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Join me, Jason LaChance host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown  certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with a fellow brother in recovery, Garet Mclendon. Garet’s struggles with addiction and trouble with the law almost seemed inevitable. Growing up in a broken home, in which his mother was an addict. Running with the wrong crowd was commonplace and this led to experimenting with different substances and eventually dropping out of School. He would become a full-blown meth and heroin addict. He was sometimes taking his young daughter with him to score or deal. After stints in jail, prison, and a couple of treatment facilities. Garet transformed his life and had a spiritual awakening that led him to long-term sobriety and a thriving member of society. Garet remains grounded in the AA program and explores what faith means to him. Now a single father who is present with all of his children he strives daily to be of service to others. Garet and I discuss the following and more. Intro 0:00 3 Things Garet Is Grateful For       2:10 What moment led to sobriety?       9:00 How did you stop making excuses for your actions?   16:48 How do you let go of the anger you had in addiction     36:19 The payoff is huge when you do the right thing 50:26 This is Garet Mclendon Knockin’ Doorz Down. Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ For more on Garet Mclendon: https://www.instagram.com/garetmclendon #wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me, Jason LaChance host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown  certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with my father Rene LaChance. This conversation was recorded around Christmas of 2022. It is by far the most personal and most difficult conversation I have ever had on the podcast. Recently celebrating 3 years of continual sobriety I finally felt in a place to be able to share this episode. You will hear the various traumas that my father went through which include mental, emotional, and sexual abuse which led to my father living on his own at the age of 14. His mother and father both had various issues around codependency and sexual addiction and his mother struggled with medication. My dad lost his brother, my uncle, due to overmedicating and passing out, his lit cigarette caught his home on fire. My dad and my mom married when he was only 17, and eventually, when his brain matured around 26, issues started to arise. Now sober for over 20 years my dad wanted to share his journey offering hope to others that they can overcome whatever adversity they've faced. We discuss the following and more. How did generational trauma play out in our family? 2:40 Getting Married At 17? 10:54 Working Hard Is All I knew, I was alone at 14. 28:17 No outside solutions to Inside Problems 39:27 How did you maintain long-term sobriety? 53:56 This is my dad, Rene Lachance Knockin’ Doorz Down. Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ #wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me, Jason LaChance host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest Celeste Yvonne. Sober mom advocate Celeste Yvonne is a writer and certified recovery coach (IAPRC) with over 20 years of experience as a communications professional in corporate America. Her essays on parenting, the mental load of motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety resonate with mothers everywhere and have been featured in the Washington Post, Good Morning America, Today Show, and Refinery 29, among others. She is also a contributing writer to the Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller So God Made a Mother. Over five years sober and a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad, Celeste advocates for mothers who struggle with addiction and mental health. She is a recipient of the Windfelt Inspire Award by the Dry Society Social Club, as well as the 2x winner of Red Tricycle's Spoke Challenge for best writing. She lives in Reno, Nevada, with her husband and two children. We discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 What are 3 things you're grateful for? 02:30 Secrets are powerful in a family of addiction 09:20 Fulfillment isn't external 29:30 It was important for me to write about my recovery 37:00 What's the best and worst advice you ever received? 43:40 This is Celeste Yvonne Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Celeste Yvonne: https://www.celesteyvonne.com/ Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ #wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

oin me, Jason LaChance host of the @KnockinDoorzDown  podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest  @mattgardinerLIVE  Matt is a Recovery Coach & Storywork Coach who helps people get out of their 'stuck stories' and manage their addictions to effectively integrate sobriety into their lives. His coaching method focuses on breath awareness, inner dialogue word choice, and reframing the stories you've been attaching to the events of your life. “Change Your Story, Change Your Life”. We discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 3 Things You're Grateful For 4:44 What I learned from losing my cat is? 7:10 Change your story, change your life 14:42 It's about knowing the "Why" you were using 20:37 No days off? 37:42 For many, moderation isn't an option 42:38 This is Matt Gardiner Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Matt Gardiner: https://linktr.ee/mattgardiner555 Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ #wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me, Jason LaChance host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown  podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest Michael Unbroken  @MichaelUnbroken  Michael states, that he didn’t sign up to be the spokesman for survivors of child abuse. The job sucks and he means that. The truth is that the universe chose Michael for this role. He has been gifted with the ability to navigate the most harsh and vicious child abuse to come out on the other side seemingly whole. He says seemingly because there will always be a part of him that was stolen that he cannot get that back. None of the rage, drugs, sex, rock n’ roll, or anger will give him what was stolen. The world is both beautiful and brutal and Michael has seen the best and the worst of it. He knows that the abuse he suffered has given him an undeniable strength that he was only able to tap into after falling face-first into complete darkness. There is truth in understanding that Mindset is Everything. There are no shortcuts, trust Michael he tried them all. There is hard work and on the backside of that is getting your life back. We discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 People think genius comes naturally, I've done my 10,000 hours. 4:00 I needed to leave my environment. 10:30 Most of your friendships are liabilities, not assets. 12:30 I have the life that I want. You can too, pay your dues. 27:35 everyone is divided about everything and it isn't sustainable 37:40 This is Michael Unbroken Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Michael Unbroken: https://www.thinkunbroken.com/ Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ #wedorecover #mentalhealth #growth #michaelunbroken Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me, Jason LaChance host of the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest Ryan Skinner. Ryan Skinner is the Founder and co-owner of Summit Financial Partners, a Woburn, MA-based firm offering a range of services including retirement planning, life insurance, and long-term disability. Author of Taking Stock: Protect Your Wealth and Create Reliable Income for a Happy and Secure Retirement, Ryan and Summit Financial Partners has been seen in some of the most recognized American news publications, including Fortune, Forbes, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. Ryan Skinner is living proof that survival from a dark, downward spiral is possible. Once an addict in his mid-twenties, he was given a second chance at life, and he took full advantage. Today this passionate businessman speaks about recovery in high school drug awareness initiatives, has guest lectured at The Heroin Education Awareness Task Force Program, and hosts an addiction recovery group. We discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 Doing for others and wanting nothing in return is the gift  4:00 When you do well you must give back  26:30 Light the path, show others the world can be a better place  37:00  Like gravity, spiritual principles apply to everyone 49:30 This is Ryan Skinner Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Ryan Skinner: https://crackingthecodewithryanskinner.com/ Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ #sober #wedorecover #mentalhealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me, Jason LaChance host of the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest Jonathan Hunt-Glassman. Jonathan Hunt-Glassman is the CEO and co-founder of Oar Health. Oar Health helps people who are struggling with alcohol by providing private and convenient access to medication proven to make drinking less or quitting easier. Before founding Oar Health, Jonathan held healthcare strategy leadership roles at Humana, Optum, and Bain & Company. Jonathan and I discuss our different approaches to our lives when it comes to alcohol. I personally needed to live an abstinence-based life whereas Jonathan has taken the path of medication paired with therapy that has resulted in a major reduction in alcohol consumption. We converse about the similar feelings, actions, and consequences as well as personal histories that led us both to question alcohol use in our lives. We discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 When we misuse substances do we hurt others? 5:30 What are the circumstances and feelings that led you to abuse alcohol? 15:00 How do culture and climate play into substance abuse? 17:00 How can medication possibly help someone drink less or be sober? 27:30 This is Jonathan Hunt-Glassman Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Jonathan: https://www.oarhealth.com/ Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ #sober #wedorecover #mentalhealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me, Jason LaChance host of the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest the beautiful Darlene Bernaola Mahoney. Darlene was born in L.A., but as a child, she moved around a lot living most of her life in the jungles of Peru, in a village called Villa Rica. Darlene wanted more, wanting to better herself, so she decided to move to the U.S. at fifteen with only $300 in her pocket. Along with having no education beyond elementary school, Darlene had to teach herself to write, speak, and read Spanish and English. Darlene is an accomplished author of the highly successful novel, El Simbolo, Peru. Where she also volunteers, as a representative of Centro de Madres Adolecentes de Villa Maria del Triunfo, in Lima, Peru.Where Darlene advocates for young girls that become mothers due to rape assisting them in healing and finding a purposeful life to provide for themselves. Also, Darlene has a passion for writing screenplays, and 5 films have been produced from her writings thus far. I am so grateful that Darlene opened up about the various traumas and life circumstances that led her to do the work that she does today as well as my guest cohost Mike Diamond who has been friends with Darlene for several decades. Intro 00:00 My mom had no idea how to raise a kid 6:30 reality hit hard when I came to the USA 12:30 How did you end up in Playboy? 