Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need

PAIN Parents & Addicts  @painnonprofit  in Need’s⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with Ryan Phillips to discuss his personal experience of addiction recovery, most recently with Benzodiazepines. Ryan's journey from a hockey stand out with dreams of becoming the next Wayne Gretzky to the King of the Pot trade from Canada to the USA. Now a humanitarian and...

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s ⁠@painnonprofit ⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance revisit some of the Law Enforcement official's that we have had on the Don't Hide The Scars podcast. We hear directly from Special Agent In Charge DEA Los Angeles Bill Bodner, former Border Patrol Agent and current Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus C. Cleveland and retired ATF Deputy Director P...

PAIN Parents & Addicts in Need’s⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with ESPN Sports Broadcaster Pete Sousa. Pete is an example that addiction doesn't define you. It may feel like an endless and unsalvageable struggle, but Pete Sousa has found a way through it. He's found the good in the bad with a newfound perspective - much more grounded in appreciati...

PAIN (  @painnonprofit  ) Parents & Addicts in Need’s⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with Dino Miliotis. Dino is a celebrated entrepreneur known for his innovative spirit and impactful message of hope. He gained prominence for creating Bug-Ban, an all-natural insect repelling bracelet, which he launched in Chicago in 1996. His entrepreneurial success has be...

PAIN (  @painnonprofit  ) Parents & Addicts in Need’s⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with addiction recovery and mental health advocate Tim Lodgen to discuss his personal experience of co-occurring disorders and pushing through adverse times in sobriety and not pick up any substances no matter what. What does it mean when life is happening for you and not t...

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s ⁠@painnonprofit ⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance had a discussion about the Family Summit on The Fentanyl Epidemic that Flindt attended which took place in Sacramento. Does Flindt think the fentanyl epidemic is getting the attention needed to correct course? 01:52 What are some of the challenges of prosecuting fentanyl dealers? 08:50...

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s @painnonprofit  Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance revisit some of our most comical moments of the 'Don't Hide The Scars' podcast with stand-up comedian Alozno Bodden, Tom Farley, brother of the late great Chris Farley, Adam Jablin, Mike Diamond and Gary Menkes of the Begin Again Podcast. Segment 1: Alonzo Bodden - Full Episode https://yout...

PAIN⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down to discuss the recently published article, 'Most ruthless' Mexican cartels operate in all 50 states, bring turf wars to US: DEA, written by Chris Eberhart a crime and U.S. news reporter for Fox News Digital Mexico's "most powerful and ruthless" cartels  operate in all 50 states and...

PAIN⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠ is honored to welcome Paula Young the Co-founder and President of Achieve Greatness and Andrew's mom. Achieve Greatness was founded in memory of our beloved son, brother, and friend, Andrew, who passed away from fentanyl poisoning in March of 2022. Before Andrew’s passing, he was passionate about coaching and teaching basketball while helping youth in his community....

We here at PAIN⁠⁠⁠  @painnonprofit  are honored to have welcomed Peter J. Forcelli, a recently retired Deputy Assistant Director of the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), where he served as head of training to the Don't Hide The Scars podcast. Forcelli is a respected investigator noted for developing complex criminal investigations targeting arme...

PAIN⁠⁠⁠  @painnonprofit  Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down to discuss the upcoming Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 7th and topics around fentanyl, the addiction crisis and what we think some people may not understand about addiction itself. As well as touching on the societal, economic and political challenges that make it hard to help suffering addicts. Flindt Andersen and Jason L...

PAIN ⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down California Assemblyman Jim Patterson to discuss Assembly Bill 3171 with he originally introduced. And recently has been reauthored by Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria to Hold Fentanyl Traffickers Accountable by increasing the punishment for selling more than 28 grams of fentanyl. It escalates the prison sentence from up t...

PAIN ⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down to discuss California Assembly Bill 3171, authored by Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria to Hold Fentanyl Traffickers Accountable by increasing the punishment for selling more than 28 grams of fentanyl. It escalates the prison sentence from up to four years to up to 9. The bill is as follows: Existing law classifies controlled...

PAIN  @painnonprofit  Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest, Brian McAlister of  @MyMentalHealthInc  . Brian McAlister is a transformational figure who emerged from a 20-year battle with addiction and alcoholism, embarking on a remarkable journey of recovery and resilience. Initiated on August 2, 1990, his holistic approach to recovery extends beyond sobriety, enco...

 @painnonprofit  Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down for a one on one conversation to discuss the evolution of policy in the addiction crisis that we are begging to see. But is it enough to help those suffering from addiction and their loved ones? We converse about the following topics and more. Intro 00:00 Are we in the War on Recovery as long-term harm reduction is becoming more...

PAIN  @painnonprofit  Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Susan Bartz Herrick, MFA, EdD. The writer of the compelling non-fiction memoir, "Slow Dancing with the Devil: A Son’s Substance Use Disorder, A Mother’s Anguish," available from McFarland Books. "Slow Dancing with the Devil" is a powerful narrative that delves into Susan's personal...

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Steve Adami executive director of The Way Out, a recovery-focused homeless initiative of The Salvation Army San Francisco. After spending over two decades in and out of jails and prison my life changed. My recovery and transformation started in a pair of handcuffs. After being released from prison in December 2010, I earne...

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down for a one on one conversation to discuss some various topics that include PAIN's expansion and growing initiatives. We converse about the various school districts that PAIN has provided Narcan (Naloxone) the life saving opioid overdose to, and why we think more aren't replying to our offering to provide it free to everyone of their c...

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Richard Gallardo Ozuna. Richard Gallardo Ozuna, is a 60 years old model, actor, and motivational speaker. Richard will celebrate 21 years of sobriety on April 10th, 2024. Richard proudly shares his recovery journey on social media, to empower those who are struggling from alcohol or drug addiction, letting them know they a...

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest  @SheriffThaddeusCleveland  . Mr. Cleveland is the Sheriff for Terrell County, Texas. He was first appointed as Sheriff on May 17, 2022 and later elected into office. Sheriff Cleveland spent just over 26 years in the United States Border Patrol and the last 11 years of his career as the Patrol Agent in Charge of the Sander...

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with special guest Joey Guerriero, a remarkable individual who has triumphed over the depths of opioid addiction and found his path to recovery. In this thought-provoking episode, Joey opens up about his journey, shedding light on the challenges he faced, the turning points that led him towards recovery and redemption, and many of his concer...

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Mike Karbassi, Fresno City Council member representing District 2. Mr. Karbassi states, "As your city councilmember, it is my honor to serve you. Being born and raised in District 2 and a second-generation small business owner, my family is personally invested in our community. I cherish our neighbo...

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Michelle Curiel of  @thesobrietyplaybook . Michelle was in active alcoholism and drug addiction for 2.5 decades. Around the age of 37 she overdosed on what she thought was heroin, but it was actually fentanyl and she flatlined. Michelle had just sold the keys to her apartment to a drug dealer and prior t...

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with David Tangipa , a candidate for the California State Assembly. David Tangipa is a San Joaquin Valley native. A proud, first-generation American and son of a veteran, David was born and raised in Sacramento and has lived his entire adult life in Fresno. He attended Fresno State and played tight end for th...

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Darren Prince, is the International Best Selling author of his memoir Aiming High. Darren is a prominent sports and celebrity agent and global advocate for addiction, mental health and recovery. Through his agency, Prince Marketing Group, he represents icons Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Jerry West, Dominiq...