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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Hick Cheramie | Breaking Generational Addiction & Trauma, Sobriety For One's Self First & The Fentanyl Crisis 06.02.2023 1:16:11

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 Hick Cheramie. Hick is an actor known for recent roles in the Will Smith Apple TV film Emancipation and AMC's Mayfair Witches based on the writing of...

Mike Fiore | Born To An Addicted Mom, Methadone Truths, Harm Reduction & Drug Legalization Thoughts 30.01.2023 1:00:26

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 Mike Fiore is the CEO and founder at INSPIRE 2 INSPIRE, partner with The Sober app.    We discuss a variety of topics and insight into...

Adam Jablin | Lotsaholic: From a Sick to Sober Superman, Harm Reduction Insights & Michael Jordan 23.01.2023 1:11:36

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 sit-down with Adam Jablin author of Lotsaholic: From a Sick to Sober Superman  on the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast.   At thirty years ol...

Peg O'Connor | Higher & Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and Suffering & Stop People Pleasing 16.01.2023 1:00:42

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 talk with Dr. Peg O'Connor author of Higher & Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction And Suffering on the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast. Higher & Frien...

Cal State Assemblyman Jim Patterson | PAIN Helping A Family Member With Addiction & Fentanyl Legislation Reform 10.01.2023 1:13:19

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 talk with California State Assemblyman Jim Patterson who represents the 23rd district, which encompasses eastern Fresno County, including the cities of Fresno...

Michelle Curiel | The Sobriety Playbook, Recovering From 25 Years Of Alcoholism And Drug Addiction 02.01.2023 53:33

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 talk with Michelle Curiel of  @TheSobrietyPlaybook  on the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast.  Michelle Curiel was in active alcoholism and drug addi...

Alexis Root | Recovering Loud And Proud, Tips To Staying Sober and Connected &Harm Reduction Faults 26.12.2022 54:46

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 talk with Alexis Root on the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast.  Alexis is a loud and proud recovery advocate, who has not only championed change in the...

Julian Carvajal | Holiday Triggers, Connecting With Your Inner child, Addiction Humor, Taking Responsibility: Part 2 19.12.2022 1:05:48

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 talk with Julian  on the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast.  Julian's recovery has a direct connection to PAIN: Parents and Addicts In Need and Flin...

Julian Carvajal | Fentanyl Addiction Recovery, Youth Addiction, Escaping Feelings And A Higher Power 12.12.2022 46:31

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 talk with Julian  on the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast.  Julian's recovery has a direct connection to PAIN: Parents and Addicts In Need and Flin...

Matt Gardiner | The Opposite Of Addiction Is Connectivity, Protect Your Sobriety & Recovery Coaching 05.12.2022 1:02:57

Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance talk with Matt Gardiner on the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast.  Matt is a highly sought-after recovery coach, sound therapist, and host of the Beyond Recovery podcast bringing on weekly guests to talk about their “Hero’s Journeys” from the darkness of addiction into the light of Recovery. We talk with Matt about a variet...

Flindt Andersen & Jason LaChance | Is It The Drug Supply Or The Ills of Society & Harm Reduction 28.11.2022 1:06:55

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 decided to have a one-on-one conversation about a variety of addiction-related and substance abuse topics.  They share some of their perspectives on harm...

Erin Khar | Harm Reduction, War On Drugs, The Overdose Death Rate & Matthew Perry's Autobiography 21.11.2022 59:37

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 Erin Khar. We discussed differing perspectives on Harm Reduction, The War On Drugs, her recent article in Cosmopolitan on Matthew Perry's autobio...

Brock Bevell | From Undercover To Recovered, Informing Parents, Overdose and Mindset Of The Addict 13.11.2022 55:48

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 Brock Bevell. Brock and former Arizona Cardinal Max Hall have the podcast, Agents of Recovery and then they opened Victory Recovery, a coun...

Kim Bellas | Sober Is The New Cool, Not Being A Hypocrite As a Parent, Alcohol & Substance Not Needed To Enjoy Yourself 07.11.2022 53:38

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 Kim Bellas the founder of Sober Is The New Cool. We discuss how in 2013, her 15 -year-old son started having seizures. Like most teenagers, he en...

Tony Hoffman | Fentanyl & National Mental Health Crisis Post Lockdown & Harm Reduction, Part 2 31.10.2022 58:01

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 T ony Hoffman. In part  2-part  of our conversation with Tony, we discuss how Tony is upset by the irresponsible ways that the mental h...

Tony Hoffman | Youth Mental Health Issues Leading To Rise In Substance Abuse & Solutions Part 1 24.10.2022 52:45

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 T ony Hoffman. In part 1 of our 2-part conversation with Tony, we discuss how Tony is greatly concerned for the mental health of our youth in thi...

Tim Ryan| Dope To Hope, The Fentanyl Crisis, Prevention Education, Addiction Resources & Connecting With Youth 17.10.2022 52:00

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 Tim Ryan , known for his autobiography "From Dope To Hope, A Man In Recovery" and the A&E Series Dope Man. We discuss getting through to the...

Robin “Higgy” Higginbotham | Heroin Becoming Nonexistent As Harder Drugs Hit The Streets, Educating The Public & Being Of Service 10.10.2022 1:00:11

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 Robin “Higgy” Higginbotham. We discuss frightening facts of drug culture, the lack of government support funding for true education on the Fentan...

Dai Manuel | Integrality & Establishing Trust In Recovery, Parenting When In Recovery & Self Care 03.10.2022 1:08:19

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 Dai Manuel. We discuss integrity and its value in mastery of self, communicating with you children about the dangers of substance use with...

Sandra Lee | Registered Nurse, PTSD On The Job Led To Substance Addiction To Love & Light Non Profit 26.09.2022 48:51

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 Love and Light Founder Sandra Lee RN. Sandra went through a hard time in her life struggling with PTSD, leading to an addiction. When she stepped...

Randy Grimes | From NFL Offensive Lineman, Opioid Addict to Motivational Speaker & Founder of Athletes in Recovery 19.09.2022 51:51

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow us 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 Baylor University graduate and award-winning 10-year veteran of the NFL who crawled on his hands and knees into treatment for an opioid addict...

Mark Gantt | Sober At 19, Debtors Anonymous, Marriage To A Recovered Sex And Love Addict, Parenting & Relationship Communication 12.09.2022 47:22

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 Mark Gantt. We wanted to speak with Mark about not only his substance addiction recovery but also finding Debtors Anonymous. Mark is married to f...

Toni Becker | Trauma Her Gateway Drug, Body Dysmorphia, Addiction To Sober Living and Working With Parents Of The Addict 29.08.2022 57:58

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 with Toni Becker. We wanted to speak with Toni, who lives in South Africa if there are any similar issues that she faces in helping families with the...

Skinny Vinny Imperati | Narcan Saving His Life To America's Got Talent, Working With Steve-O And Recovery Advocacy 22.08.2022 1:03:38

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Skinny Vinny Imperati. Known for his work on America's Got Talent, working with Steve-O of Jackass Fame, Our Show, Your Stunts with Zackass and many...

Lisa Smittcamp Fresno County District Attorney & Dino Cardinale Fresno Police Officer of F.O.R.T Fentanyl Overdose Resolution Team l Fentanyl In Our Community 15.08.2022 59:35

For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved and donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp and Fresno Police Officer Dino Cee Head of F.O.R.T Fentanyl Overdose Response Team  We here at P...