• [REPLAY] Breaking the Cycle: Morgan Dimmitt on Addiction, Recovery, and the Power of Community
    Nov 19 2024

    Morgan Dimmitt joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about how his vigilant relationship with his brother naturally caused him to feel anxious and tense which ultimately led him to feel less anxious once he started experimenting with marijuana and alcohol.

    Morgan also talks about how sports became an outlet for him to release a lot of the pent-up tension he dealt with in high school, the events that led him to serve over a thousand hours of community service after a physical altercation, and how an addiction to pain medication drastically transitioned to heroin.

    Then we dive into Morgan’s time in prison after being arrested for drugs, the first time he was able to say no to drugs, and why it’s so important to build a community around you that supports recovery to stay sober.

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    Reflections Recovery Center: https://reflectionsrecoveryutah.com/

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • [REPLAY] Brad Shreeve opens up about how driving under the influence completely saved his life from addiction
    Nov 12 2024

    Brad Shreeve joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about Brad's experience with dealing with addiction in his 40s, how his introduction to opioids began his downfall into substance abuse, and the moment he started chasing the high of substances.

    Then Brad opens up about the first time he decided to go to a dealer to fuel his addiction, how being thrown in jail for driving under the influence completely changed his mindset towards his substance abuse, and what his life looks like now once he's found recovery.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Breaking the Cycle: Landon Shreeve on Overcoming Addiction and Finding Strength in Recovery
    Nov 12 2024

    This week, Casey and Dr. Matt are joined by Landon Shreeve, son of former guest Brad Shreeve. Landon shares how the divorce of his parents led to him seeking out alcohol to ease the pain of processing the traumatic change in his life and trying to understand the scope of his father’s addiction.

    Landon then opens up about his battles with alcohol addiction, his lowest moments throughout his addiction, and his struggles with committing to a life of sobriety while battling his demons.

    Lastly, we discuss how service, fitness, and SOAR have become staples in his life now that he’s become.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Heroin, Heartache, and Healing: Daniel Quinones' Journey Through Darkness and Back
    Nov 5 2024

    Daniel Quinones joins Casey and Dr. Matt to open up about his fairly normal childhood growing up, his passion for playing sports in high school, and the pain he felt when it was all taken away after he began partying more and more.

    Daniel also talks about how his heroin overtook him in a short amount of time before he was caught by his family and forced to seek treatment as a young adult. Then we dive into what life looked like for Daniel as he was running and gunning, being sent to prison as a twenty-year-old for possession of a controlled substance, and his experience with getting sober while he was in prison.

    Daniel then shares how quick it was for him to get back addicted to heroin after being released from prison, how his need for connection became a contributing factor to him running and gunning in the streets and the impact that his children had on his addiction.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • From Addiction to Recovery: Neil Arzani’s Journey with SOAR and Overcoming Substance Abuse
    Oct 29 2024

    Neil Arzani joins Casey and Dr. Matt to share his experiences with addiction that stemmed from his time in high school, where his substance abuse began with marijuana and quickly escalated into meth use. He also talks about how his drug use escalated after injuring his back while serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

    Then Neil opens up about how his prescription drug abuse quickly escalated to the point where he was jeopardizing his relationship with his family, his battles with trying to quit his substance abuse, and how SOAR (School of Addiction Recovery) helped him overcome his self-destructive tendencies.

    We also discuss some of SOAR's fantastic programs for the community, and then former guest Kyle Raines from SOAR talks about SOAR’s upcoming fundraising event on 11/2.

    You can learn more about SOAR's upcoming fundraiser you can learn more by going to: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolOfAddictionRecovery/

    Related Links

    SOAR: https://schoolofaddiction.org/

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • A Mother and Daughter's Journey Through Addiction and Healing with Robin and Rachel Patfield
    Oct 22 2024

    Robin and Rachel Patfield join Casey and Dr. Matt this week and Robin opens up about a traumatic event that she experienced as a teenager that would lay the groundwork for addiction throughout her life. Then, Robin shares how a back injury led her to become addicted to opioids and how it impacted her relationship with her daughter, Rachel.

    Robin also recalls how her drug use came to a head when she found herself in jail after crashing her car due to her substance abuse, her mindset heading into treatment after hitting rock bottom, and why repairing her relationship with Rachel was such a crucial aspect of her recovery.

    We then hear from Rachel, who shares her experiences with processing her parent’s addiction and how she is navigating her own beliefs towards alcohol.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Six Questions You Need to Ask Yourself if You Think You Might Have an Addiction
    Oct 15 2024

    Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley dive into the six questions you need to ask yourself if you are wondering if you might have a problem. We also answer a bunch of listener-submitted questions, such as whether an eating disorder is an addiction, if dependency can become an addiction, and many more!

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    52 mins
  • Casey Braithwaite Shares His Years of Battling Addiction After the Passing of His Father
    Oct 8 2024

    Casey Braithwaite joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to open up about how the loss of his father became an event in his life that would develop trauma that would leave him struggling to cope with the emotions he was dealing with as a teenager. Casey also talks about finding relief from the pain he was experiencing by abusing alcohol and his decision to consume anything he could get his hands on to mask the pain of his father’s passing.

    Then Casey shares his decision to remove all substances from his life and go on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the shame he felt after his demon returned. He had to be relieved from his mission and how those feelings could never release their grip, even after he became married and expecting a child.

    We also dive into Casey’s struggles with staying sober, the events that led to him being in a trailer surrounded by police officers, and his journey toward living a life of recovery.

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    1 hr and 32 mins