Odyssey House Journals

COCAINE WAS FUN AT FIRST, BUT THEN…
Rory has been in the system for half of his life, from the age of 16 through 32. As problems with life built up, he “got carried away with cocaine.” In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he says he’s now looking for a balance in his life. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/dnB--xX8khE
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SHE DIED TWICE. NARCAN BROUGHT HER BACK!
Lex has had a love/hate relationship with drugs while also dealing with mental health issues. Her life story is incredibly interesting including how she spent ten thousand dollars of a friend’s money on drugs and he’s still her friend! In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about a police raid where she thought it was all a joke. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/aUTRxVeiPqk
You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
or watch or listen on Spotify at
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“I LOST THE ONLY FRIENDS I HAD IN THE WHOLE WORLD”
Keilani was bullied as a child and says her only friends were her mom and grandma, but they both died 5 years ago. That sent her into a tailspin, using meth and alcohol to stay numb. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about how she just wants to be happy and peaceful and how she’s doing that. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/tjLQIzNhYoA
You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
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AN ALCOHOLIC AND A HEROIN ADDICT TALK ABOUT THE BAD OLD DAYS
Actually Rachel Santizo Anderson and Randall Carlisle are both talking candidly about 14 years in recovery. Do they still want to use? Is life better or worse? What’s the hardest thing about long term recovery? These two now sober friends answer these questions and more in the latest edition of Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/QW-duYElIj0
You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at
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WHAT HAPPENED TO THE 50 MOST ARRESTED PEOPLE IN SALT LAKE?
These are people called high utilizers by local police. Arrested one day, released the next. Many are homeless on the streets. Some arrested over 100 times. Would you believe a test program reduced their utilization rate by 76%. In today’s Odyssey House Journals we talk to an angel in disguise, Erin Bigler, from the Legal Defenders Association, a non profit that does amazing work.
Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/MQUxeioYsFE
You can also now watch or listen and subscribe on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385
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Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
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“I HATED BEING A SLAVE TO DRUGS”
Now Colton Miller says he’s “the happiest I've ever been.” But he went through hell to get there. What a story in this edition of Odyssey House Journals! From being homeless and scrounging for a fix every day, to now mentoring people facing the same struggles. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/osdNU0FI0IQ
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
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HE’S BATTLING THROUGH ADDICTION TO KEEP HIS LITTLE GIRL
Cody loves his 3 year old daughter, but after years of meth addiction and prison, he’s fighting to keep her and he’s winning. 28 years of addiction and 4 prison terms later, he’s completing a treatment program with his little girl. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals Cody vows to succeed with his number one goal. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/A2Q73MhP_aM
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
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Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
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THE WORST PART OF BEING A THERAPIST IN DRUG TREATMENT?
For Matthew Arego it’s when a client leaves treatment and then dies from an overdose. He was exposed to drugs and domestic violence growing up and he now has a better understanding of what was going on. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals this gentle, caring social worker has an honest look at substance use treatment. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/SrUcmYJxGN0
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
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Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
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PARADED THROUGH THE AIRPORT IN A MINI SKIRT AND SHACKLES
That’s just one of the embarrassments Felicia Ferry had to deal with during her years of drug use and criminal behavior. She finally decided “I can’t deal with this sh-t forever.” In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out how she finally found recovery and hear about her amazing life now. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/-PT8t5cnJx4
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
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Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
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ONE MAN WHO IS LITERALLY PART OF RECOVERY FOR THOUSANDS
He’s operations manager of a non judgemental haven for people seeking sobriety. Dave Vasquez runs Fellowship Hall which for decades has been home to recovery meetings attended by hundreds every week. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals Dave says It was a safe and sober space for his own recovery and he needs your help to keep this non profit open for everyone. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:
https://youtu.be/fSaMbinP23k
You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
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Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am
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