It's another Dan, Doug, and Deb episode today on Casting Light. Doug is incoherent as ever as we discuss our internal monologues and allowing ourselves to be proud of "little" accomplishments, and having acceptance for where you're at. We also talk about finding a purpose, therapy, the correctly adjusted astrology calendar, child labor, and Debbie's dumb inconsistent standards for action movies. Watch full episodes and clips on our Youtube page. Casting Light is on TikTok Casting Light is a production of Guiding Light, a free in-patient substance abuse treatment program offered to men in Grand ..read more

Today we have Justin, a former client of the Guiding Light Recovery program from 4 years ago. We talk about mammals, semantics, evolution, social media addiction, dopamine feedback loops. Doug also recounts how Justin (who was in his third month of the recovery program when Doug came in) taught him an important lesson in telling him to shut up. Watch full episodes and clips on our Youtube page. Casting Light is on TikTok Casting Light is a production of Guiding Light, a free in-patient substance abuse treatment program offered to men in Grand Rapids, MI. To learn more go to GuidingLightWorks.o ..read more

Today we talk with Jordyn Bowman. She is a med student at Grand Valley State University and was recently awarded the Solstice Scholarship, which gives $500 to a GVSU or University of Michigan department of physical therapy student which they must then gift to another individual or cause. Jordyn had an epiphany that helping men and women struggling with substance abuse disorder was her cause to champion and sought out local organizations that can facilitate that. After researching she found that Guiding Light was the place that resonated with her most. We talk about why substance abuse treatmen ..read more

Our first ever all-male episode, also maybe one of our worst..or best depending on what you're in to. We're in the process of building a new studio and Doug is mad about it, so we're recording in Ryan's office. We sit down and discuss that old friend that makes you revert to your immature self, the pros/cons of drug legalization, and what we wish someone had told us when we were younger and started using. *Also, the next few weeks are going to be tough getting episodes out since we do not have a formal spot to record, we will try to keep content coming out weekly but we may not so...sorry to o ..read more

Debbie is sick, so it's just the guys and our guest Lauryn. Things get good right out of the gate as Daniel describes a subset of women as "basic" to which Lauryn immediately pushes back on. We had a ton of fun and had a very off the cuff but productive discussion about gender, generational trauma, privilege, parents, and learning to stop living as a victim. Watch full episodes and clips on our Youtube page. Casting Light is a production of Guiding Light, a free in-patient substance abuse treatment program offered to men in Grand Rapids, MI. To learn more go to GuidingLightWorks.org Intro musi ..read more

“When people ask me what it’s like in here I say it’s not about singing hymns, it’s about recovery first.” Scott has been working with men in the Guiding Light Recovery program for years now since his own son was in the program. He holds weekly book studies and also works as a Spiritual Director, offering clients one-on-one guidance through the first steps on the long road of sobriety. Sponsored by Treadstone Funding www.TreadstoneMortgage.com ..read more

Today we sit down with our guest Nick to talk about the insanity of active addiction and the issues surrounding addicts in the American criminal justice system. Also how he broke that cycle for himself, and what he thinks needs to change about it. Lots of brain science and psychology in this episode too. We also talk about quantum computing, aliens, and the James Webb telescope. Casting Light is a production of Guiding Light, a free in-patient substance abuse treatment program offered to men in Grand Rapids, MI. To learn more go to GuidingLightWorks.org Clips/full episodes are available on our ..read more

Just another Dan, Doug, and Debbie episode. We're having fun. Watch full episodes and clips on our Youtube page. Casting Light is on TikTok Casting Light is a production of Guiding Light, a free in-patient substance abuse treatment program offered to men in Grand Rapids, MI. To learn more go to GuidingLightWorks.org Intro music by PVNCY ..read more

Tyler found himself in the hospital less than a year ago following an overdose. Shortly after his discharge he overdosed again the same day. It was then that he decided he had to do something different if he was going to stay alive... Sponsored by Treadstone Funding: www.treadstonemortgage.com ..read more

Happy to welcome our first not-a-man guest Jada on this week's episode of Casting Light. Jada is a huge personality in the recovery community of Grand Rapids, MI. and has been an inspiration to so many men and women in early sobriety. Jada's connection with Guiding Light began when she started facilitating group workout classes with the men of our Recovery program over a year ago. We talk about defense mechanisms, making the transition from early to long-term recovery, and the connection of physical and mental health. Jada is a certified personal/nutritional trainer and the owner of Jada BOOM ..read more