SOS: Sharing our Stories
Psychology & Relationships
About
Sharing Our Stories is a podcast all about addiction and recovery! We share stories about the many pathways to recovery, our struggles, and our triumphs.
Episodes
- Restoring Hope, Identity and Purpose - This is Rob Lohman
Rob Lohman, an addiction interventionist and author, details his personal struggles with addiction, mental health, and gambling, and his eventual recovery through faith. He now dedicates his work to helping others find hope, identity, and…
- The Greatest Give I've Ever Been Given - This is Lisa Fortner
Lisa Fortner discusses her journey of overcoming addiction through a therapeutic community, emphasizing accountability and healing. She has rebuilt her relationship with her son and family and now supports others through her story.
- ADrunkWhisperer.com - This is Amy Moore
Amy Moore shares her journey of overcoming addiction and trauma, transforming her experiences into a purpose as an interventionist. She now helps individuals and families find healing and recovery.
- Warrior Princes - This is Jenny Farina
Jenny Farina's story details her overcoming addiction and agoraphobia to become a Certified Peer and Family Specialist. She now supports trafficking survivors and offers help to women on East Colfax.
- We Walk The Same The Mile In A Different Pair Of Shoes - This Is Vincent Gutierrez
Vincent Gutierrez recounts his transformation from addiction and criminal activity to incarceration, highlighting his current work at Step Denver where he supports men rebuilding their lives. His story emphasizes that lasting recovery invo…
- Live The Life You Will Remember, With The People You Won't Forget - This is Denae Tovar
Denae Tovar rejoins Sharing Our Stories to share her recovery journey, highlighting its foundation in faith, family, and personal growth. Her story demonstrates how recovery can foster life, connection, and purpose, inspiring her community.
- Make That Conscious Effort, I'm Gonna Be Different - This is Robby Mitchell
Robby Mitchell, formerly involved in street life and incarceration, found a turning point through a Therapeutic Community program. Now Co-Founder of Elevate Recovery Homes, he helps others facing similar struggles, sharing his message that…
- I Am Here To Help The Next Person - This is Benito "Benny" Martinez
Benito "Benny" Martinez, who previously shared his recovery story after one year, returns to discuss his ongoing journey. He now works with Hazelbrook TSZ program, using his lived experience to help others find hope and a path forward in r…
- I Didn't Do This For You, I Did This For Me - This Is Brittany Tapia
Brittany Tapia details her struggle with drug addiction as a coping mechanism and escape, which evolved into a deep-seated dependency. She shares how faith and surrender to God enabled her to rebuild her life from within, highlighting her…
- It Goes 3x Worse, 5x Faster. - This is Ryan Hobert
Ryan Hobert recounts his past of a fast life and incarceration, detailing the losses he experienced. He describes hitting rock bottom and choosing to change, ultimately finding purpose in recovery and service to his community.
- The Power Of Choosing Change - This is Josh Rosales
The episode features Josh Rosales, detailing his journey from a childhood marked by violence and trauma, a life sentence without parole, to his eventual release and work as a peer recovery coach. His story highlights transformation and the…
- Turning Experience into Connection and Impact - This is Tranquility JosieAnne Ballenger
Tranquility JosieAnne Ballenger shares her journey of honesty, healing, and hope, using her experiences to foster meaningful dialogue about recovery and growth.
- What Do You Want Your Legacy To Be - This is Pete Cantu
Pete's story is one of survival, surrender, and second chances after facing comas, prison, and addiction. He is now dedicated to helping others through his work at Hazelbrook Sober Living, demonstrating that change and a new path forward a…
- Just Because You're An Addict... - This is Tabitha Shackleton
Tabitha Shackleton discusses her journey of survival, including homelessness and family separation. She highlights her resilience, educational achievements, and current work in street outreach, emphasizing the possibility of change and res…
- Walking With Hope and Praise - This Is Kareem Hassan Pasha
Kareem Hassan Alaziz Pasha recounts his experiences with addiction, loss, and trauma, detailing his path toward healing and renewed purpose with the help of family and community.
- Gonna Love You Til You Love Yourself - This is Ginger Aber
Ginger Aber shares her personal recovery journey from addiction, highlighting her transformation and current work at Advanced Pathways. Her story emphasizes how personal healing can lead to community-wide positive change and support.
