Knockin‘ Doorz Down

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2 Sober Dads Talk Recovery, Being In The Process Of Growth & And That Sober Guy With Shane Ramer Aug 27, 2023

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Join me, host of the Knockin' Doorz Down Jason LaChance as I down with special guest Shane Ramer of That Sober Guy Podcast. We discussed life as sober fathers, the challenges we still face in our sobriety, the "Ism's" of addiction recovery, how we are all a work in progress, and how it is important to step into the process.

After a 17-year struggle with addiction, Shane Ramer created That Sober Guy Podcast which now has helped over 2 million listeners. Shane has performed at such places as the Hollywood Improv and various behavioral health events across the country. As an innovator in the podcast space and mental health community, Shane also created a corporate podcast platform for PG&E, a Fortune 250 company to communicate about internal initiatives including mental health, sobriety, and other important company culture and business issues. As a father of two kids and married to his wife of 20 years, Shane is passionate about helping men quit drinking, kick bad habits, and become purposeful leaders in their homes and communities. For more information go to ⁠ThatSoberGuy.com

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Sobriety, Mental Health Management, Faith Spirituality, And Recovery Today Magazine With Rob Hannley Aug 20, 2023

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Join host Knockin' Doorz Down Jason LaChance as he sits down with special guest Rob Hannley the Publisher and Editor in Chief of Recovery Today Magazine and Recovery Today Podcast as well as a digital entrepreneur. We discuss a variety of topics, including the necessity of changing your circle when in addiction recovery, faith and spirituality being key components in our recovery journey, his intentional focus to include mental health challenges that often coincide with addiction in Recovery Today Magazine, how the magazine started and why his greatest desire is to see people change their own lives for the better.

Rob Hannley has shared the stage with, exclusively interviewed, featured, or partnered with internationally known Celebrities, Recovery Icons, Athletes, Rock Stars, Politicians, Peak Performance, and Marketing Superstars. Rob has been sober since February of 1994.

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Change Your Neuropathways Change Your Life & Your Hero's Journey With Dr. Robb Kelly & Adam Jablin Aug 17, 2023

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Join host Knockin' Doorz Down Jason LaChance as he sits down with special guests Dr. Robb Kelly and Adam Jablin in this BONUS episode. We discuss how methods of addiction recovery and neuroscience coming together can change one's life. As well we reframe FEAR, trauma, and pain as components of the hero's journey in life.

As well we talk about why now is the right time to host the Neuro Hero Conference.

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Opioid Addiction To Sober Father, Metal Music, Motley Crue, And Edward Furlong With Nick Graystone Aug 13, 2023

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Join host Knockin' Doorz Down Jason LaChance as he sits down with special guest Nick Graystone. Nick was born on December 8, 1977. He grew up on Long Island in the town of Bellmore. Following his dream, Nick began playing in various music acts primarily in the NYC area. He is currently the bass player and singer of DemonScar and has been linked with the bands Hollow, MFU, and Death Proof. Nick is a devoted horror movie fan and collector for over 30 years. Nick is a proud father to a daughter named Zoe Rose.

Nick and Jason discuss why now is the time for Nick to share his addiction recovery journey. How the birth of his daughter was the catalyst for Nick's sobriety. As well as how his addiction hindered his musical pursuits, having the wrong types of relationships and owning his actions during his addiction, and making amends. We also talk about our mutual fandom for Motley Crue, and how his band Demon Scar had several songs on a movie soundtrack staring past Knockin' Doorz Down Podcast guest Edward Furlong.

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Triumphing Over Debilitating Adolescent Anxiety & OCD, Faith & Evander Holyfield With Craig Stilley Aug 06, 2023

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Join host Knockin' Doorz Down Jason LaChance as he sits down with special guest Craig Stilley a remarkable individual who has triumphed Despite suffering from severe anxiety disorder and OCD as an adolescent. Craig is a boxer, trainer, and motivational speaker who grew up in Orange, Texas.

Craig and I discuss how he has used his childhood mental health challenges and traumas to advocate for mental health issues encouraging those with mental health disorders, to seek the psychological help they need, and work hard to erase the stigma of mental illness.

