Knockin‘ Doorz Down

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Dr. Maiysha Clairborne | The Root of Self-Doubt & Self-Defeating Actions, Boost Confidence & Success Mar 11, 2024

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Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the @KnockinDoorzDown certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Dr. Maiysha Clairborn of @DrMaiysha

Dr. Clairborne is an Integrative Physician, Thought Leader, and Master Trainer of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnosis & Time Line Therapy®. Founder of the Mind Re-Mapping Co. she helps the people she trains create a massive impact in their lives and the lives of others by helping them move past their fear, limiting beliefs, and self-sabotaging behaviors using brain science so they can achieve

the results they desire and ones they couldn’t imagine.

Dr. Maiysha’s specialty is showing people the power of words, and how our unconscious thoughts and beliefs impact the reality we create. She teaches

her students that by mastering internal and external language, we can empower ourselves, and assist others in getting in the driver’s seat of their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and life. Dr. Clairborne is a graduate of Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine. She is a TEDX Speaker, the author of The Wellness Blueprint, and the host of The Black Mind Garden Podcast.

Dr. Clairborneand I discuss the following and more.

How can you navigate resistance? 04:06

How does listening impact interactions & relationships? 10:00

How can you find the root of self-doubt & Self-defeating actions? 16:30

How can you boost confidence & attract success? 29:27

How can you balance celebrating wins & staying focused? 45:30

This is Dr. Maiysha Clairborn. Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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Brian McAlister | Recovery Beyond Sobriety, Success, Financially, Relationships & Spiritual Growth Mar 03, 2024

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Join me, Jason LaChance host of the @KnockinDoorzDown certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Brian McAlister of @MyMentalHealthInc

Brian McAlister is a transformational figure who emerged from a 20-year battle with addiction and alcoholism, embarking on a remarkable journey of recovery and resilience. Initiated on August 2, 1990, his holistic approach to recovery extends beyond sobriety, encompassing career success, financial stability, healthy relationships, and spiritual growth. Brian's transformation from addict to corporate leader and entrepreneur led to the creation of the Amazon #1 Best Selling Book, "Full Recovery," and the establishment of the Full Recovery Wellness Center. Committed to revolutionizing mental health, he introduced innovative solutions such as Freedom 365 and My Mental Health Nonprofit to make treatment accessible to all. Brian's belief in the teachability of full recovery and his exploration of groundbreaking approaches to mental health continue to inspire and transform lives.

Brian and I discuss the following and more.

Intro 0:00

Why did Brian start a nonprofit helping others recover? 3:50

Be yourself, everyone else is taken. 15:00

I lost my nephew to a fentanyl overdose. 18:30

Check your motivation. 32:00

Addiction, it's a family disease. 37:00

This is Brian McAlister. Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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Book https://www.amazon.com/Full-Recovery-Recovering-Persons-Unleashing/dp/0982394829

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Relapse, Moving Forward In Recovery & Writing Knockin Doorz Down The Rock Version With Josh Datant Mar 02, 2024

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‼️ BONUS EPISODE ‼️

Join me, Jason LaChance host of the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with my brother in recovery, Josh Datant.

Josh and I discuss the following and more.

Intro 0:00

You relapsed, now what? 00:50

Why share your relapse on Knockin' Doorz Down? 8:00

Are Josh and his mom able to discuss addiction? 15:40

How imperative is 12-step recovery and the support of loved ones? 20:58

Why did Josh write a rock song called Knockin' Doorz Down? 27:00

Who co-wrote and produced the song with Josh? 32:30

Enjoy Josh Datant Knockin’ Doorz Down!

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Garet Mcleandon | Fighting For Sobriety, Faith, Being A Present Father And Service To Others Feb 25, 2024

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Join me, Jason LaChance host of the @KnockinDoorzDown certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with a fellow brother in recovery, Garet Mclendon.

