Project Recovery
355 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 452 ratingsTV personality Casey Scott has taken the first step. He is confronting his addiction. Now what? Join Casey on his journey to become a better person, one day at a time, new from KSL Podcasts. With the expert help of licensed psychologist, Dr. Matt Woolley, Casey's struggle may remind you of your own. Whether you're addicted to alcohol, drugs, social media or pornography- this podcast won't make you stop. That's up to you. But if you want help, or you want to help someone you love, subscribe for free to Project Recovery wherever you get your podcasts.
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What Life and Recovery Looks Like Three Years Later with Matthew Jackson
April 16, 2024 06:10 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBMatthew Jackson joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley again to talk about how his life has changed after his time on the podcast three years ago, the ways his recovery has shifted, and his decision to pursue being a Substance Use Disorder / Addiction Counselor for the youth. We also dive into how substance abuse has evolved among the youth, modalities that Matthew uses to help the youth overcome substance abuse and addiction, as well as how dialectical behavior therapy...
[REPLAY] Matthew Jackson recalls how years of substance abuse impacted his teaching throughout the years
April 16, 2024 06:05 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBIn this week's episode, Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley are joined by Matthew Jackson, a former BYU professor, to talk about Matthew's experimentation with substances growing up in a small town, the shame he felt after his addiction became more well-known, and how a spiritual awakening led him to experience recovery for the first time. Then Matthew talks about his life without substance abuse, how pursuing his Ph.D. led to a reliance on caffeine, and his decision to be...
Learning the Value of Humility and Grace to Overcome Addiction with Scott Devine
April 09, 2024 06:26 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBScott Devine joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his family’s experience moving to America from Ireland to be more active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, why he found comfort in pursuing rebellious behavior throughout high school, and his decision to attend BYU-Idaho, despite continuously disobeying the Honor Code. Scott also talks about going off the rails and having to spend Christmas and New Year’s Day in a residential facility, h...
How a Former D1 Athlete Became an Addict Following a Sports Injury with Amy Abshere
April 02, 2024 07:12 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBAmy Abshere joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about how she quickly learned that her achievements and success could lead to attention and praise when she was younger, using her successes in education and athletics to justify her substance abuse, and feeling as if her identity had been taken away after she graduated college. We also dive into Amy’s experience with struggling to get off prescription pills following a serious injury after college, how her addi...
[RERUN] Ultimate Fighter Champion & UFC fighter / Court McGee
March 26, 2024 06:23 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBSeason 11 champion of the hit television show, 'Ultimate Fighter', and Welterweight MMA fighter, Court McGee, joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt to talk about his experiences surrounding addiction and eventually overcoming years of struggle to ultimately become a professional UFC fighter. Court also explains how an injury led to becoming addicted to pain pills in a week, which eventually led to a derailed college career as a wrestler and an overdose on September 9th, 2005. ...
Catchin’ up with Christian Smith
March 19, 2024 06:02 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBFriend of the show, Christian Smith, joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about the causal factors of low success rates in the recovery community, how we can increase recovery outcomes, and how insurance companies impact the cost of attending treatment centers. Then we talk about ways we can improve the process of preparing addicts for a stint in treatment, why addicts need to open up about their struggles, and why loving who you are can help become a turning ...
Adam Rudy Shares Why He Chose Recovery to Be the Father He Never Had
March 12, 2024 06:57 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBAdam Rudy joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to look back on his childhood where he was surrounded by drug abuse due to his father being a drug dealer, losing his father in a car accident while he was under the influence, and how the passing of his father shaped his mindset towards living life. Adam then talks about experimenting with drugs and alcohol during his early twenties, spending time in and out of jail and drug court due to his excessive drug use after stru...
Remembering Our Good Friend – Seneca Higley
March 05, 2024 07:37 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBUnfortunately, we have lost our good friend, Seneca Higley, to the disease of addiction. We wanted to honor him by sharing his story with everyone to hopefully inspire anyone to seek help and continue the fight against addiction. Seneca was an amazing storyteller and hearing him talk about his life was such an inspirational moment for us. We hope his story can bring some light and hope into your day and that you enjoy hearing about Seneca as much as we did... ...
Processing Through the Pain of Losing a Loved One to Addiction
March 05, 2024 07:17 - 29 minutes - 26.4 MBCasey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley talk about the unfortunate and sudden passing of our good friend, Seneca Higley. Then Casey shares some of his favorite memories with Seneca and we talk about ways to help prevent overdoses. Related Links SAMSA: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/overdose-prevention-response-toolkit/pep23-03-00-001
Pro Skateboarder/Actor Brandon Novak [Replay]
February 27, 2024 07:27 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBBrandon Novack just turned 40, and he completed his 13th attempt at recovery in 2016. He's been sober ever since. At the age of 15, he was a pro skateboarder, endorsed by Gatorade and doing commercials with Michael Jordan. At 17, he was working for his idol, Tony Hawk. That's when he discovered the dark side of substance abuse. This would cause him to lose everything, save for a few personal belongings, and gain a restraining order from his Mom. It's a long road to recov...
