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We're three brothers on a mission to facilitate discussions surrounding the impact of substance abuse on individuals and families. We are aiming to have conversations with people about their experiences and be able to educate the public on some of the difficulties with addiction, sobriety, family, community, and more. We don't have all the answers, and we won't pretend to. We are simply trying to create a platform for people to go to and gain some tools and insights into the world of substance abuse and addiction in order to heal.
Please join us on this healing journey.
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This week we are joined by Jamie who has one hell of a story! We thank her for her vulnerability and willingness to share with us. She has done so much to give back to the community and help people find themselves in recovery.
This week we dive into our first book review. We are discussing Matthew Perry's "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing" and his journey into sobriety and his mission to help others!This episode is Sponsored by BetterHelp.https://betterhelp.com/finalfix
This weeks guest is Jon Mendonca. Listen in as we hear his battle with addiction and loss and how he has turned his life around and made a positive impact helping others. He also writing a book to tell his story and inspire others!
This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp.www.betterhelp.com/finalfixThis week we are going over some changes/updates coming to the show! We also have big news! Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date with us. We love you all!
In this weeks episode we dive in with Chloe and her story surrounding addiction. Her experience starts at a young age and follows her into adulthood. Tune in to hear her story and how she has overcome many challenges in her life to get her where she is today.
We are back again, this time with a guest who has had a strangely coincidental story to us. From going to school 5 min. from Jordan and living in the same city to dealing with very similar circumstances of substance abuse. We want to thank Kyrsten for coming on and sharing her story with us!
This week we are going to be continuing our review and breakdown of “painkiller” the limited time series on Netflix. In episode 1 we went over the first 3 episodes of the series. In the first 3 episodes it goes over the rise of Purdue pharma and how they came to be, these last 3 will be more about the fall and side effects of the drug they created.*Reminder their will be major spoilers about the plot of this show and we do not own the rights to anything associated with the Netflix show “painkiller”
Cheri and Malik are BACK for another heartfelt conversation with us! Instead of talking about their professional experience, we’re getting personal this week. Make sure you are subscribed to get notified when the episode drops so you can hear the beautiful story that made them the people they are today!
This week we’re going to be breaking down the first 3 episodes of a new Netflix show called “Painkiller”. We’re going to dive into the story of OxyContin and it’s role in the opioid epidemic. The show tells the story of the rise and fall of Purdue Pharma. It is a fictional show based on real events, be ware we will be spoiling and talking about major events in the episodes.*We do not own the rights to anything associated with “Painkiller” the show on Netflix
The man, the myth, the legend! Steve (Our Dad) joins us this week as we discuss the challenges surrounding him and our mom splitting up and then being a witness to her substance abuse while also trying to be her biggest fan. We also discuss Mental Health and other forms of addiction and dive deeper into some of his story on this episode.
Dominic is reading his story, Room 256, live for Alex and Jordan. The brothers then have a conversation about their mom's substance abuse and dive into a healing discussion that very much represents the type of discussions that led to this podcast being released. Give this special episode a listen and please share it with someone who may be struggling.
We will have another Law Enforcement Guest this week but due to issues we ran into last time and desire to be able to publish good content for you all we chose to keep this officer Anonymous. Officer J has served in two states, currently residing in the Pacific Northwest, he dives into his experience with Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and his role in policing. This is a good one!
Join us this week for our conversation with Bria! She brings experience in being the child of someone struggling with substance abuse. Come listen to her story and hear the things she’s still doing to move forward from these experiences and how she hopes to help people in the future!
We have Brooke, discussing the role substance abuse has played in her family and how it has strengthened other bonds through the hurt and struggle. Not everyone has the same reaction to substance abuse, and it is great to hear how Brooke has worked through her familial experience with it and grown into a better person!
Kat just hit her 7 year clean mark and is doing amazing things. Her story is the epitome of have the cards stacked against you, facing extremely difficult circumstances, and raising to overcome them. She spreads her positive message through her social media and like us aims to show people that they are not alone and can make it through their struggle.
This was an extra special one as Malik was a close friend to Dominic during one of the hardest points for him in our mom's addiction. Cheri spent 25 years working in the harm reduction space and shared a unique empathy that was built into Malik.
Join us this week as we bring on our sister to hear her story and how it has shaped her as a woman.
Jordan Daniel is an advocate for youth in the community and has multiple roles in coaching and mentoring. He comes on to the show to share his experience for the first time growing up with alcoholic parents and how it has impacted his life as an adult and how he navigates working with youth.
In this episode we will dive in our story, and explore how the same life event unfolded differently in each of our lives. We will look at how it affected us at the time and how it has shaped us presently.
Join us as we discuss what is to come on The Final Fix Podcast. We are excited to start this journey with all of you. If you have any questions or suggestions please email us at:finalfixpodcast@gmail.com
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