Garet’s struggles with addiction and trouble with the law almost seemed inevitable. Growing up in a broken home, in which his mother was an addict. Running with the wrong crowd was commonplace and this led to experimenting with different substances and eventually dropping out of School. He would become a full-blown meth and heroin addict. He was sometimes taking his young daughter with him to score or deal. After stints in jail, prison, and a couple of treatment facilities. Garet transformed his life and had a spiritual awakening that led him to long-term sobriety and a thriving member of society. Garet remains grounded in the AA program and explores what faith means to him. Now a single father who is present with all of his children he strives daily to be of service to others.

Garet and I discuss the following and more.

Intro 0:00

3 Things Garet Is Grateful For 2:10

What moment led to sobriety? 9:00

How did you stop making excuses for your actions? 16:48

How do you let go of the anger you had in addiction 36:19

The payoff is huge when you do the right thing 50:26

This is Garet Mclendon Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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Rene LaChance | My Father And I On Our Family History Of Addiction, Trauma And His Recovery Journey Feb 18, 2024

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Join me, Jason LaChance host of the @KnockinDoorzDown certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with my father Rene LaChance.

This conversation was recorded around Christmas of 2022. It is by far the most personal and most difficult conversation I have ever had on the podcast. Recently celebrating 3 years of continual sobriety I finally felt in a place to be able to share this episode.

You will hear the various traumas that my father went through which include mental, emotional, and sexual abuse which led to my father living on his own at the age of 14. His mother and father both had various issues around codependency and sexual addiction and his mother struggled with medication. My dad lost his brother, my uncle, due to overmedicating and passing out, his lit cigarette caught his home on fire.

My dad and my mom married when he was only 17, and eventually, when his brain matured around 26, issues started to arise. Now sober for over 20 years my dad wanted to share his journey offering hope to others that they can overcome whatever adversity they've faced.

We discuss the following and more.

How did generational trauma play out in our family? 2:40

Getting Married At 17? 10:54

Working Hard Is All I knew, I was alone at 14. 28:17

No outside solutions to Inside Problems 39:27

How did you maintain long-term sobriety? 53:56

This is my dad, Rene Lachance Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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Celeste Yvonne | Why Moms Use Alcohol To Manage Burnout And How To Break Free & Being A Sober Guide Feb 11, 2024

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Join me, Jason LaChance host of the @KnockinDoorzDown certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest Celeste Yvonne.

Sober mom advocate Celeste Yvonne is a writer and certified recovery coach (IAPRC) with over 20 years of experience as a communications professional in corporate America. Her essays on parenting, the mental load of motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety resonate with mothers everywhere and have been featured in the Washington Post, Good Morning America, Today Show, and Refinery 29, among others. She is also a contributing writer to the Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller So God Made a Mother.

Over five years sober and a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad, Celeste advocates for mothers who struggle with addiction and mental health. She is a recipient of the Windfelt Inspire Award by the Dry Society Social Club, as well as the 2x winner of Red Tricycle's Spoke Challenge for best writing. She lives in Reno, Nevada, with her husband and two children.

We discuss the following and more.

Intro 00:00

What are 3 things you're grateful for? 02:30

Secrets are powerful in a family of addiction 09:20

Fulfillment isn't external 29:30

It was important for me to write about my recovery 37:00

What's the best and worst advice you ever received? 43:40

This is Celeste Yvonne Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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Matt Gardiner | Change Your Story, Change Your Life, Knowing Your Why & No Days Off Feb 04, 2024

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oin me, Jason LaChance host of the @KnockinDoorzDown podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest @mattgardinerLIVE

Matt is a Recovery Coach & Storywork Coach who helps people get out of their 'stuck stories' and manage their addictions to effectively integrate sobriety into their lives.

His coaching method focuses on breath awareness, inner dialogue word choice, and reframing the stories you've been attaching to the events of your life. “Change Your Story, Change Your Life”.

We discuss the following and more.

