Episodes

Episode 67 Depression: Signs, Causes & Treatments Watch Now https://youtu.be/PSTXfrHs0vM Listen Now Description At Peaks Recovery we help and care for a great amount of clients suffering from a depression disorder, which can come in various shapes and sizes. Our team wanted to have a deep conversation about the complex dynamics of depression and how we provide hope towards overcoming it. Talking Points What is depression? Depression and women What depression can look like Depression a...

Episode 66 Behind the Care: Leading a Healthcare Team Watch Now https://youtu.be/AJTaumMA3bo Listen Now Description In this unique Behind the Care episode, our team dives into the many dynamics it takes to lead a healthcare team. We discuss growing pains, shifts, industry pushbacks, and the multifaceted nature of growing a team within such a significant and growing industry. Talking Points The dynamics that change when going from 12 employees to now over 100 employees What it looks like...

Episode 65 Celebrating 14 Years of Recovery Watch Now https://youtu.be/KoM-ktLZxiY Listen Now Description In this episode we are celebrating our founder, Chris’s 14 years in recovery! The conversation shines a light on what recovery looks like now in 2022 and how much it has developed throughout the decades. Talking Points What does the recovery process look like now in 2022? How recovery can relate to everyone, even without struggling with substance abuse. How our Jason sees this shif...

Episode 64 An Authentic Recovery Story Watch Now https://youtu.be/rkbMaJVrYZQ Listen Now Description On this episode we are joined by a very special guest, Silven Wolf, who has overcome addiction and created a fulfilled life through helping others find their genuine path to recovery within Peaks Recovery, as well as in the Colorado Springs community. He opens up about the successes and triumphs, but also about common trials every person can relate to. Talking Points Silven’s Story to Rec...

Episode 63 Relationships Week at Peaks Recovery Watch Now https://youtu.be/IF9a6_8fuKk Listen Now Description This episode is filled with great insight regarding why Peaks Recovery integrates learning about relationships within our intensive program curriculum. We believe building healthy relationships is vital to all of us as human beings, therefore we want to help individuals relearn how to form them and how to truly connect with others. Talking Points Overview of Relationships Stabil...

Episode 62 Finding Hope Through Fitness Watch Now https://youtu.be/b04wcEx6XCo Listen Now Description This is such an exciting episode with two special guests, Nick Wells from Redemption Road Crossfit, and Dan Hugill who is now Peaks Recovery’s Activities Director. These two humble men tell their inspiring stories of overcoming addiction, the prison system, and difficult life challenges. They share how they both found purpose within the fitness and Crossfit world helping other struggling i...

Episode 61 Self Growth & Development With Kevin Miller Watch Now https://youtu.be/38tw6XxW1uA Listen Now Description We are joined by a special guest, Kevin Miller, who leads a successful business and podcast, “Self Help(ful)” where they discuss and uncover the self-improvement and personal development wisdom you can take immediate action on for your own growth and fulfillment. This one-of-a-kind Finding Peaks episode is full of wisdom and lightheartedness we all could find value in. Talk...

Episode 60 Repairing Families at Peaks Recovery Watch Now https://youtu.be/1NjP2R-LW3s Listen Now Description How do you heal the family within addiction treatment? In this episode, we connect with Pema White, MSE, CAS, LPC, one of our primary therapists about recovery and how she is continuously building our family program to provide the best support for the surrounded family members of the individuals in our care. Talking Points Pema reflects on when she first started at Peaks Recovery...

Episode 59 Education vs. Experience: What Makes A Great Counselor? Watch Now https://youtu.be/aNm-Dh4VgE0 Listen Now Description Join us in the intriguing conversation about how education and experience can play a role in providing effective counseling and the difficult dynamics Peaks faces trying to break the glass ceiling on the standards of care. Talking Points Does our system provide new therapists the right toolbox to start provided services right after completing their education? ...

Episode 58 Trauma-Related Barriers to Treatment Watch Now https://youtu.be/-dTnmXDUoSE Listen Now Description Chris and Madelyn endeavor down a great conversation about trauma and the deep core concepts that we navigate in order to truly help individuals overcome these hurdles. Talking Points A beautiful part of Madelyn’s story Is it treatment resistant or trauma resilient? Be curious – Ask all the questions you want during the treatment admissions process Barriers to treatment Quote...

Episode 57 What Drives Substance Use? Watch Now https://youtu.be/xwIPSDBVn4M Listen Now Description Discover and gain an understanding of the underlying factors that contribute to and help cause substance use, with podcast leaders Brandon, Jason, and Clinton. Talking Points Reviewing language shift around the word “addiction” Explaining some of the factors that lead to substance use How self-awareness can help the healing process Discussion about abstinence Quotes “You’ve started to...

