Dismantled Life : A Podcast about Addiction and Recovery

Denise shares her story and the struggles we share even after 35+ years in recovery.  Don't take one minute for granted, embrace peoples differences in recovery, and remember to take it one day at a time.

Denise is marvelous.  Please follow her on Twitter at @denise83canada 

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Jim Hernandez works hard to give back in recovery.  He gives to the homeless, he podcasts, he walks the walk every single day and does so happily.  That isn't to say that he hasn't had his fair share of setbacks, relapses, and struggles.  He's been homeless, he's nearly died, he's, well, you'll see.

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Damon is the @AlcoholicDad4 on Twitter.  His story is powerful and I was honored to have him on the show.  We walk through the pain and misery of a lifetime of addictions, but end in a very happy place.

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Gigi shares her story of addiction, recovery, and how she lives her life on the foundation of happiness that she built.  Gigi's story is powerful in its lessons.  I love her matter-of-fact approach built on the art and science of recovery. 

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I met Lonni on Instagram and fell in love with her joy instantly.  Her recovery from alcohol and gambling is powerful.  Lonni's path is a no nonsense path that helps her live in the moment and empowers her to shine her light on others.  I have met a lot of amazing people in my sobriety journey and Lonni is one of my favorites.

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My friend Jeff Stroud is 31-Years Sober.   Do the work.  You can do it too.

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Pamela Pesta is a Mama Bear, an author, and an alcoholic.  I met Pamela on Twitter and she has quickly become one of my favorite people.  If you or your loved one are in recovery her book Letting Go of the Thief is an ABSOLUTE MUST READ.  It will put things into perspective and provide clarity where there is none.

Pamela is simply amazing.  I know you will all love her as much as I do.

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A link to Pamela's site : http://thealcoholthief.com/

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Lisa Boucher joins me this week to share her story through alcoholism, nursing school, becoming an author, twins, and the calm after the chaos.

Visit Lisa Boucher's website : http://raisingthebottom.com/

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Kevin Barhydt has been through a lot.  Sexual abuse, rape, alcoholism, drugs, and suicide have touched his life.  Kevin's story is powerful.  His story shows us that you can't stop putting in the work or bad things can happen.

Learn how Kevin's approach and his 5-pillars saved his life and helped free him from his addictions and abuse.

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Tom was a late bloomer when it came to drinking and drugging.  Tom drank and dabbled, until he met heroin.  His life was taken over, he landed in jail, and lost his way.

Tom is a friend of mine.  I am so proud of him.  He fought his way back and is now free from heroin.  Tom's unique approach to sobriety allows him to drink without the threat of a heroin relapse. 

My friend earned his way, he fought hard, he won the fight.  I am inspired by him and I know you will be too.

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Wow!  What an episode.  I am proud to know Lalita and Ashley.  They have overcome a lifetime of addiction and struggles and then some.  To prove that anything is possible if you live by example they have launched Recovery Life Apparel and are blowing up.

You have to check them out on Instagram.  You'll fall in love with them.  I am inspired by their videos and "put it all out there" attitude.

In their own words from their website:

By providing loud, streetwear influenced style, we aim to portray a positive and trendy view into what taking charge of your life and making positive change looks like. We are dedicated to sharing our message of hardship, addiction and alcoholism- and how we have created opportunity for ourselves by taking ownership and through creativity-we simply believe ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.

Each design represents in some form, transformation and is meant to ignite a look inward, to ultimately step boldly into your true self, without fear, but with confidence. IT'S A VIBE.

The words I use to describe Lolita, Ashley, and Recover Life Apparel are joyful, exuberant, loving, giving, proud, and daring.  After listening to this inspired interview you'll understand.

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Recovery Love is a bonus episode series that shares great quotes, joyful stories, and happiness from the recovery fellowship at large.  Each week I'll share the best quotes, give credit where credit is due, bring joy to the ears of my listeners to let them know that while recovery is, at times, hard...it doesn't have to suck.  In fact, recovery and sobriety can be downright amazing, joyful, happy, and make you giddy.

