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Sharing is CARE-ing

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About the Podcast: Sharing is CARE-ing is a window into the world of addiction, recovery, prevention, and everything in between. Each episode, we sit down with real people from North Texas—survivors, parents, professionals, and leaders—who are willing to share their stories, their truths, and their hope. We believe that when we listen, we learn, and when we talk openly, lives change. About Care Dallas: Care Dallas is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and support related to substance abuse and mental health to individuals and families in the Dallas community. Learn more...

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Sharing Is CARE-ing (Episode 7) Susan Hoemke 09.12.2025 37:35

In this deeply personal episode of Sharing is CARE-ing , host Fritz Deichert sits down with Susan Hoemke, author of Healing Scarred Hearts: A Family’s Story of Addiction, Loss, and Finding Light . The conversation hits close to home, as Fritz grew up as a close friend of Susan’s late son, Hayden, sharing a history that predates the struggles that eventually claimed Hayden's life 11 years ago....

Jesse McCraw (Episode 6) 20.11.2025 57:14

In this raw and profoundly honest conversation, host Fritz Deichert sits down with his long-time friend, Jesse McCraw , a respected professional working in the addiction recovery field at Driftwood Recovery. Jesse's journey is a powerful testament to transformation and hope. He opens up about his personal path through addiction, including his consequential using years and the dramatic events...

Heather Ormand (Episode 5) 17.10.2025 1:06:13

Episode 5: Heather Ormand - From Personal Battles to Leading the Charge in Recovery In this powerful and deeply personal episode of "Sharing is CARE-ing," host Fritz Deichert sits down with Heather Ormand, the CEO of Nexus Recovery Center. Heather shares her incredible journey, opening up about her early struggles with alcohol beginning at age 14 while growing up as a first-generation Am...

Lauren Gillette (Episode 4) 17.10.2025 50:36

In this moving episode of "Sharing is CARE-ing," host Fritz Deichert sits down with Lauren Gillette for a raw and honest conversation about her incredible journey to achieving nearly 23 years of sobriety. Lauren shares the winding path of her story, which began with alcohol addiction and led to a months-long stay in an inpatient treatment facility. It was in the rooms of recovery that a...

Dr. Lee Spencer (Episode 3) 29.09.2025 44:19

A Conversation on Chaos, Connection, and Authenticity with Dr. Lee Spencer. In this deeply personal and revealing episode of "Sharing is CARE-ing," host Fritz Deichert sits down with his close friend and CARE board member, Dr. Lee Spencer. An accomplished addiction psychiatrist, Dr. Spencer shares what drew him to the field despite not having a personal history with substance addiction....

Gilbert Freeman (Episode 2) 22.09.2025 44:06

Sharing is Caring, Episode 2: Gilbert Freeman on Golf, Grief, and Giving Back In this powerful second episode of Sharing is Caring , host Fritz Deichert sits down with Gilbert Freeman, a local legend in the Dallas golf community who served as the head golf professional at Lakewood Country Club for over 26 years. Gilbert shares his fascinating and unconventional journey into the world of golf, whic...

Robin Bagwell (Episode 1) 12.09.2025 37:40

Welcome to the maiden voyage of the Sharing Is CARE-ing podcast, brought to you by Care-Dallas! In our inaugural episode, host Fritz Deichert sits down with Robin Bagwell for a candid and moving conversation about her journey with addiction, her multi-generational story of recovery, and her long-standing connection to the Care Dallas community. Robin shares the pivotal moments that led her to sobr...