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Two guys who have been to hell and back share the gritty, no holds back recovery war stories of those who have put themselves together after being in a seemingly hopeless state of mind, body and spirit.
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Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Do you ever feel like you know everything? A lot of us sure thought so when we were out drinking and using. It wasn't until we were able to shatter that notion that we were truly able to begin receiving help. In short, we had to be teachable.
So what does it mean to be teachable? In this week's episode we get into how being teachable played a role in early recovery and how it still seems a crucial part of our daily lives. We find lessons come from all sorts of unexpected places if we are open to receive them. The more we're willing to remain teachable, the better chance we stand at living happy, joyous and free.
Our warstory this week comes from the other half of the Rehab Barbie podcast! Claire joins us to tell us what life was like growing up misdiagnosed as bi-polar and using cocaine from a young age. In college, she began to realize that she didn't drink the way other people did. After many failed attempts to control it, she began to realize that she was indeed an alcoholic. She became teachable and started seeking knowledge about the disease of alcoholism and the physiological effects produced by alcohol. In their podcast, Melissa and Claire get into the science of addiction and how that helps them in their sober lives. We're honored to share their stories and hope you'll check out their podcast (before they get sued by Mattel!)
Check out Rehab Barbie anywhere you listen to podcasts.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rehab-barbie/id1536225859
Follow them on Instagram @realrehabbarbie!
Follow Claire at @claircomai
RESOURCES
Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings
https://aa-intergroup.org/
Narcotics Anonymous online meetings
https://virtual-na.org/
Find an Overeaters Anonymous meeting
https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/
Refuge Recovery website
https://refugerecovery.org/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health services
1-800-662-HELP
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide prevention hotline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
https://www.thehotline.org/
National Human Trafficking hotline
1-888-373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Al-Anon information (support for families)
https://al-anon.org/
Follow The Other Side of Hell on all the Socials!
IG: @theothersideofhell101
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101
Twitter: @TOSOHellpodcast
Email us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com
For more information about the show, resources, or merch check out our website at theothersideofhellpodcast.com!
Contact us if you have ideas for a show, are interested in sharing your story, or are struggling in any way. Seriously.
Thanks to all who support the podcast! Remember you are the most important part of the show!
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Reasons we drink or drug can often include the need to escape from or get a sense of relief from our underlying issues. In sobriety we're able to begin looking at these issues to determine how best to deal with them in a healthy and constructive manner. Not doing so can have disastrous consequences for our sobriety.
In this episode Cameron and Willy talk about underlying issues. How can we recognize them? What can we do about them? Were they really what was making us drink or drug? What are your thoughts? Listen in and add to the conversation in the comments.
This week's Warstory is a good one! Melissa from Rehab Barbie podcast joins us to share what it was like, what happened, and what it's like now. Melissa's journey to surrender was not an easy one. Even though she drank alcoholically from the get-go, it was Adderall that really got its hooks in her. After finally giving that up, she refused to think of alcohol as a problem until it too became undeniable. Now, after finally surrendering, hear what life is like for her today. HINT: awesome. It's awesome.
Check out Rehab Barbie anywhere you listen to podcasts.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rehab-barbie/id1536225859
Follow them on Instagram @realrehabbarbie!
RESOURCES
Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings
https://aa-intergroup.org/
Narcotics Anonymous online meetings
https://virtual-na.org/
Find an Overeaters Anonymous meeting
https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/
Refuge Recovery website
https://refugerecovery.org/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health services
1-800-662-HELP
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide prevention hotline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
https://www.thehotline.org/
National Human Trafficking hotline
1-888-373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Al-Anon information (support for families)
https://al-anon.org/
Follow The Other Side of Hell on all the Socials!
IG: @theothersideofhell101
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101
Twitter: @TOSOHellpodcast
Email us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com
For more information about the show, resources, or merch check out our website at theothersideofhellpodcast.com!
Contact us if you have ideas for a show, are interested in sharing your story, or are struggling in any way. Seriously.
Thanks to all who support the podcast! Remember you are the most important part of the show!
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
When we're in the throes of our disease, our actions can have a lasting negative impact on the people around us. Usually the damage happens to those who love us most. While we are consumed by self-centeredness, family units often become cracked and broken. The tragedy befalls not only ourselves but everyone in our wake.
On this episode we are joined by a special guest from up North. Ryan Phillips, Athlete and Global Influencer, occupies the third seat from the comfort of his home in Canada. Ryan is an inspirational figure with an interesting path that includes doing time for smuggling weed over the border. After conquering his own demons, he's gotten to a place where he is able to bring awareness to causes such as mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and child sex trafficking.
