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Odyssey House Journals
'Odyssey House Journals' offers raw, real-life stories of addiction and recovery with TV legend Randall Carlisle.
Episodes: 320
Odyssey House Journals: Real Stories of Addiction and Recovery
Curious about the real-life battles and triumphs in addiction recovery? 'Odyssey House Journals' is your go-to podcast for raw, unfiltered stories from the frontlines of recovery. Hosted by TV news legend Randall Carlisle, each episode dives deep into the lives of those grappling with addiction and those who help them find their way back. You'll hear from addicts, treatment workers, and everyone in between, sharing their journeys with honesty and courage.
This podcast doesn’t shy away from the tough questions and complex emotions that come with addiction. Instead, it brings them to the forefront, offering a platform for voices that are often unheard. From the emotional rollercoasters of recovery to the transformative power of support systems like the UACT program, 'Odyssey House Journals' covers it all. The recurring theme? Empathy. By fostering understanding rather than judgment, this podcast aims to build more supportive communities.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey, supporting someone who is, or just seeking to understand more about addiction, 'Odyssey House Journals' provides invaluable insights and hope. Tune in for a powerful mix of struggle, resilience, and ultimately, redemption.
Latest Episodes
260 Odyssey House Journals - Tim Whalen
Conversation centres on retiring behavioural health director Tim Whalen as he reflects on building Salt Lake County’s widely praised recovery system. The discussion covers funding, ACT teams, medicat…
259 - Odyssey House Journals - Jason
Jason shares his journey from foster care and college basketball success to alcohol dependence and his third attempt at recovery with Odyssey House. He talks about shame, relapse, community support a…
258 Odyssey House Journals - Kelli
Kelli recounts how prescription pills, heroin, and meth shaped about 22 years of her life, from five felonies and repeated jail time to relapse after eight years clean. She describes why entering Ody…
257 Odyssey House Journals - Kim
Kim shares how years of pain pill and heroin use affected her family, and how her son’s firm boundary and support led her into treatment. She talks about shame, stigma, and the relief of finally gett…

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