How Danielle Yarrington Became Reliant on Alcohol to Numb the Pain and Chaos in Her Life
February 20, 2024 07:14 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBDanielle Yarrington joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about her introduction to alcohol as a teenager, using alcohol to separate herself from her ex-husband in her mid-twenties, and the events that led her to drink alcohol every day. Danielle also opens up about her struggles to manage the chaos in her life due to relationships in her life, how she was able to only go to one rehabilitation center before committing to sobriety, and how she found her voice in...
Living a Life of Recovery Through Service and Giving Back with Kyle Raines
February 13, 2024 07:17 - 47 minutes - 41.7 MBKyle Raines joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Wooley to talk about the impact that losing his brother when he was growing up had on him and his family, why he started pushing people away following the loss of his brother, and his earliest realizations that he had a problem with substances. Then Kyle opens up about how his addiction got out of control throughout the years, being sent to jail for a DUI, and why being held accountable helped push him towards seeking help for ...
Breann Sagers Talks About The Search For Her Missing Niece – Kandis Harris
February 06, 2024 07:23 - 53 minutes - 47.2 MBBreann Sagers joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about her niece, Kandis Harris, who has been missing for three years after running with the wrong crowd and struggling with addiction at an early age. We dive into Kandis’s time running in and out of multiple recovery programs, the day she stopped responding to family and friends, and how the search for Kandis has evolved over the past few years. Breann also shares why Salt Lake City detectives have moved Ka...
From Living a Life of Crime to Finding a Purpose through Recovery with Vili Auelua
January 30, 2024 07:49 - 48 minutes - 42.4 MBVili Auelua joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his life growing up in Compton, CA. where he spent a lot of his time committing crimes as a gang member, why abusing alcohol and marijuana was commonplace in his environment, and how his time running the streets ultimately caught up with him. Vili also opens up about his battles with addiction after struggling to realize that he had a problem for years and how his life is better than ever once he finally c...
Morgan Dimmitt Talks About Making a Deal With His Higher Power to Get Sober
January 23, 2024 07:08 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBMorgan 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 af...
From Hardened Marine to an Addict Crying Out for Help with Sean Dalton
January 16, 2024 07:05 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBSean Dalton joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about growing up in a traditional New York family household, the effect that his father’s acceptance had on him while he was growing up, and why he was so focused on becoming a hard marine to gain acceptance from his peers. Then Sean talks about his reliance on alcohol that stemmed from his time as a marine, being introduced to cocaine, and the events that led him to spend time in jail. Lastly, Sean opens up ab...
Nate Heaslett on Using Drugs and Alcohol to Cope with Struggles in His Life
January 09, 2024 07:03 - 1 hour - 56 MBNate Heaslett joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his experience growing up in a sailing family that was surrounded by drinking alcohol, getting drunk at thirteen years old, and being introduced to marijuana and opiates during his time throughout high school. Nate also talks about the impact that COVID-19 had on his college experience and drug abuse, how joining the workforce increased his drinking habits and his attempts at seeking rehabilitation and t...
[REPLAY] Randall Carlisle Opens Up About His Journey from Broadcast Star to Recovering Alcoholic
January 02, 2024 07:50 - 1 hour - 55 MBRandall Carlisle has been a broadcaster for nearly 60 years. He spent the lion's share of that time on our TVs here in Utah where he was first on Channel 2, and then Channel 4 as a news anchor. He retired from the job in 2017, and now he works with Odyssey House Treatment Center. Many people may not know that Randall himself has dealt with his share of addiction and recovery. He is also now living sober after decades of alcohol abuse. Many people may not know that Rand...
Nothing is Going to Change If Nothing Changes
December 19, 2023 07:59 - 43 minutes - 38.2 MBIn this week’s episode, Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley recap how they met each other, the events that led Casey to hit rock bottom, and the day he learned that he would be fired from KSL for his actions during his addiction. Then we talk about the first iterations of the show, how our guests’ stories over the years have changed the way we look at addiction and substance abuse in our communities, and how the show has changed us.
