PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Gary Menkes, a Recovery advocate and host of the Begin Again Podcast. We discuss various topics that include breaking generational addiction, confront trauma, embracing emotions such as anger and processing it properly along with how we can set an example and mentor youth. Plus lots of laughs and insight. Gary's mission is to inspire and to showcase the incredible stories of those who have overcome alcoholism and addiction to achieve massive success in entrepreneurship, business, athletics, and all fields and who have gained a newfound purpose in sobriety. Through authentic, inspirational, and often spiritual conversations with our guests, we aim to break the stigma around addiction and show that recovery is possible, and that sobriety can be a source of strength and resilience. We believe that by sharing these stories of redemption, we can empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential, create positive change, and build a better world, creating a powerful legacy that will live on and impact countless lives and communities for years to come. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ For more information on Gary Menkes and The Begin Again Podcast: ⁠https://thebeginagainpodcast.com/⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing ⁠[email protected]⁠

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Tom Wolf, a Recovery advocate, in recovery, Formerly homeless and the Director of West Coast Initiatives for the Foundation For Drug Policy Solutions. We discuss some of the conversations around and fallacies around harm reduction, and how fentanyl has changed the landscape of addiction. We also discuss various organizations that distribute fentanyl test strips along with other harm reduction paraphernalia, such as Dance Safe and The Drug Policy Alliance and how they are fueling a movement that doesn't call on the suffering addict to be accountable or offer a recovery pathway. For more information on Tom Wolf: twitter.com/Twolfrecovery Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by emailing ⁠[email protected]⁠ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts in the comments section and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast.

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down to discuss some of the conversations around fentanyl test strips, facts about how they work, who is going to use them, and the complications of using them. Flindt and Jason also discuss various organizations that distribute fentanyl test strips along with other harm reduction paraphernalia, however, they never include any resources on getting addiction treatment help if someone knows that they're ready to seek help, living a clean and sober lifestyle. Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by emailing [email protected] For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with ABC 30 Action News Reporter Nic Garcia, based in Fresno, California. Throughout his journalist career Nic Garcia has first hand accounts of of how the addiction crisis continues to impact society., We converse with Nic about how he's seen the drug evolution from methamphetamine to the current opioid and fentanyl crisis. Nic also connects human trafficking, violence, legal trouble as well as mental health struggles to the ever evolving drug trafficking trends. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ For more on Nic Garcia and ABC 30 Action News please visit ⁠⁠⁠https://abc30.com/about/newsteam/nic-garcia/

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down to discuss some of the conversations around Matthew Perry's passing. We also talk about facts when it comes to prescription opioids and the reframing of "boundaries" and thinking about them as accessibility to one's self. We converse about the various facts that have come out concerning Matthew Perry's untimely passing and speculation to any connections with his addiction history Prescription opioid facts are also discussed as well as the reframing of boundaries to limited access to ones self. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen or to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Mike Diamond, a renowned interventionalist, author, motivational speaker and TV personality. Originally from Perth, Western Australia, Mike battled severe undiagnosed dyslexia, which led to poor grades, as well as alcohol and drug abuse starting at the age of 12. Mike has battled cocaine and alcohol addiction for the majority of his life. After witnessing the death of Scott Weiland, Mike got sober on April 16, 2006. Since then, Mike has literally helped hundreds of people on the road to recovery. He is on beck and call to all his clients and friends, helping them through their life problems and battles with addiction. We converse with Mike about the life and death reality of being an interventionist, knowing when you're the right person to conduct the intervention on the suffering addict and we discuss the current drug climate. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠ For more on Mike Diamond visit ⁠⁠⁠https://themikediamond.com/

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with musical artist, producer, lyricist and music video director, Joshua Datant Villarreal and recovery advocate working with artists in Austin, San Antonio, Nashville, and The Bay Area, and with addicts all over the world. Josh is dedicated to drug recovery through the use of conventional therapy and music. He utilizes various methods and tools he picked up along the way of his own recovery journey and has a fierce passion for those struggling with mental illness and addiction. We talk with Josh about the depths of his addiction, which included fentanyl, that almost took his life and did take his brothers life. Josh opens up about the aftermath of losing his brother and struggling to maintain his sobriety and reconnect with his wife and children. Josh once had a thriving music career and in his recovery rededicated himself to his passion for music. He now uses music to not only maintain his sobriety, but make his living and be of service to others through his talents. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠ For more on Josh Datant Villarreal visit ⁠https://joshdatant.com/

