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Do you long to ‘fix’ your addict or alcoholic? Are you tired of feeling alone and helpless? Would you like to leave behind the shame and judgment? Maybe even the constant worry for your safety or the safety of your children?
You’ve come to the right place! This podcast is here to offer you tools, stories, and support – reminding you that you’re not alone. We’ll provide opportunities for breakthroughs, resources to help you get the support you need, and the relief you’ve been seeking for yourself or your loved one.
I’m Jeri – the “don’t rock the boat” daughter, former co-dependent spouse, and stressed-out mom of the addicts and alcoholics in my life. For years, I was the helpless co-dependent who didn’t have the resources I so desperately needed. I read the books, prayed endlessly, and thought that if I just said or did the right thing, I could make the chaos stop.
But one day, I took the step I had been avoiding – seeking the support and healing I so desperately needed to overcome the wounds caused by this destructive disease. I discovered life-changing tools and resources, and now, I can’t wait to share them with you.
If you’re ready to hear stories of hope, help, and healing,
to learn strategies and solutions to get out of the crazy,
and to hear how others, facing similar struggles, found their breakthrough – this podcast is for you!
So grab your journal, a cup of tea, and maybe a tissue – and let’s dive in!
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Send us a text Meet Joe - with a harrowing story of addiction, suicide attempts, and no idea of his identity, Joe shares some explicit parts of his journey. As such, you'll hear me add a word of CAUTION in my opening dialogue - to listen at your own risk. Parts of his testimony were difficult for me to hear, and yet stories of heroine abound, as do trap houses and rescuing children and women from trafficking - they are more common than I know or understand. Now, however, Joe is a messenger of...
Send us a text Today's guest is Amber Hollingsworth - professional addiction counselor and so much more! She shares how, ironically, while her family of origin was laden with this insidious disease, she didn't get into her profession as a result of that! Her experience runs deep, as her profession is helping both addicts and their loved ones and family members navigate the best possible outcomes for all. You won't want to miss checking out her YouTube Channel by the same name; Put the S...
Send us a text Andrew describes his journey of addiction in the title of today's episode. At one point he knew he was 'at death's gate' with a pit of emptiness that was eroding his very life. But it had't always been that way, and thankfully, that's hardly the end of the story. Andrew grew up in a beautiful, loving family and enjoyed a great life, as he describes it. But then a terrible accident 'turned on' the addiction that had been lurking since birth. Now he's celebrating recovery a...
Send us a text Meet Todd - a former Professional Rodeo Cowboy/Bull-Rider - whose time with horses now is in the pen sharing the Gospel across the country and around the globe via Riding High Ministries (https://g.co/kgs/iEzi3C6). But it wasn't always this way. As Todd shares, he was hurting - and therefore hurting a lot of others along the way. With days of promiscuity, alcohol, people pleasing and more, his 'turning point' now impacts others on a global scale. There were several 'wake-...
Send us a text Meet Monica. As a self-proclaimed "fixer of people", she would find solace, relief and begin her healing journey in the rooms of Al-Anon. And what a journey it's been! Her story begins the week after Thanksgiving when her son-in-law called stating, "I can't find her" (implying her daughter was missing). Subsequent calls were about to ensue to the hospitals, jails and so on - when the walls came crashing down in the worst, most unexpected ways. The tragedies of this disease are ...
Send us a text THIS!! The TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY of "This Is Your Wake-Up Call" and the 50th episode! Who else but Pastor Daniel Petruska, CEO of 180 ministries is my guest today. And we recount some of the INCREDIBLE stories from the last time we spoke - in January of 2023. There is a LOT of hope, healing and HELP within. I do hope you'll listen - and please share broadly. There are so many who will connect with the amazing redemption stories that God continues to write into each of our...
Send us a text Meet Barb - CEO and female entrepreneur - and SO.MUCH.MORE! As a woman born in KS and not afraid of work, she shares candidly of the roller-coaster that her story has been. The highs and lows of epic wins and losses - she shares it all. The story unfolds with her husband, Dave, the bull-rider on the circuit, them owning multiples businesses, pockets of massive financial success and markets crashing, along with losing family members to suicide. Wretched grief! And then, p...
Send us a text Today Joann shares her incredible story of experience, strength and hope, unlike what we have heard to date. Her fairy-tale beginning begs the question, Why? And yet, we know that the disease of addiction knows no boundaries. There's no race, socio-economic condition, sex or otherwise that this disease has not touched. While she thought her ex-husband was the 'prince-charming' in her story, rescuing her from a deplorable situation, she would come to learn diffe...
