Odyssey House Journals

HE MANAGED ESCORTS TO SUPPORT HIS ADDICTION
Christian Cronin is what you might call a “late bloomer” when it comes to substance use. After a divorce in his 30’s he started dating a heroin addict and started using. From there he dealt with addictions to opioids, alcohol and then meth and, with a background in marketing, he started managing escorts for 10 years to support his SUD. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how he turned his life around and is now working to help others. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
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ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING WOMEN YOU’LL EVER MEET
Jenn Belt started drinking Black Velvet at 8, using cocaine at 11, went to jail at 18, later served 46 months in a federal prison, BUT LOOK AT HER NOW! She’s going to college to study forensic social work, has custody of her kids and is a case manager at Odyssey House. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals hear why she says federal prison was the best thing that could happen to her.

A MAN HE MET ONCE LITERALLY SAVED HIS LIFE
Jacob Kenison was addicted to heroin, tried to end his life several times, even jumping off a 3 story building, but look at him now! He’s working at the Cirque Lodge, studying to soon be a therapist, has a wife and a 9 year old son. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how one person opened his wallet and his heart to save Jacob’s life. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/shmHJMWCKdA
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
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RANDALL CARLISLE WAS ASHAMED THAT HE WAS AN ALCOHOLIC
Just one of the revelations you will hear as Rachel Santizo grills the ex TV anchor about how he finally sought recovery after years of being a functional alcoholic. He says it boils down to never liking or loving himself. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about his fear when he entered a treatment program. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/bIVKnX__RkA
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
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“I WAS THE GREAT MANIPULATOR! A REALLY GOOD LIAR!”
Alex Jeffs-McCrae was going through postpartum depression, a divorce and was dating an addict, so she turned to meth and heroin to cope. She hid it well and she had to, raising three kids and living in ultra conservative Utah County. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she remembers how her dad got her on the path to recovery. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/X3WOMyb7fOY
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
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HE’S BEEN ADDICTED TO OPIOIDS SINCE 7TH GRADE. NOW HE’S IN RECOVERY
An older man gave Rocky Hancock and his buddies opioid pills when they were just 12, got them hooked, then told them that shooting heroin was the “manly” way to go. For 17 years Rocky battled his addiction and now he’s been clean for 21 months after going through Odyssey House. “I’m going to stay sober no matter what it takes.” In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about one defining moment that inspired him to seek help. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/5l8w11D5mRI
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
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or iHeart podcasts at
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SHE WAS A HOMELESS TEEN. NOW SHE HAS HER PHD AND IS HELPING OTHERS
Tony Ollerton decided to be a therapist when she was in a youth treatment center, perhaps to better understand herself. She believes that things like music and art therapy can make a huge difference for people in recovery and she’s putting that belief to work as director of the creative arts pillar at Fit To Recover. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about what she learned as she dealt with an alcoholic ex-husband. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/fVL7qGUA_xw
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
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HE FOUND RECOVERY AFTER ONLY ONE TREATMENT CENTER
And more than a year later James Ririe is still in recovery saying “life has never been so great.” He started drinking at 15 to deal with conflicted emotions growing up gay in the LDS Church. That spiraled into heavy drugs and a felony stint in jail. He got sober at Odyssey House for himself, but also so he could be a nanny for his little neice. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about his watch going off every hour and how that keeps him in recovery. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/hOdngLviaeQ
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
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A TOPIC WE’VE NEVER TALKED ABOUT ON ODYSSEY HOUSE JOURNALS
HIV! Years ago, it was a death sentence, but now people are living normal lives with HIV. Sequan Kolibas was diagnosed 10 years ago after years of IV drug use and sex with a person who intentionally infected her. Today she’s happy and healthy and living her best life. Not only that, she’s giving back with a non-profit. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals, she talks about overcoming the shame and guilt she first felt and the goals of the non-profit she started.

HE’S TURNED HIS LIFE AROUND AFTER GANGS, DRUGS AND PRISON
Growing up Manny Lopez watched his mom doing drugs. “It was just part of my life.” He was taken away from her when he was just 8 and he went to prison when he was 17 after he shot someone during a drug deal. He’s been in and out of prison for over 20 years but now he’s in recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he describes how he was brutally beaten when he left his gang and the one big reason he’s sober today. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
Youtube:
https://youtu.be/k0VlDFiZHV8
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
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or iHeart podcasts at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/