Built By The Red Stick

This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Our special guest, Luke Lawton, former Super Bowl participant and ex-Indianapolis Colts & Oakland Raiders player, opens up about his incredible journey from the high of playing in the biggest game of all to facing the harsh reality of addiction and rehab. It's an incredible story of resilience, recovery, and redemption. Luke takes us through his...

On this episode of the politically correct Built By The Red Stick, Ronnie and Michael find themselves comfortably ensconced in their warm studio while the winter storm rages outside in Louisiana. From this cozy perch, they dive into a discussion about recovery and being politically correct—both from the storm and from the political turmoil that has affected the region. They touch on how the state...

On this episode of Built By the Red Stick, Michael and Ronnie are joined by Dr. Abdul Majid Khan, a seasoned psychiatrist with deep roots in Southeast Louisiana. Dr. Khan shares his extensive experience in psychiatric care, offering insights into his work with addiction, anxiety, mood disorders, and more. As the Medical Director of Elemental Health and Regions Behavioral Hospital, Dr. Khan discuss...

Welcome to Episode 27 of Built By The Red Stick! In this powerful episode, your hosts Michael and Ronnie sit down with the amazing Joi Plain, a dedicated social work professional with over 15 years of experience in addiction recovery and social services. Joi shares her inspiring journey in the world of behavioral health, from her start in DCFS and LRS to her impactful roles with outpatient behavio...

Welcome to another episode of Built by the Red Stick — "New Year, Same Us"! In this episode, we dive into the challenges the holidays can bring for those in recovery, but with a positive and uplifting twist. We reflect on the struggles and celebrate the strength it takes to stay sober during this time of year. Through gratitude and resilience, we remind ourselves (and our listeners) that...

Hey everyone, it's Ronnie and Michael here, your hosts of Built by the Red Stick! For this special Christmas episode, we're excited to share something new with you all – our brand-new theme song is now available on Spotify along with all other audio platforms! We’ll be diving into some holiday cheer, but also talking about the deeper side of Christmas – the impact of addiction recovery d...

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Hey friends! In the latest Home for the Holidays episode of Built By The Red Stick, Ronnie and Michael dive into some really helpful tips for staying sober during the holiday season. They talk about how to handle tricky situations at parties, set boundaries, and stay grounded in sobriety while still enjoying the festivities.  #Sober #AddictionRecovery #RecoveryJourney #Hope #SoberLiving  #builtbyt...

Join Ronnie and Michael for a special recap episode of Built by the Red Stick, where they revisit some of the most impactful moments from past episodes. From powerful stories of addiction recovery to personal breakthroughs, this episode highlights the most inspiring takeaways on the road to sobriety. Together, they reflect on the challenges, triumphs, and lessons shared by past guests and themselv...

Man we hope everyone had an amazing, safe, and thankful holiday! As we continue to roll into the holiday of Christmas we are so thankful for everyone! This week we will be announcing the winner of the shoe contest giveaway! If you forgot to enter, fear not, we will be having another contest soon!  If you are new to the channel consider giving us a follow so we can keep bringing you fresh content e...

This week we are joined by the very talented Dijon Cage, Owner of DC Eats here in Baton Rouge. If you love soul food, good food, or just food in general then you will love this place. He brings us his experience and strength on loss, tragedy, and overcoming odds as a successful entrepreneur! Support the show https://linktr.ee/builtbytheredstick

This week on Build By The Red Stick we sit down with Ronnie and Michael and talk about some of the amazing experiences God has placed in our lives. We also dive into what a sick community looks like and how we can help fix it. Ronnie gets hopeful that  @JellyRoll will come on the podcast and Michael and Ronnie also talk weddings! Support the show https://linktr.ee/builtbytheredstick

This week we welcome Gregory Greer (Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSW, LAC, CGP) He works with individuals struggling with alcoholism, addiction, codependent relationships, and those seeking spiritual growth. The primary goal is to help clients break free from addictive relationships and cultivate new, healthy connections. Professional literature shows that the most successful outcomes in treating...

This week we welcome Cory Woodson to the Show and we get to hear his experience, strength and hope in the world of Recovery. If you don't know who Cory is then you are in for a treat. Make sure you hit that subscribe button to hear a new episode every week here at Built by the Red Stick. #builtbytheredstick #addictionrecovery Support the show https://linktr.ee/builtbytheredstick

It's another week and we are on the road to 1k subscribers. If you have been tuning in every week then thank you! This week Ronnie loses a bet and we check in on what it actually looks like to grow in recovery. Hit that subscribe and make sure you share!  Support the show https://linktr.ee/builtbytheredstick

Boston has been very active in not only our lives but in the lives of so many people that he helps. We hope you enjoy this episode we pulled from the vault! #builtbytheredstick #podcast #addictionrecoverypodcast #batonrouge #recoverytalk Support the show https://linktr.ee/builtbytheredstick

This week we welcome the very talented athlete and entrepreneur Shakeir (Shake) Ryan who is a former Wide Receiver for  the Washington Commanders and Los Angeles Rams. Now in life after football he is building a new empire in the medical transportation field with his company Get Going, LLC in Lafayette Louisiana. If you need medical transportation hit him up at 337-781-8711 We cannot wait to hear...

The guys are in a brand new studio, they laugh, possibly cry, and have a brand new announcement that you won't want to miss. It's all on this weeks episode of Built by The Red Stick. Make sure you tune in and hit that subscribe for more!  #builtbytheredstick #addictionrecoverypodcast #batonrouge #recovery  Support the show https://linktr.ee/builtbytheredstick

This week we welcome Calvin Brown aka  @180_Slim   When we tell you this is an amazing story of redemption and God at work, we mean it. Make sure you tune in, hit the like, hit the subscribe and leave us a comment!! Make sure you check out Calvins Music and Amazing clothing here: https://linktr.ee/180Slim Support the show https://linktr.ee/builtbytheredstick

Wait!? Where is Ronnie? Well he is at an undisclosed location this week. Nevertheless, we are here to bring you some more great stories. Join us every week for another episode. Thank you for all the amazing support and make sure you hit that subscribe button! Support the show https://linktr.ee/builtbytheredstick

This week we’re diving into the real story of Ronnie and Michael, two friends tackling addiction recovery together. Watch how their tight-knit bond becomes their secret weapon against the struggles of getting clean. Their journey shows that having a ride-or-die buddy can make all the difference when you’re up against the odds. This is about raw support, real talk, and how friendship can help you l...

Ronnie celebrates his Bday and Michael didn't bring a gift? or did he? In this episode the guys get into the why of It all. Built by adversity, led by courage. If you're new to the channel then thanks for tuning in! Hit that subscribe button for more! #addictionrecovery #batonrouge #podcast #louisiana #builtbytheredstick #recovery #drugaddition  Support the show https://linktr.ee/builtby...

We are back! We got a new and improved look but the mission stays the same. To bring your amazing content about anything and everything here in Baton Rouge. The Red Stick. Make sure you tune in every week! Support the show https://linktr.ee/builtbytheredstick