Intro 00:00

3 Things You're Grateful For 4:44

What I learned from losing my cat is? 7:10

Change your story, change your life 14:42

It's about knowing the "Why" you were using 20:37

No days off? 37:42

For many, moderation isn't an option 42:38

This is Matt Gardiner Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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Michael Unbroken | Success Is Paying Your Dues, Breaking Victim Mentality & Building A Life You Want Jan 28, 2024

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Join me, Jason LaChance host of the @KnockinDoorzDown podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest Michael Unbroken @MichaelUnbroken

Michael states, that he didn’t sign up to be the spokesman for survivors of child abuse. The job sucks and he means that.

The truth is that the universe chose Michael for this role. He has been gifted with the ability to navigate the most harsh and vicious child abuse to come out on the other side seemingly whole. He says seemingly because there will always be a part of him that was stolen that he cannot get that back. None of the rage, drugs, sex, rock n’ roll, or anger will give him what was stolen.

The world is both beautiful and brutal and Michael has seen the best and the worst of it. He knows that the abuse he suffered has given him an undeniable strength that he was only able to tap into after falling face-first into complete darkness.

There is truth in understanding that Mindset is Everything. There are no shortcuts, trust Michael he tried them all. There is hard work and on the backside of that is getting your life back.

We discuss the following and more.

Intro 00:00

People think genius comes naturally, I've done my 10,000 hours. 4:00

I needed to leave my environment. 10:30

Most of your friendships are liabilities, not assets. 12:30

I have the life that I want. You can too, pay your dues. 27:35

everyone is divided about everything and it isn't sustainable 37:40

This is Michael Unbroken Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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Ryan Skinner | From Opioid Addiction After A Surgery To Serving Others In Sobriety & Spiritual Principles Jan 22, 2024

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Join me, Jason LaChance host of the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest Ryan Skinner.

Ryan Skinner is the Founder and co-owner of Summit Financial Partners, a Woburn, MA-based firm offering a range of services including retirement planning, life insurance, and long-term disability. Author of Taking Stock: Protect Your Wealth and Create Reliable Income for a Happy and Secure Retirement, Ryan and Summit Financial Partners has been seen in some of the most recognized American news publications, including Fortune, Forbes, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal.

Ryan Skinner is living proof that survival from a dark, downward spiral is possible. Once an addict in his mid-twenties, he was given a second chance at life, and he took full advantage. Today this passionate businessman speaks about recovery in high school drug awareness initiatives, has guest lectured at The Heroin Education Awareness Task Force Program, and hosts an addiction recovery group.

We discuss the following and more.

Intro 00:00

Doing for others and wanting nothing in return is the gift 4:00

When you do well you must give back 26:30

Light the path, show others the world can be a better place 37:00

Like gravity, spiritual principles apply to everyone 49:30

This is Ryan Skinner Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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Jonathan Hunt-Glassman | Cutting Back And Helping People Struggling With Alcohol With Oar Health. Jan 15, 2024

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Join me, Jason LaChance host of the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest Jonathan Hunt-Glassman.

Jonathan Hunt-Glassman is the CEO and co-founder of Oar Health. Oar Health helps people who are struggling with alcohol by providing private and convenient access to medication proven to make drinking less or quitting easier. Before founding Oar Health, Jonathan held healthcare strategy leadership roles at Humana, Optum, and Bain & Company.

Jonathan and I discuss our different approaches to our lives when it comes to alcohol. I personally needed to live an abstinence-based life whereas Jonathan has taken the path of medication paired with therapy that has resulted in a major reduction in alcohol consumption.

We converse about the similar feelings, actions, and consequences as well as personal histories that led us both to question alcohol use in our lives.

We discuss the following and more.

Intro 00:00

When we misuse substances do we hurt others? 5:30

What are the circumstances and feelings that led you to abuse alcohol? 15:00

How do culture and climate play into substance abuse? 17:00

How can medication possibly help someone drink less or be sober? 27:30

This is Jonathan Hunt-Glassman Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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