Heidi’s Story: From Felonies to Family

Detox, Rehab, & Medication-Assisted Treatment with Dr. Joel Hanson

Episode #13: Dr. Joel Hanson is a psychiatrist specializing in addiction treatment. He has both a personal and professional connection with recovery having founded both residential rehab and detox treatment centers in central and southern Utah. He currently works for Altium Health as the Chief Medical Officer. In this episode, Dr. Hanson shares his experiences with and insights into recovery and medication-assistance treatment along with answers our questions about how he chose his psychiatry and addiction treatment profession and started a rehab as well as what’s on the horizon for treatment. Episode Song: Hold On by Wilson Phillips I know there’s pain Why do you lock yourself up in these chains? No one can change your life except for you Don’t ever let anyone step all over you Just open your heart and your mind Is it really fair to feel this way inside? Some day somebody’s gonna make you want to Turn around and say goodbye Until then baby are you going to let them Hold you down and make you cry Don’t you know? Don’t you know things can change Things’ll go your way If you hold on for one more day Can you hold on for one more day Things’ll go your way Hold on for one more day You could sustain Or are you comfortable with the pain? You’ve got no one to blame for your unhappiness You got yourself into your own mess Lettin’ your worries pass you by Don’t you think it’s worth your time To change your mind? Some day somebody’s gonna make you want to Turn around and say goodbye Until then baby are you going to let them Hold you down and make you cry Don’t you know? Don’t you know things can change Things’ll go your way If you hold on for one more day Can you hold on for one more day Things’ll go your way Hold on for one more day I know that there is pain But you hold on for one more day and Break free the chains Yeah I know that there is pain But you hold on for one more day and you Break free, break from the chains Some day somebody’s gonna make you want to Turn around and say goodbye Until then baby are you going to let them Hold you down and make you cry Don’t you know? Don’t you know things can change Things’ll go your way If you hold on for one more day yeah If you hold on Don’t you know things can change Things’ll go your way If you hold on for one more day If you hold on Can you hold on Hold on baby Won’t you tell me now Hold on for one more day ’cause It’s gonna go your way Don’t you know things can change Things’ll go your way If you hold on for one more day Can’t you change it this time Make up your mind Hold on Hold on Baby hold on The post Detox, Rehab, & Medication-Assisted Treatment with Dr. Joel Hanson [http://www.loverecoveryrr.com/detox-rehab-medication-assisted-treatment-with-dr-joel-hanson/] appeared first on Love, Recovery, and Rock & Roll [http://www.loverecoveryrr.com].

Heidi’s Story: From Felonies to Family

Episode #12: Life was never easy for Heidi. At a young age, she lost her father to an electrocution accident at a construction site. Her mother began making, selling, and using crystal meth to cope. Heidi began using meth at age 11 with her mother. At age 13, Heidi’s mother was sent to prison, and she found herself all alone. She dropped out of middle school and began making money by selling drugs. For over a decade, she racked up 12 felonies, lost custody of her children, and continued selling. She was finally able to find help at the House of Hope [https://www.houseofhopeut.org/] and the Family Support Center [https://www.familysupportcenter.org/]. Now she has celebrated over 8 years of sobriety, has her kids back, and is the Director of LifeStart Village [https://www.familysupportcenter.org/lifestart-village] at the Family Support Center [https://www.familysupportcenter.org/]. Episode Song: Free Fallin’ by Tom Petty She’s a good girl, loves her mama Loves Jesus and America too She’s a good girl, who’s crazy ’bout Elvis Loves horses and her boyfriend too And it’s a long day livin’ in Reseda There’s a freeway runnin’ through the yard And I’m a bad boy, cause I don’t even miss her I’m a bad boy for breakin’ her heart Now I’m free Free fallin’ Yeah, I’m free Free fallin’ Now all the vampires walkin’ through the valley Move west down Ventura boulevard And all the bad boys are standing in the shadows And the good girls are home with broken hearts Now I’m free I’m free fallin’ Yeah, I’m free Free fallin’ Free fallin’, now I’m free fallin’, now I’m Free fallin’, now I’m free fallin’, now I wanna glide down over Mulholland I wanna write her name in the sky I’m gonna free fall out into nothin’ Gonna leave this world for awhile Now I’m free (Free fallin’, now I’m free fallin’, now I’m) Free fallin’ (Free fallin’, now I’m free fallin’, now I’m) Yeah, I’m free (Free fallin’, now I’m free fallin’, now I’m) Free fallin’ (Free fallin’, now I’m free fallin’, now I’m) (Free fallin’, now I’m free fallin’, now I’m) Now I’m free Free fallin’ Oh (Free fallin’, now I’m free fallin’, now I’m) Free fallin’ (Free fallin’, now I’m free fallin’, now I’m) Now I’m free (Free fallin’, now I’m free fallin’, now I’m) Oh, free fallin’ (Free fallin’, now I’m free fallin’, now I’m) (Free fallin’, now I’m free fallin’, now I’m) Free fallin’ The post Heidi’s Story: From Felonies to Family [http://www.loverecoveryrr.com/heidis-story-from-felonies-to-family/] appeared first on Love, Recovery, and Rock & Roll [http://www.loverecoveryrr.com].

