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Escaping Rock Bottom
by Brandon
Hi! My name is Brandon Lee - a 5x Emmy Award winning news anchor and recovering addict. I celebrated 10 years of sobriety on 2-22-2020. This podcast is all about people who have suffered addiction & share their experience, strength, and hope. I talk about child sex abuse, drug addiction, sex addiction, and trauma. It's my belief that untreated trauma is the gateway to addiction. We don't hold back. We all speak our truth. Raw & unfiltered! This podcast is designed to give hope to those who are hurting.
Episodes
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Mountain Park Health Centers Changing The Way Healthcare Is Delivered
Mountain Park Health Center has nearly a dozen health centers in Arizona and they deliver quality healthcare to underserved communities. They are at the forefront of creating a true one-stop-shop when it comes to helping families stay healthy. It is crucial that we continue the fight to bring...
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From US Army, Addicted, To Helping Others Get Help In Recovery
Will Christ represented our country in the US Army for more than a decade, but alcohol began to consume his life, his marriage, and his family. At the time of the recording of this podcast episode, Will has 19 months clean and is now a clinical intern at Calvary Healing Center in Phoenix Arizona....
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Developmental Disabilities and Severe Mental Illness: Programs That Work
Copa Health is a premiere behavioral health clinic and housing option for those who have developmental disabilities and severe mental illness. While many organizations shy away from helping these groups, Copa Health proudly steps up to the plate to provide incredible day programs, housing, and…
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New Healthcare Clinic Provides Comprehensive Care To Everyone In Arizona
N.O.A.H. (Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health) just opened a state of the art healthcare clinic that provides everything from primary care, to lab work, to dentistry, behavioral health, prenatal care and community resource programs! They accept everyone! It doesn't matter if you are…
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ABC's The Bachelor Opens Up About His Mental Health and Childhood Trauma
Clayton Echard was the star on Season 26 of ABC's "The Bachelor". He opens up about his experience on the show and how it's now put him on the path to becoming a mental health advocate. Clayton also talks about his childhood trauma that has impacted him as an adult. Clayton is now speaking openly...
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How Childhood Trauma Leads To Helping Others
Richard works at Calvary Healing Center in Phoenix, Arizona where he works daily with people who suffer from alcoholism and addiction. He talks about being an atheist in recovery while also talking about the strength he finds in his spirituality. So many addicts struggle with believing in God....
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From Drug Addiction To The Slammer, A Story About Recovery
Megan Racer never felt comfortable in her own skin even as a small child. She experimented with drugs as a teen. It made her feel good. But, as you're about to see, her life spun out of control. She got hooked up with a Mexican cartel. She got stopped at the border with her kids. Her life cam...
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Becoming An Alcoholic At 40, Why It's Never Too Late To Start Over
Most people will experience trauma by the age of 10. Childhood trauma impacts the way our brains are formed. Sometimes, we don't even realize as adults that early childhood trauma is impacting our poor life decisions. Our wiring is off because of unhealed trauma. It may derail us in our teens, or...
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From Surviving Childhood Trauma To Creating A Healing Center
Tim Westbrook is the founder, owner, and CEO of Camelback Recovery in Phoenix, AZ. He talks about childhood trauma which led him to a life of booze and drugs. From multiple blackouts, losing jobs and relationships, Tim was able to rebuild his life by creating a solid foundation in a 12-Step...
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From A Life In Prison To Helping Others Get Sober
This is an incredibly powerful podcast about a guy who experienced severe childhood trauma that led him down a dark path of self destruction with drugs. Steven Ayers speaks about his childhood trauma publicly for the first *ever. He was molested as a child. He carried that burden his whole…
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How Childhood Trauma Leads To Addiction
In this episode you will meet Ian Day. Ian gives an incredible testimony about how recovery has not only saved his life, but it's allowed him to create a life he truly never thought was possible. He talks about childhood bullying and child sex abuse that he experienced. He also talks about his…
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The Power Of Psychedelics In Healing Trauma
This might be the most "controversial" podcast episode I have ever done and I have never been more excited to talk about the science of psychedelics and the important studies being done right now to help people heal from trauma. We are talking about microdosing with the nations leading researcher...
