I shared my addiction and recovery story on the “Recover the Valley” podcast.
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My Guest Spot on the SHAIR Podcast
Here it is, my episode of the SHAIR Podcast. This is my whole story of addiction and recovery: the good, the bad, and the ugly. I hope that hearing this helps someone who might presently …
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Teaching ASIST, Saving Lives
Two days/14 hours later, another amazing ASIST workshop is in the books, and 22 more local individuals are ready, willing, and able to perform suicide interventions and save lives. This was the fifth workshop I’ve …
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Glad I Could Help
I just had a dad of two 18-year-old twin sons leave my office telling me, “Speaking with you was far more productive than any of the prior conversations I’ve had with anyone while trying to …
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Anthony Bourdain and Suicide
If your social media feed is anything like mine, it’s flooded with posts regarding Anthony Bourdain’s death, and rightfully so. He was an incredibly interesting and talented individual, and one of my absolute favorite authors …
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Running an Intervention Group Solo
About to run an early intervention group. Flying solo tonight. Let’s save some lives.
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“I’m Really Glad I Was Here For It”
Here’s a view from today’s office. This afternoon I had the chance to share my personal story of addiction and recovery with 300 students at a high school in Mesa. That microphone you see cut …
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Postcards From Lake Havasu City
I’ve spent the last three years traveling all over Arizona, performing speaking engagements in schools, camps, after-school programs, churches, community groups, corporations, etc. My job has taken me to numerous places that, even being an …
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