Lisa Hall, a graduate of Indiana University's Kelly School of Business and Moody Bible Institute, has been married to Richard for 31 years. They have three children and four grandchildren. Her career in marketing and non-profit leadership has been extensive, with a focus on aiding women in incarceration and addiction recovery in Brown County.

Lisa produced "The Addict’s Wake," a documentary to stimulate discussion about addiction stigma and spread hope. The film, which won awards at the Heartland International Film Festival, shares real stories of addiction and recovery, aiming to inspire compassion and understanding in its viewers.

In this episode of the Landmark Recovery Podcast, we're honored to host Jerry Moe, an influential figure in the field of family recovery. Jerry shares his personal journey and provides an insider's view on the evolution of family recovery programs, including the foundational days of NACOA and the development of the Children's Place. He reflects on his time at BFC and discusses his latest projects, offering valuable perspectives on enhancing family and children’s services within the recovery industry. Join us for this enlightening conversation with Jerry, a true advocate for family healing in addiction recovery. Stay connected with Landmark Recovery on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for more inspiring stories and expert insights.

Join us on the Landmark Recovery Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Pastor Ryan Canaday. As the co-founder of FREE, a Colorado-based faith community, Ryan shares his remarkable dedication to helping those battling addiction. Delve into his personal journey of recovery since 2013 and explore the vital role of faith in healing. Ryan discusses the concept of "Spiritual Refugees," the significance of spirituality in recovery, and strategies to engage faith leaders in support efforts. Learn about the unique contributions of his wife Tami and their innovative coffee shop initiative. Ryan's story is a beacon of hope and guidance for anyone seeking to integrate spirituality into their recovery journey. Follow Landmark Recovery for more transformative stories on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

In today's episode, we're excited to introduce Madison Snyder. Madison is more than just a young racing star from Gull Lake, Michigan - she's also a symbol of hope in our mission to race for recovery. At only 18, she's using her No. 25 Chevrolet Monte Carlo race car to spread a powerful message about overcoming addiction, working closely with Landmark Recovery.

Madison comes from a family who loves racing, so it was natural for her to develop a passion for it. But it's her family's own battles with addiction that gave her a special mission. Madison's story is about dealing with loss, finding strength, and wanting to inspire change. She's not afraid to share this story, in fact, she carries it on her racing helmet.

In this episode of the Landmark Recovery Podcast, we'll explore Madison's life from the race tracks to advocating for addiction recovery.

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In this episode of the Landmark Recovery Podcast, Ted Perkins, a former executive at Universal Pictures and Warner Brothers, who later became a sobriety mentor and author, shares his unique perspective on addiction and recovery. He discusses his book, in which he explores how movies portray addiction. Perkins believes that watching and discussing these films can serve as a powerful therapeutic tool that fosters deeper engagement and breaks up the monotony of standard lectures.

Perkins also introduces his organization, Recovery Movie Meetups, which provides safe environments for individuals to view and discuss addiction-themed films together. These discussions can lead to transformative experiences and can serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue about addiction and recovery. He asserts that movies presenting addiction recovery as a heroic journey can inspire addicts to relate their experiences to the characters' stories and find motivation for their own recovery.

Perkins invites listeners to explore his websites, addictedinfilm.com and recoverymoviemeetups.com, where they can access resources and start their own recovery movie meetups for free.

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Ted Perkins is a former Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Studio executive, university lecturer, public speaker, Hollywood producer, virtual reality entrepreneur, and successful working film and TV series screenwriter. He volunteers his time as an addiction and recovery YouTube personality, sobriety mentor, and has helped thousands of people on their recovery journey through his essays, videos and weekly SMART Recovery meetings. He is the author of ADDICTED in FILM: Movies We Love About the Habits We Hate and Founder/CEO of the new mutual support meeting format Recovery Movie Meet-Ups. Perkins has lived and worked in over 50 countries, and now resides in Los Angeles.

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In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Tim Chaney, a passionate advocate for addiction treatment reform. With over 40 years of experience, Tim highlights the importance of addressing the needs of the underserved population suffering from Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and shares information about his innovative, long-term treatment program in Maine.

Michael and Tim also discuss the progress made in treating patients with co-occurring mental illness and addiction, and the need to raise awareness and educate both professionals and the public about the realities of the industry.

Throughout the episode, they delve into the topics of medication-assisted treatment, comorbidity, and the stigmatization of medication in addiction recovery. They advocate for a more individualized approach to treatment, stressing the importance of education, communication, and embracing people in recovery as part of a community solution.

Tune in to this insightful conversation and learn about the critical need for change in the addiction treatment industry, as well as the importance of shifting our perspective on SUDs from a criminal justice issue to a medical and health issue.

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In this episode of the Landmark Recovery Podcast, we are joined by the inspiring Judge Mary Beth O'Connor, who shares her incredible journey from addiction to the bench. We delve into her life story, discussing how she has recovered not only from substance abuse but also from trauma and anxiety. Judge O'Connor provides insight into the importance of addressing multiple issues to sustain recovery and highlights the power of determination in achieving goals and dreams once held back by addiction. After the break, we explore the significance of proper evaluations and learn about LifeRing Secular Recovery, an alternative approach to recovery that emphasizes "Recovery by Any Means for Anyone."

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Mary Beth O'Connor has been sober since 1994 and has used her recovery as a foundation for remarkable achievements. Six years into her recovery journey, she attended Berkeley Law, went on to work at a large firm, and then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014, she was appointed a federal administrative law judge, a position she held until 2020. Mary Beth is a director, secretary, and founding investor for She Recovers Foundation and a director for LifeRing Secular Recovery. She is a passionate advocate for multiple paths to recovery and frequently speaks to groups such as Women for Sobriety. Mary Beth's op-ed, "I Beat Addiction Without God," describes how she combined ideas from several secular programs to create a robust recovery foundation and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.

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Our guest today is Phil Sieff, a seasoned attorney at Robins Kaplan with a broad range of legal experience in complex and high profile cases. Phil's work spans a variety of areas, including cases related to the I-35W Bridge Collapse, the Red Lake High School Shooting, and the Holidazzle Parade Disaster. Additionally, Phil has handled cases involving car accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, violence in schools, and more. Notably, he has significant experience assisting crime victims and those grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder. Currently, Phil is actively involved in keyboard duster litigation, addressing the serious issue of dust remover abuse.

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A key topic of discussion in this episode is Phil's current work on "keyboard duster litigation," which involves legal cases related to the abuse of dust removers or "dusting," a dangerous form of inhalant abuse. Phil shares alarming statistics from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, which indicate that dust removers are more likely to result in severe harm or death to users and innocent bystanders than other inhalants, and that they account for more car crashes than any other type of inhalant.

Phil provides valuable insights into the dangers of dust remover abuse, its prevalence, and its internal and external damages to the body, including the brain, heart, and lungs. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of educating parents, teachers, coaches, and others about the signs and symptoms of inhalant abuse.

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