Gabe Cohen - Author of The Pitbull Bouncer Arrested in NY for a shooting at 15 addicted to cocaine at the same age, came to Denver at 19, broke, homeless and addicted to crack. Prison 7 times, released the last time in 2011, broke and homeless age 41, started taking Krav Maga to fulfill boyhood dream of getting a Martial Arts black belt. Struggling with his relationship with God, I became a Christian in jail and began attending church, therapy, support groups for the first time off parole becaus...
Aug 14, 2020•41 min
Aaron Rubio International Masters Addiction Coach ( IMAC ) United Community Addiction Network ( UCAN ) The mission of the UCAN project is to unite the community resources together to combat the disease of addiction. Aaron’s involvement with addiction began in 2014. He was dealing with it in both his immediate and extended family and so he went on a search for answers and resources. After numerous calls and online searches, he realized the system was under duress and his passion for change was bo...
Aug 12, 2020•31 min
Jun 22, 2020•1 min
Today, Robb Kelly, PhD is a world-renowned addiction expert who believes in treating the problem, not the symptoms. He has worked for many years helping addicts and alcoholics to RECOVER their lives from the disease of addiction. Based on his own experiences working with addicts and alcoholics over the last 20 years, combined with a PhD in psychology, and as a recovered alcoholic himself – he is a triple threat against the disease of addiction. Dr. Kelly’s philosophy may seem unconventional and ...
Jun 18, 2020•43 min
Rev. Ryan Canaday serves as Lead Pastor and Executive Director of FREE Spiritual Community. He is active in the recovery community and co-author of “Whiteboarding Your Why: An Interactive Approach To Living A Better Story.” Ryan experiences the most joy when helping people find God and beauty in the midst of mess and brokenness. Ryan and his wife, Tami, are the Founders of FREE, a spiritual community for addicts, loved ones of addicts, and spiritual refugees. Tami Canaday serves as the Communica...
Jun 05, 2020•37 min
KEITH BRADLEY - SENIOR INTERVENTIONIST & FOUNDER, LOVE IN ACTION Often referred to as 'the interventionist with a heart', Keith approaches intervention from a spiritual perspective. Since 2007, using a model based upon and expanded from the "Love First" intervention method, Keith has successfully facilitated more than 500 interventions with a success rate above 75%. Keith's passion for recovery, his personal experience recovering from a dual addiction, and his belief that if a guy like him c...
Jun 02, 2020•41 min
Katherine Winter-Sellery ‘A belief is not merely an idea the mind possesses; it is an idea that possesses the mind’ Growing up in a blended family has given me a unique insight into the challenges children face. I grew up with a sister Melanie and brother Chris from my mom’s previous marriage and a sister, Nancy, on my father’s side. As well as my sister Heidi from their marriage. Spending my early years growing up in New Orleans, Louisiana, in America’s Deep South, I saw first hand the racism a...
May 27, 2020•43 min
Susan L. Dascenzi, MSW, VSTCLP, LCSW, has invested the last 27 years as a Licensed Psychotherapist, Transformation and Emotional Resilience Coach, Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur who guides her clients in uncovering and removing the root emotional wounds that hold them back from stepping into their full potential and living their infinite possibilities. Taming the inner critic, removing head trash, dismantling past conditioning, and healing traumas of all types is paramount to navigating the hu...
May 22, 2020•54 min
Surefire Tools to Effectively Integrate 12 Step Recovery Resources for Proven Successful Outcomes in Addictions Treatment . Valerie J Shinbaum, MS, LPC, MAC, NCC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Master Addictions Counselor and National Certified Counselor in private practice in the Denver Metro area. A professional counselor since 1992, Ms Shinbaum is also a national speaker, published author, college professor and former radio talk show host. A 12 step fellowship member since 1991, Ms. Sh...
May 20, 2020•49 min
Sanjeev is CEO/Founder of Javia Wellness Group, a firm that has developed over 87 dietary supplements sold worldwide. He has an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Bio Psychology degree from the University of Michigan. He also has 15 years of experience formulating nutrition products and has developed entire lines of supplement products—from sports performance to various disease management states. His specialty and research emphasis is on nutrition and exercise interventions i...
