Odyssey House Journals

CAN TWO PEOPLE BATTLING ADDICTION FIND LOVE?
In the case of Alex Fredrickson and his wife the answer is yes. He was addicted to pain pills. She was an alcoholic and he turned her on to opioids, but somehow they both battled back and are now spreading the word of recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals Alex says some simple word changes can mean the difference of success or failure. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
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HE WAS SHOT WHILE DEALING DRUGS. HIS BROTHER WAS KILLED
That was back when doctors were freely prescribing opioid pain pills and Don quickly became addicted. Even though his body was healing, he kept using to block out the pain of his brother's death. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he describes his journey from an addicted drug dealer to a clear headed man in recovery and how he did it. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
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THE MAN, THE MYTH AND THE DRUNK LEGEND
Casey Scott is a well known TV celebrity in Utah and he’s a recovering alcoholic. He was fired several times for drinking and he is once again on the air. It’s a fascinating conversation with Randall Carlisle who is also a recovering alcoholic and is also a former TV anchor. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals Casey tells the story of how he was fired and how he came back. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/67LNrkb3rbE
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HER LIFE READS LIKE A TRAGIC NOVEL, BUT IT’S TRUE
Nichole Schibi says her mom introduced her to drugs when she was a teen and let a male friend assault her. She used drugs on and off for years to numb the pain. She was in and out of prison, had her children taken away and kept asking herself “why can’t I be happy?” In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about a miracle that turned things around. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
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“THINGS WENT DOWNHILL WHEN I STARTED USING FENTANYL”
Gabe Goldner had a successful remodeling business while addicted to speed, but he says his girlfriend persuaded him to calm down with fentanyl. That’s when things got bad. Now he’s recovering and is a leader in his treatment program. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals hear his honest look at what goes through the mind of someone in addiction. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/3N4_IAwuo0Y
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
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“I GREW UP THINKING I WAS EVIL AND VILE”
Sean Ackroyd knew he was gay at an early age and was told how terrible that is, so he spent much of his life dealing with self loathing. Casual sex made him feel loved and desired and when he tried meth he was off to the races. Until it all ended. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how he finally learned that “it’s ok to be me.” Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/KjQ5FKjOhWw
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HOOKED ON HEROIN AT 16, SO SHE BECAME A DEALER
3 years later, at 19, she was indicted by the feds and went to prison. She actually cried when she was getting out because she was comfortable where she was. Tanya had a dismal start early in her life suffering severe abuse at the age of 4, but it’s something she is finally dealing with now. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about the difference of looking at life sober compared to being high. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/3OtZV-mfnTg
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
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INCREDIBLE STORY OF MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES
After years of dealing with addiction, aberrant behaviors and almost dying in jail, Becca Nelson has finally discovered why. She is dealing with DID (dissociative identity disorder). Her brain had created 8 different personalities to help her cope with trauma suffered as a child. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals you will hear her amazing journey of saying goodbye to some of her alters and finally finding peace. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/JK8FDV3A1mM
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“I WENT TO THE DEPTHS OF HELL”
Josh was running the streets for 10 years. Homeless and addicted to meth and heroin. Believe it or not he was violently assaulted just across the street from the Odyssey admissions office. He was offered love, caring and hope and he took full advantage of it. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about his recovery, his triggers and how God works in weird ways. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/PlwYc6CMV3M
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
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Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
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THIS MAN IS HELPING TO SAVE THOUSANDS OF LIVES
How? By training thousands of Peer Support Specialists who in turn work with thousands of people in treatment centers who are working on recovery. Brian Neilson was first addicted in grade school. He spent decades behind bars while dealing with addiction and mental illness. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out how and when he finally said “I am done.” Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/kumtqVnYPYQ
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Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am