Nick Padlo and Sofros Recovery are striving to improve access to quality behavioral health and addiction treatment, so that people can live more peaceful and fulfilling lives. He joined us on the podcast to talk more about their mission and approach. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/illuminaterecoverypodcast/message ..read more

Jason Harlen, the CEO of Wyoming Valley Alcohol and Drug Services joins to share his expertise about drug and alcohol recovery. He talks about the value of recovery skills for non-addicts as wells as recovering addicts. Family dynamics, genetics, prevention, trauma and other contributing factors. Enjoy! The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you may need the help of a licensed professional. Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum are a part of Illuminate Billing ..read more

Craig LaMont joins us from Telos Residential Treatment. He share his story of being drawn into the field early in life and seeing a void in the industry as he went through graduate school. He talks about bringing effective treatment to individuals and seeing them as human beings. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you may need the help of a licensed professional. Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum are a part of Illuminate Billing Advocates (illuminatebil ..read more

Hassey Parsons joins us from Health Care Alliance North America, Knoxville Recovery Center and Asheville Detox Center to share her story of addiction, empathy, and journeying with those who are striving for recovery. She is passionate about helping people course correct regardless of their current situation. She talks about “wake up calls,” enjoy! The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you may need the help of a licensed professional. Curt Neider and She ..read more

“Let’s don’t go look at other facilities. Let’s do it our way.” Mark Richards joins us to tell the story of the opening of Wasatch Recovery and intentionally not getting stuck in industry ruts. He talks about being unaware of his brothers' fight with addiction and his own personal experience detoxing after 16 days in an ICU after a brain aneurism. He says that from the beginning, they wanted to provide love and hope, help people deal with their issues instead of just teaching them about addiction, and help people find their voice. One important question that they focus on is, "What's driving t ..read more

“I learn at the speed of pain.” Vinsent Franke joins us from West Valley Detox to share his story of being “struck sober.” He talks about degrees and levels of insanity, psychopathy vs. spirituality, and a life of “undeserved merit.” He talks about have a hero and a villain role in his childhood, coping with and recovering from abuse, and learning to hear the “still small voice.” He says, “Death is one cure for addiction. Treatment is another option.” He is a good example of recovering out loud. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecove ..read more

“I couldn’t hear the message of surrender.” Joe Landry joins us to share his story of addiction, getting a place of surrender, and finding recovery. “How well is it working for you, thinking you know everything.” He talks about hitting rock bottom, and feeling restless, irritable, and discontented. He says addiction is a flight from reality, and recovery is a flight into reality. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you may need the help of a li ..read more

Carol Hollowell joins us to talk about working with the homeless, creating long term assistance programs, and helping maintain affordability. She oversees a homeless shelter, emergency food pantry, thrift store, community resource center, and has a goal to open 1,000 new affordable housing units in the next year. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you may need the help of a licensed professional. Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum are a part of Il ..read more

“I’m fascinated by the human experience.” Mattie Velasco joins us from American Addiction Centers. She is a mother and a wife with a personal recovery story of her own and helps those involved with addiction recovery and human trafficking. She started Fruit of the Tree and shares her fascinating perspectives. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you may need the help of a licensed professional. Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum are a part of Illumi ..read more

“God will do for you what you won’t do for yourself.” Sarah Bolton joins us from The Last Resort Recovery Center to talk about Mindful Art Programs, Sober Eve, and finding joy in recovery. She talks about using sobriety tools as a parent, needing positive activities in sobriety and the strong program at The Last Resort. Enjoy. The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you may need the help of a licensed professional. Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum are a par ..read more