May 15, 2020•35 min
Jenny Dean Schmidt is Executive Director of ChannelMom Media & Outreach and has hosted ChannelMom Radio and Podcast for 8 years. ChannelMom Radio is now syndicated on Salem Radio Network and heard in a number of cities across America, including Denver and Little Rock. Before founding ChannelMom, Jenny had an extensive career in TV news, where she worked as an on-air reporter, host, producer and writer for media entities including ABC News, PBS and FNN (now CNBC) as well as NBC, ABC, CBS and ...
May 12, 2020•43 min
The Addiction Podcast : Point of No Return Joanie Sigal : Show Host Joanie has a long history of working on social causes and pushing for reforms, particularly in the areas of drug abuse and literacy. She is an accomplished public speaker and a mother of two boys. She feels that drug addiction can be handled and that her responsibility as a mother pushes her to do everything in her power to ensure that no one has to lose a loved one – especially a child – to addiction. Since starting The Addicti...
May 08, 2020•40 min
Dr Russell Thackeray is an expert at assisting people and organisations drive change, achieve goals and win, in a constant and sustainable way. A psychologist, coach and hypnotherapist, Dr Thackeray regularly works with the ‘soft issues’ in business by building the strong culture and emotional and mental toughness that allows people to thrive, whatever life throws at them. As a speaker, coach and trainer Dr Thackeray can be challenging, especially with senior groups in driving sustainable change...
May 05, 2020•45 min
Tuan Nguyen : M21 Empowerment Tuan Nguyen is a Transformational Impact Coach that has been on many stages in his life. He has powerful story of how evolved into becoming a leadership speaker and coach. Movement21 Empowerement is a group of speakers and coaches that are passionate about making an impact in our culture. Through our coaching programs, we take people from ordinary to extraordinary, average to excellence, impressive to impactful. https://www.m21empowerment.com To learn more about Rob...
Apr 29, 2020•43 min
Lindsey Chadwick, MA, LPC, has worked for the Betty Ford Center Children’s Program in Aurora, Colorado since 2008. She began working at the Betty Ford Center after completing her undergraduate degree in Sociology at Colorado State University. She completed her master’s degree in Couple and Family Therapy at the University of Colorado Denver in 2013. Lindsey has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in individual and group settings. https://www.hazeldenbettyf...
Apr 24, 2020•33 min
Mental Health Colorado with Vincent Atchity Vincent Atchity joined Mental Health Colorado in 2019. Vincent previously served as Executive Director of The Equitas Project, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to disentangle mental health and criminal justice by activating leaders, influencing policy, and spurring innovation. Vincent is an advocate for public health and health equity, a population health management strategist, and a builder of communications bridges connecting communities...
Apr 21, 2020•45 min
Patrick J. Gallus, DO Chief of Medicine Dr. Gallus is a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician. He obtained his B.S. in Health and Physical Education from University of Montana, and his D.O. from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. He completed his emergency medicine residency at Texas A&M University, Scott and White Memorial Hospital. As the Chief of Staff at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott Arizona he developed 2 emergency departments with a staff of 18 boa...
Apr 17, 2020•26 min
BIOGRAPHY & ADVENTURES FOUNDER, VHAB In response to the tragic epidemic of substance dependence, Dr. Giles and his team created the VHAB app. It is the first of its kind designed by an addiction specialist to address habit change for substances. EXPERT ADDICTION SPECIALIST Residency in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Board-Certified also in Addiction Medicine Private Practice Since 2005 Host, "The Habit Doctor" Podcast Author, "Deep Under" scheduled release, 2020 RECOVERED ADDICT Dr. Giles ...
Apr 14, 2020•49 min
From $6 an Hour to a $30,000,0000 Enterprise : Josh Smith with 4th Purpose Foundation In just over a decade and a half, Josh Smith built a small service company into a $30 million enterprise with more than 150 employees across 3 states. But for a 5-year period before that, he was incarcerated in a federal prison camp in Kentucky for his involvement in marijuana and cocaine trafficking. Smith grew up in a single-mother household, lived in government housing, was removed from his home at age 11 du...
Apr 10, 2020•42 min
Dr. Louise Swartswalter Bio short For over twenty years, Dr. Louise Swartswalter has been helping transform lives individually and in groups using a unique multi- dimensional approach including Naturopathy, biofeedback, trauma release work, NLP, life coaching and energy work. Louise is the owner and founder of the Brain- Soul Success Academy and the creator of the BRAIN system TM, a five step transformational program serving clients worldwide. She is passionate about connecting; clearing blocks ...
