Rob Eastman joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley again to talk about Rob's background with substance abuse and depression that stemmed from bullying, his new book, Warrior in the Garden, and what drove him to finally begin writing a book.

Rob also shares how he and his wife, Heidi, met, and the beautiful life they've built together. 

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Rob Eastman: linktr.ee/tattooedlifecoach

Rob Eastman joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley again to talk about Rob's background with substance abuse and depression that stemmed from bullying, his new book, Warrior in the Garden, and what drove him to finally begin writing a book.
Rob also shares how he and his wife, Heidi, met, and the beautiful life they've built together. 
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'Warrior in the Garden' with Rob Eastman

Haylee Hoefgen(Communications Coordinator at Fit To Recover) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to share some of her experiences growing up in a small town in Kansas and how it led to her being introduced to drugs and alcohol through friends as a form of entertainment.

Haylee also talks about the events that led her to develop an eating disorder in her early years in college, struggling to do basic tasks such as getting out of bed, and how her drug abuse began to escalate further as her mental health began to deteriorate.

We also talk about how losing a close friend to an opioid overdose convinced Haylee to address her mental health struggles, her decision to move to Utah to be closer to like-minded people, and being blown away by Fit To Recover's welcoming atmosphere.

Related Links:

Fit To Recover: https://fit2recover.org/

Haylee Hoefgen (Communications Coordinator at Fit To Recover) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to share some of her experiences growing up in a small town in Kansas and how it led to her being introduced to drugs and alcohol through friends as a form of entertainment.
Haylee also talks about the events that led her to develop an eating disorder in her early years in college, struggling to do basic tasks such as getting out of bed, and how her drug abuse began to escalate further as her mental health began to deteriorate.
We also talk about how losing a close friend to an opioid overdose convinced Haylee to address her mental health struggles, her decision to move to Utah to be closer to like-minded people, and being blown away by Fit To Recover's welcoming atmosphere.
Related Links:
Fit To Recover: <a href="https://fit2recover.org/">https://fit2recover.org/</a>

Haylee Hoefgen on the Role of Mental Health in Addiction: Exploring the Connection and Finding Solutions

Casey Scott and Dr. Matt are joined by Michael Birkeland (actor and producer, known for Phobic [2020], The Singles Ward [2002], and Everything You Want [2005])to talk about his experience working in the film industry and his work with LDS comedies. We also dive into his experience with using cocaine to stay focused in the 90s and how abusing drugs caused him to spiral into addiction.

Then we talk about how early childhood trauma caused Michael to repress those memories that shaped his perception of women, trying to detox from his addiction in a hotel by himself, and how the entire experience changed his life.

Lastly, Michael recalls how he met his wife at a gas station on his road to recovery and how it helped him during his sobriety.

To learn more about Michael Birkeland, you can visit his website here:
http://www.themichaelb.com/

Casey Scott and Dr. Matt are joined by Michael Birkeland (actor and producer, known for Phobic [2020], The Singles Ward [2002], and Everything You Want [2005]) to talk about his experience working in the film industry and his work with LDS comedies. We also dive into his experience with using cocaine to stay focused in the 90s and how abusing drugs caused him to spiral into addiction.
Then we talk about how early childhood trauma caused Michael to repress those memories that shaped his perception of women, trying to detox from his addiction in a hotel by himself, and how the entire experience changed his life.
Lastly, Michael recalls how he met his wife at a gas station on his road to recovery and how it helped him during his sobriety.
To learn more about Michael Birkeland, you can visit his website here: <a href="http://www.themichaelb.com/">http://www.themichaelb.com/</a>

(REPLAY) Finding success as an actor but drowning in addiction with Michael Birkeland

Matt Borget(Marketing Director at Wasatch Crest Treatment) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about growing up in a very happy, family-oriented family in Utah County, how he began to feel pressure to participate in church activities, and how it led to him feeling out of place.

Matt shares how these feelings led him to find Utah countercultures that introduced him to the world of hardcore music, alcohol, and drugs throughout his teenage years.

He also talks about flourishing financially after he started selling marijuana, becoming addicted to opioids after learning he could afford whatever he wanted, and landing in Utah Prison after he was raided by Utah County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Task Force.

We also talk about how Matt's addiction would ultimately escalate to the point of him habitually using heroin to fuel his habits, his combative mindset when heading into treatment, and being given the gift of a second chance at life after committing to recovery.

