Episodes

Episode 139 A Raw Journey of Recovery, Acceptance & Resilience with Adam Yeager Watch Now https://youtu.be/BZBUdRGbO3c Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns brings Peak’s co-founder and Intake Coordinator, Robert Patton, to the show for the very first time to help welcome Peaks Recovery Centers Alumni Adam Yeager. Together, these three engage in an authentic conversation that includes personal stories, trials, and tribulations, as well as the importance of acceptance and so m...

Episode 138 More Than a Game: Mark Kelbel on Mentorship and Fearless Golf Watch Now https://youtu.be/uVrPSpmgyfk Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns brings Nik Darrah back to the show to welcome our special guest, Mark Kelbel! Mark is the former golf pro at the Broadmoor golf course and the founder and chairman of Fearless Golf. Fearless Golf allows Mark to open doors and present opportunities to teens and young adults to help foster healthy and successful transitions into ...

Episode 137 Breaking Barriers in Addiction and Mental Health: Sarrah Forrest on 50 Years of the Winter Symposium Watch Now https://youtu.be/mZocWt5z7bc Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns brings back Nik Darrah, our Community Outreach Specialist, to the show to welcome our very special guest, Sarrah Forrest, Chief Operating Officer of the Winter Symposium! This year marks the amazing achievement of the 50th annual Winter Symposium, offering industry insight, therapeutic adv...

Episode 136 Justice, Education, and Change: Judge Regina Walter & ECOC Watch Now https://youtu.be/g6Oi8nKJnIE Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns brings back Nik Darrah, our Community Outreach Specialist, to the show to help welcome our very special guest, Judge Regina Walter! Judge Regina served an illustrious judicial career spanning over three decades before stepping into a senior judge position and founding Educating Children of Color. Regina, Chris, and Nik discuss cul...

Episode 135 The Power of Purpose: Redefining Recovery and Impact with Amanda Koplin Watch Now https://youtu.be/_dSYD0UJV2A Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris welcomes Amanda Koplin, Founder and CEO of Koplin Consulting, to the show to engage in a spirited conversation! From hearing Amanda’s powerful journey leading her to work today to grow that passion into a mental health social enterprise, Chris and Amanda look further into needed areas of strength and support throughout reco...

Episode 134 From Stigma to Support: Managing Tough Conversations with Dr. John Narine Watch Now https://youtu.be/cB90K-LryJE Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris welcomes Dr. John Narine, founder of Recovery Friendly Leader, to the studio to engage in a necessary conversation surrounding recovery in the workplace. Dr. John and Recovery Friendly Leader strive to destigmatize the notion of addiction in the workplace and encourage restructuring leadership and support systems for an a...

Episode 133 Growing Provider Networks & Strengthening Connections with Breeah Kinsella Watch Now https://youtu.be/uc0VYdU-Fuw Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris welcomes Breeah Kinsella, Executive Director of Colorado Providers Association, to the studio to engage in an open and honest conversation on the importance of a connected provider network and so much more! From getting a glance into the day-to-day operations at COPA to Breeah’s powerful and inspiring “Why,” this episode...

Episode 132 Redefining Wellness with Dr. Christian Wade Watch Now https://youtu.be/TVUDXSlvBeM Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris welcomes Dr. Christian Wade, owner of Concierge Wellness, to speak on the medicine of movement and the vitality of personal wellness. Both Chris and Dr. Wade share personal stories leading to exceptional results through the effective approach to wellness created at Concierge Wellness. From prescribing wellness and gym memberships to redefining PT 2.0,...

Episode 131 The Power of Presence: Nik Darrah on Healing and Community Outreach Watch Now https://youtu.be/Mj-FQc_5iGY Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris brings Nik Darrah back to the show, this time as Peaks Recovery Center’s new Community Outreach Specialist! From experiencing PRC as a client 10 years ago to now being a part of the staff, Nik shares his milestones, successes, and personal ambitions for his new role. In this shared discussion, the spotlight lands on updating de...

Episode 130 Unlocking Mental Strength: A Courageous Journey with Sam Peterson Watch Now https://youtu.be/XrkW1N4rtMc Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris brings Sam Peterson, a combat veteran and the founder of Mind Spa Denver, to the show. In this compelling conversation, Sam shares his inspiring journey and dives deep into the vital importance of mental health for everyone. With raw honesty and transformative stories, this conversation reveals the realities of military life and ...

Episode 129 Focusing on Quality and Care First with Cynthia Baker Watch Now https://youtu.be/45etBky2Ebk Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns sits with Cynthia Baker, Chief Clinical Officer of The Raleigh House, in an open discussion surrounding the treatment industry. With professional insight and personal testimonies, this conversation spans from focusing on individualized approaches to care and the clear benefits of looking into the role that nutrition plays not only duri...

Episode 128 Shining Bright: Sparkle’s Inspirational Recovery Journey Watch Now https://youtu.be/d8UCTfB1GGg Listen Now Description We are preparing to celebrate 10 Years of Peaks Recovery in September! To commemorate this special episode, Chris brings PRC Alumni, community leader, and industry disruptor Sparkle Lindsay to the show! Sparkle’s inspiring story and messages of hope shine brightly as we take the time to highlight aspects of her journey- from her first reactions to Peaks and the...