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with legendary dance choreographer, Podcast Host & Author Dan Karaty. Dan’s career started as a dancer on Broadway and on award show stages with Britney Spears. After transitioning to a choreographer, he worked with Britney Spears, NSYNC, Jessica Simpson, Kylie Minogue, Justin Timberlake, and Usher. In 2005, So You Think You Can Dance debuted in the US with Dan as a judge. After three successful seasons, he took the format to Europe where he became the Simon Cowell of the Netherlands and Belgium leading judging panels for numerous talent shows. Despite keeping his personal life private and his effortless cool brand, Dan took the brave step of sharing with the public his lifelong struggles with anxiety and alcohol. Dan is a doting and devoted father and husband that made mistakes due to his struggles. Dan has gone on to create the podcast If I'm Being Honest. If I’m Being Honest will strip away surface facades to deliver the real, in-depth, and sometimes ugly truths of my life, and those of my courageous guests; hopefully revealing unique paths to happiness, success, recovery, and redemption. Dan will soon be releasing his autobiography "If I'm Being Honest" in the United States. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization ⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ For more on Dan Karaty and If I'm Being Honest https://www.dankaraty.com/

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with legendary dance choreographer, Podcast Host & Author Dan Karaty. Dan’s career started as a dancer on Broadway and on award show stages with Britney Spears. After transitioning to a choreographer, he worked with Britney Spears, NSYNC, Jessica Simpson, Kylie Minogue, Justin Timberlake, and Usher. In 2005, So You Think You Can Dance debuted in the US with Dan as a judge. After three successful seasons, he took the format to Europe where he became the Simon Cowell of the Netherlands and Belgium leading judging panels for numerous talent shows. Despite keeping his personal life private and his effortless cool brand, Dan took the brave step of sharing with the public his lifelong struggles with anxiety and alcohol. Dan is a doting and devoted father and husband that made mistakes due to his struggles. Dan has gone on to create the podcast If I'm Being Honest. If I’m Being Honest will strip away surface facades to deliver the real, in-depth, and sometimes ugly truths of my life, and those of my courageous guests; hopefully revealing unique paths to happiness, success, recovery, and redemption. Dan will soon be releasing his autobiography "If I'm Being Honest" in the United States. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization ⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ For more on Dan Karaty and If I'm Being Honest https://www.dankaraty.com/

Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Tom Wolf who is a formerly homeless recovering heroin addict from San Francisco. In 2018, Tom spent 6 months homeless on the streets of the Tenderloin neighborhood struggling with heroin and fentanyl addiction. He was arrested 6 times for holding drugs for street-level drug dealers and other offenses and eventually went to jail for 3 months before going to a 6-month inpatient treatment program where he found recovery. Tom is a Co-Founder of the California Peace Coalition and is the founder of the Recovery Education Coalition. We converse about the homeless and drug crises plaguing the United States and when there is so much resistance to actually helping those in addiction seek and achieve actual recovery . We Focus on solutions for these local and national issues as well as bringing greater understanding to the mind of the suffering addict. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization https://www.flindtandersen.com/ For more on Tom Wolf ⁠https://www.rescuesf.org/tom-wolf https://twitter.com/Twolfrecovery

Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Marsha Stone, the CEO and founder of Foundation Stone, a network of boutique, focused programs for individuals and their families struggling with mental health, substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders across the U.S. We converse about the importance of aftercare in the addiction recovery process and how sometimes the family doesn't understand the continual need of the recovering individual despite a return to physical health. We also discuss some of our concerns with various harm reduction modalities and the misconception on them being part of the recovery process which includes needle exchanges, the lack of resources to get the individual in need actual treatment and more. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠ For more on Marsha Stone https://www.marshastone.com/

Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down For a one on one conversation to discuss exactly why aftercare is so important and to discuss our thoughts on misguided advocacy. 'Aftercare' is defined as services that help recovering drug-dependent persons to adapt to everyday community life, after completing earlier phases of treatment and rehabilitation. It provides an opportunity to address important issues and problems associated with abstinence and recovery. We also discuss some of our concerns with addiction recovery advocates. We understand that there are many passionate individuals who do care about those suffering from the disease of addiction but they can make misinformed statements as well as not look at, or deeply understand the addict's brain and actions. This includes harm reduction discussion, needle exchanges, homeless advocacy, and the lack of resources to get the individual in need actual treatment. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠

Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Ted Perkins of Recovery Movie Meet-Ups. Ted is a former Hollywood studio executive, screenwriter and peer support group leader. Ted would entertain people with lavish trips in which alcohol was often a part of getting studio deals done. We talk about how this led more and more to his personal excess and reaching the point of enough being enough and Ted starting his sober journey. In his sobriety, his creativity began to thrive again. He was inspired to create Recovery Movie Meet-Ups, which uses films about Addiction & Recovery in group sessions to generate robust, transformative moments that can lead to lasting change. We also discuss his fascinating childhood, in which his parents were United States Foreign Service often times throwing lavish parties that included alcohol to obtain vital information for the US Government. Alcohol seemed always to be a part of many things surrounding his youth. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠ For more on Ted Perkins & Recovery Movie Meet-Ups visit https://www.recoverymoviemeetups.com/

Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Lang Martinez who is a former homeless person and gang member, and now an advocate in the Los Angeles area. Lang not only shares with us what he saw on the street and how the homeless got trapped in the current system suffering from addiction and mental illness. But he also touches on sexual trauma and the correlation with his addiction and sheds light on sex trafficking that occurs within the homeless community. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠ For more on Lang Martinez https://www.facebook.com/lang.martinez.940/

Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Allie Severino who is an addiction treatment expect and recovery advocate. We discuss the dire need for addiction recovery treatment reform especially when it comes to insurance policies, and governments' lack of understanding and action when it comes to what it takes to aid in an addict's recovery. We also talk about varying perspectives on short and long-term hard reduction when it comes to MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) such as suboxone, methadone, fentanyl test strips, need exchange programs, and more. Plus Allie raised concerns about Tranq (Xylazine and fentanyl mixture) showing up more and more in Florida as well as the return of bath salts. Allie started in American Relapse with Frankie Holmes which is about two recovering addicts who spend their lives helping other addicts but can they stay clean themselves? They both started in Dopesick Nation as well, which takes place in southern Florida in the "recovery capital of America". The series follows two recovering addicts, Allie and Frankie, and their journey to take on the opioid epidemic by assisting as many addicts into recovery as they can. The series also highlights the corruption and exploitation that currently exists in the rehab industry. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠ For more on Allie Severino https://linktr.ee/alliesev

Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guests Dr. Robb Kelly and Adam Jablin. We discuss how methods of addiction recovery and neuroscience coming together can change one's life. As well we reframe FEAR, trauma, and pain as components of the hero's journey in life. And also discuss how money is at the root of why true addiction recovery is lacking for all as the profits are made from not treating the symptoms of the disease of addiction. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit For more on The Neuro Hero Conference with Dr. Robb & Adam Jablin: https://theneuroheroconference.com/

Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Brock Bevell. Brock and former Arizona Cardinal Max Hall have the podcast, Agents of Recovery and then they opened Victory Recovery, a counseling center for recovering addicts. We discuss the challenges of helping people get treatment when the illicit fentanyl supply is being mixed into the entire drug supply. As well we also talk about the large amounts of government money that is being spent on methods of harm reduction that don't actually present the suffering addict with the opportunity to seek real treatment, and the option to live a sober and prosperous life. For more on Brock Bevell and Victory Recovery Arizona https://www.instagram.com/fentanylprojectaz/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with special guest William “Bill” Bodner, a 31 year veteran of the Drug Enforcement Administration. In this insightful and engaging conversation Agent Bodner shares insight into border policies, fentanyl trends, the war on drugs, Chinas role in producing the precursor chemicals that create fentanyl, his perspective on how there isn't one simple solution to the current drug crisis and legislations part in the open air drug markets. Special agent Bodner assumed the role of Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Los Angeles Field Division in June, 2019. As the Special Agent in Charge, Mr. Bodner is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of 14 offices located in Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, and the seven Southern California counties which make up the greater Los Angeles area.Mr. Bodner previously served as a Deputy Special Agent in Charge of the Los Angeles Field Division from June, 2017 to May, 2019 and an Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Los Angeles Field Division from April, 2009 to May, 2017.From 2006 to 2009, Mr. Bodner served as a Staff Coordinator at the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Special Operations Division, in Chantilly, Virginia. While assigned to the Special Operations Division, Mr. Bodner coordinated several high-level, multi-jurisdiction investigative operations and worked on high value target capture operations and classified projects. Between 1992 and 2006, Mr. Bodner worked the streets of Los Angeles as a DEA Special Agent and Group Supervisor. Mr. Bodner has leveraged his extensive career in Los Angeles to develop and improve upon partnerships with state, local and other federal agencies. Mr. Bodner’ s vision is to conduct very impactful investigations on the most significant Drug Trafficking Organizations posing a threat to our region, keeping in mind the goal of improving the quality of life for those in our communities. Agent Bodner’s sees the mission of DEA as keeping communities safe and healthy, while reducing drug-related violent crime. Mr. Bodner reminds all, drug trafficking is not a victimless crime. The best way to avoid becoming a victim is to find something in life you are passionate about, don’t let drugs distract you from that passion and don’t ever let drugs become your passion. For more on Special Agent Bodner and DEA Resources https://www.instagram.com/dealosangeles https://twitter.com/DEALOSANGELES One Pill Can Kill https://www.dea.gov/onepillDEA Fact sheet—https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2022-12/DEA-OPCK_FactSheet_December_2022.pdf Parents and caregivers resources https://www.dea.gov/onepill/parents-and-caregiversresources For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with special guest Ben Tuff, the subject of the Swim Tuff documentary. On April 21, 2012, Ben Tuff chose a life of sobriety to transform his own existence and to help inspire others to make this life-altering choice when alcoholism has taken over. After choosing a life of sobriety, he decided to take up swimming for the first time in his life and appreciated the peace and mindfulness it brought to him. Ten years later, on July 22, 2022, Ben set off to become the first person to swim the length of Narragansett Bay from Providence, RI to Jamestown, RI to raise money for the environmental non-profit Clean Ocean Access which he's already raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for. We discuss how Ben's alcohol recovery journey helped him develop the discipline and drive to complete such tests of endurance. As well as how he's helping others seek and maintain sobriety, especially the youth. For more on Ben Tuff and the Swim Tuff Documentary visit https://swimtuff.com/

