Odyssey House Journals

HIS FRIENDS AT CHURCH INTRODUCED HIM TO DRUGS
It started with pot, then progressed over the years to meth and bath salts, a 30 year addiction. “I didn’t like me. I didn’t like being sober.” says Ron who spent years in jails and prisons. He got so high that he missed his dad’s viewing and funeral. But now he is succeeding at recovery and never wants to go back. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out how he’s finally able to deal with his emotions and learning to love himself. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/ud4-NN_Pbxo
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
or Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g
or iHeart podcasts at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

EX PRISON INMATE DEBUNKS THE CLAIM THAT ODYSSEY HOUSE IS A SNITCH PROGRAM
“It’s simply holding yourself and others accountable for their actions,” says Nico who is succeeding as an Odyssey client. He got hooked on pain pills and heroin after he broke his ankle when he was 19. He says his addictive mind chose opioids over everything else in life, but now he’s recovering, “I’m proud of myself.” In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about why accountability is so important and so hard. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
Youtube link:
https://youtu.be/oHWCNkni0b0
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
or Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g
or iHeart podcasts at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

HOW CAN EXERCISE PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION?
Ian Acker can answer that and the proof is 500 people each week. He runs Fit To Recover, a program serving people fighting for sobriety. Ian grew up thinking he was broken, so he turned to drugs and alcohol to feel better, but eventually that stopped working. He went to jail several times and went through 5 treatment programs and now he’s 10 years sober. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out how a guy he met in jail became his “aha” moment. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/bSLArmzvui8
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
or Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g
or iHeart podcasts at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

SHE ENTERED TREATMENT AS AN ANGRY, PISSED OFF ADDICT, BUT LOOK AT HER NOW!!!
Ann Coburn describes herself as a disgusting mess in her early 20’s. Heroin and alcohol fueled her soul and back then her dream of a trophy boyfriend was an addict. Fast forward to today and she’s happily married with an 8 year old daughter and several dogs and she’s helping to save lives on a daily basis. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out how she made this amazing turnaround. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
Youtube:https://youtu.be/EAqEgS5CLu4
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
or Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g
or iHeart podcasts at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

But it wasn’t always that way for Shelly, who was a hard core alcoholic for more than 20 years. She’s been estranged from her five children because of her drinking. She lost everything she had and says she was totally out of control UNTIL NOW. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals, find out how she reached her rock bottom and how she had a miraculous turnaround.

THIS ADDICT FOUND A BETTER WAY TO GET HIGH AND IT’S LEGAL
Skydiving!!! “Falling to the ground at 120 MPH is better than sticking a needle in my arm,” says Jared Kendall. His organization, Jump For Recovery, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities. He has an incredible story to tell about his 19 years in prison, 57 bookings at the Salt Lake County Jail, and several stints in treatment centers. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals, he will talk about surviving 17 thousand volts of electricity going through his body. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free)and review the 30-minute podcast on the following platforms:
Youtube:
https://youtu.be/jDZh3l0uf7M
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
or Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g
or iHeart podcasts at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

“I ACTUALLY PRAYED FOR MY DAUGHTERS TO DIE BECAUSE THEY WERE IN SO MUCH PAIN.”
Kelly Wareham had to deal with 2 addicted daughters, Ashley and Brooke. Kelly and her husband tried everything including too much love and tough love, but to no avail. 16 detoxes and 14 rehabs later both daughters are finally in recovery. How did it happen? It’s a gripping story of horrible heartache and ultimate happiness on Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
Youtube:
https://youtu.be/UloEZhwvDYo
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
or Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g
or iHeart podcasts at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

SHE’S SUCCEEDING AFTER YEARS OF HARD-CORE DRUG USE
Tiffany says she’s been arrested in every county in Utah, also that she overdosed 10 times from fentanyl, and her ex-boyfriend actually gave her a bag of meth on Mother's Day. But look at her now!!! She’s got a new lease on life and is totally focused on recovery. Find out how she made the transformation on Odyssey House Journals.

“I WAS A BOTTOM RUNG JUNKIE! MY DRUG OF CHOICE WAS “MORE”
But look at him now. Allen Malmstrom worked hard to save his own life and now he’s helping others do the same thing. His wife also battled addiction and they often brought each other down. Now they’re both in recovery, leading happy lives. Find out how they did it on Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
Youtube:
https://youtu.be/LjtzCm-q24U
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
or Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g
or iHeart podcasts at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

ONE ACT OF KINDNESS TURNED HER LIFE AROUND
Tracie Mower lived for years in a dark world. After a ton of surgeries she consumed a ton of pain pills, then switched to heroin and became a dealer to support her addiction. She learned more about crime the numerous times she spent behind bars, but now she’s playing a major role in saving lives. How did she go from sinner to saint? It was one act of kindness from a judge. Find out what he did. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
Youtube:
https://youtu.be/kGaCA9Zqrig
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
or Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g
or iHeart podcasts at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/