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Meth At Age 11: Overcoming Childhood Trauma Leads To Helping Others
Patrick Legenzoff is known as the "Sober Investor". His story is one of the most powerful I have ever heard. He grew up in a broken home. His mother was a drug addict and also the neighborhood drug dealer. He tried marijuana at age 10. He took a hit of meth at age 11. He, too, began slinging…
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Mrs. American Uses Her Platform To Talk About Sobriety
Hannah Kirkpatrick will tell you that she's never experienced trauma and had what she describes as the "perfect childhood". She somehow ended up abusing alcohol - she says she became a food addict & depressed. She battled perfectionism, trying to be the perfect person for everyone. Her world came...
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MDMA, Psychedelics Being Used To Help Trauma Survivors Heal
This episode covers a lot of current events happening around recovery/healing. We sit down with the founder of Pinnacle Peak Recovery to talk about news making headlines: Kathy Griffin becomes an addict at age 59 - she wonders how can anyone become an addict at that age. She did and she almost…
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Child Sex Abuse Survivor Becomes Primary Therapist To Help Others
Kim B has a powerful story about survival. She was sexually abused by a family member when she was a child. But no one believed her which caused her even more trauma. She turned to drugs to escape. The numb felt better than her reality. Now, Kim is the primary therapist at one of the best…
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From violence and mayhem to giving hope, a remarkable story of recovery
JT has an incredible story of recovery. He lost his father at a very young age. That was a traumatic event. That trauma went unhealed and he began hanging with gangs and getting into brawls. That was his way of coping. It eventually led JT down a dark path of drug use that included shooting…
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How I Almost Relapsed, And What Stopped Me
This is a really raw conversation about romanticizing relapse and the shame we feel about even having those thoughts. They say in recovery "just tell someone before you relapse." Well, truth be told, it's not that easy. What if we normalized the conversation about relapse, because the majority of...
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Addiction Left Him Paralyzed, Now He Gives People Hope
Josh Anderson has one helluva story to tell. He says he didn't have a traumatic childhood. The thing he says likely sent him down the wrong path: he was left home alone. A lot. His experimentation with marijuana led him to booze. He got into a bad accident that left him paralyzed from the waist...
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From Drug Addiction To CEO: We Do Recover
This is a really powerful story of a man who witnessed a lot of chaos as a child including domestic violence. The trauma that Bobby suffered eventually led him down a dark path of drugs. But, this story is proof that not only do WE recover, but we can often create a life that we never thought...
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Major Fentanyl Bust & Harm Reduction: The Impact
In this episode of Escaping Rock Bottom, we sit down with the owner of Pinnacle Peak Recovery to talk about one of the largest fentanyl busts in history. It happened in one of the wealthiest zip codes: Scottsdale, Arizona. We talk about the impact this bust will have on saving lives. We also talk...
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How To Pick The Right Treatment Center
In this episode of Escaping Rock Bottom we talk with Bryan from Calvary Healing Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Bryan is not only a recovering addict, but Bryan got sober at Calvary Healing Center and now he works there. He says the program saved his life, and now he's able to carry the message to...
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From Stealing Cash To Saving Lives: A Powerful Story Of Recovery
Tyler Tisdale is the owner & founder of Pinnacle Peak Recovery in Arizona. He knows what it's like to suffer trauma. He witnessed addiction in his own family. He swore he'd never get caught up in drugs. But, he eventually became everything he once despised. He stole from his friends to fuel his...
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Sober Is Cool: How Young People Can Thrive In Recovery
Dylan is THE example that being sober is not only cool, but it's a life worth living. He was a fentanyl addict. Dope Sick. He was so desperate he stole from his daughters piggy bank just to get a fix. Now, Dylan is not only sober, but his life is incredible. His marriage is the strongest it's…
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Pain Pills to Heroin: Finding A Way To Recover
We need to understand that abusing prescription pain pills is the reason why we have the heroin epidemic in this country. If you ask any heroin addict how did it all begin, they will almost certainly tell you it started with a prescription to pain pills, and when the pills were gone they sought…
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Matt Miller: An Athlete Survives Addiction
Matt Miller was a stellar athlete who played baseball. A hiking adventure turned into a life or death situation that changed Matt's life. He lost his fingers and toes. He thought he lost everything and had nothing to live for. His life spiraled into the dark world of meth addiction. Now, he's not...
