Knockin‘ Doorz Down

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Dan Karaty | Alcoholism, Choreography, Sobriety, Connectivity, Vulnerability & If I’m Being Honest Feb 05, 2023

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Why did Jason LaChance want to talk with Dan Karaty? Despite being in the public eye, Dan lived with a secret only he and his wife knew. He was an alcoholic.

Dan’s career started as a dancer on Broadway and on award show stages with Britney Spears. After transitioning to a choreographer, he worked with Britney Spears, NSYNC, Jessica Simpson, Kylie Minogue, Justin Timberlake, and Usher. In 2005, So You Think You Can Dance debuted in the US with Dan as a judge. After, Dan took the brave step of sharing with the public his lifelong struggles with anxiety and alcohol. Dan is a doting and devoted father and husband that made mistakes due to his struggles.

Dan has gone on to create the podcast If I'm Being Honest. If I’m Being Honest will strip away surface facades to deliver the real, in-depth, and sometimes ugly truths of my life, and those of my courageous guests; hopefully revealing unique paths to happiness, success, recovery, and redemption

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Clayton English & Greg Glod | The War On Drugs & Addiction A Mental Health Issue Not Judicial Jan 29, 2023

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Why did I want to talk with Clayton English and Greg Glod? They're the hosts of The War on Drugs Podcast. Clayton English is an award-winning comedian who took home the win on Last Comic Standing, and Greg Glod, a Criminal Justice Fellow for Americans for Prosperity. We talk about everything from addiction being a mental health issue and not a judicial issue, the racial stereotypes associated with certain illegal drugs, and the criminal penalties as well. As well we discuss the personal reasons why they wanted to do the podcast, plus we find a way to have a lot of laughs.

Lava for Good’s The War on Drugs examines the actual cost of five decades of policy, policing, and persecution. The War on Drugs was never really about drugs; it was about control, and the series aims to expose this, shining a spotlight on how this so-called “war” impacts every aspect of our lives in ways both seen and unseen. The podcast will explore the politicization of public health policy; systemic racism and classism in the legislation and administration of criminal law; and how decriminalization and other alternatives could bring this fruitless “war” to an end.

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Brandon Turner | Skateboarding Fame, Unresolved Trauma, Addiction, Sobriety, Skateboarding An Art? Jan 22, 2023

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Why did I want to talk with Brandon Turner? Brandon Turner is a skateboard prodigy and addiction recovery coach, who is proving that age doesn't have to slow you down; it can actually make you better. Brandon has come a long way from his early years of substance abuse and over-the-top partying and recently partnered with San Diego-based rehab center Healthy Life Recovery to create a skate recovery program for individuals struggling with addiction. He also just broke a skating record, completing his biggest switch hardflip down Wallenberg at the age of 39.

Brandon and I talk about skate culture, the upsides, the downsides, and why he's chosen to dedicate his life to helping others within the skate community, all while bucking the long-held notion that skaters retire or slowly disappear after the age of 30. He shares how his unresolved childhood trauma which included finding out that who he thought was his mom, was his grandma and who he thought was his sister is his mom. This led to Brandon drowning out the emotional pain with alcohol and other substances. Eventually landing Brandon in prison.

Brandon Turner skateboarded with heavy hitters like Andrew Reynolds, Elissa Steamer, and Arto Saari who have all opened up about their addiction struggles. Many veterans with similar experiences are now using their passion for skateboarding as a point of reference for a more sober approach to life.

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Eric Bischoff | ”Grateful” ,Trust, Coping W/Trauma, Losing Friends To Addiction, WCW, WWE & 83 Weeks Jan 15, 2023

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Why did I want to talk with Eric Bischoff, the author of "Grateful", "Controversy Creates Cash" and Former WCW Senior Vice President, WWE personality, and host of the 83 Weeks Podcast? It is simple, I have been a fan of his work for a long time, and I was curious about the various hardships he's faced in life and how they molded him and lead to opportunities for growth.

Eric is a very driven individual, who is honest and open about mistakes he has made in life and not having any regrets. Eric and I discuss various topics that he doesn't often discuss, such as gratitude, trust, and his perspective on addiction being that he has lost many folks to the disease, we talk about how he has and continues to handle the backlash he's faced in pro wrestling.

We conclude with random questions that include talk about Hulk Hogan and his 83 Weeks podcast partner Conrad Thompson, and Eric leaves with positive final thoughts.

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Andrew McConnell | Author Of Get Out Of My Head, Controlling Mindset & Breaking Dopamine Addiction Jan 08, 2023

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Why did I want to talk with Andrew McConnell, the author of Get Out of My Head: Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom? Andrew has not only achieved great career success but he's done so much to give back as a Board Member of Sheltering Arms—Georgia’s oldest nonprofit early childhood education program as well as a founding Board Member of Atlanta Technology Leaders and a TechStars Mentor for Social Impact Startups.

Andrew’s drive to share encouragement, resources, understanding, and techniques has led to the creation of this book We discuss intentional living, events that happen in our lives, and how we determine rather or not we reflect on them as positive or negative.

