According to NIH, "Opioid use disorder and opioid addiction remain at epidemic levels in the U.S. and worldwide. Three million US citizens and 16 million individuals worldwide have had or currently suffer from opioid use disorder (OUD). More than 500,000 in the United States are dependent on heroin." John Watson was seventeen when his best friend was in an accident and given Oxycotin for the pain. Kids being kids, John and his friend discovered that this pill made them feel very good. At the tim...
Dec 28, 2023•28 min
The holidays are HARD! Especially when trying to navigate family, functions and the added stress while tyring to stay sober and sane. Liz and Leigh Huckins, a Youturn Health recovery coach team lead, discuss some things that worked for them in early recovery and that they still practice today. We hope everyone can glean some ideas on how to enjoy this time of year while always keeping your recovery in front of everything else. Leigh was born and raised in Anderson, SC, Leigh has been in recovery...
Dec 21, 2023•22 min
Kim Hix has made it her life's mission to spread awareness about fentanyl poisoning. A wife, mother and nutrition, health, and fitness coach of 20 years, Kim knows her way around the wellness space. She knew when her daughter started using drugs as a coping mechanism that she needed to step in. She was a constant support to her daughter Kelsie helping her navigate treatment and recovery. Once home however, Kelsie managed to get ahold of a Xanax which would prove to be fatal. What she thought was...
Dec 14, 2023•35 min
Having a loved one struggling with substance use disorder can be scary enough without googling the word addiction. At Youturn Health we know that educating and supporting the family is the most important piece of the puzzle. Adam Fisher has written a comprehensive book containing everything from talking to your loved one, to the importance of getting help for your self and even a list of drugs and the effects they have. It is a one stop shop for someone navigating substance use disorder and will...
Dec 07, 2023•42 min
The Pinal County Sheriff's Office has served residents of Pinal County, Arizona since 1875. With 500 employees and 550 inmates, the Sheriff's Office has a mission to preserve the peace, protect life and property, and promote public safety while upholding the constitution. Youturn Health and Pinal County have a new partnership to provide employees of Pinal County Sheriff's Office and their families as well as inmates of the Pinal County correctional system with education and peer coaching support...
Nov 30, 2023•41 min
Meeting people where they are is the theme that runs through Youturn Health. We do not believe that rock bottom is necessary to receive compassion and hope. Sometimes just an ear to listen will change a person's trajectory in life. Add to that a warm cooked Sunday dinner and you have the beginnings of real change. That is exactly what John Martin and his wife Cassandra provide with their non-profit, Sunday Dinner with a Twist. John was once homeless, addicted to drugs and alcohol, and suicidal. ...
Nov 23, 2023•42 min
Fronzie and Mags Roemer are turning grief into action, and with their fierce determination are hoping to give emotional support animals to anyone struggling with a mental health issue. They were able to have a front row seat to witness the positive impact an ESA can have on someone's life. Although their beloved son and brother Patrick is no longer with us, his spirit lives on in their non-profit aptly named Paws for Patrick . Paws for Patrick was created to honor the memory of Patrick Roemer th...
Nov 16, 2023•35 min
Host of the award-winning podcast The One You Feed Eric Ziimmer spends an enlightening hour with Rich and Liz. With a deep desire to help others, Eric shares his story from homelessness and heroin addicition to successful behavior coach, writer and podcast host. Discussing his experiences on the road to wellness, listeners will walk away with tangible solutions and steps to take for their own journeys. The One You Feed, based on an old parable about two wolves at battle within us. With over 600 ...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Lauren Houck is a Youturn Health Peer Support Specialst who works on the reentry team. Her lived experience allows her to not only empathize with her clients, but forms a bond that is necesary for their success once they are on the outside. Her story is an example of how our coaches use their struggles and their triumphs to encourage others along a path to a life worth living. Lauren pours her heart out on this episode and will undoubtedly give hope to those still struggling. All of our peer coa...
Nov 02, 2023•58 min
At Youturn Health we love to hightlight stories that illustrate the resiliance of the human spirit that show us anything is possible. If you are a loved one of someone struggling or someone who thinks they will never find a life in recovery, this podcast is for you. We never give up on someone and you should never give up on yourself. It is never too late. If there is breath, there is hope. Joshua Villarreal is thriving after a long battle with substance use disorder which landed him behind bars...
