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PODCAST

Built By The Red Stick

Rhea Media Group

Built By The Red Stick Podcast brings you real, sometimes controversial but much needed conversations. We bring you special guests each week to tackle the hard truths about the effects of drugs, alcohol, etc.Produced by Rhea Media Group, LLC

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Episode 75 | Different Avenues | Built By The Red...

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2025/12/19

In this powerful episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, Built By The Red Stick, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome back Ronnie Delaune—Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), and National Certified Counselor (NCC)—for an inspiring conversation about transformation, resilience, and long-term recovery. Ronnie brings decades of lived experience and professional insight to the mic. Now a Regional Supervisor of Outreach with Avenues Recover...

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Episode 74 | You Don't Know Me | Built By The Red...

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2025/12/12

In this episode of Beyond the Struggle, Michael and Ronnie take a break from the heavy stuff and jump straight into a game of “How well do you REALLY know your best friend?” Spoiler: not as well as they thought. What starts as a simple question game turns into a hilarious back-and-forth of wrong answers, shocked reactions, and the kind of friendly roasting only two people who’ve been through a lot together can get away with. You’ll see a different side of them — the side that jokes, laughs, ...

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Episode 73 | Just a Girl | Built By The Red Stick...

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2025/12/05

n this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, Michael Oakley and Ronnie LeDuff sit down with Caitlyn Keppinger, a dedicated marketer working in the addiction recovery field at Lincoln Nova Vital Recovery Center. Caitlyn shares her own journey through addiction recovery and how her experience now fuels her professional work—helping amplify the message of hope, connection, and community in recovery. She discusses the challenges of rising into a position of advocacy, the power of stor...

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Episode 72 | Brooke's Epiphany | Built By The Red...

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2025/11/28

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Brooke Bagbey, a dedicated female residential counselor at The Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana who has been with the center since 2020 and has experience in multiple roles in the addiction-care field beginning as early as 2018. Brooke shares her journey from early roles in mental health and utilization review to counseling clients in a residential setting. She opens up about w...

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Episode 71 | From Jail Cells to Wedding Bells | Built...

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2025/11/21

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Sally Tullos, whose role as Marketing Director at The Washington Street Hope Center in Marksville, Louisiana, gives her a unique vantage point on addiction recovery, community outreach, and family support. Sally brings both personal insight and professional drive—she’s celebrated four years of continuous sobriety, and her journey now fuels her work in helping others find hope and connectio...

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Episode 70 | Mr. Anderson | Built By The Red Stick...

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2025/11/14

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Sam Anderson, a former professional drummer turned recovery advocate at Sanctuary Recovery & Wellness Center in Louisiana. Sam shares his story of living life in the fast lane—touring, performing, and chasing success—until addiction nearly took everything from him. Through his journey to recovery, he found a new calling: helping others find peace, balance, and purpose beyond the chaos....

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Episode 69 | Positive Correlation | Built By The Red...

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2025/11/07

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, Ronnie LeDuff returns to the studio as he and Michael Oakley sit down with Matt Corley! Matt brings his powerful story of transformation, faith, and the lessons he’s learned walking the path of recovery. From his time at Woodlake to the new chapter he’s living today, Matt opens up about what it means to rebuild your life from the inside out—and how recovery keeps evolving long after treatment ends. Together, Ronnie, Michael, and Matt discus...

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Episode 68 | Growing Sober | Built By The Red Stick...

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2025/10/31

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, Michael Oakley sits down with Raphael Luneau, Alumni Coordinator at Victory Addiction Recovery Center, to explore how lasting recovery extends far beyond treatment. Raphael shares his lived experience with addiction, his role in guiding alumni support, and how the ‘family’ at Victory stays connected long after detox and rehab. He opens up about the importance of unity, authenticity, and community in the recovery process—reminding listeners t...

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Episode 67 | The Man in the Mirror | Built by the Red...

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2025/10/24

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Peter Barrilleaux, RAC, a Residential Counselor at Victory Recovery Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. Peter brings deep experience in both residential and intensive outpatient (I.O.P.) programs, offering a grounded and compassionate perspective on what real recovery looks like day to day. With years of work in trauma-informed care and addiction counseling, he opens up about the challenges of...

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Episode 66 | We Care | Built By The Red Stick...