29:30 The night before our wedding we were in a car crash. 31:30 How are you getting through your husband's passing? 43:30 This is Darlene Bernaola Mahoney Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Darlene: https://www.instagram.com/darlene_aka_d/ Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more celebrities, change makers, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ #sober #wedorecover #mentalhealth #sobriety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason LaChance host of the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast here. I am rereleasing this past episode to honor my friend Ryan Cook who recently passed away. Ryan is a man who lived faith, love, and being of service to others and is an example proving that anyone is capable of change. Ryan leaves behind a loving and amazing wife, son, and beautiful family and he touched the lives of so many through acts of kindness. His passion as a fishing guide, in which he took so many families (including my own), underprivileged, and special needs children on their first fishing trips. The world has been a better place because you were in it, Ryan. I love you, my friend, may we meet again someday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me, Jason LaChance host of the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest the wonderful Amanda Kazzy Cryer. Amanda Kasmira Cryer is a Filmmaker, who creates projects that reflect her work as an influencer, social impact consultant, philanthropy advisor, and keynote speaker. Presently she serves as Chief Global Ambassador for GetBundi, which is spearheading STEM and digital skills education across Africa. Notably, she holds pivotal roles on advisory boards for national and international nonprofits, including the National Incarceration Association. Amanda is also known for her YouTube Channel. I am so grateful that Amanda opened up about the various traumas and life circumstances that led her to do the work that she does today. In part 1 of this 2-part episode, we cover the following. Surviving COVID and bacterial pneumonia at the same time 5:00 What type of mindset kept you wanting to live 12:00 I'm the biggest love addict 38:00 How can we become more discerning? 45:30 We Chase the dopamine hits 52:30 This is part 1 of Amanda Kazzy Cryer Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Amanda Cryer: https://amandakasmira.com/ Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me, Jason LaChance host of the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest the wonderful Amanda Kazzy Cryer. Amanda Kasmira Cryer is a Filmmaker, who creates projects that reflect her work as an influencer, social impact consultant, philanthropy advisor, and keynote speaker. Presently she serves as Chief Global Ambassador for GetBundi, which is spearheading STEM and digital skills education across Africa. Notably, she holds pivotal roles on advisory boards for national and international nonprofits, including the National Incarceration Association. Amanda is also known for her YouTube Channel. I am so grateful that Amanda opened up about the various traumas and life circumstances that led her to do the work that she does today. In part 2 of this 2-part episode, we cover the following. Intro 00:00 I lost 2 exes to overdoses 01:30 I had to transform my sexual trauma into helping others 05:30 I am amazed at how my YouTube channel has helped people 35:00 You have to be honest with people no matter what 48:00 I've spent Christmas homeless, just know you're not alone 51:06 This is part 2 of Amanda Kazzy Cryer Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Amanda Cryer: https://amandakasmira.com/ and on YouTube  @KazzyCreates  Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ #sober #wedorecover #mentalhealth #sobriety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me, Jason LaChance host of the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest the awesome Gary Menkes. Gary the host of the Begin Again Podcast, with long-term sobriety, has recently decided to recover out loud sharing his journey and that of others to share their path to recovery. Intro 00:00 3 Things I'm Grateful For Are 02:30 I came from a home of addiction 12:00 My Identity Was The Partier 19:10 We Filled The Void With Poison 35:40 I'm a Sober Dad & Husband 50:30 Gary's mission is to inspire and showcase the incredible stories of those who have overcome alcoholism and addiction to achieve massive success in entrepreneurship, business, athletics, and all fields and who have gained a newfound purpose in sobriety. Through authentic, inspirational, and often spiritual conversations with our guests, we aim to break the stigma around addiction and show that recovery is possible and that sobriety can be a source of strength and resilience. We believe that by sharing these stories of redemption, we can empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential, create positive change, and build a better world, creating a powerful legacy that will live on and impact countless lives and communities for years to come We conclude our conversation with fun random questions and finish with final thoughts. This is Gary Menkes Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Gary Menkes and The Begin Again Podcast: https://thebeginagainpodcast.com/ Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ #sober #addiction #wedorecover #mentalhealth #sobriety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices