Nowhere To Go But Up

The conversation between Sean Dustin and Anthony Bucci revolves around Anthony's experience in prison and his involvement in a dog training program while serving his sentence. Anthony shares how he found purpose and fulfillment in training dogs, and how it helped him cope with the challenges of being in prison. He also talks about the positive impact of the program on both the inmates and the dogs, and how it helped him develop important skills and build relationships. Anthony continues to share his experiences after being released from prison. He talks about his initial struggles with reintegration into society and feeling institutionalized, but also how he learned to appreciate and embrace every moment of his newfound freedom. He discusses rebuilding relationships with his family, publishing a book, and taking care of his mother who had a stroke. Anthony reflects on the lessons he learned from his time in prison and the positive changes he has made in his life since his release. You can watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/VrcNj2en4q4 You can find Anthony J. Bucci here: https://www.theconvictedvegan.com/ You can find Sean Dustin here: seandustin.com #RedemptionStory#PrisonReform#SecondChances#TransformationJourney#HopeAfterHardship#OvercomingAdversity#IncarcerationReflections#RoadToRecovery#FromPrisonToPurpose#LifeAfterBars --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

In this podcast episode, Sean Dustin interviews Jack Allen Levine, an addiction specialist, author, and serial entrepreneur. Sean introduces Jack and highlights his success in various businesses. Jack shares his story and mentions that he had a middle-class upbringing with loving parents. At 16, he started smoking and went on to use drugs such as pot, Quaaludes, cocaine, and Percocet. Jack reveals that his addiction didn't lead him to prison, but some of his choices and decisions could have. Despite his struggles with addiction, Jack managed to graduate from Syracuse University and build a successful career in advertising. Jack has embraced the recovery lifestyle and sees it as a journey and adventure, rather than a struggle. He emphasizes the importance of plugging into the recovery lifestyle and having sober friends, and compares addiction recovery to being traded to a different team. He acknowledges that there are emotions that he now feels that he used to mask with drugs, but overall, he feels that his new life is so much better than his old life of addiction. He advises people struggling with addiction not to make promises they may not be able to keep, but instead let their actions speak for them. Jack is also involved with Louisiana Addiction Research Center, which is studying psychedelics as a potential treatment for addiction. He hopes that psychedelics can be a cure for addiction, but acknowledges that it's a long road and that not everyone will be able to afford a trip guide. Moreover, he questions whether it's really a one-time or two-time treatment, or if it's a continuous treatment for the rest of a person's life, in which case it may replace one drug with another. However, Levine believes that if medically assisted treatment such as Suboxone or other treatments keep people alive and able to seek help for their addiction, it's better than having them dead from overdosing. At the end of the day, the most important question is whether a person wants help. Levine believes that there are seven ways out of drug addiction and alcohol addiction, and that there's hope for everybody who wants to recover. Jack and Sean move into a discussion on how mistakes and relapses are not the end of the world in recovery. Levine points out that we should look at our hearts and strive for a gold standard, but not beat ourselves up over mistakes. Instead, we should take it as an opportunity to reassess and see what is not working in our recovery program. Levine stresses the importance of following the recipe for recovery and trusting the advice of people who have been sober for a long time. He emphasizes the need for surrender, which is a sign that someone is ready for recovery, and to follow the advice of those who have been there before. The conversation ends with the idea that the people we may not initially like are usually the ones who will help us the most. Watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/k9ZXHRJwduE Free 30 minute call to talk about your podcast and how I can help you: https://calendly.com/nowheretogobutupnow/30-minute-free-consultation-call You can find Jack A. Levine here: https://www.jackalanlevine.com/ You can find Sean Dustin here: seandustin.com #addiction #recovery --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

Mark Bello was a civil justice attorney who primarily dealt with auto accidents, police brutality cases, medical malpractice cases, workers' compensation cases, and helped people fight insurance companies. However, early in his practice, he handled a case where a couple of kids were abused sexually by a Catholic priest, which troubled him deeply, not just because of the priest's actions but because of the way the church behaved, such as transferring offenders, hiding witnesses, covering up prior incidents by the same priest, and avoiding consequences. He promised himself that he would write a book about this, and eventually, he did. Betrayal of Faith, the first book in his legal thriller series, is about a couple of kids who are sexually abused by a priest. The Catholic Church covered up such incidents, transferred predators to communities who didn't know they were predators, and the cycle began all over again. Bello discusses his legal career and how he transitioned to writing fiction and children's books with social justice themes. He explains that he wrote a book about a biracial child who experiences racism and bullying at school and another book about the dangers of texting while driving. The conversation ends in discussing changes in the news media over the years. Mark Bello and Sean Dustin discuss how the news was delivered in the past and how it has changed to become more opinionated and slanted towards specific views. They mention that the news has become more like infotainment rather than a nonfiction account of events. They also talk about the need for accountability in media and the rise of independent media sources. The conversation then moves to politics and the need for politicians to work together for the country rather than fighting over political distinctions. They mention that national politics can be a huge distraction, and it is essential to pay attention to what is happening in your own community where things actually make a difference. You can watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/OZaPBUuQCfc You can find Mark here: https://www.markmbello.com/ You can find Sean Dustin here: www.seandustin.com #catholicchurch #sexualabuse #childrensbooks #jews --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