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2025/10/17

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, Michael Oakley steps in solo (Ronnie is out sick) to welcome Cherie Hebert, the Family Care Coordinator at Victory Recovery Center. Cherie brings a deeply empathetic, behind-the-scenes voice focused on supporting families as they walk the recovery path alongside their loved ones. Cherie opens up about her role: the challenges, the heartbreak, and the victories she witnesses in guiding families through crisis, communication, boundaries, and h...

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Episode 65 | Called to Action | Built By The Red...

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2025/10/10

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome Julie St. Martin, RN, a registered nurse who brings compassion, clinical insight, and frontline experience from her work at Victory Recovery Center. Julie shares stories from within the walls of treatment—what care looks like behind the curtains of detox, residential, and outpatient services. She talks about how nursing in recovery isn’t just about medicine or protocols—it’s about empathy, prese...

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Episode 64 | Small Victories | Built By The Red Stick...

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2025/10/03

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome Chris Flanagan, Director of Business Development at Victory Addiction Recovery Center, to talk about what it takes to build bridges in recovery care and community support. Chris brings a unique background—after graduating from LSU and working in pharmaceutical, medical device, and wellness sectors, he transitioned into advocacy and recovery work. At Victory, he now leads efforts to expand outrea...

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Episode 63 | Doctors Orders | Built By The Red Stick...

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2025/09/26

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome Dr. Dave Daigle, a double board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine and Addiction Medicine, and the Medical Director of MAT’s Clinic. After 16 years in the ER, Dr. Daigle witnessed far too many lives lost to overdose. Instead of standing by, he chose to take action. Today, he helps people break free from the grip of addiction through evidence-based treatment—including Suboxone, Naltrexone,...

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Episode 62 | How Did We Get Here!? | Built By The Red...

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2025/09/19

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley take a step back to reflect on a full year of commitment to building Built By The Red Stick. What started as an idea to create a judgment-free space for recovery stories has grown into a movement of connection, honesty, and hope. Ronnie and Michael share the highs, the struggles, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way—both personally and as hosts—proving that recovery is just as much about commun...

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Episode 61 | Deja Vu | Built By The Red Stick...

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2025/09/12

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Nicole Barbee, a powerful advocate and prominent figure in the recovery community. Nicole has dedicated her life to helping others break free from addiction and discover the hope that comes with long-term recovery. She shares her story with raw honesty, offering both personal and professional insight into what it takes to heal, rebuild, and thrive. From the challenges of relapse and stigma...

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Episode 60 | Finding N3m0 | Built By The Red Stick...

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2025/09/05

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome Bradley Sparks, better known as n3m0, a TikTok comedian and influential voice in the recovery community. Bradley lights up the screen with sharp wit and relatable storytelling—but there’s depth behind the laughter. He opens up about how recovery shaped his creativity, grounded his humor, and gave him a platform to speak honestly about what life after addiction looks like. From hospital escapades...

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Episode 59 | Mo's Movement | Built By The Red Stick...

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2025/08/29

In this impactful episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Angela Shockley, the founder of Mo’s Movement, a nonprofit created in honor of her daughter Morgan (“Mo”), who tragically lost her life to drug poisoning. Angela shares the inspiration behind Mo’s Movement and how she’s turning personal loss into community action. Through awareness campaigns like The Empty Chair Project—placing empty chairs to represent those lost to drug poisoni...

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Episode 58 | Return to Grace | Built By The Red Stick...

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2025/08/22

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Leila Koubi—a powerful voice in the recovery and mental health space who uses her story to reach people right where they are. Leila opens up about the painful reality of addiction, the complexity of mental health, and how both can fuel each other in ways most people never see. She shares her personal journey from chaos to clarity and explains why vulnerability, spiritual growth, and honest...

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Episode 57 | Born Different | Built By The Red Stick...

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2025/08/15

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Wendel Lewis, a creative force, entrepreneur, and passionate voice in the community. Wendel brings his unique mix of grit, humor, and artistry to the conversation, sharing how his journey has shaped both his personal life and professional work. From building Trent Lou Productions to inspiring others through storytelling, Wendel opens up about perseverance, creativity, and what it means to ...

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Episode 56 | Start not Little| Built by the Red Stick...

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2025/08/08

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Stuart Bostwick, a Registered Addiction Counselor at Palmetto Recovery and a passionate advocate for long-term healing. With deep insight and a sharp sense of humor, Stuart shares what he’s learned working on the front lines of addiction recovery. From navigating relapse and resistance to helping people rediscover purpose, he offers a powerful perspective on what true recovery looks like—b...

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