Blu Robinson on Breaking the Cycle of Addiction and Trauma
December 12, 2023 07:17 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBBlu Robinson joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his experiences growing up constantly being on the move from household to household due to his mother being in and out of marriages, living a life of lies early in his childhood, and trying to find a connection with others by integrating himself into the partying scene. Then Blu shares when he started finding his passion for helping others in their recovery journeys, how therapy helped him define who he w...
Meeting People Where They Are with John Curran
December 05, 2023 07:03 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBJohn Curran joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about how his experience with trying drugs and alcohol at an early age due to being heavily influenced by his father and older brother, as well as how his drug and alcohol use led him to be addicted to meth at 13 years old. John also opens up about being introduced to the prison system as a teenager, his struggles with being a parent suffering from addiction, and his attempts at staying sober while his world was ...
Peter Shipman on the Guilt He Feels As a Former Teacher and Addict in Recovery
November 28, 2023 07:22 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBPeter Shipman joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to tell his story of growing up with anxiety and how feeling normal after trying drugs and alcohol led him to hide in the shadows of addiction. Peter also opens up about how his parents’ separation impacted his relationship with his family throughout his addiction and being introduced to heroin after his first semester of college. Then Peter shares when he was arrested for drugs the day before he was set to fly to New...
[REPLAY] A Thanksgiving Special: The Underrated Power of Gratitude
November 21, 2023 07:51 - 33 minutes - 29 MBIn this week's episode, we're talking about the things we're thankful for including family, friends, and nuns. Yep, that's right, nuns. We take a look into a study from the 1930s that analyzed a group of nuns over the course of seventy years. The study determined happier nuns were ultimately healthier and lived longer. We also dive into whether or not happiness is a choice and the powerful effects of gratitude. Then we give a couple of tips on how to be more grateful in...
Pros to Hitting the Snooze Button, Runner’s High vs Medication, and Seeking Help for Our Issues
November 14, 2023 07:51 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBCasey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley talk about the benefits of hitting the snooze button before getting out of bed, the truth behind a “runner’s high” vs. medications, and how judgment can often be the thing that holds us back from seeking help for what’s keeping us down. We also talk about Matt’s experience with getting stage fright for the first time while teaching online students, the impact that meditation and mindfulness can have on panic attacks, and how self-compass...
How Being Forced to Get High on Meth Changed Cherice Ells’s Life Forever
November 07, 2023 08:57 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBCherice Ells (Wasatch Recovery) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to open up about her tumultuous relationship with her biological father, being forced to try meth for the first time by a partner as a young adult, and how quickly her addiction took control of her entire life. Cherice also talks about how addiction led her to have her children removed from her care, the impact that her drug use had on relationships throughout the years, and how she ended up being ar...
(REPLAY) Overcoming addiction and finding clarity through breathwork and meditation with Cass and Paulus
October 31, 2023 14:05 - 1 hour - 67 MBIn this episode replay, Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley are joined by Cass and Paulus from Inner Alchemy to talk about their experiences through partying as 19-year-olds, the moment they realized they had to change their lifestyle, and buying a motorcycle and moving to Mexico to travel and gain a better understanding of how to manage their addictions. Then we talk about the idea of being human and how understanding that you don't have to be perfect all the time helped ...
Meth Addiction From a Young Adult’s Perspective with Jesse Carlin
October 24, 2023 07:18 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBJesse Carlin joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to open up about his first time smoking weed in middle school, being scared off of marijuana after having a horrifying experience, and how the pressure to fit in led Jesse to smoke meth at sixteen years old. Jesse also talks about chasing the feeling that he first felt when he tried meth for the first time, chasing a high just to feel normal after becoming dependent on heavy drugs, and how his drug use impacted his rel...
Overcoming Alcoholism and Obesity with Russ Sweeten
October 17, 2023 07:57 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBRuss Sweeten joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his experience with feeling social anxiety at a young age, trying alcohol for the first time with an older cousin at fourteen years old, and realizing that alcohol was going to be a problem for him after being unable to control his drinking as a teenager. Russ also talks about navigating his early twenties while trying to cope with alcohol addiction, realizing that he had a problem with alcohol but avoidi...
Lyndi Murray on Using Marijuana to Keep Her Grounded in Her Recovery
October 10, 2023 06:06 - 50 minutes - 44.7 MBLyndi Murray joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to share her addiction story that began at sixteen years old when she began to experiment with drugs and alcohol while living in a small town, being introduced to heroin after struggling to find pills as she got older, and her first experience with trying to seek treatment for her addiction. Lyndi also opens up about her struggles with trying to stay sober and clean of heroin, what her life looked like while she was ru...