Myself and Thomas FreeMe will be talking about the Hunter Biden lawsuit against the laptop repair owner. We also talk about the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature bank Closures. YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/vs-_zvHKiJU?feature=share Thomas FreeMe: ⁠https://cominghomecoalition.com/⁠ Sean Dustin: ⁠seandustin.com Episode links: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64991918 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQnttYghFIc&t=3s --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

In this episode, Sean Dustin and Wally Green discuss Wally's upbringing in Brooklyn, his escape from gang life through ping pong, and the opportunity that his friend gave him to go to Germany to learn the sport. They also delve into Wally's experience in North Korea and the dangers of corrupting the minds of the North Korean citizens. Additionally, they touch upon parenting and the importance of being responsible for oneself. Finally, Wally shares his experience as a public speaker, including his TEDx talk and the impact of a New York Times article on his speaking career. Tune in for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation.  YouTube Video of the Conversation: https://youtu.be/C5CAXu-Xm0w Wally's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/qP1_GjFJZKo     You can find Wally here: https://www.whoiswallygreen.com/  You can find Sean Dustin here:  seandustin.com   #pingpong #inspiration #resilience --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

Myself and Thomas FreeMe will be looking back at the great California flood of 1862 and the similarities to the storms we are currently having. We will also be speaking about Central Bank Digital Currency and how it will affect you if it is implemented. Finally we will be looking at Catherine Austin Fitts and the work of Whitney Webb. YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/hRgVwyF-kj8?feature=share Thomas FreeMe: https://cominghomecoalition.com/ Sean Dustin: seandustin.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Flood_of_1862 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/atmospheric-rivers-california-megaflood-lessons-from-forgotten-catastrophe/ https://static.temblor.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Flood-Map-Bay-Area.jpg https://www.federalreserve.gov/central-bank-digital-currency.htm https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/08/what-are-central-bank-digital-currencies/ https://live.childrenshealthdefense.org/chd-tv/shows/financial-rebellion-with-catherine-austin-fitts/one-nation-under-blackmail-with-whitney-webb/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Austin_Fitts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

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Susan Casey is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in grief and loss. She trains therapists around the country on measurement-based care and focuses on grief and loss in her private practice. Susan is also launching a course on the therapeutic benefits of writing through grief and loss. Her interest in this field was sparked after the death of her younger brother in 2014, which was the most catastrophic event in her life. She had written her dissertation on the therapeutic benefits of writing through grief, loss, and trauma long before her brother's death. When her brother passed away, she tested her theory by blogging her way through her grief, which eventually led to her writing a book on sibling loss. Susan interviewed people from around the world who had lost a sibling, and it took her three and a half years to write the book. Additionally, Susan got certified as a bereavement group facilitator and ran bereavement groups at the Center for Grieving Children. Susan believes that grief is not just about the death of a person, but it can also be about the ending of something. For instance, a person can grieve over the end of high school and the start of college. Susan's passion is to work with people who undergo major life transitions, and she feels that people don't talk about grief often because of societal messages that make people feel like they're complaining or whining if they talk about their grief. In response to Sean Dustin's question about how therapists avoid taking their client's traumas or situations home with them, Susan explains that it is a challenge for most therapists because they are empaths and can feel the emotions in the room. It is essential to carry people's stories without feeling weighed down and sad and without taking on the emotions behind their stories. To avoid this, therapists need to intentionally work on setting down their emotions at the end of the day. Susan personally does healthy things like eating well, exercising, and moving the energy through her body to avoid feeling bogged down by the things that happen in the lives of the people who come to her for help. You can watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/mVoUxkG69wo Joe Rogan and Dr. Phil episode:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bAfaDJakoQ3bIxLjASyxH?si=812467e495c440ab You Can find Susan here:  https://susanecasey.com/  You Can find Sean Dustin here:  www.seandustin.com   #griefandloss #reentry #recidivism #trauma --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

