The Party Wreckers: Addiction Intervention for Families

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Ever grappled with the harsh reality of addiction within your family? Struggled to find the strength to aid your loved one on their long road to recovery? We engage in a heartfelt conversation with Family Recovery Coach, Darryl Rodgers who takes us on an emotional rollercoaster of his personal journey from confronting his son's addictio...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. As we delve into the profound world of trauma, we're joined by our distinguished guests, Jeff and Terra Holbrook. Their unique insights and considerable experience offer a refreshing perspective on the subtle nuances of trauma and how it shapes our everyday lives. Discover how trauma extends beyond a singular event and becomes a respons...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. As hosts, Matt and Sam, we take you into the heart of family interventions and the gritty journey towards addiction recovery. Ever wondered how the relentless grip of addiction affects not just the individual but the entire family? We draw from personal experiences, shedding light on interventions where pride and ego serve as stumbling block...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. On social media there tends to be a lot of infighting between those recovering different ways.  Some say 12 step is awful.  Others say harm reduction and/or MAT is the wrong way to do it.  In this episode we discuss why, when we all want the same thing, are we spending so much time arguing with one another.  Listen in and let us know what yo...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. After a hiatus for several months Matt and Sam come back to the studio to record an episode that addresses some accusations being made regarding Sam on social media.  This epidote is not intended to inflame the situation but to respond after several months of his remaining quiet.  We hope that this will be the end of it.  This podcast episod...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Jay Staples is an expert when it comes to how to integrate creativity into your life to unlike your authentic self. He is the owner of Sober Caddy Creative Agency.   Jay is a passionate Mental Health Advocate, Creative Director, and sought out Presenter. Jay has experience working in both the Advertising and Mental Health/Substance Abuse ind...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. In this episode Matt and Sam talk about how families can fall into the danger of settling for a solution that actually won't solve the problem, just because it's easier to get the agreement.  Families can often settle for the illusion of change rather than have the difficult conversation to supply a real solution. Support the podca...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Jeff Hatch has an incredible story.  From being an awkwardly large young man to being  drafted by the NY Giants in 2002, Jeff tells his story about sinking into the depths of addiction (more than once), only to find his way out again and now helps others to do the same.  Jeff now works for a network of programs nationally that include Michae...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. We are starting off the new year by announcing that we are holding an intervention training on March 11-12 for those who are interested in getting trained to become an interventionist.  This training os for anyone who works in admissions, has hopes of working independently as an interventionist or in any other capacity in treatment.  Visit P...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. We talk with Jason Chane in this episode about his treatment center, The Augustine Recovery Center in St. Augustine, Florida.  A truly special place for men to recover from addiction and alcoholism.  Learn more by going to AugustineRecovery.com or by calling them at 904-293-2209. Support the podcast by supporting out sponsors.  Get 10% off y...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. We're all over the map in this episode. We hope you can keep up.  It's worth the listen though. Please support the podcast by supporting our sponsors.  For 10% off your first month of therapy please visit: BetterHelp.com/PartyWreckers To get online intervention coaching for $150 per hour to help you do your own intervention, please...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. In this episode we talk about how the holidays can be a difficult time for families struggling with an addicted individual and how we can get through it. Please support the Podcast by supporting the sponsors: BetterHelp.com/PartyWreckers InterventionOnCall.com To contact the show with questions or comments please email us at questions@partyw...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. In this episode with sit down with Dana Taylor of  and Onsite Workshops to discuss the important differences in treating women in a gender specific environment.  If you want to reach out to Dana personally to discuss getting help for your female loved one, please call her at 252-933-0746. Support the show by supporting our sponsors  Please v...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt and Sam sit down with the COO of the Foundry in Steamboat Springs, CO.  We talk about the origins of addiction, the current crisis with marijuana in our country and much more. To learn more about the Foundry go to: https://www.forgingnewlives.com/ Please support the show by supporting our sponsors: betterhelp.com,/partywreckers interven...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt & Sam discuss the most common questions families ask in the first conversation with them.  You will also hear some disturbing things about the hosts love life in their early years... This episode is brought to you by interventiononcall.com .  While professionally led interventions are extremely effective, they can be expensive.  Boo...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt & Sam talk about when to intervene on someone after they have already entered treatment.  We find out who Sam's spirit animal is and that Matt does a horrible New Jersey accent. This episode is sponsored by interventiononcall.com .  Get real time instructions and strategies to get you loved one into treatment by consulting with...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt and Sam teamed up one evening to go live on TikTok and answer questions.  Follow us on TikTok.  Sam is @interventiononcall and Matt is @mattbrownofficial.  We will be going live every Wednesday at 6:00 PST/9:00 EST. TO get a 60 minute consultation with an interventionist to help you conduct you own family intervention or to find out if...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. In this episode, Matt and Sam spend way too much time geeking out on travel details before they talk about the importance and strategies of self care.  Be patient with them, they think the world revolves around them sometimes.... To book a session to talk about intervening on a family member or loved one visit: InterventionOnCall.com To lear...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt and Sam discuss their white hot hate for the words: Tough Love.  What does setting boundaries really mean?  How do we do it effectively during an intervention.  Matt points out the only two criteria for setting a boundary during an intervention, and more... If you have questions or comments for the podcast hosts, please email them at qu...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt and Sam sat down back in early June to talk to Dan Braman, owner of Mellon Creek Outfitters in Texas.  Dan is in recovery and is the father of a man Sam Intervened on two years ago.  He come on to tell his story and how the intervention changed the trajectory of his relationship with his son in a positive way. If you have a question for...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt and Sam Discuss how they handle things when clients don't go to treatment on the day of the intervention... If you have questions for Matt or Sam please email us at questions@partywreckers.com To learn more about our individual intervention practices please visit: Matt Brown:  FreedomInterventions.com Sam Davis:  BroadHighwayRecove...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt and Sam sit down and discuss the struggle that all of us have with wanting to try to stay in control and the conflict and turmoil that can come up because of it.  If you have questions we can answer in a future episode please email us at questions@partywreckers.com. Thanks for listening. Click the links below to learn more about the ind...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Matt Brown tells the story of his addiction and recovery and what led him to choose to be an interventionist. His parents played a vital role in both unintentionally enabling his addiction, and also holding the boundaries that allowed him to eventually feel the need to get sober.  If you want to find out more about the hosts' individual...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Sam and Matt speak plainly about what it means to be a man, husband, father and friend in the world today. TikTok can be used to help people...who knew?! Sam talks about interventiononcall.com which is a new service he's developing to help families consult with an interventionist virtually to help kick start the processes of getting the...

We want to hear from you! Send us a question or comment. Rick Hubbard is the Executive VP of Professional Relations at Origins Recovery Centers ( originsrecovery.com ).  As a black man born in 1955, Rick experienced the civil rights movement through the eyes of an adolescent and teenager. He gives us his unique perspective of generational trauma and addiction in the black community.  Rick talks ab...