Oct 26, 2023•54 min
Kasmira Cryer is someone who saw first-hand the devisivness media can create. Instead of staying in the problem she is committing herself to elevate media and social influence to unite the world! Tara Trantham is a lawyer determined to use her story to create better systems for victims of family violence and mental health issues. This dynamic duo are not only inspiring, they are creating a positive way forward, promoting love and acceptance for all. Follow them both on social media to keep up wi...
Oct 19, 2023•41 min
Camp Hope is a six-nine-month interim housing program located in Houston, Texas. Its solution is to provide peer support, mentor programs, and professional development for America’s warriors and their families. There is no cost for the veteran or their families. The Veterans also have sessions with Licensed Healthcare professionals weekly. There is no other location like it in the United States; to date, 44% of the Veterans have graduated from the Camp Hope program. Chris Burgess is one of those...
Oct 12, 2023•41 min
According to NCBI suicide is the second leading cause of death in youth aged 10–24 years old. They also found an association between increased social media/internet use and suicide attempts in seven studies. Nate Randle is on a mission to change these statistics by providing an alternative to a smart phone. As he tells us in this podcast, its about more than just safe tech, it's about letting these kids know we care and that they are not alone. In a world of 24/7 digital connection, we are raisi...
Oct 05, 2023•32 min
Dan Briscoe is President at BuildWitt, which is team of people focused on the heavy civil, mining, and demolition industries. Their services include branding, content, websites, HR & recruiting, and business development consulting. Dan, along with a team of innovators, including the social media phenom and CEO of BuildWitt, Aaron Witt are making it cool to work in the dirt. Dan, Liz and Ham talk about the genesis of BuildWitt how they are going to make it a #BetterDirtWorld BuildWitt hosts s...
Sep 28, 2023•27 min
Justin, Liz and Hamilton discuss the stigma construction workers face when they need help for their mental health or substance use disorder. He tells his personal story of mental fatigue and how that led to suicidal ideation. He discusses the need for peer support as he sees that as a solution to people feeling like they are alone in their struggles. Justin's Full Bio: Director National EHS, Milwaukee Tool: Mr. Azbill was appointed Director - National EHS at Milwaukee Tool in July 2021, and is r...
Sep 21, 2023•28 min
Stephanie knows first hand where stress and anxiety on the job can lead. She has been there, and as a law enforcement veteran, she understands how hard ot it is to separate yourself from your job. During this podcast, Stephanie shares her darkest moments and describes how she is making a difference to change the way mental health is handled among all first responders. Stephanie Kiesow, M.S. is a writer, author, speaker, and law enforcement veteran. Stephanie worked for three police agencies on t...
Sep 14, 2023•41 min
In 2020, a mission-driven group of volunteers from across the construction industry came together with the goal of saving lives. They collaborated to launch the inaugural Suicide Prevention Week for the industry — a week dedicated to raising awareness about the higher-than-average number of suicides in the construction industry, and to providing resources to help prevent those deaths.Every year, during September — National Suicide Prevention Month — the construction industry will dedicate a week...
Sep 07, 2023•32 min
It seems this country has become numb to the Opioid Crisi s. We can not bury our heads, mandate it away, or think it only happens to bad people. Hopefully, it won't take a personal tragedy in someone's life to understand that this crosses all demographics. We have had Hamilton on before to discuss his alcohol use disorder, but today he will tell us how a back surgery led him to a long relationship with opioids. Let's stop stigmatizing this crisis and come together for solutions as this affects e...
Aug 31, 2023•29 min
In this podcast featuring Rich Jones with guest, Ward Blanchard, you will hear about Ward's difficult journey to recovery, and what he is doing at the Blanchard Institute to help people struggling with substance use disorder. The game changer with the Blanchard Institute as well as Youturn Health is their unique focus on the family. Listen and learn about the newly formed dynamic partnership between these two paradigm-shifting companies. More about Ward Blanchard: Born and raised on the coast of...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 10 min
We have all heard about the difficult job police officers face every single day. The things they see and deal with are unimaginable to most people. So how do they NOT take that home to their families? Hear from two daughters of police officers who had very different experiences growing up. But in their differences, they have found. common mission-helping police officers and their families navigate work and family life. Listen to the passion these women have for changing the narrative around ment...