Recently, Ryan has found himself on the other end of addiction as he becomes witness to his daughter's progression into the world of substance abuse. We talk with him about what its like to be the father of an addict knowing full well what he himself put his own family through when in the throws of his own disease. Listen in for a great conversation.
Our Warstory this week comes from Raphael is sure to move you. Raphael's story of being the parent of an addict is what inspired today's topic. He shares on his daughter's progression into the drug scene, witnessing her lash out after experiencing trauma, descend into violent episodes, and even shoot up heroin in order to scathe off withdrawals. He brings a unique perspective that we can often lose sight of when we're runnin' and gunnin'. We're honored to share his story with you and we hope you get as much from as we did. Thank you Rafael.
You can follow Rafael on Instagram at @rafg_728 and the burpee mafia @burpeemafia.
Check out Ryan Phillip's Ted Talks and more!
Challenging the Stigma around Mental Health: https://youtu.be/-xYCLV3oQcY
Child Sex Slavery - stopping this evil economic epidemic: https://youtu.be/A7u8to-6UG0
Return to Happiness Documentary: https://youtu.be/aCZGVAvyF_k
Check out his episode of Locked Up Abroad on NatGeo: https://vimeo.com/383256757 pw:rawtv
RESOURCES
Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings
https://aa-intergroup.org/
Narcotics Anonymous online meetings
https://virtual-na.org/
Find an Overeaters Anonymous meeting
https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/
Refuge Recovery website
https://refugerecovery.org/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health services
1-800-662-HELP
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide prevention hotline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
https://www.thehotline.org/
National Human Trafficking hotline
1-888-373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Al-Anon information (support for families)
https://al-anon.org/
Follow The Other Side of Hell on all the Socials!
IG: @theothersideofhell101
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101
Twitter: @TOSOHellpodcast
Email us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com.
For more information about the show, resources, or merch check out our website at theothersideofhellpodcast.com!
Contact us if you have ideas for a show, are interested in sharing your story, or are struggling in any way. Seriously.
Thanks to all who support the podcast! Remember you are the most important part of the show!
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
"If your intention is powerful, your action will be powerful. If your action is powerful, your results will be powerful."
-Unknown
In the morning we lay our groundwork for the day. If we start with intention, and follow through with action our chances of success increase exponentially. So what is "intention?" Let's talk about it.
In this episode Willy and Cameron talk about intention. Willy gets in to his morning workout and how he puts specific intention behind every rep. Cameron tries to investigate what intention actually is while talking about his own experience with it. Tune in to hear them get deep with it.
Our warstory this week comes from Stephen who, after you've heard his story, you'll agree is quite a badass! Stephen was drinking because that just seemed to be the thing to do. After the death of a close relative, he started drinking to numb the pain. As it progressed, the disease started having massive consequences on his health and he was told he could never drink again. Little did he know at the time that putting down the bottle was just the beginning of the many challenging things he would face and overcome in his journey. It's a story you won't want to miss and we're honored to share it with you!
Follow Stephen at @stephenstaysclean on Instagram!
RESOURCES
Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings
https://aa-intergroup.org/
Narcotics Anonymous online meetings
https://virtual-na.org/
Find an Overeaters Anonymous meeting
https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/
Refuge Recovery website
https://refugerecovery.org/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health services
1-800-662-HELP
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide prevention hotline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
https://www.thehotline.org/
National Human Trafficking hotline
1-888-373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Al-Anon information (support for families)
https://al-anon.org/
Follow The Other Side of Hell on all the Socials!
IG: @theothersideofhell101
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101
Twitter: @TOSOHellpodcast
Email us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com
For more information about the show, resources, or merch check out our website at theothersideofhellpodcast.com!
Contact us if you have ideas for a show, are interested in sharing your story, or are struggling in any way. Seriously.
Thanks to all who support the podcast! Remember you are the most important part of the show!
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
"It takes what it takes." This is a saying we hear often around the recovery community. But what exactly are we saying when we say this? We have to get to a place where the pain of staying the same outweighs the fear of staying the same. Only then do we become willing to do the things we don't want to do.
In this episode we're joined by long-time brother in recovery Cole T. Cole has a way of sharing his experience that makes it easy to identify. Together with Cameron and Willy they dive deep into the importance of willingness. Tune in to hear what it was like and how this plays a role in their lives today.
