Episode 165: The Mentors We Need with Mark Kelbel
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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 128: Shining Bright: Sparkle’s Inspirational Recovery Journey
We are preparing to celebrate 10 Years of Peaks Recovery in September! To commemorate this special episode, Chris brings PRC Alumni, community leader, and industry disruptor Sparkle Lindsay to the show! Sparkle’s inspiring story and messages of hope shine brightly as we take the time to highlight aspects of her journey- from her first reactions to Peaks and the program to bringing attention to the small moments that she attributes to turning points in her life. Thank you so much, Sparkle, for sharing your fantastic story with us and continuing to be a motivational and integral person to so many. For more information on Sparkle, check out sparklelindsay.com.
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Episode 127: Peaks Alumni Guest – A Resilient Recovery Story
Our 10th Anniversary is coming up soon! 🎉 Alumni guest Austin came back to celebrate with us, and we also honored how far he has come in his recovery. 👏🏼 In this episode, Chris Burns speaks to Austin about his experience walking through Peaks as a client and the life path that illuminated him from it. From discussing when to reach out for help to building and developing lifelong friendships and communities through recovery and a message never to give up, this episode offers hope to anyone who feels they are in the dark, at rock bottom, or ready to change their life. Stay tuned for our 10th-anniversary video coming out September 1st!
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Episode 108: Catching Up with KK Fearless
In this episode, Chris Burns brings Jason Friesema to welcome back our returning special guest, KK Fearless! Brooke Perez, founder and President of KK Fearless, sits down with our team and her mom, Melinda Jackson, to speak on their experiences leading up to the creation of KK Fearless, share respect and memories for the ones they have lost, as well as advocating for Bothe the individuals in recovery and their families.
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Episode 106: Nowhere to Run with Montee Ball
In this episode, Jason Friesema brings Chris Burns onto the show to speak with our special guest, Montee Ball, former Denver Broncos running back and the University of Wisconsin, hall of fame player. Montee shares his experience playing football at a professional level as well as the dark side of fame that comes from success. Montee shares vulnerability with his struggles with addiction and provides moments in his life that he considers “the basement” of his rock bottom and what he did to make his way back. Montee is a beacon of hope for athletes in recovery and many recovery communities. Find Montee’s book, “Nowhere to Run,” on Amazon for more information.
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Episode 93: Peaks’ First Recovery Story
In this episode, Chris Burns brings on the first-ever graduate of Peaks Recovery Centers, Nik Darrah, who is in his 8th year of long-term recovery and still working in the industry. Chris and Nik reminisce on their meeting, what led Nik to Peaks, and how his treatment stay at Peaks set him up for a future of success. Nik shares vulnerable moments that shaped him into who he is today and brings the audience into his recovery journey.
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Episode 89: Witnessing Hope Come Alive
In this episode, Chris Burns brings on Case Manager Tyler Kea and Residential Assistant Mariano Rangel to speak about integration into the community during the early stages of treatment and the residential overview of a stay with Peaks. Mariano and Tyler share their personal recovery stories that shine as a beacon of hope for all going into recovery. Through sharing personal testimonies and experiences at Peaks, our team discusses how powerful personal care is and expresses the beauty of watching hope come alive in treatment.
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Episode 82: An Autonomous Recovery Story
On this episode, we have a special guest, Kevin Franciotti, LAC, a Denver-based ketamine psychotherapist and a licensed addiction and mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience in community health, harm reduction, and direct service work. He bravely tells his recovery story and explains the power behind integrating the intentional use of psychedelics within recovery alongside ongoing psychotherapy.
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Episode 77: A Powerful Recovery Story
We have a special guest in this episode, Rob Decker, the President of Rise with Lions. He opens up about his unique recovery journey, which led him to start a safe, sober, and fun environment to raise awareness about mental health, addiction, and suicide. We discuss wanting to change the conversation about the shame and stigma placed on mental health and addiction.
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Episode 71 – A Passionate Recovery Story
In this episode, we have a very special guest, Eric Woods, a CCA at Peaks Recovery whose approach has impacted many of our client’s lives by providing support throughout the in-between treatment times. He opens up about his inspiring recovery story and how he found his true calling in helping others find their authentic path to recovery.
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Episode 64 – An Authentic Recovery Story
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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