Today's quotes are from:

https://www.instagram.com/1000hoursdry/

https://www.instagram.com/sasha_tozzi/

https://www.instagram.com/successmagazine/

https://www.instagram.com/tonyrobbins/

https://www.instagram.com/shamelessly.sober/ (Zig Ziglar's quote)

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The Dismantled Life podcast is a podcast about stories from the darkness of addiction into the sunlight of sobriety from the sober superheroes that have made it.

Each week my guests share stories of love, hope, strength and details about how they have recovered from their addictions.

My guests are people just like us.  My guests are addicts.  My guests are in recovery.  

Just remember...no matter how bad it gets you  can and will recover.  No matter how bad it gets you can and will make it.

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Gary Mendell shares the painful loss of his son to addiction and his mission to save other families from the same pain.

Mr. Mendell founded shatterproof.org to reverse the addiction crises in the United States by getting informed, reversing the stigma of addiction, advocating for change through evidence-based solutions, strategies and protocols, and creating an addiction and recovery community.

In addition to Shatterproof Mr. Mendell and his team have created Treatmentatlas.org to help addicts and families find quality care that meets their specific needs.

The goal is to help you find quality care that meets your needs and leads to better health and long-term recovery.

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Author Suzanne Thistle of Chem Free Recovery joins Anthony to discuss her own recovery, her life's work in addiction and recovery as an adjunct Professor at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, and her work as an Addiction Treatment and Recovery Consultant.

Forget the chemical and "must-have" medication approach to your substance use disorder. If you want to have a clear mind and a healthy lifestyle, learn about addiction, or make decisions that affect someone who struggles with addiction, this book is for you.

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This is episode is sponsored by Shatterproof.org : Make recovery from addiction a reality for countless families in need. Together we can save lives.

Today's show is also sponsored by Treatmentatlas.org : Find high quality addiction treatment

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Harriet Hunter has lived, loved, lost, recovered, and is now writing about it in her amazing book Miracles of Recovery.  It is a 365-day, daily read that breathes life into your soul.  Her book is a must read for anyone in recovery or anyone who knows someone in recovery.

Harriet joined me to share her story and struggle with drugs, sex, and alcohol. 

You will be moved to tears.

To learn more about Harriet, buy her book, or join her in the rooms visit her website at Harriethunter.org

Episode 028 is sponsored by Positive Recovery Centers.  Please visit their website at https://positiverecovery.com/  Call them at 877 - 4 - SOBRIETY or 877 - 476 - 2743 for a private consultation to take your first step towards recovery.


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Johnny Ray's addiction started in high school.  It was fun to drink and drug.  Then, one massive, Hollywood-Style, party when his parents went out of town left him homeless.  He turned to selling blow to make ends meet, and it got much worse from there.  Once he found Meth his life hit the dirt...hard.  After hustling his way through life he finally had enough.  Johnny Ray is now recovered and dedicates his life to helping any addict anywhere, anytime with 5R Recovery.

The best way to find Johnny Ray and all things 5R Recovery is through his Linktree.

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Jacqui's story started when she was very young in Belfast, Ireland.  At 13 she got extra points for coming home sober, and things got worse from there.  Her alcoholism slowly grew into a meth addiction.  She lost her kids.  Rock bottom left scars.  I'm very happy to say that Jacqui aka @sleepysausage on Twitter has come to my rescue in my time of need.  It was wonderful to have her on the show.  Before you listen be sure to check out her before and after picture pinned to the top of her Twitter profile.  Amazing what 38-months of sobriety can do.

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John softly landed in sobriety and writes about how his path, though different, can be achieved by others with the right mind-set.  Follow John on Twitter and listen to his blog posts/podcasts for a refreshing view of the path to sobriety.

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The study I mention about heroin addicts in Vietnam can be read and listened to here.

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Kelsey found sobriety early in life after too many notable drunk events.  Her work ethic and determination not only led her to sobriety, but landed her on Shark Tank and the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.  As the founder of Doughp, legit cookie dough, Kelsey donates a portion of her proceeds to a mental health and recovery non-profit.  Kelsey's story is a great one.  Her sobriety has allowed her to follow passion and now helps make the world a little sweeter and much better place.

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