Episodes

Episode 21 A Remarkable Recovery Story Watch Now https://youtu.be/k5U5lF1lha4 Listen Now Episode 21 A very special guest, and long-time employee of Peaks, bravely shares her inspiring recovery story in order to give hope to others who struggle with addiction. Topics: Jason talks about his early clinician days, all while meeting Angela during those days, who was in her early days of recovery. Angela talks a little about what her mindset was back before she started her recovery journey, a...

Episode 19 The Benefits of Gender Separate Treatment Watch Now https://youtu.be/1Lu-G3YrstU Listen Now Episode 19 With a special guest, our team dives into the importance of gender-separate treatment while endeavoring down the road to recovery. Topics: Chris speaks on an example in his recovery where he didn’t grow the way he thought he could because he was distracted due to mixed genders in the program. One of our team members speaks on why it is important for her to work specifically ...

Episode 18 Trauma Treatment - Medical vs. Behavioral Watch Now https://youtu.be/_iT2ielQ84U Listen Now Episode 18 We discuss both similarities and differences between medical and clinical trauma approaches within addi...

Episode 17 Keys To Understanding Shame and Trauma Watch Now https://youtu.be/EVMebaHmYJc Listen Now Episode 17 With a special guest, we dive into the unique relationship between shame and trauma, and why both should be worked on cohesively and strategically to better the individual’s growth. Topics: The relationship between shame and trauma and how one usually doesn’t come with the other How our clinicians approach an individual who has trauma, and where they start. How the industry is...

Episode 16 How To Identify and Change Enabling Behaviors Watch Now https://youtu.be/kCyISsTm-6g Listen Now Episode 16 Peaks endeavors down what enabling a loved one may look like before, during, and after a treatment episode, and gives some input as to how to appropriately build boundaries or break co-dependency dynamics. Topics: 1. We talk about what enabling an individual can look like before the family decides that treatment is the next step 2. We move forward into what enabling can ...

Episode 15 A Powerful Recovery Story Watch Now https://youtu.be/84prLsNCboU Listen Now Episode 15 One of our CCA’s shares his inspiring recovery story in order to give hope to others who struggle with addiction. Topics: 1. He talks about his life before recovery and what struggles he walked through. 2. What ups and downs individuals can walk through while endeavoring down the road to recovery. 3. He speaks on what his recovery looks like today and the lessons he has learned along the way...

Episode 14 Is Leaving Treatment Early The Right Decision? Watch Now https://youtu.be/O5xBuEoY-Cw Listen Now Episode 14 Our team gives insight into what the professionals and the families can do when their loved one’s want to leave treatment AMA (against medical advice), or early. Topics: Our team talks about what we do as a team if your loved one is expressing they want to leave treatment early or AMA (against medical advice). We explain how craving states can be directly tied to the fe...

Episode 13 Supporting The Direction of Care Watch Now https://youtu.be/CbnJWLwUCTE Listen Now Please visit Spotify or Apple Music to listen to this Episode’s podcast! Episode 13 Our team discusses why it is important for families and individuals to lean into what level of care the addiction treatment professionals are recommending, because a direction of care is an essential part of a successful recovery. Topics: The importance of the progression of addiction treatment and recovery The...

Episode 12 Growths of Peaks Recovery Watch Now https://youtu.be/OtPba8MyuXg Listen Now Episode 12 Our Founder Chris Burns opens up about some of the personal journeys he has endeavored, alongside the growth of Peaks Recovery. Topics: Our founder talks about what Peaks Recovery looked like in the beginning and how it was more based on the 12 Steps Walking side by side with clients throughout recovery by simply sitting down with them at a coffee date, giving them the opportunity to connec...

Episode 10 Two Important Pillars of Trauma Work Watch Now https://youtu.be/wNzNpaGJ458 Listen Now Episode 10 We dig deep into two very important aspects of trauma; establishing the awareness of where the trauma stems from, and then identifying how the trauma is affecting you in the present. Topics: We each dive into what trauma is and what it looks like from an individual standpoint. Jason and Clinton get to the “why” and “what” of trauma Exploring the deep relationship between trauma ...