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with special guest Gerald Posner. Posner is the author of thirteen acclaimed books. The New York Times said his latest book (2020), PHARMA, was “a withering and encyclopedic indictment of a drug industry that often seems to prioritize profits over patients…[it] reads like a pharmaceutical version of cops and robbers." We discuss with Gerald in this eye opening conversation what he learned from doing his investigation for the material of his book Pharma: Greed, Lies, and the Poisoning of America. Which includes the Sackler Family who created Purdue Pharma as well as doctor shopping and much more. For more on Gerald Posner visit: https://www.posner.com/ Gerald Posner Substack articles: https://www.justthefacts.media/ Gerald Posner twitter : https://twitter.com/geraldposner For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with special guest Sonia Kahlon. Sonia shares her experience of navigating her sobriety and a divorce with her long time husband and business partner. Hear how Sonia's sobriety and personal growth became factors in her divorce and how it lead her to start EverBlume. EverBlume at this time is an online community for women, in which members are matched with their perfect group in a judgement free space. For more on EverBlume: https://linktr.ee/everblume For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with special guest Joey Guerriero, a remarkable individual who has triumphed over the depths of opioid addiction and found his path to recovery. In this thought-provoking episode, Joey opens up about his personal journey, shedding light on the challenges he faced, the turning points that led him towards recovery and redemption. Throughout the conversation, Joey delves into the harrowing realities of opioid addiction, exploring the mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional toll it takes on him and his loved ones. Joey fearlessly shares his personal experiences which started with a sports injury that led to getting a prescription for opioids leading to dependency and eventually full-blown addiction. Reflecting on the obstacles he encountered which included alcoholism which he could see started long before the opioid use and the support systems that ultimately helped him break free from the cycle of addiction. Throughout the episode, listeners will be inspired by Joey's resilience, determination, and commitment to helping others who are battling addiction. His story serves as a potent reminder that it is possible to break free from the grip of addiction and emerge stronger on the other side. This episode is a testament to the power of hope, resilience, and the transformative nature of recovery. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to donate, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, and to follow on social media please visit https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit  

For more on PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠ PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Jared Callahan, the director and producer of Clean Slate, a documentary made in rehab that paints a clear picture of the addiction recovery process. “Clean Slate is a feature-length documentary that provides an immersive, verité look into the world of recovery amid the biggest drug epidemic in American history. Everyone knows someone who's in recovery, or someone who should be. In following Cassidy and Josh as they attempt to make a short film, our goals are to give viewers a space to empathize with those who struggle and to show how the creative process can be a lifeline to those in crisis. Although most everyone knows someone who’s in recovery or should be, many well-meaning people fail to understand the complex imprisonment that comes with the disease of addiction. Rather than preaching statistics, Clean Slate gives viewers an intimate window into the lives of two filmmakers and the relationship between creativity and recovery.” – Jared Callahan, director/producer For more on Jared Callahan and Clean Slate visit https://linktr.ee/cleanslatefilm

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down to discuss Lazarus Parties or Narcan Parties. Have you ever heard of 'Lazarus parties'? Intentionally overdosing on drugs with the intention of being brought back to life. Sounds like something you would only see in a movie, but the DEA is warning it may be reality across the country.

For more on PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit #narcan #opioids #sobriety PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Nathan Smiddy better known as "Narcan Nate." We discuss with Nate various Narcan/Naloxone facts on how and when it is effective on opioid overdoses and what you need to know about administering to an individual who is overdosing. We also discuss why it is easier to continue to be an addict and score dope over being able to actually receive treatment. We discuss how legislation and insurance companies play a huge part in this quandary. For more on "Narcan Nate" Smiddy https://www.instagram.com/narcan_nate/ https://www.facebook.com/nathan.smiddy.98?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.facebook.com/NarcanNate?mibextid=LQQJ4d

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Standup Comedian Alonzo Bodden   Alonzo shares his recovery journey and wisdom that he has gained in his 32 years plus of sobriety. Including the how and why 12 Step programs are successful, what his rock bottom moment was and his willingness to listen to those who had long term sobriety. For more on Alonzo Bodden please visit http://www.alonzobodden.com/

