Beliefcast

Mark Richards, the owner of Wasatch Recovery joins us today for another episode of The Wasatch Way. In this episode, Mark, Christian Smith, and I discuss the power of culture or buy-in.  You can go to the worst treatment center but if you buy in, you will get it.  You can go to the best treatment center and if you buy in, you will get it.  It makes all the difference.       If you or someone you k...

Garrett Blood is one of the kindest human beings you’ll ever meet! He was born in 1979, and raised in and around Orange County and San Diego. He started his first company at age 9 and sold it at age 12 to a business owner in his 30’s. He’s enjoyed business and entrepreneurism ever since. Garrett spent two years as a missionary in Mexico and shortly after married his wife Jacqueline of almost 21 ye...

Portia Louder and her vulnerability will leave you speechless.  Portia started her career as a photographer and built a company documenting weddings in Utah and surrounding states. Portia began investing in real estate in 2004, was indicted for mortgage fraud in 2011, and was incarcerated in 2015. Portia speaks openly about her mistakes and what it took to move past them.   Portia is an addict in...

Look who’s back! McKenna Brown, one who always has the courage to share her healing journey with us.  McKenna is a Mom, Mental Health Advocate, Public Speaker, 40 Under 40 Recipient 2021, Mrs. Utah America 2014, Creator of the Wonder Woman Journal, and Self-Love & Confidence Coach.   McKenna shares her recent mental health struggles and opens up about her stay at a treatment center in Arizona.  Yo...

Kelly Clark’s story will inspire the drive in you to not only face your trial but overcome it.  Kelly is a recovering drug addict and alcoholic who spent three decades battling the disease of addiction. Plagued by the effects of mental illness and addiction, she eventually descended into homelessness and prostitution.    In 2016, after finding faith in Jesus Christ and entering a twelve-step recov...

Ganel-Lyn Condie is a popular motivational speaker and best-selling author.  She is known for inspiring others with her unique honesty, authenticity, and spirit. She is dedicated to her family, faith, and inspiring others. Ganel-Lyn loves teaching others with speaking and writing.   She has experienced healing from a major chronic illness and is the mother to two miracle children. After the heart-...

Roger Smith, the author of The Most Unlikely Leader: An Unbelievable Journey From GED To CEO, was kicked out of high school multiple times and never graduated.  Roger was arrested several times, addicted to drugs, had several near-death experiences, was a thief, and eventually homeless.  His best friend was shot right next to him while pulling a robbery and he was destined for an early grave.  Now...

Dee Marble is one of the best souls on this planet!  Dee has overcome some of the most difficult situations including addiction that almost cost him his life.  Dee has a degree and is a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor who specializes in Equine Therapy. He has over 10 years of experience and a lifetime of knowledge in healing with horses. Dee dedicates is time, knowledge, and resources to helpi...

Joshua Hall is a husband, father, entrepreneur, singer, tennis player, and recovered pornography addict. His energy and love of life are contagious. His marketing agency Webinauts empowers small businesses to make smarter marketing decisions through marketing data systems and coaching. His personal passion is getting people to sing! Joshua's goal is to help millions of people understand and utiliz...

Mark Richards, the owner of Wasatch Recovery joins us today for another episode of The Wasatch Way. In this episode, Mark and I discuss the power of owning your story and expressing gratitude.  Why do we feel awkward when someone pays us a compliment?  We discuss the reasons that might be.    If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this episode is for you and them!    … #gratitude...

No better way to celebrate my 300th episode than to have my friend Dave Durocher drop some truth on us!  Dave was arrested for the first time at the age of 13. By the time he was 38, he had been to prison four times for a total of 15 years.  Dave shares the story of when he was given the chance to change his life, and how he could never have imagined what the future had in store for him.  He descr...

If you have a daughter or a son in college, this is a MUST listen!  Mady Bishop, Annie Whitlock, and Kenidee Marx get vulnerable about navigating the pressures of college life.  Feeling alone, having an eating disorder, and mental health challenges are just a few of the important issues they open up about.    Mady Bishop   From Utah and Mady is the youngest (and only girl) of 5.  She served in the...