Episode 9 Early Recovery Concepts Inpatient Programs Should Focus On Watch Now https://youtu.be/OYXuNCQWcLw Listen Now Episode 9 We discuss why addiction treatment in the early stages requires a narrow focus and sophisticated direction, and the approaches residential inpatient programs should envelop in order to properly carve a clear path towards a successful recovery. Topics: Why it is so important to implement a mindfulness approach to care in the early stages of recovery, especially ...

Episode 8 Navigating Harm Reduction Watch Now https://youtu.be/Wo0_e_vgpx8 Listen Now Episode 8 We dive deeper into what the Harm Reduction Principal may look like in a real life example, as well as why this new emerging model can a hard topic to navigate. **And for our viewers, plus note, that as Peaks Recovery continues to endeavor down sensitive subjects, we want to caution our viewers that our goal for these conversations is to only bring deeper insights into addiction treatment topic...

Episode 7 Introduction To Harm Reduction Watch Now https://youtu.be/0xR3fVSveT4 Listen Now Episode 7 We begin to open up some delicate topics around different treatment approaches such as Abstinence, versus newer principles that are emerging within recovery, called Harm Reduction. Topics: We discuss a bit of history and background into where “The Big Book” and “AA” came from We explain what the Harm Reduction Model is vs. what the Abstinence Model looks like Though the Harm Reduction M...

Episode 6 The Value of Boundaries Watch Now https://youtu.be/-8tECXEYUds *Fast forward past 5 minute prep time to watch episode Listen Now Episode 6 We discuss the complexities of boundaries and how establishing them within the recovery process is pivotal for yourself and your loved one. Topics: Our interpretation of the complexion of boundaries A similar metaphor that can help explain boundaries and how close or far you can hold loved ones in your life. We recognize how hard it can be...

Episode 5 Clinical Care Dynamics Watch Now https://youtu.be/6LvzSlgkwtE *Fast forward past 5 minute prep time to watch episode Listen Now Episode 5 We venture down some of the elements that clinical teams come across as they provide quality addiction treatment. Topics: The delicate dance between intensity and relief. The variabilities of “Dual Diagnosis” What success can look like outside of “the length of treatment”. Select Quotes I hope we can bring somewhat closer to families who...

Episode 4 A Diverse & Authentic Clinical Team Watch Now https://youtu.be/4BzwTSCCAS8 *Fast forward past 5 minute prep time to watch episode Listen Now Episode 4 We discuss the importance of having a strong clinical...

Episode 3 Healing Family Shame and Blame Watch Now https://youtu.be/9-P0kV811Ww *Fast forward past 5 minute prep time to watch episode Listen Now Episode 3 We break down what family blame and shame may look like, and how both the individual struggling with addiction and the family can begin to heal. Topics: When family members or an individual experience shame because a loved one is struggling with addiction Dissolving the tension between the individual struggling with addiction and th...

Episode 2 Balancing Facility, Family, and Client Responsibilities Watch Now https://youtu.be/lwNUMrCWXks *Fast forward past 5 minute prep time to watch episode Listen Now Episode 2 We discuss a few of the responsibilities that the facility, family, and client can balance together in order to motivate change along the recovery journey. Topics: Creating a safe environment for individuals to allow them to properly learn how to better regulate their triggers, discomforts, and life challange...

Episode 1 The Courageous Phone Call Watch Now https://youtu.be/J2oFOFr23IU Listen Now Episode 1 We explore a few topics we frequently discuss with families during those first initial phone calls to our addiction treatment center. Topics: Families asking for a specific length of stay treatment (30,45,60, or 90-day treatment program). Families forwardly expressing the mental health disorders their loved one has been diagnosed with. Families or individuals stating their prior treatment lo...