Knockin‘ Doorz Down

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Finding Sobriety Training Service Dogs For Veterans With PTSD And TBI With Jason Howe Nov 06, 2023

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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 Jason Howe the Director for K9s on the Front Line. He is a combat veteran of the U.S. Navy. After being diagnosed with PTSD and facing struggles with reintegration, he turned to drugs to cope.

Jason Howe is a best-selling author and recently launched his first book titled, “Unleashed: The Powerfully Simple Path to Adapt and Overcome Trauma, Addiction and the Silent Battle with Mental Illness.” His story of defying the odds empowers those he serves through his nonprofit, speaking and consulting. Jason has dedicated his life to helping others battling trauma, mental illness, and addiction, providing a firsthand story of adapting to overcome battles.

We answer the following questions.

Do you think long deployments play a factor in PTSD?

Did your family openly talk about issues?

How did training your dog help in your addiction recovery?

How can people help better support our veterans in need?

What's the next step for K-9s on the Frontline?

We finish our conversation with fun random questions and Jason Howe finishes with final thoughts.

This is Jason Howe Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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Lonesome Soldier Advocates For Veteran Mental Health & Addiction Recovery With Alexander Randazzo Oct 29, 2023

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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 Alexander Randazzo, the writer and star of Lonesome Soldier. A film based on a True American Story, that follows the life of Jackson Harlow, from young dreamer to haunted war veteran in this harrowing portrayal of PTS(D), substance abuse & addiction, and the effects it has, not only on Soldiers but also their loved ones

Alexander and I converse about the origins of the Lonesome Soldier story and what and who inspired him to write the film. We also discuss the unthinkable process he put himself through to bring the character of Jackson Harlow to life and due just to the struggles of our Veterans who struggle with mental health and substance issues.

We answer the following questions.

What can we do to help our Veterans?

How did your father being a Special Forces soldier impact you?

What did you learn about mental health and substance abuse from making the film?

How did Alexander use his own trauma to bring the character of Jackson Harlow to life?

How did his mother being an actor impact his path to his career?

We finish our conversation with fun random questions and Alexander finishes with final thoughts.

This is Alexander Randazzo Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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Rising From The Ashes Of Addiction, Fitness Aiding Sobriety & Creating The Phoenix With Scott Strode Oct 23, 2023

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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 Scott Strode the Founder and Executive Director of Phoenix Multisport, Inc., a non-profit organization based in Boulder, CO. Launched in 2007, the organization offers an innovative recovery model that fosters a sober active community to those recovering from alcohol or drug addiction and those who choose to live a sober life.

Scott and I converse about the origins of the Phoenix, where his substance use and addiction took off, and how important community and being of service to others is in his recovery and life.

We answer the following questions.

Where do you think your substance use was generated from?

How did endurance sports help you in your recovery?

What tips and tools do you have for positive self-care?

What was your moment of clarity on the path to recovery?

Do you think there's still a stigma around people asking for help?

We finish our conversation with fun random questions and Scott finishes with final thoughts.

This is Scott Strode Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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Shot In The Line Of Duty, Confronting PTSD, Transcending Environment & Finding Purpose Through Boxing With Lucy Lopez Oct 16, 2023

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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 Merced County Sheriff's Deputy Lucy Lopez, who in a well-publicized incident was shot in the line of duty.

Lucy and I not only have a lot of laughs but we dig into the aftermath of her on-duty incident, and how she began to confront her PTSD. As well we talk about her childhood and how a law enforcement officer who ran the local boxing program changed Lucy's life as she was going down the wrong path in life in her early teenage years.

We answer the following questions.

How did defeat in boxing motivate you?

How did your father's alcoholism and cancer affect you?

What do you think is the biggest misconception about boxing and boxers?

How have you confronted your PTSD after being shot in the line of duty and what role has your wife and others played in your recovery?

We finish our conversation with fun random questions and Lucy finishes with final thoughts.

This is Lucy Lopez Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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Bamboozled: How Alcohol Makes Fools of Us All, Sober Living Solidifying Marriage With Ken Middleton Oct 08, 2023

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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 Ken Makimsy Middleton the author of Bamboozled…How Alcohol Makes Fools of Us All exposes alcohol for the way it subtly doesn’t ruin our lives but also doesn’t allow us to grow and develop into the person that we can become.

Ken and I not only have a lot of laughs but we dig into facts around alcohol use and why his book isn't for the alcoholic but can lend lots of insight into the negatives of alcohol use from a mental, emotional, and physical health standpoint.

We answer the following questions.

Why did Ken write a book for individuals who would consider themselves casual or normal drinkers who wouldn’t say they had a problem at all?

How did an alcohol-fueled instance that saw him and his now wife split for 6 months prior to their marriage lead him to explore an alcohol-free life?

How does science back how alcohol physiologically changes our brain and body to keep us trapped in a never-ending cycle of mediocrity?

What did he learn from his mother's mental health struggles?

How does a victim mentality affect decision-making as it can relate to alcohol use?

We finish our conversation with fun random questions and Ken finishes with final thoughts.

This is Ken Makimsy Middleton Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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Sober, Now What? WTF, Bath Salts Are Back? How Can You Help In Big Or Simple Ways? With Allie Severino Oct 02, 2023

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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 Allie Severino. Allie is the host of Viceland's Dopesick Nation and the award-winning film American Relapse! She is also the host of Back Alley Chat Podcast - an educational, inspirational series with a dash of humor and grace. Educational content and funny videos about life, recovery, harm reduction, homelessness, mental health, and more!