Related Links:

Wasatch Crest Treatment: https://wasatchcresttreatment.com/

Matt Borget (Marketing Director at Wasatch Crest Treatment) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about growing up in a very happy, family-oriented family in Utah County, how he began to feel pressure to participate in church activities, and how it led to him feeling out of place.
Matt shares how these feelings led him to find Utah countercultures that introduced him to the world of hardcore music, alcohol, and drugs throughout his teenage years.
He also talks about flourishing financially after he started selling marijuana, becoming addicted to opioids after learning he could afford whatever he wanted, and landing in Utah Prison after he was raided by Utah County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Task Force.
We also talk about how Matt's addiction would ultimately escalate to the point of him habitually using heroin to fuel his habits, his combative mindset when heading into treatment, and being given the gift of a second chance at life after committing to recovery.
Related Links:
Wasatch Crest Treatment: <a href="https://wasatchcresttreatment.com/">https://wasatchcresttreatment.com/</a>

Battling Substance Use: The Struggles, Setbacks, and Triumphs with Matt Borget

Michelle Church joins Casey Scott to talk about, 'A Light To Remember', an event that honors those lost to substance abuse that also raises awareness about the dangers of opioids. In addition, the event also creates a meaningful experience for those in treatment. Michelle also shares how her brother's addiction to heroin impacted her throughout the years that he struggled with substance abuse and why she believes that losing her brother is her greatest failure.

Then we talk about the idea of harm reduction when looking at recovery from addiction, why addiction and substance abuse require long-term care to be effective, and the importance of setting accurate expectations for someone's recovery.

To participate in A Light To Remember, which takes place on August 31st, you can visit http://www.alighttoremember.life/ to find a location near you.

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A Light To Remember: http://www.alighttoremember.life/

Michelle Church joins Casey Scott to talk about, 'A Light To Remember', an event that honors those lost to substance abuse that also raises awareness about the dangers of opioids. In addition, the event also creates a meaningful experience for those in treatment. Michelle also shares how her brother's addiction to heroin impacted her throughout the years that he struggled with substance abuse and why she believes that losing her brother is her greatest failure.
Then we talk about the idea of harm reduction when looking at recovery from addiction, why addiction and substance abuse require long-term care to be effective, and the importance of setting accurate expectations for someone's recovery.
To participate in A Light To Remember, which takes place on August 31st, you can visit <a href="http://www.alighttoremember.life/">http://www.alighttoremember.life/</a> to find a location near you.
Related Links:
A Light To Remember: <a href="http://www.alighttoremember.life/">http://www.alighttoremember.life/</a>

Michelle Church is raising awareness for recovery after losing her brother to heroin

This week Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley talk about the benefits of golfing and how speaking at Valley Camp this weekend was a landmark moment for his recovery journey.

Then Jon Smith(Morning Show Host for 103.5 The Arrow) joins the showto talk about how he navigated life suffering from undiagnosed ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), what he learned from his recent diagnosis, and some tips that he's learned to help control his ADHD.

Related links:

Valley Camp Recreation and Rehabilitation Center: https://www.valleycamputah.com/

This week Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley talk about the benefits of golfing and how speaking at Valley Camp this weekend was a landmark moment for his recovery journey.
Then Jon Smith (Morning Show Host for 103.5 The Arrow) joins the show to talk about how he navigated life suffering from undiagnosed ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), what he learned from his recent diagnosis, and some tips that he's learned to help control his ADHD.
Related links:
Valley Camp Recreation and Rehabilitation Center: <a href="https://www.valleycamputah.com/">https://www.valleycamputah.com/</a>

Casey's landmark moment at Valley Camp and Jon Smith on his recent ADHD diagnosis

It's been two years since the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan and those lucky enough to be evacuated are living here in America. Understaffed resource agencies were flooded with thousands of evacuees at once. This is the story of volunteers who stepped in to bridge the gap for the remarkable people who helped the U.S. military against the Taliban. 

It's been two years since the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan and those lucky enough to be evacuated are living here in America. Understaffed resource agencies were flooded with thousands of evacuees at once. This is the story of volunteers who stepped in to bridge the gap for the remarkable people who helped the U.S. military against the Taliban.

Introducing: Stranger Becomes Neighbor with Andrea Smardon

Jameson Hedin joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to open up about his descent into addiction that started when he was a teenager due to not feeling comfortable in his own skin. Jameson shares how the fun he was having with drugs and alcohol quickly became a dangerous time in his teenage years once he became dependent on opioids at only nineteen years old.