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down to discuss a "Benzo Dope and Tranq: The Next Wave of the Overdose Crisis" documentary produced by VICE News . We give our take on various situations that arise, what we might have included and other thoughts. More than 100,000 Americans died of a drug overdose in 2021, the worst year on record. The newest wave of the overdose crisis involves man-made chemicals, including animal tranquilizers, that are being combined with fentanyl to make street drugs that are deadlier and more addictive. With access to an undisguised fentanyl dealer, Beyond Fentanyl looks at how drugs like “benzo dope” and “tranq” are ravaging North American communities and how U.S. policy affected the latest flood of synthetic street drugs The documentary can be seen here https://youtu.be/82QhIOgJy1c We at PAIN  want to personally thank  Vice  & Vice News for producing awareness content on this ever growing crisis. #VICENews #News #opioids

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠ Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down to discuss a variety of topics in the third episode in a series of four episodes that will cover a verity of topics around addiction, illicit drug trends, recovery tools & tips as well as personal stories of our own recovery journeys. In this episode we discuss the three phases of the opioid crisis. What is the correlation to the War On Drugs? How did the flood of opioid prescriptions, then the tightening of regulations lead to a rise in heroin overdoses and make way for the current fentanyl crisis that is taking thousands of lives daily. We also touch on what can actually be done in the current climate with insurance companies giving less and less time for those in treatment to recover as well as what legislators are and aren't doing to help the opioid & fentanyl crisis. If you got value out of this episode please subscribe and share with others.

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠ Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down to discuss a variety of topics in the second episode in a series of four episodes that will cover a verity of topics around addiction, illicit drug trends, recovery tools & tips as well as personal stories of our own recovery journeys. In this episode we discuss the stigma of addiction. We question is there has been a shift and if it is time to focus all efforts on solutions for those seeking recovery and how to help more people enter recovery. We also touch on what can actually be done in the current climate with insurance companies giving less and less time for those in treatment to recover as well as what legislators are and aren't doing to help the opioid & fentanyl crisis. If you got value out of this episode please subscribe and share with others.

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠ Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down to discuss a variety of topics in the first episode in a series of 4 episodes that will cover a verity of topics around addiction, illicit drug trends, recovery tools & tips as well as personal stories of our own recovery journeys. In this episode we discuss the frightening effects of the illicit street drug Tranq. Tranq is fentanyl mixed with xylazine. Xylazine is a powerful sedative that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved for veterinary use.   We also touch on the psychological effects and ramifications an addict experiences as well as touching on political issues and agendas that are preventing helping those in need of addiction recovery treatment. If you got value out of this episode please subscribe and share with others.

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠ Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Thomas Buckley, the author of Grace And Golf: The Saving of One Man’s Soul. We talk on his path into addiction and to recovery. Having a child who also struggled with addiction. As well we also talk about how he won the Turkish open, and how he was supposed to pair with Tiger Woods who canceled. Then Rory McIlroy who also canceled and finally pairing with Danny Willett. Thomas also shares knowledge for new comers to recovery that can lead to a life that one could never imagine. Grace and Golf is the story of a devout man who, as a result of a painful and troublesome youth, turned to drugs and alcohol. Through several moments of grace where God intervened in his life, he was able to realize his dreams and make the events that unfold in the story even possible. All golfers make bogies, double bogies and even an occasional triple bogey. We inevitably experience these setbacks not only on the golf course, but in life. While written with golfers in mind as will be evident in the detail in which the golf is described, these stories are meant to inspire anyone who faces the inevitable obstacles that life throws in your path. The author hopes that readers will view these pages as a testimony that you can overcome any circumstance and live your dreams, for nothing shall be impossible with God. To get Thomas' book : ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Golf-Saving-Mans-Soul/dp/B0B7QDGN7V

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Shane Ramer of That Sober Guy. We discussed recovery solutions that include mindset, reframing ones self-image, finding joy over pleasure and learning to embrace feelings and not trying to run from them. After a 17-year struggle with addiction, Shane Ramer created That Sober Guy Podcast which now has helped over 2 million listeners. Shane has performed at such places as the Hollywood Improv and various behavioral health events across the country. As an innovator in the podcast space and mental health community, Shane also created a corporate podcast platform for PG&E, a Fortune 250 company to communicate about internal initiatives including mental health, sobriety, and other important company culture and business issues. As a father of two kids and married to his wife of 20 years, Shane is passionate about helping men quit drinking, kick bad habits and becoming purposeful leaders in their homes and communities. For more information go to ThatSoberGuy.com

