Don't Hide The Scars

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

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Connecting with celebrity guests, leading experts and change makers to discuss the widespread illicit drug culture ripping through families, businesses, sports, entertainment and even the safest communities. With conversations about the fentanyl and opioid crisis, harm reduction modalities, MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) Narcan, Rehab, 12- Step Programs and more. Created by Flindt Andersen, Founder and Executive Director of PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need and Hosted by Jason LaChance.

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Don't Hide The Scars

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Pharma: Greed, Lies, and the Poisoning of America With Author Gerald Posner 31.07.2023 1:00:31

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with special guest Gerald Posner. Posner is the author of thirteen acclaimed books. The New York Times said his latest book (2020), PHARMA , was “a withering and encyclopedic indictment of a drug industry that often seems to prioritize profits over patients…[it] reads like a pharmaceutical version of cops and robbers." We discuss with G...

Sonia Kahlon | Sobriety, Divorce & Recovery Support For Women Via The Online Community Of Everblume 24.07.2023 48:12

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with special guest Sonia Kahlon. Sonia shares her experience of navigating her sobriety and a divorce with her long time husband and business partner. Hear how Sonia's sobriety and personal growth became factors in her divorce and how it lead her to start EverBlume. EverBlume at this time is an online community for women, in which member...

Joey Guerriero | The Realities of Opioid Addiction, Transformative Recovery, Hope And Redemption 17.07.2023 1:05:12

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 personal journey, shedding light on the challenges he faced, the turning points that led him towards recovery and redemption. Throughout th...

Jared Callahan | Clean Slate Director & Producer, A Documentary Made In Rehab 10.07.2023 39:34

For more on PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠ PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Jared Callahan, the director and producer of Clean Slate, a documentary made in rehab that paints a clear picture of the addiction recovery process. “Clean Slat...

What Is A Lazarus Party Or Narcan Party And What Do You Need To Know? 03.07.2023 35:32

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down to discuss Lazarus Parties or Narcan Parties. Have you ever heard of 'Lazarus parties'? Intentionally overdosing on drugs with the intenti...

Narcan Nate Smiddy | Narcan Facts & Why It Is Easier To Score Dope Than It Is To Get Into Treatment 26.06.2023 43:10

For more on PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit #narcan #opioids #sobriety PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Nathan Smiddy better known as "Narcan Nate." We discuss with Nate various Narcan/Naloxone facts on how and when it is effecti...

Alonzo Bodden | Sobriety Brings Wisdom, Working Forward & Learning Backwards, Having Fun In Sobriety 19.06.2023 37:47

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Standup Comedian Alonzo Bodden Alonzo shares his recovery journey and wisdom that he has gained in his 32 years plus of sobriety. Including...

Benzo Dope and Tranq: The Next Wave of the Overdose Crisis. Vice News Documentary Reviewed 12.06.2023 36:29

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down to discuss a "Benzo Dope and Tranq: The Next Wave of the Overdose Crisis" documentary produced by VICE News . We give our take on vario...

What Are The Phase Of The Opioid Crisis & How Does This Relate To Prescription Drugs & Street Drugs? 05.06.2023 47:36

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠ Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down to discuss a variety of topics in the third episode in a series of four episodes that will cover a verity of topics around addiction, ill...

Has The Stigma Of Addiction Shifted? Are We Past Addiction Awareness Alone? 29.05.2023 38:23

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠ Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down to discuss a variety of topics in the second episode in a series of four episodes that will cover a verity of topics around addiction, illi...

Tranq- What Is This Illicit Street Drug & The Phycological Side Of Addiction 22.05.2023 21:58

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠ Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down to discuss a variety of topics in the first episode in a series of 4 episodes that will cover a verity of topics around addiction, illicit dru...

Thomas Buckley | Grace and Golf: The Saving of One Man’s Soul & Breaking Repeatable Patterns Of Pain 15.05.2023 1:01:57

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠ Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Thomas Buckley, the author of Grace And Golf: The Saving of One Man’s Soul. We talk on his path into addiction and to recovery. Having a ch...

That Sober Guy, Working With Men On Their Sober Journey And Recovery Solutions With Shane Ramer 08.05.2023 52:49

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Shane Ramer of That Sober Guy. We discussed recovery solutions that include mindset, reframing ones self-image, finding joy over pleasure and...

BIGVISION NYC's Creating A Sober Supportive Community & Losing Son Isaac to Addiction | Eve Goldberg 01.05.2023 56:03

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Big Vision NYC founder, Eve Goldberg. After Eve's 23-year old son, Isaac died of an accidental drug overdose; she was motivated to help s...

Dopey Podcast & Nation, Comedy/Tragedy Of Recovery & Medication Assisted Treatment With Dave Manheim 24.04.2023 1:01:32

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down for lots of laughs with Dave Manheim of the Dopey Podcast. A variety of topics are discussed including Dave's personal recovery journey which...

Medication Assisted Treatment, Will Narcan being Sold To The Public Reduce Overdoses? W/Narcan Nate 17.04.2023 1:06:39

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Nathan Smiddy is his name. But he's better known as "Narcan Nate." Smiddy got the nickname when he started to train people on a...

Isms of Addiction, Share Your Mistakes, Abstinence Over Med Assisted Treatment With Gregg Champion 10.04.2023 1:02:05

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Gregg Champion. A variety of topics are discussed including the Ism's of Addiction, if you're mentoring a new comer in recovery that...

Exit the Maze: One Addiction, One Cause, One Solution, Love Is The Way Out With Dr. Donna Marks 03.04.2023 58:49

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Dr. Donna Marks. Dr. Marks is an author, consultant, public speaker, and psychotherapist for over thirty years. She was licensed as a Mental...

Losing Her Brother To Addict Related Circumstance & Legal System Trauma With Attorney Shanna Hesketh 27.03.2023 1:17:12

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Attorney Shanna Hesketh, we discuss the tragic loss of her brother who was shot and killed. The trauma that her family experienced from his m...

Are Harm Reduction Modalities Encouraging Substance Use & Don't Die Getting High With Guy Felicella 20.03.2023 1:05:34

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Guy Felicella who is passionate about advocating for the vulnerable people who still suffer with addiction/mental health and is adamant about...

Recovery Today Magazine, Confronting Substance Use In The Family & Harm Reduction With Rob Hannley 13.03.2023 48:05

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with  Editor in Chief of Recovery Today Magazine, the #1 Addiction, Sobriety and Recovery Magazine Rob Hannley.  We discuss with Rob about t...

Harm Reduction, Decriminalizing SUD's, The Addiction Stigma & Hard Knox Talks With Daniel Hearn 06.03.2023 1:03:06

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit  Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Daniel Hearn of Hard Knox Talks to discuss a variety of topics including harm reduction, with decriminalizing substance use how will the sh...

Recovery Support Groups For Families, Working The 12 Steps & A 2nd Life In Sobriety With Boyce King 27.02.2023 59:52

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Boyce King to discuss a variety of topics based upon his recovery journey. We discuss how Boyce's wife became heavily involved in Al-Anon while h...

Greg Glod | The War On Drugs, Failed Policy, Acknowledging Addiction As A Mental Health Issue 20.02.2023 1:06:04

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat-down with Greg Glod is the senior criminal justice policy fellow for Americans for Prosperity and Advisor to Stand Together on Criminal Justice and Drug Re...

Amanda Marker | Various Harm Reduction Modalities, Educating Youth On The Dangers Of Substance Use 13.02.2023 48:39

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sit-down Amanda Marker the Founder and Managing Director at Convenient Health & Recovery , Owner and CEO at Purpose To Passion and Founder and Managing Dir...