Odyssey House Journals

A MEDICAL CLINIC THAT TREATS EVERYONE WITH LOVE No judgement health care. The Martindale Clinic in Salt Lake has a goal of treating everyone with dignity, whether it’s a routine exam for primary care, or you’re dealing with addiction, or even if you’re high. Meet clinic director Tessa Baysinger in this edition of Odyssey House Journals and hear how her struggles with alcohol make her the perfect p...

USING INTERVENTION TO GET HELP FOR YOUR ADDICTED LOVED ONE Do you picture a loved one kicking and screaming as they are forcibly taken to a treatment center? It doesn’t have to be like that! In this edition of Odyssey House Journals you will meet professional interventionist Dave Atherton who describes how it works and how much it costs and how he overdosed on a plane and ended up in a coma. Watch...

“DEEP INSIDE I’M A GOOD PERSON” Bryan is learning to forgive himself for all the damage he caused his loved ones and himself after years of alcohol and drug abuse. He wants his oldest daughter to see him after 5 months of sobriety. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about seeing his mom for the first time in 10 years. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute...

13 YEARS IN RECOVERY, THEN A RELAPSE Years ago Tiffani spent 15 months in treatment for crack cocaine addiction and later became a therapist, but now she’s back in treatment for opioid addiction. She says it’s been a humbling experience and she’s vowing to turn her life around again. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she comes clean about what happened and looks to the future. Watch or lis...

“FOR 24 YEARS I THOUGHT GOD DIDN’T LOVE ME” That’s how long Toki was addicted to meth. He was excommunicated from his church and fell into a deep, dark hole, totally avoiding his huge Polynesian family. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how his 19 grandchildren inspired him to turn his life around. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on th...

SHE’S FINALLY DEALT WITH HER CHILDHOOD TRAUMA Rosa says she was molested by her mother’s boyfriend and her struggle to deal with that turned into years of drug abuse and lots of time behind bars, but look at her now. She’s finally learned to deal with that through determination and hard work. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about being a good mom and the miraculous work she’s d...

“I FINALLY SMELL ROSES AND HEAR BIRDS CHIRP” And Kevin Bassett gets hugs from his grandkids now that he’s sober. His latest battle was from fentanyl addiction and he was in his mid 60’s when he found recovery. His advice? “Don’t be my age to start over.” In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about why he finally decided to quit. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30...

“THEY SAID ALL ADDICTS LIVES ARE WORTHLESS” Jared Jensen says that’s what attorneys for Duchesne County claimed after his 21 year old daughter died in jail. A federal jury felt otherwise as they awarded him $15 million dollars in a landmark case affecting all inmates who die from jail negligence. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals the heartbroken father says he just wanted his daughter trea...

FATHER FIGHTS BACK AFTER HIS DAUGHTER DIES A CRUEL DEATH IN JAIL If there is one podcast you should listen to or watch from start to finish, THIS IS THE ONE. It’s a sad story about a 21 year old woman dying in a county jail while going through drug withdrawal. It’s also the story of how her heartbroken dad fought for justice for 9 years. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 min...

“I HAD NO IDEA WHAT IT WAS THE FIRST TIME I TRIED HEROIN” Stacie Pett had never tried hard drugs until she was 30. “That first time was amazing,” but after that she lost everything and even went to prison for 3 years. Now the amazing turnaround! Sober for 6 years and a beloved staff leader. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she’s open and honest about her journey. Watch or listen and hopef...

“MY LIFE HAS MORE PURPOSE THAN JUST USING DRUGS” Daci finally realized that after 4 treatment centers, 9 attempts at sobriety and hitting four rock bottoms. She also wants to be a good mom for her 5 year old daughter. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about quitting meth after 19 years of using and why she’s determined to succeed. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to...

$3 MILLION IN CASH IN A DUFFLE BAG That was common for Dave Beckstead back in the day when he was driving a mobile meth lab from California to Utah, but for 24 years he was using some of what his gang was making. Fast forward 15 years and today he’s in recovery and fleet manager for 52 vehicles. His amazing turnaround story in this edition of Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully s...

