Episode 141: The Truth About Why Hard Work & Community Matter More Than Ever
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Episode 139: A Raw Journey of Recovery, Acceptance & Resilience with Adam Yeager
In this episode, Chris Burns brings Peak’s co-founder and Intake Coordinator, Robert Patton, to the show for the very first time to help welcome Peaks Recovery Centers Alumni Adam Yeager. Together, these three engage in an authentic conversation that includes personal stories, trials, and tribulations, as well as the importance of acceptance and so much more. Adam shares his journey to Peaks and expresses the immense ways his life has changed since his time in treatment. Thank you, Adam, for engaging in a wonderful and vulnerable discussion with us.
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Episode 138: More Than a Game: Mark Kelbel on Mentorship and Fearless Golf
In this episode, Chris Burns brings Nik Darrah back to the show to welcome our special guest, Mark Kelbel! Mark is the former golf pro at the Broadmoor golf course and the founder and chairman of Fearless Golf. Fearless Golf allows Mark to open doors and present opportunities to teens and young adults to help foster healthy and successful transitions into adulthood. From hearing moments in Marks’s story that lead him in this direction to the profound impact these opportunities have for young people, this conversation will surely captivate and educate everyone on a rarely acknowledged topic. For further information on Mark and Fearless Golf or to find donation opportunities, check out Newhorizonsfoundation.com.
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Episode 137: Breaking Barriers in Addiction and Mental Health: Sarrah Forrest on 50 Years of the Winter Symposium
In this episode, Chris Burns brings back Nik Darrah, our Community Outreach Specialist, to the show to welcome our very special guest, Sarrah Forrest, Chief Operating Officer of the Winter Symposium! This year marks the amazing achievement of the 50th annual Winter Symposium, offering industry insight, therapeutic advances, and a noncompetitive networking community, along with so much more. From the inception of this event with Dr. Forrest to where it stands today, Sarah Forrest continues to push the needle forward, maintaining an exemptional industry event. With such a momentous celebration on the horizon, Sarah shared the amazing agendas coming to this year’s attendees. For more information on the Winter Symposium, check out Addictionandmentalhealth.org.
Episode 136: Justice, Education, and Change: Judge Regina Walter & ECOC
In this episode, Chris Burns brings back Nik Darrah, our Community Outreach Specialist, to the show to help welcome our very special guest, Judge Regina Walter! Judge Regina served an illustrious judicial career spanning over three decades before stepping into a senior judge position and founding Educating Children of Color. Regina, Chris, and Nik discuss cultural biases, racial discrimination, and underfunded resources, to name a few, before clarifying the power of donations. Through ECOC, Diversity University, and Leadership Academy, Judge Regina Walter’s passion for supporting humans and solidifying community shines brightly to so many to see. For more information on ECOC, please check out Educatingchildrenofcolor.org.
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Episode 135: The Power of Purpose: Redefining Recovery and Impact with Amanda Koplin
In this episode, Chris welcomes Amanda Koplin, Founder and CEO of Koplin Consulting, to the show to engage in a spirited conversation! From hearing Amanda’s powerful journey leading her to work today to grow that passion into a mental health social enterprise, Chris and Amanda look further into needed areas of strength and support throughout recovery. Thank you, Amanda, for your “if not me, then who” approach and for sharing your knowledge as well as Koplin Consulting; for more information, check out Koplinconsulting.com.
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Episode 134: From Stigma to Support: Managing Tough Conversations with Dr. John Narine
In this episode, Chris welcomes Dr. John Narine, founder of Recovery Friendly Leader, to the studio to engage in a necessary conversation surrounding recovery in the workplace. Dr. John and Recovery Friendly Leader strive to destigmatize the notion of addiction in the workplace and encourage restructuring leadership and support systems for an all-around healthy organization. From looking into some problematic gaps within companies’ systems to how to manage the complex and emotional conversations within a workplace, John and Chris light up the room in this episode, opening the floor to a discussion many are unaware of. For more information on Dr. John Narine or Recovery Friendly Leader, check out Recoveryfriendlyleader.org.
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Episode 133: Growing Provider Networks & Strengthening Connections with Breeah Kinsella
In this episode, Chris welcomes Breeah Kinsella, Executive Director of Colorado Providers Association, to the studio to engage in an open and honest conversation on the importance of a connected provider network and so much more! From getting a glance into the day-to-day operations at COPA to Breeah’s powerful and inspiring “Why,” this episode will surely spark conversation and educate on important topics in today’s world. For more information on Breeah or COPA, check out Coprovidersassociation.org.
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Episode 129: Focusing on Quality and Care First with Cynthia Baker
In this episode, Chris Burns sits with Cynthia Baker, Chief Clinical Officer of The Raleigh House, in an open discussion surrounding the treatment industry. With professional insight and personal testimonies, this conversation spans from focusing on individualized approaches to care and the clear benefits of looking into the role that nutrition plays not only during a treatment stay but also in everyday life. A huge thank you to the Raleigh House and Cynthia for being disruptors in this industry and for sharing insights and information on how we can continue the best experience for clients as we walk them through their recovery.
