Episodes

In this Episode, Chris Burns brings on two incredible professionals, Dr. Sarah Van Anrooy and Kaylie Meyers from the Center for Stress Medicine, to share their professional insights and forward-thinking approach to client care.

Episode 113 Survive to Thrive: With Dr. Jennifer Holcomb Watch Now https://youtu.be/mSxoUx3kruE Listen Now Description Chris Burns is back in the host seat this week with our fantastic guest, Dr. Jennifer Holcomb. Together, Chris and Jennifer bring attention to the connection between our heads and our hearts, shining light on the importance of intentional work on both. This episode brings to light many shared issues: associations, disconnections, breath work, and so much more. Please reach...

Episode 112 EMDR: Facing Trauma and Forging Change Watch Now https://youtu.be/6Je-tyGvUG4 Listen Now Description Jason Friesema sits with Madeline Frey, our clinical operations and compliance specialist, to speak on a crucial topic: trauma and EMDR therapy. Through sharing personal experiences practicing EMDR and even personal success stories. This is an important topic for us to shine a light on, and we welcome all questions and comments! Talking Points Intro to Maddie (0:25) What is t...

Episode 111 Acudetox: From Pain to Peace Watch Now https://youtu.be/yBG0uMuh3zo Listen Now Description Jason Friesema sits with Rebecca Aston, Clinical Supervisor and AcuDetox Specialist, to speak on one of the more unique treatment modalities offered at Peaks, AcuDetox. Explaining this modality, providing insightful practical uses, and dispelling common misconceptions, our team takes the time to share this practice with our viewers. For more information on NADA, check out acudetox.com. T...

Episode 110 Exploring Internal Family Systems Watch Now https://youtu.be/2ursuebfEEM Listen Now Description Jason Friesema sits with Shaina Crisp and Samantha Powell to discuss Internal Family Systems: Defining IFS, looking into the “parts,” and how to know if this therapy is right for you. Our team brings knowledge and experience to speak on a therapeutic modality not often spoken about. Talking Points What is Internal Family Systems (0:35) What are the “Parts” (2:07) What causes the ...

Episode 109 Sex Addiction: Myths and Truths Watch Now https://youtu.be/YNXwX13s1hQ Listen Now Description Jason Friesema sits with Zach LeFever to discuss process addictions, such as sex addiction, and the adverse relationships that can follow. Defining sex addiction, discussing process addictions, and addressing pornography, this conversation shines a light on essential topics often silenced. Listen in as our team opens the floor to this discussion, and reach out with comments or question...

Episode 108 Catching Up with KK Fearless Watch Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG8Pxq0B1FQ Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns brings Jason Friesema to welcome back our returning special guest, KK Fearless! Brooke Perez, founder and President of KK Fearless, sits down with our team and her mom, Melinda Jackson, to speak on their experiences leading up to the creation of KK Fearless, share respect and memories for the ones they have lost, as well as advocating for Bothe ...

Episode 107 The Journey to Becoming a Heroic Parent Watch Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc9oIWE89Z4 Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns brings Jason Friesema to welcome back Lisa Smith, certified family recovery coach, to speak on parenting in recovery as well as the journey to becoming a heroic parent. Our team shares personal stories in their own journey of parenthood and explains how important healthy family dynamics are for family systems no matter the situation. ...

Episode 106 Nowhere to Run with Montee Ball Watch Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGVpcJVy4yg Listen Now Description In this episode, Jason Friesema brings Chris Burns onto the show to speak with our special guest, Montee Ball, former Denver Broncos running back and the University of Wisconsin, hall of fame player. Montee shares his experience playing football at a professional level as well as the dark side of fame that comes from success. Montee shares vulnerability with his struggle...

Episode 105 Reading and Understanding Outcome Data Watch Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0Fdh6tCToU Listen Now Description In this episode, Brandon Burns brings on Jason Friesema as well as Lauren Atencio to open a deep conversation into the very important topic, outcome data. Our team transparently shares outcome data relevant to Peaks and the industry and takes the time to debate how these outcomes should be influencing our decisions within treatment and beyond. Talking Points Int...

Episode 104 Understanding Psychedelics and Natural Medicine Watch Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_mMv7TdE7M Listen Now Description In this episode, Brandon Burns brings on special guest Ismail Ali, JD, Director of Policy and Advocacy at MAPS, to speak on natural medicine and the use of psychedelics throughout history. Ismail shares observations regarding the legalization of natural medicine as well as what it truly means to have decriminalized substances being used in medical setting...

Episode 103 Exploring Aftercare, IOP, and Alumni Watch Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59UQdUcizuA Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns brings Matt Marchand, Alumni Coordinator, back on the show to discuss aftercare, alumni, and transitioning after treatment. Matt shares insights from his time as a peer recovery coach and how he uses those experiences as a way to help clients through the aftercare process. Talking Points A brief look into Aftercare Transitioning after...

