The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return

Think you know the risks of unregulated CBD and cannabis? Dr. Kenneth Finn is here to pull back the curtain. He's a board-certified pain specialist who has spent decades studying the science that the industry often ignores. Learn why he's fighting for better safety rules and what every consumer needs to watch out for. Dr. Kenneth P. Finn is a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Re...

What if the answer to stopping violence isn't what we've been told? This week, Diane Stein joins us to talk about the chilling documentary, Prescription for Violence. She's revealing the evidence that links mass shootings to dangerous psychiatric drugs. It is a side of the story the media rarely talks about, and once you hear it, you'll never look at the news the same way again Is the medication m...

One heart can change a moment, but many hearts can change the world. Meet Kim Bellas, the powerhouse behind the global movements Sober is the New Cool® and the White Heart Initiative® . From launching an International Recovery Walk that spans 38 countries to hosting the iconic White Party in NYC, Kim is on a mission to prove that wellness belongs to everyone. With 125+ global podcast appearances a...

Leah Shepherd, the powerhouse Executive Director of Victoria's Voice Foundation, is joining us. Her organization is on the front lines, dedicated to saving lives through drug-prevention education and overdose awareness. Under Leah's leadership, Victoria's Voice has positively impacted over ONE MILLION students, families, and community members nationwide. She spearheaded National Naloxone Awareness...

Ready for an inside look at the war on drugs in Oklahoma? We're sitting down with Donnie Anderson, the Director of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control (OBNDDC). With over 30 years on the front lines, Director Anderson is a true law enforcement veteran. From starting out at the Garvin County Sheriff's Office to leading the charge against major drug and violent crime t...

Amy Newman is a mother, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate who built her life's mission out of her own journey through addiction and long-term sobriety. After years of silently struggling and trying to hold everything together on the outside, Amy reached a turning point that changed the course of her life. Choosing to come forward, tell the truth, and ask for help marked the beginning of her tran...

This isn't just a recovery story—it's a fight for survival and family. Meet Daniel Hearn and Donna Gilchrist. Their path through addiction ripped their family apart: a tradesman losing everything, a son taken into care, a violent gangster, and Daniel held hostage with an axe to his throat. Meanwhile, Donna hit the streets, surviving violence and addiction. Today? They're not just recovered; they'r...

Dr. Robert Beltran isn't just a doctor—he's a man who healed himself to heal others. A highly respected triple board-certified surgeon and pharmacist ($MD, PharmD, FACS$),  Dr. Beltran had a decades-long career as an ENT and cosmetic surgeon, giving him a rare, deep understanding of the human body, from biochemistry to the operating room. His life and career changed in 2014 when a severe accident...

After losing everything due to overdrinking from a very young age, Ian Fee reached a breaking point and began his journey to reclaim his life.  Today, Ian is a successful author, entrepreneur, and the creator of Make It Great (MIG). Proudly sober since 2017, he has dedicated himself to personal growth, family, and living a life of purpose and clarity. His journey from addiction to empowerment has...

Dr. Tony Dice, CEO of Bishop & Dice Defense LLC, empowers veterans, law enforcement, and first responders to overcome trauma and reclaim their lives. As a Navy SEAL, therapist, paramedic, and firefighter, he's lived at the extremes of chaos and control—from overseas deployments to firefighting, from decorated service to deep meth addiction. His rock-bottom moment came when the pull of meth nea...

He was homeless, struggling with  addiction , and sick. Now, Eric Zimmer is the author, teacher, and host behind the massive hit podcast, The One You Feed (with over 50 million downloads!), exploring the secrets to a meaningful life. In this powerful episode, Eric doesn't just share his inspiring personal story of recovery from addiction and hepatitis C; he reveals the practical, real-world tools...

Beth McDonough lost her career, her reputation, and her freedom. After two DUIs and being exposed by her own news station, this former television personality hit rock bottom. But that's not where her story ends. In this powerful episode, Beth shares the raw, honest truth from her new memoir, Standby. Learn exactly how she faced down addiction and completely rebuilt her life. Get her personal, prov...