Apr 07, 2020•33 min
Steve Latture Man in long-term recovery. Build your herd and you will never be alone. For nearly ten years, Steve has been dedicated and committed to assisting families and individuals struggling with addiction and behavioral/mental health find the help and care they seek. His broad experience in business development, community outreach, admissions, and operations allows Steve to communicate and collaborate effectively with hospitals, treatment centers, and other healthcare providers to ensure p...
Apr 03, 2020•45 min
Sean Dunn loves Jesus with all his heart and has been serving him in full-time ministry for the past 32 years. As the Founder and President of Groundwire, Sean has combined his calling as an evangelist with his gifting as an innovative entrepreneur. He is focused on creatively and effectively communicating God’s Word, Love, and Purpose to every student. Through his leadership, Groundwire has grown to one of the most influential and efficient evangelistic outreaches in the US seeing tens of thous...
Mar 31, 2020•33 min
God Sent a Black Bear to Say I Love You : Rob Lohman To learn more about Rob Lohman, visit www.LiftedFromTheRut.com
Mar 27, 2020•8 min
Super Bowl 50 Champ Denver Bronco Bennie Fowler Author of Silver Spoon: The Imperfect Guide to Success, Bennie Fowler shares stories that will help you overcome what’s holding you back. You’ll hear from Bennie and other professional athletes like Draymond Green, Julius Thomas, Darqueze Dennard, and Demarcus Ware, as well as entrepreneurs and employees, on how they rose to the occasion when adversity struck. You’ll gain a better understanding of yourself and be motivated to implement the daily pr...
Mar 24, 2020•18 min
Leonard Lee Buschel is an American publisher, substance abuse counselor and co-founder of Writers in Treatment, which supports recovery and the arts, and executive director of REEL Recovery Film Festival, focusing on stories of addiction and recovery. https://addictionrecoveryebulletin.org/letter-leonard-buschel/ https://reelrecoveryfilmfestival.org/ To learn more about Rob Lohman, visit www.LiftedFromTheRut.com...
Mar 20, 2020•25 min
Frank King, Suicide Prevention and Postvention Public Speaker and Trainer was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years. Depression and suicide run his family. He’s thought about killing himself more times than he can count. He’s fought a lifetime battle with Major Depressive Disorder and Chronic Suicidality, turning that long dark journey of the soul into five TEDx Talks and sharing his lifesaving insights on Mental Health Awareness with associations, corporations, and colleges. A Motivational...
Mar 19, 2020•45 min
Christopher McCluskey President, Professional Christian Coaching Institute; Speaker & Author Christopher McCluskey is President of Professional Christian Coaching Institute, the world’s largest Christian school aligned with the standards of the International Coach Federation (ICF). PCCI has trained thousands of life & leadership coaches in more than 60 countries and in many of the world’s most influential ministries and businesses. Frequently cited as the 'Father of Christian Coaching’, ...
Mar 17, 2020•37 min
Robert Weiss PhD, LCSW (CA LCSW 17610) is an expert in the treatment of adult intimacy disorders and related addictions, most notably sex, porn, and relationship addictions along with co-occurring substance and sex addictions. A clinical sexologist and practicing psychotherapist, Dr. Rob frequently serves as a subject matter expert for major media outlets including CNN, HLN, MSNBC, OWN, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and NPR, among others. Dr. Rob is the author of Prodependence: Movi...
Mar 10, 2020•39 min
Dawn King, MA, LPC, CACIII is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Addiction Counselor Level III. She has 20 years experience working in various settings and currently owns a private practice in Arvada, CO. She is a Qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher . She completed her training through the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dawn specializes in addiction, anxiety disorders and stress manage...
Feb 28, 2020•34 min
Colorado Senator Pete Lee https://peteleecolorado.com/about-pete/meet-pete/ Community Service Throughout my working career, I have volunteered for many local community based organization, including serving on the board of AspenPointe Health Services, (formerly Pikes Peak Mental Health), the Manitou and Pikes Peak Restorative Justice Councils and the Youth Transformation Center. These experiences have taught me about the challenges facing our fellow citizens. Some of my most rewarding experiences...
Feb 20, 2020•50 min
