The Silverladder Podcast is focused on real-life stories and experiences of individuals who have faced and overcome challenges related to mental health, addiction and recovery, grief and loss, parenting, and much more. Our first episode …
Continue ReadingAddiction, Jail, Recovery, and Vinyl Records: My Latest Interview
As Silverladder’s focus on Men’s Mental Health Month continues, we have a new podcast appearance to share. I’ve done over 100 interviews in the last 12 years, including TV, radio, print, and online. This recent …
Continue ReadingMen’s Mental Health Matters
When it comes to Men’s Mental Health Month, there is a key aspect to the conversation that might be the most important element of all: reducing or eliminating stigma.
Continue ReadingThe Power of Storytelling in Mental Health, Prevention, and Recovery
In my latest interview, I joined Jake from Vive18 on “The Drug Prevention Power-Hour” to discuss the power of storytelling in recovery, prevention, mental health, and human connection in general.
Continue ReadingMy Interview on the “Sober Motivation” Podcast
In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, I share my story of addiction and recovery, including what works to keep me sober and how finding purpose is crucial in recovery.
Continue ReadingVictim or Victory? The Choice is Yours
When negative things happen to us or because of us, we have two choices: let them destroy us, or find the silver lining.
Continue ReadingMy Appearance on the “Recover The Valley” Podcast
I shared my addiction and recovery story on the “Recover the Valley” podcast.
Continue ReadingRecovery/Mental Health Interview with Joseph Arthur
I had the honor of having an in-depth conversation with Joseph Arthur about addiction, recovery, the fentanyl crisis, mental health (youth and adult), my personal story and experience, unhealthy tech use, faith, purpose, and more. He invited me to be a guest on his podcast.
Continue ReadingCleaning Up After the Elephant in the Room
On this night, eight years ago, I was wearing a three-piece suit while shoveling elephant, kangaroo, and horse poop. I was living in the Phoenix Dream Center at the time, early in my recovery (12 …
Continue ReadingMy 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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