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Adam Jablin: Certified Recovery Coach Talks Sobriety
Adam Jablin is one of the best motivators in the recovery world. He's a certified recovery & life coach inspiring hundreds of thousands of people across the country. He's also the best-selling author of "Lotsaholic" where he shows you how overcome obstacles – no matter how large and to live a…
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KORN & Hed PE Guitarist Wes Geer Talks Sobriety
Wes Geer, former guitarist for KORN & Hed PE, talks about living life sober. When he got clean, he wanted to find his purpose. He created Rock To Recovery where they use music to help people get sober. He also just started a new band, HU3M3N. It shows that you can still rock out while living a...
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After Multiple Relapses, Leah Helps Others Get Sober
Leah is the example to never give up on yourself no matter how many times you stumble. The reality is that most recovered addicts have relapsed. Many 12 step programs like to preach that "relapse doesn't have to be part of your story", but the reality is that it is most peoples' story. Why is…
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Rehab At Age 13
Jeremy has a story like I've never heard before. He went to treatment at age 13. He didn't stay sober at that age, but the seed was planted early on, that there was a better way to live. He eventually got into hardcore drugs as a young adult. That led him to live on the streets. Now, Jeremy is...
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Former Sergeant Suffers PTSD After Shooting, Becomes Alcoholic
Keith is a former Sergeant with the Riverside County Sheriff's Dept. He and his partner were chasing after a violent suspect. The suspect fired 5 rounds hitting and killing Keith's partner. Keith suffered PTSD after that shooting and it led him down a destructive path with alcohol. He has chosen…
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After 17 Rehabs, Arizona Man Helps Others Get Sober
Bobby is THE example that the road to recovery doesn't haven't to be perfect. It doesn't always look pretty. It doesn't have to. Bobby tried to get sober 17 times before it finally clicked for him. He never gave up even though some people in his life began to doubt him. His story is powerful and...
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From Homeless Drug User to Saving Lives As COO Of A Valley Recovery Center
Wow. One of the most powerful podcasts I have ever recorded. Marcus was an angry young man. As a young boy who grew up without a biological father, his life went down a dark path. He became homeless hooked on drugs. He eventually landed in Phoenix to sling drugs. Now, years sober, he's the Chief...
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Pills, Heroin, Homeless While Pregnant: A Story Of Recovery & Redemption
Wow. One of the most powerful stories I've told thus far. Megan is *the* example that no matter how far down the scale we fall, there is always hope for a better life. Born into this world with two addictive parents: Mom hooked on meth, Dad in prison. Megan followed in their footsteps. Pills led…
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Homeless and Hooked On Heroin: AZ Man Now Helps Others get Sober
A powerful testimony about hitting rock bottom and rebuilding a new life. Daren was born into this world to a heroin addicted mother. He spent his first 3 months of life in the hospital, on oxygen, already suffering withdrawals. He eventually became a cocaine and heroin addict as an adult.…
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Child Suicide: A Father Turns Heartbreak Into Purpose
Losing a child to suicide has to be the worst thing any parent could ever suffer. It happened to Roy. His daughter suffered mental illness and tragically took her own life. The reality is this: the CDC says 1 in 4 young adults contemplates suicide. That's magnified during the pandemic. Roy has...
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From Teen Addict To Founder Of Treatment Center
Estil Wallace is the founder of Cornerstone Healing Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Estil is a recovered addict. He started drinking beer and smoking when he was about 8 years old. By the age of 16, he was drinking daily. He didn't even graduate from Arcadia High School because he was a blackout...
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How To Survive This Pandemic
The pandemic is having a huge impact on people's mental health. Depression, anxiety, food, alcohol, and drugs. People are numbing themselves to cope. Last week the CDC reported more than 81,000 drug overdose deaths in the 12 months, making it the highest number ever recorded in a one-year period....