“I WANT TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF ADDICTION” Whitney says her mom and brother were addicts and she was put into foster care at the age of 3. Later in life she asked her mom if she could try heroin and then it was off to the races. Now, after jails and prison, she is determined to work on long term sobriety. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about why she is sure she can make it. Watc...

MEET A SUCCESSFUL MAN OF INTEGRITY WHO WASN’T ALWAYS THAT WAY Tyson Allred spent years addicted to opioids, was behind bars for 9 years, and has 7 DUI’S. Today he’s married to a beautiful woman, owns his own successful construction company and speaks eloquently about recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals hear how he made this amazing journey. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (...

HE PROMISED HIS DYING DAD THAT HE WOULD TURN THINGS AROUND Zach spent much of his life behind bars and battled a 20 year addiction to heroin. “I chose drugs over everything.” Now, at 39, he’s learning to love himself and make amends to all the people he hurt. He really comes clean as he honestly shares his life and his emotions in this edition of Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopeful...

AT THE AGE OF 12 HE STARTED DOING METH WITH HIS MOM Chase hoped it would help them bond, but instead it started him on a 24 year battle with addiction. Finally he has found recovery. It was either that or spend 10 t0 15 years in prison. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how he is dealing with all his past trauma and his new dreams for the future. Watch or listen and hopefull...

THIS MAN IS A TRUE HERO FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY Nelson Cannon loves to hire people in recovery for the 2 Batteries Plus stores he owns in Salt Lake City. He’s hired 7 so far and says they’ve never let him down. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he claims overcoming addiction and the life skills you learn are what he values most. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minut...

HER ROCK BOTTOM WAS USING WHILE SHE WAS PREGNANT Paulina Barrios knew she needed help when her dad acted like he didn't even know her. Her story of addiction is tragic, but her life now is miraculous. After 3 tries at treatment, she finally succeeded and now has 8 years in recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals you won’t believe what her job is now and how she’s helping hundreds of pe...

“I TOLD MY MOM I HAD CANCER JUST TO GET SOME MONEY” That was the old Carmen Ramirez who spent 17 years in addiction and almost died in jail from being dope sick. Now meet the new Carmen who’s been in recovery for 11 years and has a job making sure that 14 treatment centers are doing the right thing. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she tears up as she says her kids were the “shining light...

“I’M FACE DEEP IN COCAINE. PLEASE HELP ME.” Malcolm made that call to his parole officer and that turned his life around. He grew up in Hawaii, had a full ride baseball scholarship to BYU where he was part of the Living Legends program. So how did he end up in prison 3 times? In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he reveals the truth behind his path of destruction. Watch or listen and hopefull...

A MAGICAL SPACE FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY Fit To Recover is a unique facility that helps people continue on their sobriety journey by creating a safe space and providing proof positive that you can still have fun without drugs or alcohol. CEO Vickie Shaw has worked in the field for 25 years and loves the miracles happening every day at FTR. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she lovingly talks...

SHE SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK THE FIRST TIME SHE USED METH So why did Amanda keep using for the next 16 years? The good news is that she’s turned her life around and has finally found happiness in recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about what finally clicked and how she’s now on the way to a bright future. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute pod...

“I’M EXCITED ABOUT LIFE NOW” That from a man who attempted suicide 5 times, drank a half gallon of booze a day, was addicted to various hard drugs and spent time behind bars. So what brought about this monumental change for Lou? He tears up in this edition of Odyssey House Journals as he talks about connection and helping others. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podc...

“I FORGIVE THE PERSON WHO SHOT ME” 4 years ago Gordon was shot 3 times in the back and technically died twice, part of his involvement in the drug world. Fast forward to 2025 and he is doing great in recovery, loves sobriety, is getting reunited with his children and is already giving back. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals you will be amazed to hear about his new lease on life. Watch or l...

“I’M SURPRISED I’M ALIVE! I JUST GOT LUCKY” Weed at the age of 9 followed by alcohol, cocaine, meth, heroin and fentanyl and somehow Jason Scott survived and is now, at the age of 40, in recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how controlling his emotions is the key to his recovery and how his parents played a positive role by throwing him out and calling the cops. Watch...