Send us a text Well, hello again listeners! I'd like to offer my apologies for taking so long in getting a new episode your way. There have been numerous reasons behind this 'lapse', including rescheduling several of our guests due to conflicts - as well as having Covid and losing my voice for a bit. (there's some relapse involved, as well, which I'll share on another episode) All of that to say, I can't WAIT for you to hear today's guest. Her story is not only remarkable in her own re...
Send us a text Meet celebrity guest, David Scheetz Jr., renowned for his seasons with Discovery Channel's 'Deadliest Catch', David has an incredible testimony of recovery - and not just from the unspeakable amounts of drugs and alcohol that littered his past, but from the extraordinary abuse that he endured as a child - from those he should have been able to trust the most. There're the behaviors that would result in frequent visits to juvenile detention to super max prison cells....
Send us a text In this second episode, you'll hear the 'rest of the story' as Brandy recaps the extraordinary redemption of her biological father's journey and so much more. The HOPE that is infused throughout these episodes brings LIGHT to the fact that where you might find yourself right here, right now, is NOT the end! There's so much more that God is writing in all of our journeys. Please listen in to hear that beauty that continues to unfold in Brandy's story. If you enjoyed this p...
Send us a text In this episode, you'll hear from David. Native of Australia, he'd come to the States before age 10 and quickly become the 'chameleon' - doing whatever it took to try and fit in. Like so many of our stories, David felt he was never good enough. Soon enough that need to run away from the pain turned into numbing; whether by alcohol or other drugs. Finally, a toxic relationship turned all the more so when David tried to end it all. Please listen deeply - and please share th...
Send us a text In this pre-Thanksgiving episode, Jeri interviews a self-proclaimed "wordy" - her youngest son, DJ - and their musings over the power of our words. Science backs up this mystery! And the evolution of DJ's recovery and the transformation of his thought life, and the impact on his reality is yet more evidence to this phenomenon. Studies show longer life, improved health - and yet this episode is just one family's experience of this life-giving truth. If you enjoyed this podcast, ...
Send us a text Meet Christine, veteran teacher of 23 years from Boston! This girl is FIRE! Her story involves her WHOLE family. Hers is one of excelling - in everything! From sports to dance, she's a self-proclaimed 'good Catholic girl' growing up, whose message, like many, involves in the excess of all these good things. Heartache certainly didn't pass her by, either. And yet, in her recovery the message is this: "life is short - LIVE IT!" If you enjoyed this podcast, please share with someo...
Send us a text This is another 'don't miss' episode, as you'll be hearing TWO voices of experience today! Kyle, recovering heroine addict, whose full story is shared in Episode 8, titled, "The Stranger Behind My Eyes" - and his Mom, Pam, who walked this painful journey of nearly losing her beloved son to this horrific disease. In addition to learning that heroine was Kyle's "best friend", he shares the painful side of addiction; the shame in every aspect, feelings of failure and more....
Send us a text Meet Leslie - Wife, Mom, long-time state employee and so much more! Now with her Divinity degree, Leslie shares her incredible journey of living this 'double life' for over a decade. From alcohol to meth, opiates and more, she found herself spiraling to the point of near death - when a beloved friend stepped onto the scene and intervened. To see her now in her beautifully blended family - it just exemplifies the power of true relationship (vs dead religion) with the living Go...
Send us a text Meet Jillene...and the power of overcoming that continues to propel her forward into all that God has destined for this incredible story of redemption. From being rejected, excommunicated and caught up in multiple abusive relationships, Jillene encountered Truth. In her words, "What I lost was NOTHING compared to what I've gained - that's where my life began!" If you've been hurt through members of your family, or perhaps the church, you don't want to miss Jillene's story...
Send us a text Meet Jota, former satanist mired in the 'magical world of drugs' - who meets Jesus and learns firsthand that he is SEEN and KNOWN by his Creator. While it wasn't an instantaneous deliverance from the world he'd walked in for so long, the progressive story of healing and recovery would take him on a more epic journey than he could've ever imagined! Now serving as one of the counselors at Vibrant Life, he pours into other men, providing clinical counseling and so much more. You t...
Send us a text In this 10th episode, Jeri hits the 'pause button' to CELEBRATE some big and small victories in this first jaunt of her podcast. Highlighting guests to date, hitting on some of the resources that have been shared, as well as sharing some 'sneak previews' of what lies ahead, it's a short, GRATITUDE-FILLED episode. She also invites YOU to share your feedback, content and/or guest ideas. This is YOUR show and her desire is to continue providing rich, meaningful content with guests...
Send us a text In this engaging episode, school psychologist, Dr. Jess shares her experiences with the 'root' of the multiple issues facing today's young people, and much of it is based in trauma. Jess shares her extensive background with kids, K-12, and gives some much needed insight to the struggles, as well as some incredible resources available for us in today's episode. If you, or someone you know could benefit from this message, please share! We can't have enough resources for the massi...
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