Allie and I not only have a lot of laughs but we dig into being sober, now what? Being sober is just the start of one's recovery, we share various obstacles that we continually have to confront and how we process them.

Allie and I also discuss the hardships that come with being in the addiction treatment industry which includes public policy, egos, access to proper treatment, and how anyone can play a small part in being of service to those in need. Including the return of bath salts in the illicit supply in Florida.

How did Allie transform her own mindset?

How does daily gratitude play a large role in her personal growth?

What is Allie doing to advance herself in life?

We finish our conversation with fun random questions and Allie finishes with final thoughts.

This is Allie Severino Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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The Conscious Mind Vs The Subconscious Mind & How Are You Being Hypnotize Constantly With John Moyer Sep 24, 2023

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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 John Moyer. John is a Master Hypnotist and a Certified Consulting Hypnotherapist (CCH) guarantees his volunteers access to an area of their beliefs about themselves, that empowers them to attain goals and jettison negative habits that hold them back.

John and I not only have a lot of laughs but we dig into the mind and how we can do the work to reprogram our thinking through various practices that he shares. This includes connecting the conscious mind and subconscious mind as most failures happen before we even attempt goals and dreams through negative self-talk and low self-worth.

John and I also discussed his own personal journey of childhood adversity including his relationship with his father who demeaned John's dreams and aspirations as well as two failed marriages before meeting the love of his life, Rachelle Joseph, Mrs. Utah 2003, and 1st Runner Up Mrs. America 2003.

How did John transform his own mindset?

How does daily gratitude play a large role in his transformation?

How did he come to be a Master Hypnotist and a Certified Consulting Hypnotherapist?

What can you benefit from John's YouTube content on his channel which has over 300,000 subscribers?

We finish our conversation with fun random questions and John finishes with final thoughts of how our mindset is what stops us from what we want to achieve in life.

This is John Moyer Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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Self Care, Life Balance, Addiction Treatment Challenges And Loving The Addict With Cheree Ashley Sep 17, 2023

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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 Cheree Ashley who is the Founder of Bright Future Recovery, a Registered Addiction Specialist, Medically Assisted Treatment Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor-Certified Addiction Specialist, Certified Intervention Professional, an author, proud mother, and wife.

We discuss maintaining one's personal self-care and sobriety while maintaining a thriving career, social pressures, being a present parent, and striving to be of service to others.

Cheree and I also discussed reframing past traumas, which include fractured relationships such as that of hers with her father who was mostly absent in her childhood along with her siblings. We talk about mending these relationships, and the challenge of having siblings who also have struggled with addiction. Including losing a sibling to the disease of addiction and one who currently lives on the streets of San Francisco. This led us to talk about the challenges that addiction treatment centers face when it comes to insurance coverage for the suffering addict along with the lack of action from government officials and policies.

We finish our conversation with fun random questions and Cheree finishes with final thoughts of hope, prosperity, and love.

This is Cheree Ashley Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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The #lightitup💛Project, Creating Awareness for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery With Sandra Lee Sep 10, 2023

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Join me Jason LaChance host of the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast, addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest Sandra Lee. Sandra Lee R. N. is an International Life Transformational Speaker, best-selling author, and top-ranked resilience and life transformation coach. Sandra has multiple coaching certifications, created the Rise in Resilience Academy, and is a Hero Coach for Adam Jablin's life transformation coaching program, The Hero Project.

We discuss her fascinating life, which Sandra went through severe PTSD due to working as a Registered Nurse which led to her being prescribed medication to combat severe anxiety. Eventually, the use spiraled out of control and she became addicted.

Sandra was able to confront her addiction and through her recovery she not only went into overdrive to help others, but she started down a path of personal development. Through this growth period, Sandra started the Love And Light To The World nonprofit. She created the Life-saving awareness campaign the #lightitup project. The mission of her organization is to create awareness for mental health and addiction recovery to prevent suicide and overdose death.

This is Sandra Lee Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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How You Can Prevent Suicide, Healing From Personal & Loved Ones Suicide Attempts With Brandy Vega Sep 03, 2023

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Join me Jason LaChance host of the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast, addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest Brandy Vega. Brandy Vega is a dynamic entrepreneur, media guru, mother, philanthropist, and advocate, who is personally a suicide survivor and the mother of a suicide survivor.

We discuss her fascinating life, which at 17 years old she joined the Army as a broadcaster and public affairs specialist. During her career, she reported for Fox News, produced shows for worldwide audiences, often interviewed the President Of The United States, and served in executive positions. Now she is now using all of her life experience to help others who have struggled to recover from suicide attempts, those who have lost loved ones to suicide, and STOP THE STIGMA, START CONVERSATIONS AND SAVE LIVES through the Promise2Live campaign, which I have personally signed up for.

Every 40 seconds someone dies by suicide, in that same amount of time people can take the Promise2Live and share it on social media with the goal of creating a viral movement. Asking individuals to Promise, whether or not they personally struggle, that if they ever feel sad, depressed, hopeless, or suicidal they will reach out to a friend, family member, or a trusted resource or call or text 988! Studies show people are significantly more likely to keep a promise made ahead of time. To join the Promise2Live initiative visit https://promise2live.org/

Brandy is excited to announce the 2nd annual Live LIVE Global Livestream on September 10th, 7pm to 9pm MST coinciding with World Suicide Prevention Day. For more information visit https://liveliveevent.org/

This is Brandy Vega Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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