Aug 17, 2023•51 min
Gary C. Cooper is the Executive Chairman of Palmetto Infusion, the CEO & Founder of The Carolus Company, and most recently, the Author of The Success Paradox: How to Surrender & Win in Business and in Life. The book is a Wall Street Journal Bestseller and ranked #1 Bestseller on Amazon in 4 categories as well as #1 New Release in 6 categories. It has also been featured on B&N's list of Top 100 Bestselling eBooks. The companies he leads are on a mission to improve the lives of familie...
Aug 10, 2023•19 min
Gary C. Cooper is the Executive Chairman of Palmetto Infusion, the CEO & Founder of The Carolus Company, and most recently, the Author of The Success Paradox: How to Surrender & Win in Business and in Life. The book is a Wall Street Journal Bestseller and ranked #1 Bestseller on Amazon in 4 categories as well as #1 New Release in 6 categories. It has also been featured on B&N's list of Top 100 Bestselling eBooks. The companies he leads are on a mission to improve the lives of familie...
Aug 03, 2023•23 min
A former professional football player whose career spanned 10 years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Randy Grimes spent 20+ years battling an addiction to pain killers developed while treating career- related injuries. He now uses his inspiring story of recovery and his 12+ years in the addictions industry to help victims of drug and alcohol abuse, as an Interventionist and the founding advocate at Pro Athletes In Recovery. In 2012, Randy launched “Pro Athletes in Recovery,” a program designed to ...
Jul 27, 2023•48 min
Michael Parker is a Marine Corps veteran, turned cowboy, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. After leaving the Marines, Michael struggled with his mental health, leading to incarceration and multiple suicide attempts. Driven by a desire to understand his mental health and take back the reins in his life, he started searching for alternative ways to heal, besides medication. He discovered his healing through nature and horses. The same selflessness that led him to enlist fueled him to help ...
Jul 20, 2023•27 min
First Responders face a unique set of challenges on a daily basis. Andrew Douglas knows this firsthand as his personal trauma coupled with the daily traumas of being a firefighter led him to a suicide attempt. Instead of walking away, he has decided to help his "brothers and sisters" face their pain and heal. In His Own Words: After dedicating years of my life to serving my community as a firefighter/paramedic and union leader, I experienced the personal struggle of dealing with PTSD. Recognizin...
Jul 13, 2023•31 min
July Is BIPOC Mental Health Month and Youturn Health wants to recognize mental health advocate Dejr Bostick and highlight the incredible work he is doing. According to Black Health Matters , "Depression among Black men is an oft-unspoken pain that deeply affects the health and quality of life of Black people. In fact, the most current review of evidence on Black men and depression suggests a prevalence of five percent to 10 percent. This figure may be much larger, as depression is commonly under...
Jul 06, 2023•31 min
According to NIH, "Opioid use disorder and opioid addiction remain at epidemic levels in the U.S. and worldwide. Three million US citizens and 16 million individuals worldwide have had or currently suffer from opioid use disorder (OUD). More than 500,000 in the United States are dependent on heroin." John Watson was seventeen when his best friend was in an accident and given Oxycotin for the pain. Kids being kids, John and his friend discovered that this pill made them feel very good. At the tim...
Jun 29, 2023•28 min
Sean Riley and Rich Jones are NOT waiting for ANYONE to hit rock bottom. Using the peer support model from Responder Health and Youturn Health they are changing the way First Responders get help. In an industry filled with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and suicidal ideation, something has to be done differently to meet these brave men and women where they are. First Responders take care of us, we need to care for them!! 7 days a week/ 24 hours a day!! Rich Jones is the Chief Clinical Officer at You...
Jun 22, 2023•44 min
Greg Williams blew the lid off of anonymity with his ground-breaking film The Anonymous People. Join youlearnyouturn as we discuss the need for the recovery community to level up even more, in the face of unprecedented substance use and mental health crisis. Greg goes deep into the need for systemic restructuring. We spent time on financial incentives and reimbursement. We address the need to move SUD services into mainstream healthcare settings. NO MORE blindly sending people off to rehab with ...
Jun 15, 2023•42 min
Have you ever been homesick and not known why? Whether struggling with substance use disorder or any other kind of mental health issue, we all just want to find our way home. Simran has taken that journey and gives us a road map to finding the divine that lives within each of us. Her books are meant to be read over time and gently remind us that we already have everything we need. SIMRAN, — mystic and mentor — is publisher of 11:11 Magazine, host of 11:11 Talk Radio and the author of multiple go...
Jun 08, 2023•58 min