Finding a Passion in Helping Others and Reprieve Recovery with Jared Casey
October 03, 2023 06:34 - 52 minutes - 46 MBJared Casey (Clinical Director for Reprieve Recovery) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about the inspiration behind his decision to pursue social work after becoming depressed about where he was in life. Then Jared talks about how I Am Recovery introduced him to a new world of helping others after hitting rock bottom as well as how he’s using what he’s learned as a Clinical Director to build Reprieve Recovery, a new recovery center in Morgan, Utah. Lastly...
'Warrior in the Garden' with Rob Eastman
September 26, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 46.4 MBRob Eastman joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley again to talk about Rob's background with substance abuse and depression that stemmed from bullying, his new book, Warrior in the Garden, and what drove him to finally begin writing a book. Rob also shares how he and his wife, Heidi, met, and the beautiful life they've built together. Related Links: Rob Eastman: linktr.ee/tattooedlifecoach
Haylee Hoefgen on the Role of Mental Health in Addiction: Exploring the Connection and Finding Solutions
September 19, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 49.8 MBHaylee Hoefgen (Communications Coordinator at Fit To Recover) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to share some of her experiences growing up in a small town in Kansas and how it led to her being introduced to drugs and alcohol through friends as a form of entertainment. Haylee also talks about the events that led her to develop an eating disorder in her early years in college, struggling to do basic tasks such as getting out of bed, and how her drug abuse began to e...
(REPLAY) Finding success as an actor but drowning in addiction with Michael Birkeland
September 12, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 49.2 MBCasey Scott and Dr. Matt are joined by Michael Birkeland (actor and producer, known for Phobic [2020], The Singles Ward [2002], and Everything You Want [2005]) to talk about his experience working in the film industry and his work with LDS comedies. We also dive into his experience with using cocaine to stay focused in the 90s and how abusing drugs caused him to spiral into addiction. Then we talk about how early childhood trauma caused Michael to repress those memories...
Battling Substance Use: The Struggles, Setbacks, and Triumphs with Matt Borget
September 05, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBMatt Borget (Marketing Director at Wasatch Crest Treatment) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about growing up in a very happy, family-oriented family in Utah County, how he began to feel pressure to participate in church activities, and how it led to him feeling out of place. Matt shares how these feelings led him to find Utah countercultures that introduced him to the world of hardcore music, alcohol, and drugs throughout his teenage years. He also talks...
Michelle Church is raising awareness for recovery after losing her brother to heroin
August 29, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 32.3 MBMichelle Church joins Casey Scott to talk about, 'A Light To Remember', an event that honors those lost to substance abuse that also raises awareness about the dangers of opioids. In addition, the event also creates a meaningful experience for those in treatment. Michelle also shares how her brother's addiction to heroin impacted her throughout the years that he struggled with substance abuse and why she believes that losing her brother is her greatest failure. Then we ...
Casey's landmark moment at Valley Camp and Jon Smith on his recent ADHD diagnosis
August 22, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 45.4 MBThis week Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley talk about the benefits of golfing and how speaking at Valley Camp this weekend was a landmark moment for his recovery journey. Then Jon Smith (Morning Show Host for 103.5 The Arrow) joins the show to talk about how he navigated life suffering from undiagnosed ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), what he learned from his recent diagnosis, and some tips that he's learned to help control his ADHD. Related links: Val...
Introducing: Stranger Becomes Neighbor with Andrea Smardon
August 16, 2023 06:00 - 11 minutes - 9.3 MBIt's been two years since the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan and those lucky enough to be evacuated are living here in America. Understaffed resource agencies were flooded with thousands of evacuees at once. This is the story of volunteers who stepped in to bridge the gap for the remarkable people who helped the U.S. military against the Taliban.
Jameson Hedin on living the life he always wanted after battling addiction
August 15, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBJameson Hedin joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to open up about his descent into addiction that started when he was a teenager due to not feeling comfortable in his own skin. Jameson shares how the fun he was having with drugs and alcohol quickly became a dangerous time in his teenage years once he became dependent on opioids at only nineteen years old. Then Jameson explains the depression and anxiety that he felt while trying to stay sober over the next few years...
Ryan Hymas shares why he turned to alcohol and drugs to feel normal as a teen
August 08, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBRyan Hymas (I Am Recovery) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his experiences with early signs of depression as a young teen and how alcohol affected his ability to feel normal. Then Ryan opens up about his decision to pursue music instead of going on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and how that became a turning point for his substance abuse as he got older. We also dive into the following years of Ryan's addiction where...
Randy Parker opens up about becoming addicted to meth at 62 years old
August 01, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes - 44.6 MBRandy Parker joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his family's history with addiction, experimenting with substances during high school, and his decision to attend military school after high school. Randy also opens up about living the traditional family life with a wife and kids while finding ways to party whenever he could. Then he shares how his addiction to opioids pushed him to the edge of contemplating suicide and why he began to choose meth over ...