We also talk about boxing legend, Evander Holyfield and how Evander personally inspired Craig to seek and grow in his faith to aid in confronting his various personal challenges. Later becoming close friends with Evander and working together in various aspects.

As well we close with his friendship with one of Jason's favorite boxers Sugar Ray Lenord, and how Ray being open about his sexual abuse and addiction recovery has greatly inspired him in his recovery journey.

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Can Music Make A Difference In The Addiction Recovery Community? | Brian Hooks And Colette Weintraub Jul 30, 2023

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Join host Jason LaChance as he sits down with special guests Stand Together CEO Brian Hooks, and head of Stand Together Music Colette Weintraub.

We discuss their personal "why" when it comes to Stand Together & Stand together Music. Which is bringing together the music industry, musicians, and their teams with proven change-makers to co-create solutions, starting with criminal justice, addiction recovery, education, free speech, and peace, and ending the war on drugs.

As well as the 1 Million Strong campaign an impact initiative that seeks to transform the way people think about addiction and recovery. 1 Million Strong was formed through a partnership with The Stand Together Foundation, Stand Together Music, and The Phoenix. A national sober active community that fuels resilience and harnesses the transformational power of connection.

The goal is to change the approach to addiction which currently treats people as problems to be solved and change the way people talk and think about sobriety and addiction.

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Could A Movie Premise End The Addiction Epidemic & What is Recovery Movie Meet-Ups with Ted Perkins Jul 23, 2023

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Join host Jason LaChance as he sits down with special guest Ted Perkins a former Executive for Warner Brothers and Universal Studios.

We discuss his fascinating childhood, in which his parents were United States Foreign Service often times throwing lavish parties that included alcohol to obtain vital information for the US Government. Alcohol seemed always to be a part of many things surrounding his youth.

In his adulthood as a studio exec, Ted would entertain people with lavish trips in which alcohol was often a part of getting studio deals done. We talk about how this led more and more to his personal excess and reaching the point of enough being enough and Ted starting his sober journey,

In his sobriety, his creativity began to thrive again. He was inspired to create Recovery Movie Meet-Ups, which uses films about Addiction & Recovery in group sessions to generate robust, transformative moments that can lead to lasting change.

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Quinton Aaron | How Starring In The Blindside Changed His Life, Spreading Love & Hope With His Music Jul 16, 2023

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Join host Jason LaChance as he sits down with special guest Quinton Aaron best known for his role as Micheal Oher in The Blindside costarring Sandra Bullock.

We discuss his life-changing role in The Blindside coming shortly after the passing of his mother. Growing up in a single-parent home, being bullied often in his youth and his mom saved his life at 12 years old when they were held at gunpoint.

As well we talk about the reward of mentoring the youth, a health journey leading him to lose 100lbs, and why now was the right time for him to release his DEBUT single, "Lead with Love" which is now available for download here: https://ffm.to/qa_lwl

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Sandra Rostirolla | Making Friends With Monsters Book & Destigmatizing Conversations Around Suicide Jul 09, 2023

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Join host Jason LaChance as he sits down with special guest Sandra L. Rostirolla to discuss her latest book "Making Friends With Monsters".

In this thrilling book, the stakes are high as Sam confronts the truth about himself and those around him. Full of heart-pounding suspense and emotional depth, "Making Friends With Monsters" is a powerful story of self-discovery, resilience, and the transformative power of friendship. Readers of all ages will be captivated by Sam's harrowing journey as he grapples with the complexities of life and finds the courage to confront the monstrous shadows that haunt us all.

We also discuss Sandra losing her father to suicide as well as other families and her passion through her fictional writings to help teens and others discuss their struggles so they know they're not alone.

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No Outside Solutions To Inside Problems. What Does That Mean to Me? Jul 03, 2023

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Please subscribe and share the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast and to get the video podcast on YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com. For more Celebrities, everyday folks, and experts conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. © 2023 by KDD Media Company. All rights reserved.

In this audio-only bonus episode, I wanted to share the meaning for me behind a saying you'll hear me use often on the podcast "No Outside Solutions To Inside Problems".

How do I apply this to my daily life? What are some things that I can share that have helped me so that you can easily adapt them to your life personally for continual growth mentally, emotionally, and spiritually?

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