Then Jameson explains the depression and anxiety that he felt while trying to stay sober over the next few years, why he was so afraid to ask for help for his addiction, and how his brother Drew helped him finally commit to going to treatment.

Lastly, Jameson talks about what his life after treatment looked like and how he was able to overcome many other hurdles before he found success in his recovery.

Related Links: 

Seven Counseling and Wellness: https://ashleigh-hedin.clientsecure.me/

Jameson Hedin joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to open up about his descent into addiction that started when he was a teenager due to not feeling comfortable in his own skin. Jameson shares how the fun he was having with drugs and alcohol quickly became a dangerous time in his teenage years once he became dependent on opioids at only nineteen years old.
Then Jameson explains the depression and anxiety that he felt while trying to stay sober over the next few years, why he was so afraid to ask for help for his addiction, and how his brother Drew helped him finally commit to going to treatment.
Lastly, Jameson talks about what his life after treatment looked like and how he was able to overcome many other hurdles before he found success in his recovery.
Related Links: 
Seven Counseling and Wellness: <a href="https://ashleigh-hedin.clientsecure.me/">https://ashleigh-hedin.clientsecure.me/</a>

Jameson Hedin on living the life he always wanted after battling addiction

Ryan Hymas(I Am Recovery) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his experiences with early signs of depression as a young teen and how alcohol affected his ability to feel normal. 

Then Ryan opens up about his decision to pursue music instead of going on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and how that became a turning point for his substance abuse as he got older.

We also dive into the following years of Ryan's addiction where he began to heavily use hard drugs, his time in a psych ward after experiencing suicidal thoughts, and his first stint with recovery that ended with Ryan running away from the program after not taking recovery seriously.

Ryan also shares the rock bottom moment of his addiction and his recovery journey after spending years addicted to drugs and alcohol.

Related links:

I AM RECOVERY: https://i-am-recovery.com/

Ryan Hymas (I Am Recovery) joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his experiences with early signs of depression as a young teen and how alcohol affected his ability to feel normal. 
Then Ryan opens up about his decision to pursue music instead of going on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and how that became a turning point for his substance abuse as he got older.
We also dive into the following years of Ryan's addiction where he began to heavily use hard drugs, his time in a psych ward after experiencing suicidal thoughts, and his first stint with recovery that ended with Ryan running away from the program after not taking recovery seriously.
Ryan also shares the rock bottom moment of his addiction and his recovery journey after spending years addicted to drugs and alcohol.
Related links:
I AM RECOVERY: <a href="https://i-am-recovery.com/">https://i-am-recovery.com/</a>

Ryan Hymas shares why he turned to alcohol and drugs to feel normal as a teen

Randy Parker joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his family's history with addiction, experimenting with substances during high school, and his decision to attend military school after high school. 

Randy also opens up about living the traditional family life with a wife and kids while finding ways to party whenever he could. Then he shares how his addiction to opioids pushed him to the edge of contemplating suicide and why he began to choose meth over opioids.

Lastly, we talk about Randy's rock bottom and his steps to living a life of recovery after being drug-free for over a year.

Randy Parker joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about his family's history with addiction, experimenting with substances during high school, and his decision to attend military school after high school. 
Randy also opens up about living the traditional family life with a wife and kids while finding ways to party whenever he could. Then he shares how his addiction to opioids pushed him to the edge of contemplating suicide and why he began to choose meth over opioids.
Lastly, we talk about Randy's rock bottom and his steps to living a life of recovery after being drug-free for over a year.

Randy Parker opens up about becoming addicted to meth at 62 years old

TV personality Casey Scott has taken the first step. He is confronting his addiction. Now what? Join Casey on his journey to become a better person, one day at a time, new from KSL Podcasts. With the expert help of licensed psychologist, Dr. Matt Woolley, Casey's struggle may remind you of your own. Whether you're addicted to alcohol, drugs, social media or pornography- this podcast won't make you stop. That's up to you. But if you want help, or you want to help someone you love, subscribe for free to Project Recovery wherever you get your podcasts.

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TV personality Casey Scott has taken the first step. He is confronting his addiction. Now what? Join Casey on his journey to become a better person, one day at a time, new from KSL Podcasts. With the expert help of licensed psychologist, Dr. Matt Woolley, Casey's struggle may remind you of your own. Whether you're addicted to alcohol, drugs, social media or pornography- this podcast won't make you stop. That's up to you. But if you want help, or you want to help someone you love, subscribe for free to Project Recovery wherever you get your podcasts.

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