Jan’s Story: SpiritWorks

Episode #11: Reverend Jan Brown, Founding/Executive Director from SpiritWorks Foundation Center for the Soul in Virginia, has not used drugs or alcohol or drugs since January 1, 1987. Her addiction began with alcohol, while sneaking “ledge” drinks as a youth to getting an honorable military discharge in order to deal with her addiction. Now she serves as an ordained Deacon in the Episcopal Church, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Face and Voices of Recovery, and co-chair of the Addiction and Recovery Commission for the Diocese of Southern Virginia. In 2014 she was appointed by the Governor of Virginia to serve on the Governor’s Task Force on Prescription Drug and Heroin Abuse. Recommended Resources: * SpiritWorks Foundation Center for the Soul [https://www.spiritworksfoundation.org/] is a Recovery Community Organization (RCO) based in Williamsburg, VA. Founded in 2005, we are pioneers in a growing field of peer led addiction recovery and wellness organizations.  SpiritWorks Foundation is comprised of, and led primarily by, people who live in recovery from addiction. We deliver peer to peer programs and services for children, youth, and adults living in recovery from the disease of addiction. Our programs and services build resilience in children, inspire youth to live drug free, and support, educate and empower adults who live in recovery. * SpiritWorks Institute [https://spiritworks.institute]: Our mission is to create a knowledge base that will guide individuals, families, allies, communities, and others as they work to build or rebuild thriving communities that have been sickened by addiction. * Provisions for the Journey [http://www.provisionsforthejourney.org/]: The purpose of this website is to offer provisions for the journey – the sacred journey from a life of brokenness to a life of healing and wholeness. Episode Song: Spirit in the Skyby Norman Greenbaum When I die and they lay me to rest Gonna go to the place that’s the best When I lay me down to die Goin’ up to the spirit in the sky Goin’ up to the spirit in the sky That’s where I’m gonna go when I die When I die and they lay me to rest Gonna go to the place that’s the best Prepare yourself you know it’s a must Gotta have a friend in Jesus So you know that when you die He’s gonna recommend you To the spirit in the sky Gonna recommend you To the spirit in the sky That’s where you’re gonna go when you die When you die and they lay you to rest You’re gonna go to the place that’s the best Never been a sinner I never sinned I got a friend in Jesus So you know that when I die He’s gonna set me up with The spirit in the sky Oh set me up with the spirit in the sky That’s where I’m gonna go when I die When I die and they lay me to rest I’m gonna go to the place that’s the best Go to the place that’s the best The post Jan’s Story: SpiritWorks [http://www.loverecoveryrr.com/jans-story-spiritworks/] appeared first on Love, Recovery, and Rock & Roll [http://www.loverecoveryrr.com].

Guided Meditation

S. Lee Chew, MS, CMHC, NCC leads a 10 minute meditation with a special focus on mindfulness. This meditation was created by Eric Garland, a professor from the University of Utah, and he developed a recovery program called Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement. This particular exercise has been designed for everyone in recovery, but anyone interested in meditation will enjoy it. Please note: This meditation was part of Episode #10 on Mindfulness [http://www.loverecoveryrr.com/mindfulness/]. We’ve extracted this guided meditation from the episode for those of you that just need a quick burst of mindfulness. The post Guided Meditation [http://www.loverecoveryrr.com/guided-meditation/] appeared first on Love, Recovery, and Rock & Roll [http://www.loverecoveryrr.com].

Mindfulness

Episode #10: S. Lee Chew, MS, CMHC, NCC joins us to explain mindfulness and the value of it not only in addiction recovery but in everyday life. In this episode, you will learn the difference between mindfulness and meditation, how they complement each other, and how you can rewire your brain with mindfulness. Chris also shares his experiences with mindfulness and how it helps him stay sober. Lastly, join us for a guided meditation with Lee. If you would like to skip directly to the meditation, go to 39:24 of this recording. Recommended Resources: * The Mindful Self Compassion Workbook [http://www.self-compassion.org] by Kristin Neff, PhD * Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement by Eric L. Garland, PhD, LCSW * Mindfulness Solutions [http://www.mindfulness-solutions.com] by Ronald D. Siegal, PsyD * Refuge Recovery: A Buddhist Path to Recovering from Addiction by Noah Levine Episode Song: Weightless by Marconi Union There are no words to this song, but it is the perfect song to accompany your mindfulness practice. It was scientifically created to reduce anxiety. “The group that created “Weightless”, Marconi Union, did so in collaboration with sound therapists. Its carefully arranged harmonies, rhythms, and bass lines help slow a listener’s heart rate, reduce blood pressure and lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.” From the article: Neuroscience Says Listening to This Song Reduces Anxiety by Up to 65 Percent [https://www.inc.com/melanie-curtin/neuroscience-says-listening-to-this-one-song-reduces-anxiety-by-up-to-65-percent.html] The post Mindfulness [http://www.loverecoveryrr.com/mindfulness/] appeared first on Love, Recovery, and Rock & Roll [http://www.loverecoveryrr.com].