Our warstory this week is a powerful story from Brittany, a new friend and wonderful voice in recovery. Brittany built her identity around being the party girl in order to give her the validation she was after. Being well educated kept her in denial about her addiction as she was far from the alcoholic living under the bridge. Her journey with opiates eventually led her to becoming a full on junkie. Faced with some dire alternatives, she finally took getting sober seriously and looking at her today, you would never know the road she has traveled. She works on social media to break the stigma of recovery and spread a positive message of strength and hope. We're honored to share her story with you.
Follow Brittany on Instagram @brittanyjadeanthony_ and check out her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJVaSOrlSBiDYNAd1XlhWw
RESOURCES
Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings
https://aa-intergroup.org/
Narcotics Anonymous online meetings
https://virtual-na.org/
Find an Overeaters Anonymous meeting
https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/
Refuge Recovery website
https://refugerecovery.org/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health services
1-800-662-HELP
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide prevention hotline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
https://www.thehotline.org/
National Human Trafficking hotline
1-888-373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Al-Anon information (support for families)
https://al-anon.org/
Follow The Other Side of Hell on all the Socials!
IG: @theothersideofhell101
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101
Twitter: @TOSOHellpodcast
Email us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com
For more information about the show, resources, or merch check out our website at theothersideofhellpodcast.com!
Contact us if you have ideas for a show, are interested in sharing your story, or are struggling in any way. Seriously.
Thanks to all who support the podcast! Remember you are the most important part of the show!
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Thanks again for all you do!
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
It's that time of year! Everybody is talking about setting goals for the New Year! And why not? For most of us, it's the perfect time to consider the slate clean, start fresh and go after all the things we failed at doing last year. So what makes this year different?
On this episode Willy and Cameron talk all about resolutions. Why talk about resolutions? Because where had been our high resolve! Remember all those time we swore off drinking! Swore we'd never use again! And for what? We had to get to that jumping off point before we were willing to get the help we needed. So what did that teach us about ourselves and about goals? It's worth talking about!
Our warstory this week comes from Sydney! Caught up in the thrill of the rebellion that alcohol made her feel, she pursued her disease with reckless abandon! The toll it began taking on her body wasn't enough for her to put down the booze all together. It wasn't until a close and personal glimpse at an alcoholic death touched her that she was able to let it go. Hear what life is like for her today! Thank you Sydney for sharing your story!
Follow Sydney on Instagram at @skiddokiddo for more great insight!
RESOURCES
Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings
https://aa-intergroup.org/
Narcotics Anonymous online meetings
https://virtual-na.org/
Find an Overeaters Anonymous meeting
https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/
Refuge Recovery website
https://refugerecovery.org/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health services
1-800-662-HELP
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide prevention hotline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
https://www.thehotline.org/
National Human Trafficking hotline
1-888-373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Check out our website for official TOSOH merch!
www.theothersideofhell.com
Follow The Other Side of Hell on all the Socials!
IG: @theothersideofhell101
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101
Twitter: @TOSOHellpodcast
Email us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com
Contact us if you have ideas for a show, are interested in sharing your story, or are struggling in any way. Seriously.
Thanks to all who support the podcast! Remember you are the most important part of the show!
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Anger used to rule our emotions. There wasn't much that wouldn't send us over the edge and having us lash out. Anything that stood in the way of drinking and using was a problem. And anger seemed a natural response when we couldn't control the relief we felt from putting that substance into our bodies.
Fortunately for us and those around us, today things are different. In this week's episode Cameron and Willy get into what anger looks like in their lives today. Tune in to hear their perfectly imperfect response to anger and what it means for them when that emotion which can be so damaging rears it's ugly head.
Our warstory this week comes to us from Richard Kostas, leader of men and former party animal! For a long time Rich thought that drugs and alcohol would add to his life but after spending some considerable time caught up in the mess of addiction, it became clear that he was missing all the beauty of the world around him. After some deep reflection he finally realized that he was his own worst enemy. Hear him talk about what is working for him now as he continues to stay sober one day at a time!
Follow Rich on IG @richkostas!
Who is Wes Watson? Check out his official website here: https://shu.weswatson.com/
RESOURCES
Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings
https://aa-intergroup.org/
Narcotics Anonymous online meetings
https://virtual-na.org/
Find an Overeaters Anonymous meeting
https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/
Refuge Recovery website
https://refugerecovery.org/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health services
1-800-662-HELP
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide prevention hotline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
https://www.thehotline.org/
Follow The Other Side of Hell on all the Socials!
IG: @theothersideofhell101
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101
Twitter: @TOSOHellpodcast
Email us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com
Contact us if you have ideas for a show, are interested in sharing your story, or are struggling in any way. Seriously.
Thanks to all who support the podcast! Remember you are the most important part of the show!
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Our recovery means a lot to us. It was after all the largest hill we had to climb in order to begin working on ourselves. But what happens after we're sober for a while? How can we continue to grow, learn and evolve after we've sobered up? How important is having a personal development plan to our lives at this stage of the game?
In this episode, Willy and Cameron are joined by Frank, executive director of School of Addiction Recovery (SOAR) and recovering addict/alcoholic. We get into his story of how he came to be in Utah, what life was like while using, what led him to sobriety and ultimately a position to give back through a non-profit organization. His story takes him all over and puts him in a unique position to identify with people from diverse backgrounds. Hear as we get into how to build on what we learn in the early days of sobriety.
Our warstory today comes from Mike in New York. After landing in Rikers Island for a robbery, the time in jail really allowed him to fine tune his addiction. Once out, a number of O.D.'s still weren't enough for him to take getting sober seriously. Hear how he finally became willing to do what was necessary and what life is like for him now as a recovery peer advocate and trauma informed addiction specialists .
Follow Mike on Instagram and join in our recovery community!
IG: @mikesnicenyc
RESOURCES
SOAR
https://schoolofaddiction.org/
IG: @schoolofaddictionrecovery
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolOfAddictionRecovery
Follow The Other Side of Hell!
IG: @theothersideofhell101
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101
If you or anyone you know is battling addiction, depression or mental health, know that you are not alone and that help is available. Email us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com and we'll be happy to do everything we can to assist you in getting the help you need.
More help can be found at https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline or by calling 1-800-662-HELP (4357). They can assist you in getting the help you need in your area or otherwise at no charge.
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
It's easy to get lost in the big picture of things. Often, we can find ourselves questioning life and reason behind everything we do. So what is "purpose?" Is it our job, career or hobbies? Or is what we think of as "purpose" something else entirely?
In this episode, Cameron and Willy discuss their ideas of "purpose" and how its changed and evolved at different points in their recovery journeys. Though they may not have a traditional take on purpose, both agree that having it can be the driving force behind every right action and an anchor to the present moment. Tune in and join the conversation.
We are joined today with a great story from Alec, who's relationship with alcohol lead him to some very unnerving behavior towards those he holds most dear. After finally having the discipline to put the bottle down, he's found purpose in sharing his story and promoting confidence as CEO of a tattoo inspired clothing company. His resolve to stay sober has enabled him to accomplish things he never thought possible. Check out his amazing tale on this weeks warstory.
Follow Alec at @alecrobinson_ and check out Iron and Ink clothing at @ironandinkfitness!
Check out The Other Side of Hell on Instagram at @theothersideofhell101 and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101
RESOURCES:
Eckhart Tolle, Power of Now
https://g.co/kgs/q7S6m5
Maston Kipp, Claim Your Power
https://g.co/kgs/EwrpyZ
If you have an idea for the show or are interested in sharing your warstory, email us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com.
Thanks to everyone who supports the podcast! Remember, you are the most important part of the show!
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
We hear a lot about confidence. When we were out runnin' and gunnin' we were nearly devoid of all of it. The only thing we often had confidence was our ability to secure our next fix.
Now, with some clean and sober footing, we are likely regaining some confidence in ourselves. But it didn't come overnight. Nothing good happens all at once. Brick by brick, we built the foundation of recovery with confidence. Each day is an opportunity to lay the next perfect brick.
In this episode, our fiftieth, hear the fellas talk all about confidence and the role it plays in today's recovery.
Our warstory this week comes from Craig who spent a large part of his adult life in denial about his alcoholism. Alcohol became a way to deal with social anxiety and overcome fear. It wasn't long before he found himself justifying a drink to get a through the work day. Finally, after a fair amount of work and self discovery, he has found a life without alcohol is one with true connection to the world around him. We're truly blessed to call him a friend in the recovery community.
Follow Craig on Instagram at @mind.uncaged. If you're looking for someone to guide you through your recovery journey, look no further. Check him out!
The Other Side of Hell is on IG at @theothersideofhell101 and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101.
If you're interested in telling your Warstory we'd love to hear from you. Contact us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com.
If you or anyone you know is struggling, please don't hesitate to reach out. Remember, you are the most important part of the show!