When Alexis Pleus, a civil engineer and dedicated educator, lost her son Jeff to a heroin overdose, she discovered that everything she'd been taught about addiction was wrong. This devastating truth ignited a new mission. In this powerful episode, Alexis, founder of Truth Pharm, shares her journey from grief to advocacy. She reveals the false dogma that failed her family and now drives her to spar...

For years, Sarah Hornbuckle lived through the hidden struggles of addiction and domestic violence. Then, in 2016, she found her way into recovery and never looked back. Now, as a certified Peer Support Specialist and a leader at the Hornbuckle Foundation, she's dedicated to lighting a fire for recovery in others. The Hornbuckle Foundation has awarded over 580 sober living scholarships, helping peo...

Theo Fleury was on top of the world. A Stanley Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist, he had everything a hockey star could dream of. But behind the glory, a dark and self-destructive battle was raging. Fleury wasn't just playing with fire—he was engulfed by it. In this powerful episode, hear the raw, unfiltered story of how Fleury's life spiraled out of control. He shares the chilling truth behi...

Duke Rumely is a former alcoholic who has been sober since 1989. Since then he realized that what was needed at concerts and sporting events was an area for those who are sober and trying to remain that way. He founded Sober AF Entertainment and is making great strides in leading the sober movement - making sober the popular to be for young and old alike. For information on upcoming events with SA...

Steven May is a federal whistleblower who took on one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world: Purdue Pharma. His case, which once reached the Supreme Court, exposed what he believes was a calculated fraud that led to the approval of OxyContin and helped create the opioid crisis. In this powerful interview, May shares the eye-opening details he uncovered during discovery. He reveals h...

For anyone feeling stuck, unheard, or defined by their past, Hakeem McFarlane's story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to rewrite your narrative. From overcoming a 20-year probation sentence to breaking free from the generational cycle of addiction, Hakeem shares how he transformed personal pain into purpose. He's spoken in every kind of space imaginable, from Bronx classrooms to co...

Ed Bisch is an activist who founded Relatives Against Purdue Pharma (RAPP) after his son, Eddie, died from an OxyContin overdose in 2001. After Eddie's death, Ed started a website to warn others about the dangers of OxyContin and began connecting with other parents who had lost children to the drug. This led to the formation of RAPP, a group that has been actively protesting and seeking to hold Pu...

  You don't want to miss this interview with  Beatty Carmichael , a spiritual health breakthrough expert who has a created a prayer-based process that has helped thousands of people break free from addiction, trauma, emotional torment, and chronic pain. What makes his approach so unique is that it is not based on religion, therapy, or medication, but on the science of how spiritual laws govern bre...

Meet Mike Grant. Six years ago, he was in an intensive diversion program for habitual drunk driving. Now, he's a 100-mile ultra-marathoner, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and the author of the gritty, honest memoir, (Re)Making A Sandwich. This interview will shock and inspire you. Mike reveals the raw truth of his recovery journey, from hitting the streets with his 4-year-old son to conquering...

Get Ready for a Deep Dive Into Global Drug Enforcement and National Security Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Derek S. Maltz , a 28-year veteran of the DEA and one of the most influential voices in the fight against transnational crime. As the former Special Agent in Charge of the DEA's Special Operations Division (SOD) , Derek led over 500 personnel and helped coordinate the capture o...

Denise Barnes was living a full and faith-filled life in sunny San Diego—a devoted mother of three, a wife, a surfer, and a woman grounded in love and purpose. But everything changed the day her youngest son unknowingly took a single pill laced with fentanyl. Narcan was administered… but 911 was never called. That one missed step cost him his life. Now, Denise is on a powerful mission to make sure...

What happens when one woman refuses to stay silent in the face of devastation? Meet Julieta, a powerhouse advocate whose journey from the border town of Juarez, Mexico, to global stages is anything but ordinary. Raised in a community ravaged by drug abuse, Julieta didn't just witness the damage—she decided to fight it. Since 2007, she's led the Florida chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free Wor...

Chris Janssen, MA, BCC is a USA TODAY Bestselling author, and results coach in performance and mindset. Her award-winning books include "Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want" https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1637633378?tag=simonsayscom and "Living All In: How to Show Up for the Life You Want" https://www.amazon.com/Living-All-Show-Life-Want/dp/B0BH8C5Z7B  Chris has wor...