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

Jul 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
29 min
A MEDICAL CLINIC THAT TREATS EVERYONE WITH LOVE
No judgement health care. The Martindale Clinic in Salt Lake has a goal of treating everyone with dignity, whether it’s a routine exam for primary care, or you’re dealing with addiction, or even if you’re high. Meet clinic director Tessa Baysinger in this edition of Odyssey House Journals and hear how her struggles with alcohol make her the perfect person for the job. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/Ds4qt96-TA0
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/
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
#wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

Jul 11, 2025
Jul 11, 2025
29 min
USING INTERVENTION TO GET HELP FOR YOUR ADDICTED LOVED ONE
Do you picture a loved one kicking and screaming as they are forcibly taken to a treatment center? It doesn’t have to be like that! In this edition of Odyssey House Journals you will meet professional interventionist Dave Atherton who describes how it works and how much it costs and how he overdosed on a plane and ended up in a coma. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/VqUABNDXPps
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/
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
#wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

Jul 4, 2025
Jul 4, 2025
29 min
“DEEP INSIDE I’M A GOOD PERSON”
Bryan is learning to forgive himself for all the damage he caused his loved ones and himself after years of alcohol and drug abuse. He wants his oldest daughter to see him after 5 months of sobriety. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about seeing his mom for the first time in 10 years. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/2DnbpmCe_nU
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/
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
#wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

Jun 27, 2025
Jun 27, 2025
29 min
13 YEARS IN RECOVERY, THEN A RELAPSE
Years ago Tiffani spent 15 months in treatment for crack cocaine addiction and later became a therapist, but now she’s back in treatment for opioid addiction. She says it’s been a humbling experience and she’s vowing to turn her life around again. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she comes clean about what happened and looks to the future. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/SO0Ye0yAKcY
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/
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
#wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

Jun 20, 2025
Jun 20, 2025
29 min
“FOR 24 YEARS I THOUGHT GOD DIDN’T LOVE ME”
That’s how long Toki was addicted to meth. He was excommunicated from his church and fell into a deep, dark hole, totally avoiding his huge Polynesian family. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how his 19 grandchildren inspired him to turn his life around. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/4ShYkjN9iC8
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/
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
#wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

Jun 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025
29 min
SHE’S FINALLY DEALT WITH HER CHILDHOOD TRAUMA
Rosa says she was molested by her mother’s boyfriend and her struggle to deal with that turned into years of drug abuse and lots of time behind bars, but look at her now. She’s finally learned to deal with that through determination and hard work. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about being a good mom and the miraculous work she’s doing to help others who are struggling. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/0PP66CGKh1g
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/
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
#wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

Jun 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
29 min
“I FINALLY SMELL ROSES AND HEAR BIRDS CHIRP”
And Kevin Bassett gets hugs from his grandkids now that he’s sober. His latest battle was from fentanyl addiction and he was in his mid 60’s when he found recovery. His advice? “Don’t be my age to start over.” In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about why he finally decided to quit. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/d0766pBdLP0
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/
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
#wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025
29 min
“THEY SAID ALL ADDICTS LIVES ARE WORTHLESS”
Jared Jensen says that’s what attorneys for Duchesne County claimed after his 21 year old daughter died in jail. A federal jury felt otherwise as they awarded him $15 million dollars in a landmark case affecting all inmates who die from jail negligence. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals the heartbroken father says he just wanted his daughter treated like a human being. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/9Kej_ly4-mI
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/
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
#wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
29 min
FATHER FIGHTS BACK AFTER HIS DAUGHTER DIES A CRUEL DEATH IN JAIL
If there is one podcast you should listen to or watch from start to finish, THIS IS THE ONE. It’s a sad story about a 21 year old woman dying in a county jail while going through drug withdrawal. It’s also the story of how her heartbroken dad fought for justice for 9 years. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/hS2ctK0oY7Y
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/
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
#wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025
29 min
“I HAD NO IDEA WHAT IT WAS THE FIRST TIME I TRIED HEROIN”
Stacie Pett had never tried hard drugs until she was 30. “That first time was amazing,” but after that she lost everything and even went to prison for 3 years. Now the amazing turnaround! Sober for 6 years and a beloved staff leader. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she’s open and honest about her journey. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/9XNwcB_kJOc
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/
Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
#wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks





