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Falling to Freedom
by Chad LaComb
Welcome to Falling to Freedom; the weekly podcast that brings thoughtful, informed and challenging discussions about addiction to the forefront of everyone's minds. Join us as we discuss the root causes, effects, collateral damage, and of course solutions to this growing problem. Topics include addiction and homelessness, addiction and crime, the tragedy of overdose, prescription drugs, the impact on communities and more... Addiction is the dirty little secret that every family deals with but no one wants to talk about.
Episodes
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(ACEs) Adverse Childhood Experiences and Addiction
In Episode 26, host Chad LaComb speaks with Bridgette J. Peteet, PhD, MA.; professor of psychology at Loma Linda University. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and the author of (Dis)Honor Thy Mother: Daughterhood, Dysfunction and Deliverance. Together, they explore childhood trauma and the...
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Epigenetics, Addiction And The Power Of Healthy Habits
In Episode 25, host Chad LaComb sits down with Dr. Lu Wing, a molecular biologist and pastor, to explore the groundbreaking science of epigenetics and its profound intersection with addiction and faith. Dr. Wing, author of The Genes of Eden, explains that while we may inherit predispositions for...
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Brooke Torres: A Woman Set Free
In Episode 24, Chad sits down with Brooke Torres to share her powerful testimony of redemption. Brooke’s story begins with a childhood marked by divorce and a search for love that led her down a dark path. What started as "fitting in" with marijuana in the 8th grade quickly spiraled into a…
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The Missing Link: What Successful Recovery Looks Like
Is there a "missing link" in the recovery process? Most people view rehab as the finish line, but Cameron Birk argues it’s actually just the starting line. On this episode of Falling to Freedom, host Chad LaComb sits down with Cameron Birk, CEO of Absolute Ministries, to uncover why so many…
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Courage, Compassion and Sacrifice: The Andy Bales Story
What kind of leader is willing to lose his own legs for the people he serves? In Episode 22 Courage, Compassion, and Sacrifice: The Andy Bales Story, host Chad LaComb sits down with a man who embodies all three. Andy Bales spent two decades on the front lines as CEO of the Union Rescue Mission on...
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Harm Reduction Policies: Are they helping or hurting?
Buckle up for a compelling 50-minute discussion on Falling to Freedom, where host Chad LaComb, recounting his own gritty road to restoration, talks with Dr. Ricky Bluthenthal. This USC powerhouse, with a UC Berkeley PhD and 200+ papers in top journals like The Lancet, knows addiction inside out:...
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Designed to influence and addict: Social media's impact on our children
Designed to Influence and Addict: Social Media’s Impact on Our Children Amy Neville’s life changed forever when her son, Alexander, died at 14 from a fentanyl-laced pill he accessed through social media. Just 24 hours passed from his admission of experimenting with oxycodone to his tragic death.…
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Chad Bianco: California's Problem Solver
California is in crisis: addiction, homelessness, and crime are spiraling. Can one leader fix it? In this powerful interview, Sheriff Chad Bianco, candidate for Governor of California, joins host Chad LaComb on The Falling to Freedom Podcast to talk solutions rooted in law enforcement experience,...
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Sit down with Ret. Sgt. Michael Sugrue: Crime, Addiction and First Responder Trauma
What if everything we think we know about crime prevention is backwards? In this compelling episode of Falling to Freedom, host Chad LaComb sits down with retired police sergeant and decorated Air Force veteran Michael Sugrue to uncover a hard truth from the front lines: most crime has a root…
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From Junkie to Judge: Crafting your own path to recovery
Join host Chad LaComb for an inspiring conversation with Mary Beth O’Connor, retired federal judge and author of 'From Junkie to Judge: One woman's triumph over trauma and addiction' as they explore her incredible journey from childhood trauma and methamphetamine addiction to lasting recovery.…
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Falling to Freedom: Vision, Background and Topics
What if a single story could light a spark for someone lost in the grip of addiction? That’s where we start. Hey there, I’m Chad LaComb, and I’m excited to share The Falling to Freedom Podcast. In this episode, I’m laying it all bare, my messy, real journey. Picture this: I was using drugs by 12,...
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From Addiction to Adulting: The Power of Third Phase
From opiate addiction to leading others to freedom Rick Martinez shares his powerful story on Falling to Freedom. Discover how faith, the ‘dignity of work,’ and the Third Phase program at The Rivers Edge Ranch transforms lives. Share to spread hope! #AddictionRecovery #Faith #TheThirdPhase
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The Psychology of Addiction with Dr. Glenn Potts
Join host Chad LaComb for a powerful conversation with Dr. Glenn Potts, a clinical psychologist with over a decade at Patton State Hospital, as they dive into the psychology of addiction, mental health, and the transformative power of faith. Dr. Potts, who has worked with veterans and criminally...