Episode 127 Peaks Alumni Guest – A Resilient Recovery Story Watch Now https://youtu.be/uHLAcDtqhwM Listen Now Description Our 10th Anniversary is coming up soon! 🎉 Alumni guest Austin came back to celebrate with us, and we also honored how far he has come in his recovery. 👏🏼 In this episode, Chris Burns speaks to Austin about his experience walking through Peaks as a client and the life path that illuminated him from it. From discussing when to reach out for help to building and developing...

Episode 126 Bridging the Gap: Recovery & Incarceration to Community Watch Now https://youtu.be/gS11J38eLXY Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns brings Dan Hugill, Activities Director at PRC, to shed some light on the experience of returning from a treatment stay or incarceration back into daily life. Dan, through The Bridge, offers amazing community-building opportunities for everyone who is looking. From looking deeper into mental health, the impacts that fatherhood can hav...

Episode 125 Growth, Change & Disruption with Brandon Burns Watch Now https://youtu.be/jIW6x85Xi0M Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns brings Brandon Burns back to the show! As our new Executive Director, Brandon brings back his logical and philosophical background to talk about the current state of our industry, problems facing treatment centers, and efficacious plans to prioritize client care above all else. From maladaptive behaviors to plant-based medicine and disrupting...

Episode 124 Empathetic Healing & Natural Grounding with Amity Cooper Watch Now https://youtu.be/T4YrIYsGvU4 Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns brings Amity Cooper of Wayfinding Counseling, Human Herd Network, and Clinical Career Collective to the show! From hearing Amity’s personal and professional experience getting her to where she is today to the empathic powers and benefits of working with and alongside horses, this episode holds amazing information on rarely focused t...

Episode 123 Client Care and Community: with Dr. Marissa Prince Watch Now https://youtu.be/zVx5_xOialI Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns invites Peaks Recovery Center’s new Clinical Director, Dr. Marissa Prince, to the show! Dr. Prince shares her incredible journey, both professionally and personally, that led her to Peaks and structures how she approaches life every day. From sharing the value in everyone, what makes the PRC special, and Dr. Prince’s community engagement,...

Episode 122 The Key to Healing with Dr. Michael Pierce Watch Now https://youtu.be/DgrG-VZYYx8 Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns invites a very special guest, Dr. Michael Pierce from the Human Condition Podcast as well as Human Condition Lab, to speak on all things healing. Dr. Pierce shares his personal story, industry insight, and professional experience over the past few decades. This episode has ample information on vital topics, from biochemistry and the pharmacologic...

Episode 121 Connecting the Mind and Body Through Movement with Tara Woodson Watch Now https://youtu.be/H67uHY1IEVY Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns brings Tara Woodson, our Activities Director, to the show to share her knowledge on connecting our minds to our bodies. Tara brings valuable information on how important movement and breath work can be, not only in a time of recovery and chaos but as a general tool for every day! From mindful breath work to client testimonies...

Episode 120 Taming Trauma One Step at a Time with the Journey Inward Team Watch Now https://youtu.be/nIlTgECjxfk Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns sits with Tripp, Dawnya, and Jory from Journey Inward to share an insightful conversation about the importance of family programming alongside a client, the value of a sacred union, and the true power of honest conversation. This episode is full of useful information, powerful testimonies, and honest, authentic conversation. To...

Episode 119 Recovery to Reconstruction: With Reconstruction Unlimited and Dane Ensley Watch Now https://youtu.be/fAXu3lfmcxA Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns sits with Dane Ensley and Brandon McArdle from Reconstruction Unlimited, a mental health coaching agency based in Beverly Hills, California. From discussing client care, family coaching, and the importance of curiosity and discipline, this episode flows with quality information and vulnerable shared life experiences...

Episode 118 Unlocking the Power to Thrive Through Biofeedback Watch Now https://youtu.be/j_CEq-EG9eQ Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns welcomes back Dr. Jenn Holcomb from Integrative Mind and Body Wellness LLC, as well as her husband and partner Dustin Holcomb, to delve further into the cutting-edge modalities of Biofeedback and Neurofeedback. From deconstructing the physiological responses of the nervous system to speaking about regulating the heart rate and breath, this...

Episode 117 Organizational Health Through Outcomes Data with Maeve O’Neill Watch Now https://youtu.be/kLsGop3BcTU Listen Now Description In this special episode, Chris Burns borrows Maeve O’Neill from Circa Behavioral Health Solutions to talk all things outcomes data! From finding the organizational disconnection to pinpointing crucial leadership pillars, the conversations within this episode are astounding. For more information on Maeve, or Circa Behavioral Health Solutions, check out cir...

Episode 116 Organizational Compliance with Mike Lifshots of Hatch Compliance Watch Now https://youtu.be/AJUt9-VxCYQ Listen Now Description In this special episode, Chris Burns borrows Mike Lifshots of Hatch Compliance to share his valuable insight into all things organizational compliance and processes. Mike and his team at Hatch are industry leaders providing professionals with the tools to thrive as businesses through building processes, ensuring safety compliances through staff and lead...