Episode 56 Walking Through Shame, Resilience, and Self-Forgiveness Watch Now https://youtu.be/FPA5jN6GPD8 Listen Now Description In this episode, we are joined by recurring guest Madelyn Padilla UN, and Samantha Archuleta MA, LPCC to talk about shame, resilience, and self-forgiveness. Talking Points Reviewing the definition of shame Explaining the different ways shame can manifest in a person Reviewing the true meaning of resilience Various coping strategies we help clients improve wi...

Episode 55 Modern Day Depression Causes & Remedies Watch Now https://youtu.be/we-L7Gn1kdk Listen Now Description In this exciting episode, we are joined by acclaimed Dr. Ilardi, to discuss his knowledge on how modern-day depression is caused and remedies to help. Talking Points Going over how modern brains are different from brains of the past The toxicity of rumination Remedies to help with modern depression Quotes “Depression is following a pattern, that we see with other diseases,...

Episode 54 Exploring Depression: Therapy, Medication, and Lifestyle Changes Watch Now https://youtu.be/tM-U-QhmYbA Listen Now Description In this exciting episode, we are joined by renowned Dr. Ilardi, to discuss his knowledge on treating Major Depressive Disorder with therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes. Talking Points Going over different perspectives on how to treat depression Reviewing how meds for depression work in the brain Explaining some simple lifestyle changes that ca...

How do you define who you are? Have you ever felt like you've lost yourself? In this episode, we are joined by yet another amazing staff member, Madeline Frey, MS, LPCC, to dive into how we help our clients rediscover who they are and what steps to take.

Episode 52 Behind The Care: The Importance Behind Case Management Watch Now https://youtu.be/Reda4YzER2I Listen Now Description What makes Case Management and Aftercare important in recovery? In this episode, we go into Peaks Recovery’s perspective on the importance of case management and aftercare within the recovery healing process. Talking Points Explaining what case management means in terms of recovery care Going into different types of aftercare and aspects of them The importance...

Episode 51 Grief and Loss Week at Peaks Watch Now https://youtu.be/0q2QhjXht4k Listen Now Description How do you grieve in a productive way? In this episode, we are joined by another engaging staff member, Lauren Atencio, MA, LAC, LPCC, one of our Primary Therapists. We discuss how Grief and Loss Week works at Peaks and the steps we go through to help clients work through their pain. Talking Points Diving into the reasons why we help people through their grief and loss Reviewing how ang...

Episode 50 Finding Your True North Watch Now https://youtu.be/xGJ9bhyAPBI Listen Now Description In this episode, we are joined by more of our lovely staff members, Pema White, MSE, CAS, LPC, one of our Primary Therapists, and Kimberly Holcomb, MA, our Family Specialist. We discuss how culture plays a role in our treatment process, as well as, some cultural norms and barriers that many people may face when looking for who they truly are, not who society says they should be. Talking Points...

Episode 49 Diving into Peaks Recovery’s Curriculum Watch Now https://youtu.be/PpbctQffLAo Listen Now Description In this episode, we are joined by Morgan McKinley, BA, UN to discuss Peaks Recovery’s Curriculum and how it helps people overcome barriers to recovery. Talking Points Reviewing how a shift in language is beneficial to reducing stigma and shame within the recovery community Considering barriers to recovery for both young and old adults The guests discuss their favorite parts ...

Episode 48 Therapeutic Lifestyle Change: A Treatment For Depression Watch Now https://youtu.be/AqewPh5WUWo Listen Now Description In this episode, we talk with the well-known Dr. Stephen Ilardi, Ph.D. about his clinical research in developing the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) treatment protocol. It is based on several modifiable lifestyle factors (e.g., physical activity, omega-3 intake, light exposure, social connection) which have demonstrated antidepressant benefits. Talking Point...

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Ashley Johnson, DO to discuss depression and improving mental health with neuromodulation.

Episode 46 Depression, Neuroplasticity, and Medication Progression Watch Now https://youtu.be/xGD5n2QLu90 Listen Now Description In this episode we are joined by Dr. Ashley Johnson, DO to discuss depression and the progression of modern treatment. Talking Points Explaining current terms related to modern science such as neuroplasticity and neuromodulation. Discussing what has changed in modern treatment for depression and the exciting effects of newer methods. A mini neuroscience lesso...

Episode 45 Sharing Krystle’s Story Watch Now https://youtu.be/5L8Ry-HfVYM Listen Now Description In this episode we are joined by a family that holds a special place in our hearts to remember and celebrate Krystle’s story. Talking Points We are introduced to the nonprofit organization that was inspired by Krystle and her brother Kevin’s lives, called KK Fearless. Going over possible ways to tell Krystle’s story and celebrate her life in an uplifting way. Remembering the greatest ways K...

Episode 44 The Benefits and Hardships of Gender Specific Care Watch Now https://youtu.be/etkaDiafa7M Listen Now Description Today we discuss the reasons why we continue to implement gender specific care and the benefits and hardships we face while doing so. Talking Points A discussion on societal norms in our culture and how they affect care in our industry. Going into the effective reasons why we continue to implement gender specific care despite the obstacles we currently face. The c...