED IN A CAR ACCIDENT? Roger Goeckeritz says he cried, was lonely, and felt shame and guilt, but he couldn’t accept the fact that he was an alcoholic. He was educated, grew up in an upper-middle-class home, and had a good job, but he was miserable for years. Push the clock forward, and today he is happy and peaceful and will soon be a clinical mental health counselor. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals, he talks about the nearly miraculous turnaround.

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85 The New Odyssey House Journals - Christian Cronin

Odyssey House Journals ·

2023/02/17

HE 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

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84 The New Odyssey House Journals - Jenn Belt

Odyssey House Journals ·

2023/02/10

ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING WOMEN YOU’LL EVER MEET Jenn Belt started drinking Black Velvet at 8, using cocaine at 11, went to jail at 18, later served 46 months in a federal prison, BUT LOOK AT HER NOW! She’s going to college to study forensic social work, has custody of her kids and is a case manager at Odyssey House. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals hear why she says federal prison was the best thing that could happen to her.

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83 The New Odyssey House Journals - Jacob Kenison

Odyssey House Journals ·

2023/02/03

A 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

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