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What does true transformation look like after hitting rock bottom? Jon Antonucci's journey from prison cell to purpose-driven leadership offers a masterclass in redemption, resilience, and the power of servant leadership. Growing up homeschooled as the oldest of five children in a pastor's family, Jon developed entrepreneurial skills early—mowing lawns at seven and running multiple small...

Wishing you and your family a very special holiday season! We want to thank all of our listeners for their continued support and hope you are excited for the second season of The ARCast. We look forward to seeing you in 2025! Loved the episode? Send us a text message to show your love! If you would like to join us on The ARCast, either live, in the studio, or online, be sure to click the link belo...

Rebuilding with Rock: Rock Nunez's Path to Breaking Chains Ep.117 In this episode of ARCast, host Booda shares a deeply inspiring conversation with Rock Nunez, who transformed his life after battling addiction for over two decades. Rock talks about his early years, the devastating spinal injury that led to addiction, and the subsequent struggle with various substances. He highlights the criti...

Ep.116 Unmasking the Strength Within with Kasey Fierros In this moving episode of The ARCast, Kasey Fierros shares her incredible journey from addiction and trauma to recovery and resilience. Growing up in Tucson, Arizona, Kasey faced the absence of her father and the murder of her brother. She battled methamphetamine and fentanyl addictions but found the strength to seek help after a crucial turn...

Ep.115: Lost and Found - Michael Foxx's Remarkable Comeback (Pt.2) Welcome back to Pt.2! In this continuing episode, Michael Foxx candidly shares his gripping journey of addiction, battling meth and later Adderall, while maintaining a facade of normalcy. He delves into the demons and psychics that marked his darkest days, the struggles with faith, and how a chance encounter with Cryptic Wisdo...

Ep.114: Lost and Found - Michael Foxx's Remarkable Comeback (Pt.1) In this compelling episode of ARCast, host Booda sits down with long-time friend Michael Fox, who shares his transformative journey through addiction, anxiety, and depression. Michael opens up about his childhood experiences, moving from New York to Arizona, and his evolving relationship with his stepfather. He provides unfilt...

Join Booda in this episode of The ARCast as he connects with Carrie Anne Walters, who bravely shares her journey living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). From a challenging childhood filled with family struggles to her inspiring path of self-discovery and resilience, Carrie’s story is both raw and uplifting. This conversation dives deep into the complexities of mental health, the impact...

In this episode, Booda and Martin introduce Felicia Rangel, who shares her powerful journey of overcoming addiction and legal struggles. Growing up in a turbulent environment, Felicia's life took a pivotal turn following a drug smuggling incident, leading to a spiritual awakening. Despite the looming prison time, she focused on personal transformation and now actively supports others in recov...

In this heartfelt episode of The ARCast, host Booda speaks with Andrew Benson, an RSS and BHT, who shares his powerful testimony of strength, hope, and inspiration. Andrew opens up about his turbulent past, from struggling with addiction at a young age to his life-altering experiences that led him to recovery. Through candid reflections and emotional moments, Andrew reveals how he transformed his...

In this episode of the ARCast, Booda interviews Aimee Vasile, who shares her powerful story of overcoming addiction and finding recovery. With five years of sobriety, Aimee discusses her difficult upbringing, her initial encounters with addiction, and the life-changing events that led her toward recovery. From dealing with family trauma to almost losing her life, Aimee emphasizes the importance of...

In this heartfelt episode, Booda and Mikayla welcome Richard Baltazar, a long-time listener and ARC alumni, to share his incredible journey of recovery. Richard opens up about his upbringing in Tucson, the challenges of growing up with a father who struggled with addiction, and his own battles with substance abuse. He recounts his path from a decade-long security career to the moment he knew he ne...

Full video podcast available on Youtube! https://youtu.be/TdIM5JUTSd0?si=hOe-yiLNql4j4b7V Michael Morlan celebrates 575 days sober and shares his journey of recovery. On this special episode of The ARCast, host Booda welcomes Michael, who celebrates 575 days of sobriety. Michael shares his compelling story of overcoming addiction, facing tremendous personal loss, and finding a path to recovery. Fr...

