Built By The Red Stick

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Max Cook of Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center in Rayville, Louisiana. Max brings a unique perspective from working on the front lines of addiction care—guiding people as they take the courageous first steps toward change and long-term healing. Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center is known for its...

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome back Chris Martin from Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center in Rayville, Louisiana. Chris brings both professional expertise and personal passion to his work in addiction recovery. A native of Northwest Louisiana, he transitioned from a career as a CPA to dedicate his life to helping others find lasting...

This episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome Tyler Waguespack, an Intake Coordinator at Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center in Rayville, Louisiana. Tyler brings a frontline perspective on the early stages of recovery—how people access help, what motivates that first step, and how compassionate intake work lays the foundation for long-term healing. H...

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome back Stuart Bostwick, RAC, a seasoned addiction counselor with deep experience in trauma-informed care and recovery support at Palmetto Recovery. Stuart returns to dive deeper into what it takes to help people break cycles of addiction and find lasting freedom. In this conversation, he expands on his...

In this special holiday episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley kick back in Christmas flannel and pajamas for “Christmas Hangover”—a reflective, lighthearted look back at an incredible year of conversations, growth, and recovery. Ronnie and Michael spend this episode recalling some of the amazing guests who joined them throughout the year—voices that brou...

In this powerful episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, Built By The Red Stick, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome back Ronnie Delaune—Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), and National Certified Counselor (NCC)—for an inspiring conversation about transformation, resilience, and long-term recovery.  Ronnie brings decades of lived experience and...

In this episode of Beyond the Struggle, Michael and Ronnie take a break from the heavy stuff and jump straight into a game of “How well do you REALLY know your best friend?” Spoiler: not as well as they thought. What starts as a simple question game turns into a hilarious back-and-forth of wrong answers, shocked reactions, and the kind of friendly roasting only two people who’ve been through a lot...

n this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, Michael Oakley and Ronnie LeDuff sit down with Caitlyn Keppinger, a dedicated marketer working in the addiction recovery field at Lincoln Nova Vital Recovery Center.  Caitlyn shares her own journey through addiction recovery and how her experience now fuels her professional work—helping amplify the message of hope, connection, and community in reco...

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Brooke Bagbey, a dedicated female residential counselor at The Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana who has been with the center since 2020 and has experience in multiple roles in the addiction-care field beginning as early as 2018.  Brooke shares her journey from early roles in mental health...

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Sally Tullos, whose role as Marketing Director at The Washington Street Hope Center in Marksville, Louisiana, gives her a unique vantage point on addiction recovery, community outreach, and family support.  Sally brings both personal insight and professional drive—she’s celebrated four years of contin...

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Sam Anderson, a former professional drummer turned recovery advocate at Sanctuary Recovery & Wellness Center in Louisiana. Sam shares his story of living life in the fast lane—touring, performing, and chasing success—until addiction nearly took everything from him. Through his journey to rec...

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, Ronnie LeDuff returns to the studio as he and Michael Oakley sit down with Matt Corley! Matt brings his powerful story of transformation, faith, and the lessons he’s learned walking the path of recovery. From his time at Woodlake to the new chapter he’s living today, Matt opens up about what it means to rebuild your life from the inside out—and ho...

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, Michael Oakley sits down with Raphael Luneau, Alumni Coordinator at Victory Addiction Recovery Center, to explore how lasting recovery extends far beyond treatment. Raphael shares his lived experience with addiction, his role in guiding alumni support, and how the ‘family’ at Victory stays connected long after detox and rehab. He opens up about th...

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Peter Barrilleaux, RAC, a Residential Counselor at Victory Recovery Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. Peter brings deep experience in both residential and intensive outpatient (I.O.P.) programs, offering a grounded and compassionate perspective on what real recovery looks like day to day. With yea...

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, Michael Oakley steps in solo (Ronnie is out sick) to welcome Cherie Hebert, the Family Care Coordinator at Victory Recovery Center. Cherie brings a deeply empathetic, behind-the-scenes voice focused on supporting families as they walk the recovery path alongside their loved ones. Cherie opens up about her role: the challenges, the heartbreak, and...

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome Julie St. Martin, RN, a registered nurse who brings compassion, clinical insight, and frontline experience from her work at Victory Recovery Center. Julie shares stories from within the walls of treatment—what care looks like behind the curtains of detox, residential, and outpatient services. She talk...

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome Chris Flanagan, Director of Business Development at Victory Addiction Recovery Center, to talk about what it takes to build bridges in recovery care and community support. Chris brings a unique background—after graduating from LSU and working in pharmaceutical, medical device, and wellness sectors, he...

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome Dr. Dave Daigle, a double board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine and Addiction Medicine, and the Medical Director of MAT’s Clinic. After 16 years in the ER, Dr. Daigle witnessed far too many lives lost to overdose. Instead of standing by, he chose to take action. Today, he helps people break...

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley take a step back to reflect on a full year of commitment to building Built By The Red Stick. What started as an idea to create a judgment-free space for recovery stories has grown into a movement of connection, honesty, and hope. Ronnie and Michael share the highs, the struggles, and the lessons they’ve learn...

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Nicole Barbee, a powerful advocate and prominent figure in the recovery community. Nicole has dedicated her life to helping others break free from addiction and discover the hope that comes with long-term recovery. She shares her story with raw honesty, offering both personal and professional in...

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome Bradley Sparks, better known as n3m0, a TikTok comedian and influential voice in the recovery community. Bradley lights up the screen with sharp wit and relatable storytelling—but there’s depth behind the laughter. He opens up about how recovery shaped his creativity, grounded his humor, and gave him...

In this impactful episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Angela Shockley, the founder of Mo’s Movement, a nonprofit created in honor of her daughter Morgan (“Mo”), who tragically lost her life to drug poisoning. Angela shares the inspiration behind Mo’s Movement and how she’s turning personal loss into community action. Through awareness cam...

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Leila Koubi—a powerful voice in the recovery and mental health space who uses her story to reach people right where they are. Leila opens up about the painful reality of addiction, the complexity of mental health, and how both can fuel each other in ways most people never see. She shares her per...

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Wendel Lewis, a creative force, entrepreneur, and passionate voice in the community. Wendel brings his unique mix of grit, humor, and artistry to the conversation, sharing how his journey has shaped both his personal life and professional work. From building Trent Lou Productions to inspiring ot...

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Stuart Bostwick, a Registered Addiction Counselor at Palmetto Recovery and a passionate advocate for long-term healing. With deep insight and a sharp sense of humor, Stuart shares what he’s learned working on the front lines of addiction recovery. From navigating relapse and resistance to helpin...