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Episode 125: Growth, Change & Disruption with Brandon Burns
In this episode, Chris Burns brings Brandon Burns back to the show! As our new Executive Director, Brandon brings back his logical and philosophical background to talk about the current state of our industry, problems facing treatment centers, and efficacious plans to prioritize client care above all else. From maladaptive behaviors to plant-based medicine and disrupting the industry, this team of Burns lays out an information-filled and education-focused episode for all to enjoy.
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Episode 123: Client Care and Community: with Dr. Marissa Prince
In this episode, Chris Burns invites Peaks Recovery Center’s new Clinical Director, Dr. Marissa Prince, to the show! Dr. Prince shares her incredible journey, both professionally and personally, that led her to Peaks and structures how she approaches life every day. From sharing the value in everyone, what makes the PRC special, and Dr. Prince’s community engagement, this episode holds so much wonderful information and shines a light on our Clinical Director.
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Episode 117: Organizational Health Through Outcomes Data with Maeve O’Neill
In this special episode, Chris Burns borrows Maeve O’Neill from Circa Behavioral Health Solutions to talk all things outcomes data! From finding the organizational disconnection to pinpointing crucial leadership pillars, the conversations within this episode are astounding. For more information on Maeve, or Circa Behavioral Health Solutions, check out circabehavioral.com.
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Episode 116: Organizational Compliance with Mike Lifshots of Hatch Compliance
In this special episode, Chris Burns borrows Mike Lifshots of Hatch Compliance to share his valuable insight into all things organizational compliance and processes. Mike and his team at Hatch are industry leaders providing professionals with the tools to thrive as businesses through building processes, ensuring safety compliances through staff and leadership, and so much more! For more information on Mike or Hatch compliances, check out hatchcompliance.com.
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Episode 107: The Journey to Becoming a Heroic Parent
In this episode, Chris Burns brings Jason Friesema to welcome back Lisa Smith, certified family recovery coach, to speak on parenting in recovery as well as the journey to becoming a heroic parent. Our team shares personal stories in their own journey of parenthood and explains how important healthy family dynamics are for family systems no matter the situation.
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Episode 105: Reading and Understanding Outcome Data
In this episode, Brandon Burns brings on Jason Friesema as well as Lauren Atencio to open a deep conversation into the very important topic, outcome data. Our team transparently shares outcome data relevant to Peaks and the industry and takes the time to debate how these outcomes should be influencing our decisions within treatment and beyond.
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Episode 104: Understanding Psychedelics and Natural Medicine
In this episode, Brandon Burns brings on special guest Ismail Ali, JD, Director of Policy and Advocacy at MAPS, to speak on natural medicine and the use of psychedelics throughout history. Ismail shares observations regarding the legalization of natural medicine as well as what it truly means to have decriminalized substances being used in medical settings. This episode welcomes a debate over a prevalent topic to share knowledge, spark curiosity, or bring general awareness to the situation. To learn more about MAPS, check out maps.org
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Episode 102: Emotional Transformation Therapy with Coastwise Counseling
In this episode, Jason Friesema brings Chris Burns on to welcome our special guest, Steve Taus, with Coastwise Counseling Center. Steve brings the concept of Emotional Transformative Therapy to the show, explaining the modality’s uses, benefits, and successes and opening a deeper discussion into plant-based medicine in treatment. This episode is packed with information and energy as our team shares thoughts and open discussions with Steve Taus. To find more information on Steve and Coastwise Counseling, check out coastwisecounselingcenter.com
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Episode 101: Insights Into Emotional Intelligence
In this episode, Brandon Burns brings Lauren Atencio and Samantha Archuleta back to share their clinical insights on the notion of emotional Intelligence. Together, our team looks over emotional inelegance and approaches to working with it. Brandon welcomes the five components of emotional inelegance to spark a debate throughout this episode.
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Episode 100: Revisiting Our Top Moments Pt. 2
Our team celebrates Finding Peak’s 100th episode, part 2! In this special second installation of our 100th episode, Brandon, Lauren, and Clinton continue to revisit past moments in Finding Peaks. Our team goes over the word Addiction and how that verbiage can create issues, plant-based medication, its efficacy in its infancy stage, and so much more!
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Episode 100: Revisiting Our Top Moments Pt. 1
Our team celebrates Finding Peak’s 100th episode! In celebration of this special episode, Brandon Burns brings on Chief Operations Officer Clinton Nicholson and Clinical Director Lauren Atencio to review and reflect on noteworthy moments over the past 100 episodes. From visiting trauma and touching on mental health approaches to the future of Peaks Recovery Centers and the industry, our team brings insightful and thoughtful commentary to continue pushing the industry in a positive direction.
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