In this episode, Jason Friesema brings Chris Burns on to welcome our special guest, Steve Taus, with Coastwise Counseling Center. Steve brings the concept of Emotional Transformative Therapy to the show, explaining the modality's uses, benefits,

Episode 101 Insights Into Emotional Intelligence Watch Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUxfSmenPw0 Listen Now Description In this episode, Brandon Burns brings Lauren Atencio and Samantha Archuleta back to share their clinical insights on the notion of emotional Intelligence. Together, our team looks over emotional inelegance and approaches to working with it. Brandon welcomes the five components of emotional inelegance to spark a debate throughout this episode. Talking Points What i...

Episode 100 Revisiting Our Top Moments Pt. 2 Watch Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMPNVs1Qr2M Listen Now Description Our team celebrates Finding Peak’s 100th episode, part 2! In this special second installation of our 100th episode, Brandon, Lauren, and Clinton continue to revisit past moments in Finding Peaks. Our team goes over the word Addiction and how that verbiage can create issues, plant-based medication, its efficacy in its infancy stage, and so much more! Talking Points Rev...

Episode 100 Revisiting Our Top Moments Pt. 1 Watch Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RB2bvtkCJE Listen Now Description Our team celebrates Finding Peak’s 100th episode! In celebration of this special episode, Brandon Burns brings on Chief Operations Officer Clinton Nicholson and Clinical Director Lauren Atencio to review and reflect on noteworthy moments over the past 100 episodes. From visiting trauma and touching on mental health approaches to the future of Peaks Recovery Centers and ...

Episode 99 Pathway to Permanent Freedom Watch Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULXjkrygJTU Listen Now Description In this episode, Jason Friesema brings back Madelyn Padilla and Chris Burns to share in reflection and conversation surrounding Conscious Recovery and how the partnership between them and Peaks Recovery Centers will shape the future of Peaks. Talking Points Personal reflection on Conscious Recovery Addiction itself is not the problem Our environment at Peaks Toxic shame...

Episode 98 Exploring Resentment and Anger Watch Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSNZcvpRM30 Listen Now Description In this episode, Brandon Burns brings Jason Friesema and Clinton Nicholson to the show to speak on resentment and anger. Our team explores the difference between emotions and feelings, resentment and anger, and provides clinical insights throughout every step. Talking Points Defining emotions and feelings Defining resentment and anger Maladaptive behavior Understandin...

Episode 97 Exploring Sober Living and Industry Evolution Watch Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mw2Ky6V1io Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns brings on two professionals in the industry; Bryce Givens, founder of Elevate Recovery Homes, and Kyle Vandongen, founder of Sopherson Sober Living. Together they share their “why”, purpose, passion, and mission in their recovery journey and what brought them to this point. Kyle shares personal experiences from his time at Peaks ...

Episode 96 The Key to Leadership Success Watch Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq2qygjvIII Listen Now Description In this episode, Brandon Burns brings Jason Friesema on the show to speak with Maeve O’Neill on Dare to Lead and how crucial proper leadership can be in a professional work setting. Maeve shares insight into leadership’s most important aspects and how to properly introduce them into the work environment, While Brandon and Jason explain how these tenants have been implemente...

Episode 95 Conscious Recovery with TJ Woodward Watch Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLOf82yGR3k Listen Now Description In this episode, Jason Friesema brings on Brandon Burns, Clinton Nicholson, and special guest TJ Woodward, author of Conscious Recovery. Our team breaks down the premise of conscious recovery with TJ while shining light on the effectiveness of these practices. To learn more, check out consciousrecovery.com Talking Points Introduction to TJ Conscious Recovery Holdin...

Episode 94 The Biopsychosocial Model of Care Watch Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lgB8rnzbrM Listen Now Description In this episode, Brandon Burns brings on Jason Friesema and Clinton Nicholson to spark a discussion over the Biopsychosocial model of care. By breaking down this model into biological, psychological, and social environments, our team shares industry insights into the practical application of specific models of care throughout a clinical curriculum. Talking Points Intr...

Episode 93 Peaks’ First Recovery Story Watch Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHWspNWrd8g Listen Now Description In this episode, Chris Burns brings on the first-ever graduate of Peaks Recovery Centers, Nik Darrah, who is in his 8th year of long-term recovery and still working in the industry. Chris and Nik reminisce on their meeting, what led Nik to Peaks, and how his treatment stay at Peaks set him up for a future of success. Nik shares vulnerable moments that shaped him into who he i...

Episode 92 Debriefing the 2023 Winter Symposium Watch Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfyJswVjjDI Listen Now Description In this episode, Jason Friesema brings Lauren Atencio and Samantha Archuleta back to revisit their experiences at the 2023 Winter Symposium and share insights into how the information can help disrupt our industry and pave the way for brighter client outcomes. Through sharing experiences and takeaways from speeches to debating how to best integrate the information in...