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Big Vision NYC founder, Eve Goldberg. After Eve's 23-year old son, Isaac died of an accidental drug overdose; she was motivated to help save young lives. One year later, in January 2015, Eve founded BIGVISION in New York City with a nationwide mission. Isaac Goldberg Volkmar and his initials, IGV, are placed in the center of the BIGVISION name. Eve is committed to helping young adults in recovery learn to live fun, meaningful, sober lives by providing entertaining, engaging events and building a community where the BIGVISION “family” can hang out in a cool, hip, substance-free environment. We talk with Eve about the importance of creating an environment that offers the recovering addict connectivity. How she saw first hand with her some that marijuana isn't a benign drug and led to issues for her son right away. As well we talk about various societal and internal factors that impact all of us and for some can be part of the gateway into substance use, abuse and full blown addiction. Eve is raw, real, passionate and is a true example of why we Don't Hide The Scars. For more on Eve Goldberg and BIGVISION: https://www.bigvision.nyc/

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down for lots of laughs with Dave Manheim of the Dopey Podcast. A variety of topics are discussed including Dave's personal recovery journey which included MAT (Medically Assisted Treatment) in the form of Methadone which he shares his concerns with long term MAT. As well Dave expands on the very valid point of comedy and tragedy in recovery stories. The comedy side being that those who survive can speak on their crazy times and the tragedy bein those who don't. Dopey is an American self-help and comedy podcast about personal experiences of substance use disorders and addiction. The show was formerly co-hosted by Chris, a fellow person in recovery and graduate student from Boston, Massachusetts who sadly passed during a period of relapse. For more on Dave and the Dopey Podcast https://dopeypodcast.com/

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Nathan Smiddy is his name. But he's better known as "Narcan Nate." Smiddy got the nickname when he started to train people on administering Narcan and distributing the medication free of charge. We discuss various harm reduction modalities, including the possible positives and negatives of selling Narcan to the public. We also share perspectives on long term harm reduction and such substances used in the process as Methadone and Suboxone. We talk the long term side effects and more. Smiddy serves as the North County liaison for the organization, A New PATH, which stands for Parents for Addiction Treatment and Healing. The organization has a grant from the Department of Health Care Services that supplies Smiddy with the Narcan he distributes Before Smiddy was an advocate for harm reduction, he struggled with his own drug use. “I overdosed for the first time when I was 19 in front of most of my family, and they didn't really know what to do,” he said. Nate, now 30 years old, and coming up on 5 years of sobriety started the Narcan distribution three years ago after reflecting on his own experience and seeing the need for it. For more on "Narcan Nate" Smiddy https://www.instagram.com/narcan_nate/ https://www.facebook.com/nathan.smiddy.98?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.facebook.com/NarcanNate?mibextid=LQQJ4d

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Gregg Champion. A variety of topics are discussed including the Ism's of Addiction, if you're mentoring a new comer in recovery that you must share you mistakes. We also talk about various treatment modalities such as abstinence over long term MAT (Medically Assisted Treatment) and we ponder why some recovery facilities have gotten away from the basics of 12 step programs when those who run them got sober with the aid of 12 step programs and more. Gregg is a TEDx speaker who has been in recovery for over 20 years after nearly ruining his life with drugs and alcohol. He got clean and sober in his early 20's with the help of Father Bill Wilson of La Jolla, who was Gregg's "Eskimo" to the rooms of AA. Gregg brings unequivocal expertise, visibility, and acumen to recovery coaching. Policy makers, media personalities, and addiction experts recognize Gregg as a highly valued and trusted member of the recovery community. For more on Gregg Champion and Start Up Recovery https://www.startuprecovery.com/

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Dr. Donna Marks. Dr. Marks is an author, consultant, public speaker, and psychotherapist for over thirty years. She was licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in 1987 and then certified in Addiction, Gestalt Therapy, Hypnosis, Sex Therapy, and Psychoanalysis. She currently has a concierge psychotherapy practice in Palm Beach, Florida. We discuss with Dr. Marks insight from not only her recovery journey, her years of trained knowledge with those suffering from addiction as well as their families. We also discuss her latest book Exit the Maze: One Addiction, One Cause, One Solution. Donna clarifies what she means by one addiction, one cause and one solution. Dr. Marks says that after decades of personal and professional experience, Dr. Marks claims abstinence and addressing the underlying trauma of addiction is not enough. With this approach, one addiction simply replaces another, and genuine self-fulfillment is never achieved. She contends every addiction is a substitute for love and until a person learns how to replace addiction with self-love, they will remain addicted For more on Dr. Donna Marks and her books: https://drdonnamarks.com/

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Attorney Shanna Hesketh, we discuss the tragic loss of her brother who was shot and killed. The trauma that her family experienced from his murder as well as his addiction and substance abuse issues. She also shares insight into the traumas, mental health and addiction issues that those who work in the criminal court system often face as well as the clientele. As Shanna states, she's always known that she wanted to be a lawyer, but a series of traumatic events shaped her career in ways that she never could have imagined. As a victim in both a criminal case and personal injury cases, she's experienced firsthand just how overwhelming and difficult it can be to navigate the California justice system. The court system is traumatic. No one ever hires a lawyer because they’re having a great day. Whether it’s an injury or an arrest that lands you in the court system, she has made it her mission to help others navigate these trying situations. For more on Shanna Hesketh: https://traumalawca.com/