Brian Slade is a living example of what a real hero is and he sat down and shared his incredible life with us.  As you may already be aware statistically, at least one and three people experience a significant trauma in their life and those stats are even higher in the veteran community. Statistics state as high as 3 out of every 4 vets.   Brian’s book is a War Story… yes... But it is much more th...

Danny Deaton and Smith Alley, these two powerhouses sat down with me to discuss an amazing program they have created - Raising Kids in Combat.   Danny is a certified interventionist and owner of Living Proof Recovery Services.  As a 13-year recovering addict Danny uses his expertise and knowledge to assist families and individuals plan and supporting a complete path to recovery.  His passion is he...

Christian Smith, 13 years clean & sober, from the marketing team here at Wasatch Recovery joins me today for another episode of The Wasatch Way. In this episode, we discuss the topic of recovery.  Christian shares his insight into the lessons learned from addiction to recovery.     If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this episode is for you and them!    Click the link in my bi...

Mark Jorgensen founded Desert Solace with his wife Jerri in 2011 following his own journey of recovery from pornography addiction. After being exposed to pornography at a young age, Mark suffered in silence and shame for more than 30 years before circumstances and a good friend compelled him to be willing to face his addiction and the inner demons that fueled it. He created Desert Solace with the...

Dakota Mortensen has been struggling with addiction since he was 17, only to have it completely take everything he loved. It took his basketball scholarship and he suffered the pains of divorce.  Dakota now feels like addiction has been the biggest blessing in his life and he is forever thankful for how much it has allowed him to grow, especially having more compassion and understanding for those...

Martin Frey is a World Record Holder. Adventurer. Public Speaker. Thinker. Investor. Humanitarian. The first person to climb the Seven Summits and sail the Seven Seas.   On April 17, 2016, Martin Frey became the first person in the world to climb the Seven Summits – the highest peaks on each continent – and sail the Seven Seas.  It was Martin’s late climbing partner and friend, Steve Gasser, who f...

Casdon Jardine is never satisfied and is always looking for the most out of life. He is a big dreamer and a hard worker. His greatest achievements aren’t his Bachelor’s or Master’s Degrees, not his years of basketball, but the foundation that he and now his wife have built and are building to have a family that is centered on the things that truly matter most!   Casdon has dedicated the majority o...

Deanna Herrin is proof you can overcome anything and then dedicate your life to helping others.  Deanna is an International Speaker, Best-selling author, leader, and podcast host who has spent the past two decades as a top earner and leader in social selling. As an accomplished mindset and leadership coach, she’s worked with thousands of female entrepreneurs growing + scaling small businesses and...

Megan Smart-Relf is one of a kind and brightens up every room she walks into.  With 5 siblings all at least 12 years older than her, she grew up rather quickly, while also keeping her parents young. At a young age, she endured several trials that she feels helped shape her and start her on the path toward her career in mental health.    She played soccer and ended her career at the collegiate leve...

Max Hall is best known for being the winningest QB in BYU history with 32 career wins.  Max was an All-Mountain West Conference First team… earned an ESPN helmet sticker for his performance against UCLA, where he completed 27-35 passes for 471 yards and a school record 7 TD passes…was nationally ranked in the top 5 passing yards per game, total passing yards, QB efficiency, and completions per gam...

Known for always going the extra mile, Nick Greer a man of faith is someone I really look up to.  Nick is a born entrepreneur—he started selling baseball cards to his classmates when he was ten years old, mowed lawns for his neighbors, and maybe sold fireworks to neighborhood kids when he was a teenager in Arizona. He has been interested in all kinds of business and helping others his entire life....

Mark Richards, the owner of Wasatch Recovery joins us today for another episode of The Wasatch Way. In this episode, we discuss the principles of successful treatment.  With all the struggles, pain, and heartache of coming to treatment, there are certain characteristics in a person that stands out when experiencing a successful treatment stay.   If you or someone you know is struggling with addict...

Danny Rich has a tenacious drive to overcome whatever comes his way but a drug addiction almost took his life.  A local prep product, Danny enjoyed a stellar college career at Weber State and went on to play professionally as well.    Rich, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound insider linebacker, came to Weber State from nearby Bonneville High School, where he was a standout football and baseball player. A team...