In this powerful episode, we have the honor of welcoming Jesseca KB, a remarkable individual who has overcome tremendous adversity to find her path to healing and empowerment. Jesseca shares her courageous journey, shedding light on the struggles she faced with abuse, addiction, and low self-esteem from an early age. We explore how she found solace and freedom through the art of aerial dancing dur...

I haven't seen my friend Rudy Pro since high school. It's surprising how we could spend so much time with our friends in school, yet never know what struggles they might be facing behind closed doors. Recently, Rudy opened up to me about everything he has experienced in life, and how he managed to turn things around and achieve a happy, sober life. Loved the episode? Send us a text messa...

Welcome back, everyone. Today, we have a very powerful testimony from our good friend Alan Percy. He experienced some personal hardships on the day of recording but still made an effort to come to the studio and share his story. Alan believes that we should never take these moments for granted. He left us with some wise words that will stick with me: "Before every breakthrough, there is a bre...

Welcome to Part 2 of our two-episode series with our special guest, Tess, who is an IOP therapist. Although she is new to the ARC family, we feel blessed to have the opportunity to sit down with her and discuss various topics such as her testimony, health, addiction, recovery, and more. Loved the episode? Send us a text message to show your love! If you would like to join us on The ARCast, either...

Today we are bringing you the first part of a two-episode series with our special guest, IOP therapist Tess. She is new to the ARC family, but we feel blessed to have the opportunity to sit down with her and discuss various topics such as her testimony, health, addiction, recovery, and more. Loved the episode? Send us a text message to show your love! If you would like to join us on The ARCast, ei...

The ARCast is a platform that discusses various topics related to addiction and mental health. However, one of the most neglected topics is the feeling of suicidal ideation. Many of us are struggling with different issues in life, and it is crucial to recognize that we are not alone in this journey. Today, we are fortunate to have Anthony "Palo" with us. He will share some of the struggl...

We are moving right along with episode 101, and we are honored to have Ryan Adair as our special guest. Ryan is a talented tattoo artist who has faced many challenges on his personal journey. We admire his courage and resilience in overcoming addiction and finding a new path forward through his art. We hope that our conversation with Ryan will inspire others who may be struggling with similar chal...

Episode 100? What a blessing to be a part of such an incredible journey! Thank you so much to all of our listeners, to everyone who has shared their testimony, and to everyone who has continued to support us throughout the last couple of years! Cheers to 100 episodes and beyond :) We have completed 100 episodes of The ARCast, and to celebrate, we are delighted to have Ms. Jojo as our guest. She is...

The last time I saw my friend, Daniel Finney, he was backstage on tour with a bottle of Hennessy in his hand. Since then, he has made significant changes in his life, including overcoming his addiction and losing over 200 pounds. He is now in the best shape of his life and living with purpose, faith, and hope! Loved the episode? Send us a text message to show your love! If you would like to join u...

We never think that OUR CHILD will be labeled an "addict." From the moment of their birth, we taught them love, compassion, sharing, hope, manners, patience, faith, and so many more qualities to live by, only wanting them to flourish as a better version of ourselves. When we learn that our child has been using drugs, our minds seem to immediately compare our own youth when drinking or ma...

Today on the ARCast, we are joined by Jason and Kristen, Recovery Specialists from Graham County, Arizona. They represent The House of Hope and the Recovery Angels. They have driven all the way down to our studio to inform us about the amazing work they are doing within our community. We are grateful to both of them for taking the time to share their stories.  Graham County New Hope Re-entry Progr...

Today on the ARCast, we're featuring our homie, Luis Gaxiola. Raised in Nogales and moved to Tucson in the 90s, Luis was mesmerized by the gang lifestyle. Unfortunately, his choice led him down the path of addiction. Join us in this captivating 2-part podcast as we delve into the trials and tribulations of his life and his victorious battle against addiction. Now, Luis is a beacon of hope, se...

Today on the ARCast, we're featuring our homie, Luis Gaxiola. Raised in Nogales and moved to Tucson in the 90s, Luis was mesmerized by the gang lifestyle. Unfortunately, his choice led him down the path of addiction. Join us in this captivating 2-part podcast as we delve into the trials and tribulations of his life and his victorious battle against addiction. Now, Luis is a beacon of hope, se...