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Guy Felicella who is passionate about advocating for the vulnerable people who still suffer with addiction/mental health and is adamant about educating communities on the importance of a full spectrum of care from harm reduction to recovery and to eliminate the stigma that exists around drug addiction. We debate with Guy if providing certain harm reduction material at concerts and musical performances send the wrong message and encourage substance use? We also talk about long term harm reduction, which includes the use of Suboxone and Methadone. Guy Felicella grew up in a middle-class home in British Columbia but due to trauma, undiagnosed ADHD and difficulty at home and school, he fell into addiction at a young age. Guy spent 30 years in the repeated cycle of gangs, addiction, treatment, and jail. He spent nearly twenty years residing in a two-block radius in Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside. Miraculously, with sheer determination and the help of others through harm reduction and recovery, Guy managed to survive the HIV/AIDS crisis in the DTES, two decades of being homeless, multiple life-threatening bone infections, and six drug overdoses. Today, Guy has escaped the grips of the turmoil that kept him suffering and currently resides with his wife and three young children with nearly a decade of recovery and sobriety under his belt. Guy is a sought-after International Public Speaker who shares his personal experience and expertise at conferences, seminars ad summits and TEDx Talks. Guy attends various school districts and post secondary institutions to educate students on drug addiction. Guy spent nearly his entire life suffering with addiction and is now using his experience to change the hearts and minds of people. . He cares deeply about giving back to the communities that helped him through his darkest times, and is focused on spreading his message of hope to those struggling, to young people, to families, and to the world. For more on Guy Felicella : https://guyfelicella.com/

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with  Editor in Chief of Recovery Today Magazine, the #1 Addiction, Sobriety and Recovery Magazine Rob Hannley.  We discuss with Rob about the lineage of addiction that has ran in his family leading to the death of his sister. Rob also shares how he dealt with substance use in his immediate family, with one of his sons going down the path of addiction. Rob is a man with a passion to help his fellow man. The greatest desire he has in life is to see people change their own lives for the better. For more on Rob Hannley: https://www.recoverytodaymagazine.com/

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit  Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Daniel Hearn of Hard Knox Talks to discuss a variety of topics including harm reduction, with decriminalizing substance use how will the shift happen towards treating it as a mental disorder and why we share our stories of recovery.   Daniel himself been walking the road to recovery for several years. His vision is to help those who would decide to walk that path if the resources were available. That's why we're here. To give voice to those who have been silenced by stigma. Expected to act appropriately while in the grips of insanity. We are here to help those who are lost as we were, to grow as we are, and to show the world that the lie is dead. We do recover.    For more on Hard Knox Talks https://www.hardknoxtalks.com/

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Boyce King to discuss a variety of topics based upon his recovery journey. We discuss how Boyce's wife became heavily involved in Al-Anon while he was seeking his recovery. He shares some of the drawbacks she experienced.  As well we talk with Boyce about his process of working with various 12 Step program sponsors and what finally worked for him, along with Dr. Robb Kelly personally taking him through the Big Blue Book to expand his knowledge. We conclude with discussing having a "2nd Life"  For more on Boyce King  https://www.facebook.com/boyce.king

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Greg Glod is the senior criminal justice policy fellow for Americans for Prosperity and Advisor to Stand Together on Criminal Justice and Drug Reform. As the son of a former Secret Service agent, Glod has always had a deep respect for law enforcement.  We discuss with Greg his podcast The War On Drugs cohosted by Clayton English winner of Last Comic Standing.  We talk failed policy when it comes to the war on drugs. Clinical studies that show how connectivity and purpose are the opposite of addiction. The fentanyl and opioid crisis as well as a hopeful shift in policy in which addiction is viewed as a mental health issue and not a criminal issue.   For more on Greg Glod and The War On Drugs Podcast https://lavaforgood.com/war-on-drugs/ 

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sit-down Amanda Marker the Founder and Managing Director at Convenient Health & Recovery, Owner and CEO at Purpose To Passion and Founder and Managing Director at Pain To Purpose We discuss a variety of topics and insight with Amanda, including her pathway to addiction as well as her recovery modality. This includes us conversing about different approaches to harm reduction. We also talk about advocacy, and how Amanda, who lives in a sober living facility shares how she educates here children on the dangers of substance use and addiction.   For more on Amanda Marker   https://www.facebook.com/AmandaMarker6387   https://paintopurpose.square.site/