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Sabino Recovery: How Science Helps Addicts Heal
The opposite of addiction is connection. But how come we are seeing so much relapse? Shara Turner is the Clinical Director at one of the nation's premiere treatment centers - Sabino Recovery - where they believe in the advancements of science to help people who suffer from addiction. By treating...
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Victim of Child Sex Assault Turns To Drugs, Finds Hope In Recovery
Tanya suffered repeated child sex abuse. Her mom was supposed to protect her, but she allowed men to prey on her daughter. Tanya lost everything. She even turned to gangs as her chosen family. But, she eventually got sober and now Tanya works at an incredible recovery center - Community Bridges -...
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Sabino Recovery: Former Addict Now Helps Others Get Sober
Ryan Young is the Admissions Director at one of the country's premiere treatment centers - Sabino Recovery - that focuses on treating trauma through the advancements of science: EMDR, Equine Therapy, Brain Mapping, and so much more. His story is powerful. He grew up in beautiful Orange County.…
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Former Congressional Candidate Relapses On Heroin
Chris Taylor is a former congressional candidate in Arizona who relapsed on heroin just months before the election. He pulled out of the race to focus on his recovery. He's also a combat veteran who specialized in psychological warfare. He suffered PTSD after multiple deployments. Sadly, he and…
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Heroin Addict Builds New Life After Treatment
Sean grew up with wonderful parents who worked as first responders. He was always taught right from wrong. He never suffered any severe trauma as a child, but he did feel like he didn't belong. He got hooked on pain pills which eventually led him down a dark road to heroin. He was near death in…
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Recovered Addict Builds Premiere Treatment Center
Thomas Isbell is a recovered addict with a powerful, personal story about addiction and recovery. Thomas is now the owner of Sabino Recovery in Arizona. Its a treatment center that focuses on healing trauma & addiction. Treatment plans are developed around the specific needs of each resident.…
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After Multiple Relapses, Former Addict Rebuilds A New Life
Every one of us has a different path on our road to recovery. No one path is better than another. Each person has their own journey. Jeff admits he was a violent kid who had a lot of anger issues. Eventually it led him down a destructive path with drugs that included heroin. He had 5 years of...
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Veteran & Former Senate Candidate Gets Sober
If you live in Arizona, you may recognize the name Ryan Starzyk. He's a veteran who just recently ran for state senate, but lost the race in 2020. He reached out to me asking if I would listen to his story because he had read my book, "Mascara Boy", and said he related to it. So, I invited him on...
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Military Veteran Overcomes Drug Addiction
Bill Boyer is a veteran who served in our military. He suffered abuse as a child. He faced discrimination under the military policy of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". He ended up numbing his reality with booze and hardcore drugs. Now, Bill works on the leadership team at Community Bridges, Inc. in the...
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From Meth To Sparkle King: A Survival Story
Patrick's story is powerful. He and his late partner were meth users. His partner died in 2014 and that's when Patrick's life really began to unravel. He wasn't allowed to attend his funeral because his partner's family blamed him. He talks about his recovery & his bi-polar diagnosis. His purpose...
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Arizona Woman Finally Puts The Bottle Down
Danielle says alcohol made her feel powerful, accepted. At her lowest point she describes herself as a "menace to society". She describes what her "rock bottom" looked like. She's fairly new to sobriety, but it didn't take long for the gifts of sobriety to come into her life.
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Former TV Reporter Comes Clean About Alcoholism
Bryan West was a reporter for NBC 12 News in Phoenix, Arizona. Full disclosure: I know Bryan personally as we are both journalists working in the same TV market. I first learned Bryan had a drinking problem when I woke up one morning and saw reports all over the news about him being arrested for...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi! My name is Brandon Lee - a 5x Emmy Award winning news anchor and recovering addict. I celebrated 10 years of sobriety on 2-22-2020. This podcast is all about people who have suffered addiction & share their experience, strength, and hope. I talk about child sex abuse, drug addiction, sex addiction, and trauma. It's my belief that untreated trauma is the gateway to addiction. We don't hold back. We all speak our truth. Raw & unfiltered! This podcast is designed to give hope to those who are hurting.
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