In this episode we are celebrating our founder, Chris’s 14 years in recovery! The conversation shines a light on what recovery looks like now in 2022 and how much it has developed throughout the decades.
Episode 65 – Celebrating 14 Years of Recovery Read More »
On this episode we are joined by a very special guest, Silven Wolf, who has overcome addiction and created a fulfilled life through helping others find their genuine path to recovery within Peaks Recovery, as well as in the Colorado Springs community. He opens up about the successes and triumphs, but also about common trials every person can relate to.
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This episode is filled with great insight regarding why Peaks Recovery integrates learning about relationships within our intensive program curriculum. We believe building healthy relationships is vital to all of us as human beings, therefore we want to help individuals relearn how to form them and how to truly connect with others.
Episode 63 – Relationships Week at Peaks Recovery Read More »
This is such an exciting episode with two special guests, Nick Wells from Redemption Road Crossfit, and Dan Hugill who is now Peaks Recovery’s Activities Director. These two humble men tell their inspiring stories of overcoming addiction, the prison system, and difficult life challenges. They share how they both found purpose within the fitness and Crossfit world helping other struggling individuals change their lives for the better.
Episode 62 – Finding Hope Through Fitness Read More »
We are joined by a special guest, Kevin Miller, who leads a successful business and podcast, “Self Help(ful)” where they discuss and uncover the self-improvement and personal development wisdom you can take immediate action on for your own growth and fulfillment. This one-of-a-kind Finding Peaks episode is full of wisdom and lightheartedness we all could find value in.
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How do you heal the family within addiction treatment? In this episode, we connect with Pema White, MSE, CAS, LPC, one of our primary therapists about recovery and how she is continuously building our family program to provide the best support for the surrounded family members of the individuals in our care.
Episode 60 – Repairing Families at Peaks Recovery Read More »
Join us in the intriguing conversation about how education and experience can play a role in providing effective counseling and the difficult dynamics Peaks faces trying to break the glass ceiling on the standards of care.
Episode 59: Education vs. Experience: What Makes A Great Counselor? Read More »
Chris and Madelyn endeavor down a great conversation about trauma and the deep core concepts that we navigate in order to truly help individuals overcome these hurdles.
Episode 58: Trauma-Related Barriers to Treatment Read More »
Discover and gain an understanding of the underlying factors that contribute to and help cause substance use, with podcast leaders Brandon, Jason, and Clinton.
Episode 57: What Drives Substance Use? Read More »
In this episode, we are joined by recurring guest Madelyn Padilla UN, and Samantha Archuleta MA, LPCC to talk about shame, resilience, and self-forgiveness.
Episode 56: Walking Through Shame, Resilience, and Self-Forgiveness Read More »
In this exciting episode, we are joined by acclaimed Dr. Ilardi, to discuss his knowledge on how modern-day depression is caused and remedies to help.
Episode 55: Modern Day Depression Causes & Remedies Read More »
In this exciting episode, we are joined by renowned Dr. Ilardi, to discuss his knowledge on treating Major Depressive Disorder with therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes.
Episode 54: Exploring Depression: Therapy, Medication, and Lifestyle Changes Read More »
How do you define who you are? Have you ever felt like you’ve lost yourself? In this episode, we are joined by yet another amazing staff member, Madeline Frey, MS, LPCC, to dive into how we help our clients rediscover who they are and what steps to take.
Episode 53: Reclaiming Your Identity Read More »
What makes Case Management and Aftercare important in recovery? In this episode, we go into Peaks Recovery’s perspective on the importance of case management and aftercare within the recovery healing process.
Episode 52 – Behind The Care: The Importance Behind Case Management Read More »
How do you grieve in a productive way? In this episode, we are joined by another engaging staff member, Lauren Atencio, MA, LAC, LPCC, one of our Primary Therapists. We discuss how Grief and Loss Week works at Peaks and the steps we go through to help clients work through their pain.
Episode 51: Grief and Loss Week at Peaks Read More »
In this episode, we are joined by more of our lovely staff members, Pema White, MSE, CAS, LPC, one of our Primary Therapists, and Kimberly Holcomb, MA, our Family Specialist. We discuss how culture plays a role in our treatment process, as well as, some cultural norms and barriers that many people may face when looking for who they truly are, not who society says they should be.
Episode 50: Finding Your True North Read More »
In this episode we are joined by Morgan McKinley, BA, UN to discuss Peaks Recovery’s Curriculum and how it helps people overcome barriers to recovery.
Episode 49: Diving into Peaks Recovery’s Curriculum Read More »
In this episode, we talk with the well-known Dr. Stephen Ilardi, Ph.D. about his clinical research in developing the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) treatment protocol. It is based on several modifiable lifestyle factors (e.g., physical activity, omega-3 intake, light exposure, social connection) which have demonstrated antidepressant benefits.
Episode 48: Therapeutic Lifestyle Change: A Treatment For Depression Read More »
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Ashley Johnson, DO to discuss depression and improving mental health with neuromodulation.
Episode 47: Improving Mental Health with Neuromodulation Read More »
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Ashley Johnson, DO to discuss depression and the progression of modern treatment.
Episode 46: Depression, Neuroplasticity, and Medication Progression Read More »