Thomas FreeMe joins me tomorrow morning again to talk about whether or not America is under attack. Fentanyl, derailments, manufacturing fires, manufactured food shortages, inflation, ect...    We will be going over stories and reports that seem to point toward an attack on our own soil through unconventional warfare. You can catch the YouTube Video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/58yykkrlTvs?feature=share Monopoly: Who Really Owns the World?? https://rumble.com/vn7lf5-monopoly-who-owns-the-world-must-see.html You can find Thomas here: https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasFreeMe You can find Sean Dustin here: www.seandustin.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

This was just an impromptu conversation that we threw together early morning on a Saturday 2/18/23. Episode 194 will be out next Monday. You can catch the YouTube Video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/ENZfC4oejA8?feature=share You can find Thomas here: https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasFreeMe You can find Sean Dustin here: www.seandustin.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

The guest on the Nowhere to Go but Up Podcast is Joyce Gerber, host of The Canna Mom Show, attorney, and cannabis activist. Sean and Joyce met in a clubhouse room, and they discuss Joyce's journey into the cannabis space. Joyce had a "cannabis awakening" in 2016 during a private tour in Colorado, which made her realize that everything she knew about cannabis was wrong. She is based in Massachusetts and promotes the involvement and inclusion of women in the cannabis industry through her podcast. Watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/klIghgqaxYs You can find Joyce here: https://www.thecannamomshow.com Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting Jolene Rivera episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/s6BCGxVR2Po?feature=share You can find Sean Dustin here: seandustin.com #cannabistalk101 #cannabispodcast #hemp #research #pharma #marijuanaguestexpert --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

Sean Dustin took a break last week due to a new shift in his work schedule, where he wakes up at 2:30 am to start work at 5:30 am. He has an upcoming episode, #193 with Joyce Gerber on cannabis, and he directs people to his website, SeanDustin.com, for sponsorship opportunities, videos, reviews, voice messages, and donations.   His podcast advertising rates and sponsorship tier tab is also available for businesses, coaching, authors, and dispensary owners in the cannabis space. He is looking for guests who have redemption stories or are in the cannabis industry, and he prefers to be contacted through the website via voicemail or email. Sean is now using Descript for editing to produce better quality content and welcomes feedback and guest suggestions.   Website:  www.seandustin.com    #beaguest #cannabispodcast #update --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

Nashville-based country artist Charlie Berry takes you on an inside journey from addiction to recovery, as well as discusses the importance of self-love, being a morning person and more. From inspirations of Jackson Brown, Jimmy World and Blink 182, to stories of his own personal struggles and learnings, you'll gain a unique insight into Charlie's approach to music, life, and the power of connection. Tune in to his stories, songs and his incredible journey from rock bottom to a place of strength and self-love.   You can find Charlie here:  www.charlieberrymusic.com   YouTube video of conversation: https://youtu.be/iIQUNzju0OA Check out the new website for the podcast and a place you can find the services I will be offering. I'm working on adding a services page to the site.   There I will offer Podcast Production, Audio Book Narration, Voiceover, Video/Audio Editing, Episode Copy/Show Notes, Podcast Consulting, Mentoring,  and Public Speaking.  If you have a story that you think should be told. If you have been at the bottom and had nowhere to go but up. I want to hear your story. You can sign up right on my website either by signing up or you can leave me a voice message directly from my site.   www.seandustin.com   #NowhereToGoButUp, #AddictionRecovery, #RockBottom, #Connection, #Recovery, #Compassion, #addiction #countrymusic #nashville #podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

Hey guys, welcome back to my podcast! Today, I have a special guest, Thomas FreeMe, and we're gonna be talking about some heavy stuff. We're gonna be discussing the criminal justice system and how it affects people's lives.  We talk about how the system is set up to keep people in rather than rehabilitate them. We also talk about how the system targets certain communities and how that contributes to mass incarceration.   We delve deeper into the topic of how perceptions and societal stereotypes affect how people are treated in the criminal justice system. Thomas shares his own personal story of how he was caught up in the hip hop craze as a teenager and how that led to him being accepted into a certain community, but ultimately being viewed as a mockery.   We discuss the lack of investigating that happens within the system and how it just helps to build bigger cases and put people away for longer periods of time. We also touch on the topic of conspiracy and how it's used to put people away for things they may not have even done.  Finally, we talk about the mentalities that people adopt while in the system and how it's often a survival tactic. We also briefly mention Thomas's organization, the Coming Home Coalition, which aims to help men transition back into society after being released from prison.   Overall, it was a heavy but important conversation that I think everyone should hear.  Thanks for tuning in!   YouTube video of the conversation: https://youtu.be/32uNCKO04Jc You can reach The Other Side Academy here:  theothersideacademy.com   You can find Thomas here:  https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasFreeMe   Here is a video we did live in Tampa, Florida at Tampa Joes:  https://youtu.be/MncAIF_8rOk   You can find Sean Dustin here:  https://linktr.ee/nowheretogobutup   #stigma #perception  #lying #prison #politics  #florida  #Separatiststate #racism #conspiracy  #criminaldefenseattorney #podcast #livestream --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

