Sam is the lead clinician and a chaplain at Crossroads at Pure Heart. Greg and Sam talk about how he goes all in on his faith like some recovering addicts go all out on the 12 steps. After inheriting some money at a young age, Sam started abusing drugs including heroin. He mentions this stunted his emotional growth. However, thanks to his faith and a long-term recovery program, Sam is now a stand-up individual, inspiring other addicts to get clean and sober ..read more

Loren, Amanda, Amber, and Kristin talk with Greg about new programs available at our Extension facility. The East Valley Integrated Care program is an outpatient program that involves a holistic approach to substance abuse treatment. Some treatment modalities include yoga, art therapy, breathwork, sound healing, Reiki, plus more! Listen in to hear how as long as people remain honest, open-minded, and willing, they may be surprised how much they benefit from mind, body, and soul healing ..read more

Listen in as Greg talks with Joey Landin, survivor and CEO of The Sanctuary treatment program. Learn why Joey shows a picture of himself at his worst when he shares his story. Discover how he went from being an addict on the streets to embracing the 12 steps of recovery. Now, he owns two businesses, is a father, and a husband. Joey is truly one of the miracles we need to witness when discussing recovery ..read more

Greg talks with Jarad about going from stealing gas, in a big way, to giving back to others in a bigger way. Jarad has gone from not being present for his family and friends to helping others early in sobriety and becoming a responsible adult. While making life decisions he has relied on those who came before him including his sponsor who opened his eyes to multiple ways of faith ..read more

John and Greg sit down to discuss growing up in Brooklyn, taking care of your mental health, and saying yes to life’s opportunities. Oftentimes, people in recovery work hard on their spiritual health but neglect their mental health. Sometimes this can even lead to a relapse! After several years in recovery, John was able to get treatment for his PTSD with EMDR and other therapy modalities. He is now able to say yes to wonderful opportunities in life. Tune in for some amazing stories ..read more

Greg and Steve kick their feet up to talk about their experience, strength, and hope. Steve has been in recovery since 1983 and is a regular hangout at Crossroads East. He mentions how on the outside, his life looked great but he was spiritually sick with a severe drug and alcohol problem. It is quite inspiring that after more than 40 years in AA, he hasn’t lost his passion to help other addicts ..read more

Dale tells his story of recovery coming from small town Indiana to Phoenix. Becoming a partner with his wife Susan in his fight to become a better father and husband. Dale and Susan have taken jobs helping others that led them from the east valley to Pennsylvania and back to Phoenix. Once an employee at Crossroads and now with Sanctuary, Dale has immersed himself in the 12 step program and has a better understanding of what recovery means to so many others ..read more

Jay Dow and Greg talk about the blessing to be able to play music in jails, treatment facilities, and institutions. Sober Music Company has been active for 10 years now and Jay mentions he plans on expanding the company in the future by hiring other musicians. However, his aim is to uphold the objective of aiding addicts in their healing journey the best way he knows how, through music ..read more

Chris Lawson talks with Greg about his extensive history with drugs and alcohol, starting at a very young age. They also talk about relationships in recovery, relapses and bounce backs, and changing previous behavior not just getting sober. Chris has a solid recovery program and is the Clinical Coordinator for aftercare services. He has aspirations to be a licensed substance abuse counselor in the future ..read more

Tim Benson is a Crossroads alumni who now facilitates groups and trains others on how to do the same. He affirms that a big part of his job is inspiring clients and getting them excited about recovery, rather than just teaching them the material. Makes sense, considering he used to be a classroom teacher at a high school. Tim also facilitates a group on the weekends for families’ of clients going through Crossroads. He shares information, helps make connections, and guides worrying families through their loved ones addiction ..read more