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sit-down Hick Cheramie. Hick is an actor known for recent roles in the Will Smith Apple TV film Emancipation and AMC's Mayfair Witches based on the writing of Anne Rice.  Hick Cheramie is a 44-year-old male oilfield worker & actor who resides on the bayous of south Louisiana. He has 2 children. His sober date is 12/15/14. Hick is someone that always goes after what he wants and since a child acting was his goal, he got into the film industry in 2018 and has never looked back. We discuss a variety of topics with Hick, including breaking generational addiction and trauma. How as a father he speaks openly with his children about the generations of addicts in their family lineage.   We also talk about the spiritual awakening that Hick has on prior to Christmas 2014 and never looking back, now over 8 years sober.   Plus we share perspectives on the Fentanyl Crisis and talk his acting career which includes a commercial in this years Super Bowl.   For more on Hick Cheramie  https://www.instagram.com/hickcheramie_actor

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit  Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sit-down Mike Fiore is the CEO and founder at INSPIRE 2 INSPIRE, partner with The Sober app.    We discuss a variety of topics and insight into Mike's life including being born to an addicted mom and born an addict. Flindt and Mike share first hand truths of methadone use. We also share various perspectives on harm reduction and drug legalization.   Mike used and abused drugs for 20 years, on November 3rd he successfully detox off of methadone after 12 years. He went as high as 140 mlg. Mike graduated treatment on May 10th and moved from NYC to California to pursue a career as a motivational speaker. From inside treatment she tarted a non-profit and got full incorporated, went on tour speaking and started a clothing line. He turned his mess into his message and live by two mantras, "we are responsible for the effort not the outcome" and "perspective equals potential".   For more on Mike Fiore  https://www.instagram.com/mikefiore118/ https://www.tiktok.com/@inspire2inspire_ https://staystopped.shop/search?type=product&q=Inspire+2+Inspire+%2A

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit    Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sit-down with Adam Jablin author of Lotsaholic: From a Sick to Sober Superman  on the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast.   At thirty years old, Adam Jablin had everything a successful business man is supposed to desire - a beautiful wife, a newborn baby, a gorgeous home, a sculpted body, steady career... but instead of being happy, he was in the grips of alcoholism and addiction.  His family intervenes and Adam is taken to The Hanley Center where his world is changed forever. In rehab he meets spiritual teachers, doctors, psychiatrists, and other alcoholics and addicts that lead him to a final confrontation with his disease.   Adam's journey leads him to face not just alcohol and drugs but all of his addictions and dependencies. More than just another recovery story of descent and redemption, you will see, hear, and feel what Adam experiences along his healing journey. Perhaps most importantly, Adam shares the very tools and secrets that have helped him overcome his addiction and live the life that he only could have dreamt about. And he is going to show you how to do the very same!   Note from the author:   Whether you ready to take the next step in your life, feel stuck, in pain, or don’t know how to turn your life around, I want you to know that you are not alone and THERE IS HOPE. I am here to help you move out of the despair and self-sabotaging patterns and begin to experience more joy and more power in your life – everyday!   Praise for Lotsaholic  “Adam Jablin is traveling on an ancient path of wisdom providing substantial insight and tools needed to make changes in our lives. He shows you how overcome obstacles – no matter how large and to live a life rich in beauty, meaning, and purpose. You are going to love this book!”  Dion DiMucci – legendary singer & songwriter, Grammy Hall of Fame artist, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee   “I met Adam Jablin when I was newly sober, and he made being in recovery genuinely appealing. I’ve stayed tight with him, and we’ve helped each other ever since. I’m thrilled to see that he’s able help so many more people with this book. Bravo!“  Steve-O – comedian, actor, New York Times Bestselling Author   "Adam Jablin is a man on a mission to leave his divine fingerprint on the hearts of the people that hear him speak. His story is powerful, his heart is big, and his gifts are plenty."

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance talk with Dr. Peg O'Connor author of Higher & Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction And Suffering on the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast. Higher & Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction And Suffering  is an expansive alternative for those who have struggled with the “higher power” of AA’s 12-step program, Higher and Friendly Powers offers a sense of human decency, moral ideals, and even a better version of oneself. In Higher and Friendly Powers, Peg O’Connor addresses an audience much like herself: those in recovery who have struggled with the Christian-centric God at the heart of Alcoholics Anonymous. She brings our attention to a little-known fact: the term “higher power,” a touchstone in the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, was coined by William James, philosopher, psychologist, and intellectual giant of the early 20th century. By acting as our personal field guide through the world of William James, Peg shows that “higher power” as James conceived it is far more expansive than we might imagine. The book, which combines Peg’s deep personal wisdom with James’s adventurous intellect, has the power to transform the way we live. We also discuss with Peg about breaking people pleasing habits, seeking for validation, finding purpose as well as the faults of the approach to addiction rehabilitation especially when it comes to insurance companies.   For more on Peg O'Connor and to get your copy of Higher & Friendly Powers visit https://pegoconnorauthor.com/