Sean Dustin and Andy Ross come together in an inspiring conversation filled with stories of resilience, purpose, and opportunity. Sean Dustin highlights his experiences in prison and later in the mechanical insulation industry, while Andy Ross talks about his ten year run with his archery show, his career in music, and his philanthropic involvement with Hunters for the Hungry. They also discuss current issues such as the GoFundMe page set up for Eli Tomac's mechanic, the upcoming midterm elections, and Alex Berenson's lawsuit against Twitter. This podcast is sure to leave you both entertained and inspired! Watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/tnszjGQK0sw You can find Andy Ross here: https://andyross.com/ Brian Kranz's GoFundMe; https://www.gofundme.com/f/brian-kranzs-medical-bills?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=sms&utm_source=customer Hunters For The Hungry: https://hfth.nra.org/ Schedule a free 30 minute consultation call, to discuss what your podcasting goals are and if I can help you: https://calendly.com/nowheretogobutupnow/30-minute-free-consultation-call?month=2023-01 You can find Sean Dustin here: https://linktr.ee/nowheretogobutup #CountryMusic, #SingerSongwriter, #AndyRoss, #Hunting, #HuntersForTheHungry, #Patriotism, #Freedom, #Constitution, #NowhereToGoButUp, #SeanDustin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

In this episode I speak to Madeleine Black. This episode was recorded in early December of 2020 and is evergreen. I had stumbled across Madeleine's TEDx talk and reached out to have her on the podcast. Madeleine Black is a British author who wrote the book "Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption." The book is a memoir about her experiences as a survivor of sexual violence and her journey to recovery and healing. Black has used her personal story to advocate for survivors of sexual violence and to raise awareness about the issue. Madeleine's TEDx Keynote: https://youtu.be/_ouhY155398 You can find Madeleine here: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/ You can find Sean Dustin here: https://linktr.ee/nowheretogobutup --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

In this episode I am talking to Masin Knox who is a male stripper in Las Vegas, NV. Masin has been in the adult entertainment industry for the last 16 years. He also just released his new book Masin Knox : The True Story of a Las Vegas Adult Entertainer. This was a fun conversation. I even share a story about when I tried to be an escort in Vegas. If you are interested in getting Masin's book or are looking for a male stripper on your next trip to Vegas check out the link to his website below. You can find Masin here: https://masinknox.com/ You can find Sean Dustin here: https://linktr.ee/nowheretogobutup --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

I was going through some older recordings that I hadn't published yet and I found this gem hiding out in the folder. I had a conversation with Shannan Wilson who played a part in a 2020 movie called "Sno Babies" about heroine addiction and young people. Since I recorded this Shannan has appeared in three other movies.    This was a casual conversation that took place on 11/24/2020. We just came out of the 2020 election and they were suggesting that everyone cancel their Thanksgiving gatherings. My views expressed in this episode are mine and have no reflection on how my guest thinks or feels. This isn't really an interview it is more of a conversation getting to know each other. The video is available on Spotify and my YouTube channel both are in my Link tree below.   I'm going to link Shannan's IMDB you can find links to her work there.  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6157012/  You can find Sean Dustin here.  https://linktr.ee/nowheretogobutup  #addiction #primevideo #mentalhealth #twitterfiles --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

Just a quick livestream to say thank you for listening to my show. You can also check out my story as a 3 part series on the LEAP podcast hosted by Susan Casey LMHC. Link to Susan's website for direct access to the series below. https://susanecasey.com/podcast/ You can also access all 3 episodes from my LinkTree link below. https://linktr.ee/nowheretogobutup --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

In this episode I talk to Pamela about her story. We also step into a discussion about transgender stuff. We both have people in our lives that are a part of the trans community.  You can find Pamela here: HypnoBreakthrough.com You can find Sean Dustin here: https://linktr.ee/nowheretogobutup   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no-where-to-go-but-up/message