Odyssey House Journals

Hard hitting raw look at everything recovery with TV news legend Randall Carlisle. Each episode features new interviews with everyone from addicts to treatment workers.

Episodes

3 days ago

29 min

“FENTANYL RIPPED THE SOUL OUT OF MY BODY”
 
When Jake first tried opioids “it felt like I was being hugged by a warm blanket,” but after that it was hell. This highly intelligent, insightful person has now found sobriety and his true purpose in life. Find out how he learned to love and forgive himself. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute Odyssey Journals podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/uTaUkhPf8d0
 
You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
 
or watch or listen on Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g
 
or audio only on iHeart podcasts  at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/
 
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
 
#wearerecovery #sobriety #recovery #podcast #odysseyhouseut

3 days ago

29 min

Oct 30, 2026

29 min

HER BROTHER WAS STRUCK AND KILLED BY LIGHTNING
 
She used drugs as a way to cope with that loss. This amazing, intelligent and personable woman is named Nine.(She’ll explain where that came from.) She was addicted to meth for a decade. “I was a slave.” Now she’s loving life sober and can’t wait to be reunified with her daughter. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute Odyssey Journals podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/3RQ8DXUugXs
 
You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
 
or watch or listen on Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g
 
or audio only on iHeart podcasts  at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/
 
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
 
#wearerecovery #sobriety #recovery #podcast #odysseyhouseut

Oct 30, 2026

29 min

Oct 23, 2026

29 min

THIS KIND, GENTLE MAN WASN’T ALWAYS SO KIND AND GENTLE
 
Selwyn admits that anger took over when he drank and used meth. He often faced federal charges because he was arrested on the Ute reservation where he lived. Find out the steps he’s taking to make sure “that anger won’t destroy my life.” Hear about his Native American pride in this edition of Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute Odyssey Journals podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/fr3H00kYlDc
 
You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
 
or watch or listen on Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g
 
or audio only on iHeart podcasts  at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/
 
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
 
#wearerecovery #sobriety #recovery #podcast #odysseyhouseut

Oct 23, 2026

29 min

Oct 16, 2026

29 min

“I’M NO LONGER A SKATE PARK BUM”
 
Now Tony wears a suit every day as he goes through a treatment program to deal with his past use of alcohol, meth and crack. He blames a toxic relationship for his latest relapse. Why he always wears a suit and his goal of owning a flooring company in this edition of Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute Odyssey Journals podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/u10A8nebgto
 
You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
 
or watch or listen on Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g
 
or audio only on iHeart podcasts  at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/
 
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
 
#wearerecovery #sobriety #recovery #podcast #odysseyhouseut

Oct 16, 2026

29 min

Oct 9, 2026

29 min

DEALING WITH ADDICTION & MENTAL ILLNESS AT THE SAME TIME
 
Kelly is a winner. She is successfully staying sober while coping with severe and persistent mental illness. Her amazing therapist, Lani Gailey, joins us for what turns out to be a love fest between her and Kelly. Watching this podcast will turn you into fans of both women. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute Odyssey Journals podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/UMd7tzG4Sio
 
You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
 
or watch or listen on Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g
 
or audio only on iHeart podcasts  at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/
 
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
 
#wearerecovery #sobriety #recovery #podcast #odysseyhouseut

Oct 9, 2026

29 min

Oct 2, 2026

29 min

IT ALL STARTED WITH PANIC ATTACKS AT 8 YEARS OLD
 
Boom! From there Darci Shelton went through various addictions, opioids, meth, eating disorders and her daughter taken away by DCFS. Fast forward to today. 13 years sober, working at Wasatch Crest Treatment Center, reunited with her daughter. This edition of Odyssey House Journals follows the wild ride of her life. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute Odyssey Journals podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/xumV63k1720
 
You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
 
or watch or listen on Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g
 
or audio only on iHeart podcasts  at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/
 
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
 
#wearerecovery #sobriety #recovery #podcast #odysseyhouseut

Oct 2, 2026

29 min

Sep 25, 2026

30 min

SAVING SEX TRAFFICKED WOMEN & GIVING THEM HOPE
 
When she was a kindergarten teacher, Jana Christiansen discovered 5 of her students were being sold by their parents for sex. Now she’s in charge of Aspen House which provides a safe haven to help sex trafficked women to heal and succeed in life. She reveals some shocking stories in this edition of Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute Odyssey Journals podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/0H2PyMnTQ3U
 
You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at
https://podchttps://buildingsaltlake.com/a-music-festival-in-draper-its-under-consideration-at-the-point/?ct=t(RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN)asts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
 
or watch or listen on Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g
 
or audio only on iHeart podcasts  at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/
 
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
 
#wearerecovery #sobriety #recovery #podcast #odysseyhouseut

Sep 25, 2026

30 min

Sep 18, 2026

29 min

HEROIN DEADENED THE PAIN AFTER HIS FRIEND WAS SHOT TO DEATH
 
Arian started drinking at age 5, smoking pot at 10, and turning to meth at 16. He’s been in and out of treatment for years, admitting he’s been manipulating the system. This time around he’s ready for recovery. Find out why a 3 year old boy is part of the reason. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute Odyssey Journals podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/WXHItRdYZbU
 
You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at
https://podchttps://buildingsaltlake.com/a-music-festival-in-draper-its-under-consideration-at-the-point/?ct=t(RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN)asts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
 
or watch or listen on Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g
 
or audio only on iHeart podcasts  at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/
 
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
 
#wearerecovery #sobriety #recovery #podcast #odysseyhouseut

Sep 18, 2026

29 min

Sep 11, 2026

30 min

SLC POLICE CHIEF ANSWERS CONTROVERSIAL QUESTIONS
 
Chief Brian Redd is totally open about how his department is dealing with drug addiction, mental illness, homelessness and crime. You might be surprised to hear how some new programs are working and ‘how having a skid row in Salt Lake is totally unacceptable.’  Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/QTuB7f0Pnss
 
You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at
https://podchttps://buildingsaltlake.com/a-music-festival-in-draper-its-under-consideration-at-the-point/?ct=t(RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN)asts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
 
or watch or listen on Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g
 
or audio only on iHeart podcasts  at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/
 
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
 
#wearerecovery #sobriety #recovery #podcast #odysseyhouseut

Sep 11, 2026

30 min

Sep 4, 2026

31 min

HE HELPED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FIND RECOVERY
 
Tim Whalen is retiring after several decades in charge of substance use and mental health programs in Salt Lake County. His impact is so great and his programs have been so progressive that the county is recognized around the nation as one of the best. He tears up as he talks about why this job has been his passion. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/1dmUTTrY38E
 
You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at
https://podchttps://buildingsaltlake.com/a-music-festival-in-draper-its-under-consideration-at-the-point/?ct=t(RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN)asts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
 
or watch or listen on Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g
 
or audio only on iHeart podcasts  at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/
 
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
 
#wearerecovery #sobriety #recovery #podcast #odysseyhouseut

Sep 4, 2026

31 min

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