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Jason Sautel: When The Rescuer Needed Rescuing
In this gripping episode of Falling to Freedom, retired Oakland firefighter Jason Sautel sits down with host Chad LaComb to expose the silent suffering behind the badge. From a chaotic and abusive childhood in Hemet, California, to the front lines of life-and-death emergencies, Jason’s journey is...
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A Father's Fight: Alexandra's Law and the Fentanyl Crisis
Join host Chad LaComb for a powerful episode of Falling to Freedom as Matt Capelouto shares his heart-wrenching story of loss and relentless fight for justice. After his daughter Alexandra died from a single fentanyl-laced counterfeit pill she believed was Percocet, Matt turned grief into action....
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First Responder Wellness: A Critical Mission
In this powerful episode of Falling To Freedom, host Chad LaComb sits down with Devin O’Day, Chief Development Officer at First Responder-Wellness in Newport Beach, to explore the unseen struggles of first responders, police, firefighters, EMS, and military. With addiction and trauma affecting...
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Pressing On: Not Letting Your Past Define Your Future
Can you rise above a past that includes gangs, addiction, and prison? Host Chad LaComb sits down with DeShun Wooten, owner of The Press Espresso’s five Southwest Riverside coffee shops, in the vibrant cigar-lounge ambiance of their Old Town Murrieta location. DeShun shares his journey from a...
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From Addiction to Redemption: The Power of Community
What role does community play in transforming addiction into redemption? In this moving episode of Falling to Freedom, Doug Whiteman, Executive Director of The River’s Edge Ranch, shares his journey from drug use to leading a faith-based recovery program. Discover how accountability, purpose, and...
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Overdose, Drug Poisoning And The Rise Of Fentanyl
In Episode 8 of Falling to Freedom, host Chad LaComb sits down with Karen Streeter for a deeply moving conversation about her son Kai, who tragically lost his life to a fentanyl overdose at 21 on June 6, 2024. Falling to Freedom is the weekly podcast that confronts addiction head-on, unpacking…
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Black & White: The Al Aceves Story
The wait is over.. Black and White: The Al Aceves Story is LIVE today, on Falling to Freedom! Addiction turned an East LA kid into a beast. Faith painted a new picture. ‘Big Al’ Aceves, co-founder of the Mongols Nation, spent 35 years as a heroin addict. He started robbing at 15, forged a biker...
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When Addiction and Pregnancy Cross Paths - Jessica Alexander
Join host Chad LaComb and Jessica Alexander, Director of Birth Choice Centers in Temecula, Mayor Pro Temp for the city of Temecula, former Marine, and NYPD motorcycle officer for a raw look at the collision of addiction, unplanned pregnancy, and trauma. A mother of five from a family touched by...
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When Addiction Turns Deadly: A Coroners Perspective
Join host Chad LaComb and Nicole Clear, a Riverside County coroner since 2000, for a chilling, eye-opening dive into addiction’s deadly endgame. Handling 15,000 cases a year, over 50% tied to drugs and alcohol—Nicole, a Riverside County Sheriff, shares what she sees is the final chapter of...
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Addiction and Intimate Partner Violence
In this gripping episode, host Chad LaComb sits down with Rachel Tucker, a powerhouse with 27 years in ministry and the director of Cherish Young Moms in Fontana. Rachel shares her profound insights from decades of working with juvenile offenders and pregnant teens as young as 13, revealing the...
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The Intersection of Addiction and Homelessness
In this episode, hosts Chad and Victor sit down with Pastor Micah Tucker, Senior Director of Local Outreach, Water of Life Community Church, to unpack the tangled web of addiction and homelessness. Micah drops hard-hitting truth, like how 80% of unhoused individuals are locked in long-term...
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Prescription Drugs: When an injury turns into addiction
In this powerful episode, host Chad LaComb sits down with Tim Torres, a 39-year-old who shares his unfiltered and inspiring story. At just 16, Tim was prescribed Percocet for an injury. Within weeks, he was chasing the euphoric high, and in just months, he was physically hooked. When doctors...
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Addiction : A whole of society problem
Addiction is a whole of society problem that is often under discussed and hidden. This initial episode introduces the vision behind starting the Falling to Freedom podcast, the background of the hosts and the expectation for future episodes. These will be real, eye opening and often raw topics...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Falling to Freedom; the weekly podcast that brings thoughtful, informed and challenging discussions about addiction to the forefront of everyone's minds. Join us as we discuss the root causes, effects, collateral damage, and of course solutions to this growing problem. Topics include addiction and homelessness, addiction and crime, the tragedy of overdose, prescription drugs, the impact on communities and more... Addiction is the dirty little secret that every family deals with but no one wants to talk about.
HOSTED BY
Chad LaComb
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Welcome to Falling to Freedom; the weekly podcast that brings thoughtful, informed and challenging discussions about addiction to the forefront of everyone's minds. Join us as we discuss the root causes, effects, collateral damage, and of course solutions to this growing problem. Topics include...
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Falling to Freedom is created and hosted by Chad LaComb.
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