As well we talk about breaking dopamine addiction with the understanding that our brains have ancient functions that don't serve us in modern society and how the brain's reward system has to be controlled by our conscience mind.

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Shaun Weiss | The Mighty Ducks Goldberg, Publicized Addiction, Parent With Addiction, Sobriety And Recovery Jan 02, 2023

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Why did I want to talk with Shaun Weiss, known for his roles in The Might Ducks as Goldberg, Heavy Weights, and more? Shaun's addiction became public headlines, his mug shot appeared on the news and celebrity media outlets. With an outcry of support to get Shaun help, which included new teeth and rehab. Shaun and I converse about similar struggles that led us down the path of addiction. Shaun shares the structure he grew up in with a workaholic father and his mother being a gambling addict. He also shares that after his mother's death he crawled into an alcohol bottle for the next three years. He was eventually turning to harder drugs, with his prime DOC (drug of choice) becoming heroin. In 2019 Shaun began to turn his life around by seeking sobriety. Not only did he start to live differently, his outlook on life completely changed as well. Shaun has many daily practices such as yoga, meditation, and continual 12-step work. He has become an inspiration to so many.

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Erin Khar | Author Of Strung Out: One Last Hit & Other Lies That Nearly Killed Me & Harm Reduction Dec 27, 2022

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Why did I want to talk with Erin Khar the Author of Strung Out: One Last Hit & Other Lies That Nearly Killed Me? Erin is greatly respected for her work as a journalist, author, addiction recovery advocate, and educator. Erin and I discuss perspectives on Harm Reduction, as well as the lack of government funding and policies to combat the alarming rate of overdose deaths in the United States. We also dig into various aspects of her autobiography, and the power of sharing our stories with others. Erin Khar is an author and advocate known for her writing on addiction, recovery, mental health, parenting, and relationships. Erin knows first-hand the challenges of addiction recovery and has established herself as a respected voice in the national conversation about the overdose epidemic. Strung Out, Erin's debut memoir, appeared on most anticipated lists from Apple Books, Goodreads, SELF, The Rumpus, Bitch Media, and others. The New York Times writes, "Khar’s buoyant writing doesn’t get mired in her dark subject matter. There is an honesty here that can only come from, to put it in the language of 12-step programs, a 'searching, and fearless moral inventory.' She needed to tell this story; the rest of the country needs to listen.” She writes the weekly advice column, Ask Erin on Substack, and her personal essays have appeared in SELF, Marie Claire, Salon, The Times of London Sunday Magazine, HuffPost, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, and others. Erin lives in New York City. When she’s not writing, she’s probably watching Beverly Hills, 90210.

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Jerzey Mike Faria | Alcohol Fueled Coma, Growing Up With Absent Male Figure, Sobriety And Fatherhood Dec 18, 2022

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Why did I want to talk with Jerzey Mike Faria? Mike has done a 180 in his recovery journey, openly sharing his struggles and triumphs as a social media influencer. He is open, honest, and vulnerable. Mike is passionate about his personal as well as his family's mental health and he speaks openly about his childhood that led to a path of substance use and alcoholism.

Mike's story started simple enough, but he pinpoints the absence of a male role model in his youth playing into his stealing and using drugs and alcohol. Mike states "It made me feel like I was a man" and trouble followed.

Mike eventually used and abused alcohol and no other drugs, in the midst of a tumultuous relationship Mike's drinking escalated to the point of landing him in a coma. Mike shares now the aftermath of putting his life back together and growing as a man, father, and in his faith.

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Chris Van Vliet | Gratitude, Control The Controllable, Intentional Living, Checking Ego, Accepting No & Being Innovative Dec 12, 2022

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Why did I want to talk with Chris Van Vliet? Chris is a 4-time Emmy award-winning TV Host, Entertainment Reporter, and YouTuber based in Los Angeles, CA. Chris often speaks with those he interviews about gratitude. I wanted to ask Chris about the importance of gratitude from him, Intentional living, checking one's ego, accepting a NO and using it as a YES, plus finding ways to be innovative.

Chris has traveled the world reporting from events like the Oscars, Grammys, and the Cannes Film Festival. You may be familiar with the interviews that Chris posts on YouTube but to just call them “interviews” doesn’t seem fair because they are so much more than that. Chris dives deep into interesting topics with his trademark conversational approach that makes it feel like two old friends catching up. This is the case when it’s a wrestling superstar like John Cena, The Rock, or Hulk Hogan, or a Hollywood A-Lister like Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise, or Will Smith.

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David Scheetz Jr | The Deadliest Catch, Untold Childhood Trauma, Addiction To Redemption & Faith Dec 04, 2022

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Why did I want to talk with David Scheetz Jr? I spoke with David about not only his time as a commercial fisherman and appearing on the TV show the Deadliest Catch, but we also discussed his path from addiction to working his sobriety. David opens up about his childhood trauma in a way that he never has before in a recorded audio or video conversation. David tells of the depths of his trauma that included severe mental, emotional and physical abuse.

Now being of service David is truly a sign that no matter how far one falls anyone can recover. David's life now includes outreach work through ministry, helping the homeless, public speaking, his Motivationinprogress clothing brand, and being a husband and father.

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