School of Addiction Recovery
School of Addiction Recovery
Episode 25 – From Blue Pills To Red Barn: The Emergence of Johnny Farmer
Episode 25 – From Blue Pills To Red Barn: The Emergence of Johnny Farmer
Episode 25 – From Blue Pills To Red Barn: The Emergence of Johnny Farmer
Tuesday 14th August 2018
Explore Red Barn's therapeutic community model with Mike Haws as he discusses recovery, commitment, and impactful personal stories.
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- Red Barn Farms offers a unique two-year program for rehabilitation.
- The therapeutic community model balances discipline and compassion.
- Mike Haws shares inspiring personal recovery stories.
- Mind-body bridging is central to Red Barn's approach.
- The community aims to recalibrate moral compasses and promote sobriety.
If you're going to beat heroin, you have to be a hard worker.
In Episode 25 of The War Podcast, Dustin Hawkins and Don Coleman delve into the transformative work of Mike Haws, founder of the Red Barn Therapeutic Community. Mike Haws shares his personal journey, marked by early struggles with addiction and eventual recovery, which led to the establishment of Red Barn Farms. Situated in Utah, Red Barn offers a unique, cost-free two-year program aimed at helping individuals, including prison inmates, turn their lives around.
The therapeutic community model employed at Red Barn is both inspiring and controversial. Critics often argue about the tough-love approach, while proponents emphasize its effectiveness in fostering deep-rooted change. Mike shares that while some may perceive these methods as harsh, they are designed to break down old habits and rebuild individuals with integrity and discipline. This model is a departure from conventional treatment centers and focuses on community integration and personal responsibility.
A significant aspect of Red Barn's philosophy is mind-body bridging, a mindfulness practice that encourages participants to quiet their minds and reflect daily. Mike explains that this practice is crucial in helping individuals reconnect with themselves and develop healthier coping mechanisms. He highlights the importance of spiritual awareness and mindfulness in recovery, advocating for practices that promote love, acceptance, and nonjudgmental attitudes.
Mike recounts personal stories that underscore the challenges and triumphs of recovery, including poignant moments of loss and redemption. His experiences with addiction, intervention, and recovery reveal the complexities of the journey and the critical role of community support. Red Barn Farms collaborates with other organizations like The Other Side Academy, drawing inspiration from successful models such as Delancey Street Foundation in San Francisco.
Mike emphasizes the importance of community and advocacy, highlighting Red Barn's mission to be a resource for those seeking a path to sobriety. Listeners are invited to explore the potential of therapeutic communities to change lives, offering hope and possibility to those battling addiction. Mike's vision of raising awareness around recovery and creating supportive environments continues to inspire his work at Red Barn.