- Stepping Out Of The Darkness - The Story of Devon Middleton
Devon Middleton discusses navigating grief, pain, and unhealthy relationships, ultimately finding healing, clarity, and a new direction through recovery and faith. His story highlights resilience, recovery, and the possibility of finding p…
- The D.O.C. Saved My Life - This is Justin Melton
Army veteran Justin Melton shares his journey of resilience and redemption, detailing his struggles with addiction and incarceration and his subsequent recovery.
- Celebrating Tonya Wheeler of Advocates For Recovery Colorado
This episode honors Tonya Wheeler, a leader in Colorado's recovery movement and the first Executive Director of Advocates for Recovery Colorado. With over 30 years of experience and in active recovery since 1990, she is a passionate advoca…
- More Than A Mugshot - The Story of Nikki Pelletier
Nikki Pelletier recounts her story of survival and transformation, detailing how a severe car accident and jail time became turning points in her battle with addiction, ultimately leading to her recovery.
- From Darkness to Light - The Story of Rhiannon
Rhiannon's story details her journey from a chaotic childhood marked by trauma and abuse to overcoming addiction and finding sobriety. Despite facing immense hardship, she discovered a new identity and rebuilt her life, illustrating a stor…
- The Power To Start Again - The Story of Gio Chavez
Gio Chavez discusses his journey of recovery from substance use and incarceration, highlighting his use of support systems like Avenues and Transitions Sober Living to rebuild his life. He now works at a treatment center, inspiring others…
- Recovery Is The Only Way I Survive - The Story of Rachel Manchaca
Rachel Menchaca, with 19 years of sobriety, exemplifies resilience and service as VP of Operations at Empower Recovery Homes. She is dedicated to empowering others through recovery and advocates for women in the 12-step community.
- Turned Around - Guest - Ben Cameron
In this episode of Sharing Our Stories, Ben Cameron recounts his transformation from addiction and incarceration to finding purpose. He highlights how faith and perseverance enabled his recovery, serving as an example of redemption and the…
- From Prison to Purpose - Guest - Paul Gonzales
Paul Gonzales recounts his transformation from a life of pain and prison to finding purpose through faith and the Open Gate Prison Ministry. His testimony highlights freedom as entering a life of purpose, emphasizing the grace that changed…
- New Life, New Purpose - Guest - Daniel Okodo
Daniel Okodo joins SOS: Sharing our Stories to discuss his journey of transformation and perseverance. He shares how faith and determination helped him overcome difficult times, inspiring listeners with the message that healing and purpose…
- Rebuilt from the Inside - Guest - Dustin Chavez
Dustin Chavez discusses his experience with addiction and recovery, focusing on the lessons learned and the importance of healthy relationships and community found through his work with Empower Recovery Homes.
- From Chaos to Calling - Guest - James Gutierrez
James Gutierrez discusses his difficult past involving addiction and gang violence, and his subsequent journey through faith and recovery to find a new path. He now dedicates himself to assisting youth in the justice system, illustrating h…
- Real People. Real Recovery. - Guest - Jason Aubrey
Jason Aubrey discusses his journey of resilience, faith, and redemption on the SOS: Sharing our Stories podcast. He shares his path from struggles to breakthroughs, emphasizing the possibility of change and finding hope through honesty, hu…
- Surrendered and Set Free - Guest - Alexis Laughlin
Alexis Laughlin details her struggle with addiction and the path to recovery, emphasizing the role of surrender, community, and faith in finding peace and purpose.
- Bridging Recovery, Justice, and Hope - Guest - Joseph Ellis
Joseph Ellis, an Armed Forces Veteran with over 13 years in recovery, currently serves as Program Administrator for Outreach Court, bridging recovery, justice, and hope. He holds an MA, CPFS, and NCPRSS credentials and supervises the Count…
- The Beauty of Becoming - Guest - Kathrine Cisneros
Kathrine Cisneros joins SOS: Sharing our Stories to discuss her journey through addiction, recovery, and finding purpose. With two years of sobriety, she now serves as a voice of hope in the recovery community.
- Finding Hope Again - Guest - Josh Kitka
Josh Kitka's story details his recovery from addiction and time in prison, emphasizing how a supportive community helped him regain hope and achieve transformation.