Chelsea Rupp shares how therapy and community helped build the framework for her recovery
July 25, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBChelsea Rupp (Fitness Pillar Lead with Fit To Recover) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to open up about her experiences with battling addiction while staying active and fit, the impact that selling her beloved CrossFit gym had on her mental health and how being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia led to her becoming dependent on opioids. Chelsea also talks about the insight that she was given after opening up to a therapist about her experiences with addiction, the need ...
CaMi Sandall shares how fighting for her daughter, Kayla, helped her overcome addiction
July 18, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBCaMi Sandall and her daughter Kayla join Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to discuss CaMi's issues with feeling out of place in her family as a teenager growing up in a religious culture, her experience with getting kicked out of high school for drinking, and how the birth of Kayla put a hold on her partying for a brief period. CaMi also talks about her introduction to pills to numb the pain of a back injury after a serious car accident, how her descent into deeper drug...
(REPLAY) How support helped Lizzy Denkers find a path to recovery after addiction
July 11, 2023 09:26 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBIn this week's episode, we retell Lizzy Denkers' story of depression, guilt, addiction, and most importantly, her road to recovery. We talk about how infertility problems led her to struggle with mental health issues that ultimately turned into postpartum depression after she and her husband, Brian, were able to actually conceive. We then discuss how depression and solitude eventually led to her arrest for opioid abuse. Lastly, we dive into Lizzy's journey to recovery ...
Amanda Mallobox on overcoming the pains of addiction to live a happy life of recovery
July 03, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes - 51.5 MBAmanda Mallobox joins Casey Scott to share her introduction to alcohol as a young teenager, blacking out from alcohol at fifteen, and being admitted to her first rehabilitation center at seventeen after transitioning to harder drugs. Then Amanda talks about the difficulty of staying clean from drugs even during her stint in rehab, being arrested for DUIs, and how Amanda's drinking played a huge part in the failure of her marriage at the time. We also dive into Amanda's...
Overcoming childhood trauma and coping with the loss of a parent with Stephanie Ross
June 27, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIn this week's episode, we retell one of our favorite episodes that features Stephanie Ross. Stephanie, who has been in recovery for over 10 years, talks with Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley about her tumultuous upbringing, how she navigated addiction at an early age, and the impact that the passing of her mother had on her road to recovery.
Creating your own comeback and finding a life of recovery with Alema Harrington
June 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBIn this week's episode, Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley are joined by Alema Harrington (host of Utah Jazz Game Night, former BYU RB) to detail his journey of addiction that dates back to his time playing college football at BYU when he would abuse opioids. Alema also talks about how he's been able to let go of resentments in his life with the help of his faith and owning up to our demons to grow as a person. Alema also shares his story of addiction and details the amaz...
Jake Whimpey opens up about how a Multiple sclerosis diagnosis led to an opioid addiction
June 13, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBJake Whimpey joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to share his family's history with alcoholism, how it affected his choice to push back on alcohol throughout his teenage years, and why being diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis introduced him to substance abuse after being prescribed opioids to help with the pain. Then Jake talks about blaming his newfound addiction on his MS diagnosis, his experience with trying to find recovery from opioids but being consumed by meth,...
Henry Ammar shares how betting on his vision of helping others paid off
June 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBHenry Ammar (Human Behavior Specialist and Impact Entrepreneur) joins Dr. Matt Woolley this week to talk about his passion for making a positive change through his creative endeavors, why he needed to hold himself accountable to help others, and what he learned from working in the music industry. Henry also shares how his work in the world of pop culture helped prepare him for working in the mental health community, the sacrifices he made throughout his career to pursue...
Homeless drugdealer becomes recovery advocate with Logan Adams
May 30, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBLogan Adams (General Manager & Fitness Instructor) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about how growing up in a small town introduced him to drugs at an early age, falling in love with cocaine at the age of sixteen, and being shipped off to Hargrave Military Academy during later years in high school. Then we dive into Logan's descent into addiction after moving to Mississippi for college, his introduction to opioids following a night where he woke up covered...
Scott Hoffman on his struggles with addiction following his professional ski racing career
May 23, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBScott Hoffman (ex-US ski team member and NCAA National Champion) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to share some of his favorite memories as a professional skier, the injury that pushed him out of the professional spotlight, and how his acohol abuse began to consume his life. Scott also talks about losing a marriage to his alcohol consumption, how his fall from grace as a professional skier impacted his mental health after moving back to Utah, and his experience wi...