We Do Recover With Jared Miller

Dive into a compelling session of "We Do Recover with Jared Miller," where Episode 135 features the unconventional recovery journey of Bryce Conatser, a musical artist with a history of addiction. Bryce shares his current experience using medical marijuana to combat his methamphetamine and heroin dependencies while living in a sober house – a controversial method that's not often shared in recover...

Episode 134 of "We Do Recover with Jared Miller" is here, and it's not your typical Halloween tale! 🎙️ Jared Miller, our charismatic counselor and host, kicks off the episode with a nod to the upcoming "All Hollows Eve," setting a fun and festive tone. 🎃 But hold onto your pumpkin spice lattes, because we quickly dive into a captivating conversation with Robert Cord Beatty - an author, speaker, a...

Ever thought Frankenstein-style surgeries might be the future of therapy? Jared Miller did! Kicking off the spooktacular episode with some Halloween jests, Jared and his co-host, Dr. Terry Sellers, joshed about the wild side of therapies. But fear not! Dawn McComb, a seasoned therapist, is here to bring clarity out of the chaos.  Enter: Brain Spotting therapy. 🧠✨ Not to be mistaken for a mad sci...

In this moving episode, counselor Jared Miller sits down with the indomitable Matt Blanchard. Matt's journey is one of heartache, resilience, and redemption. From the life-altering accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down to the darkest corners of his mind contemplating the permanence of his paralysis and battling suicidal thoughts, Matt's narrative takes listeners on an emotional roll...

In this compelling episode, our hosts Counselor Jared Miller and Doctor Terry Sellers, dive deep into the world of substance use disorder, non-profit work, and the intricacies of influencing legislation. They are joined by the passionate Evan Done, who offers insights from his unique journey in the field. Evan begins by sharing the touching moments and driving forces that led him to venture into t...

If you're looking for a podcast episode that mixes good vibes, laughs, and super useful info about getting help for drug or alcohol problems, you've got to check out Episode 130 of "We Do Recover with Jared Miller." Jared's guest, intake coordinator Kristy Angus from Steps Recovery Centers, proves to be an amazing guest. Her in-depth understanding of the subject provides listeners with a comprehen...

In the 129th episode of "We Do Recover with Jared Miller," the hosts dig into an often overlooked yet incredibly powerful tool – our language. Tiffany Naccarato & Kayla Jensen with the non-profit organization Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness (USARA), join the hosts to discuss "Language Matters." After warming up with 10 minutes of pleasantries, introductions, and ensuring their gu...

In a deeply moving episode of "We Do Recover," Counselor Jared Miller is joined by co-host Dr. Terry Sellers. They dive into an immensely personal and heart-wrenching topic as Dr. Sellers shares the tragic loss of his daughter, Crystal Sellers, to the insidious disease of addiction. No one is immune to the pain that addiction can inflict, not even a board-certified doctor specializing in addiction...

In this deeply insightful episode, host counselor Jared Miller and host Dr. Terry Sellers welcome Madison McAllister, a seasoned expert in the field of trauma work. With 20 years of experience, Madison delves into the complexities of Internal Family Systems (IFS) as they relate to various types of trauma, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, and childhood trauma. The discussion unveils the intr...

In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Dr. Terry Sellers & Counselor Jared Miller break down the widely-known acronym H.A.L.T. to help listeners identify potential signs of relapse & even add a twist of their own. The discussion revolves around how emotional states like being Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired—and now, even Horny—can escalate into relapse triggers if not addressed promptly. Mi...

Guest Pascual Lozano (known as Paco) joins counselor & host Jared Miller to share his recovery story. Paco has had quite the journey, starting his life in California, where he first encountered mind-altering substances as a means to cope with childhood traumas. At just ten years old, he discovered the alluring escape of a stolen cigarette from his father, a path that led him to experiment with...

Guest Matthew Traver joins counselor & host Jared Miller to share his recovery story. Matt describes a typical childhood, growing up in Wisconsin. He had no idea that playing with older friends in his neighborhood would lead to being sexually assaulted. Matt also shares a traumatic experience of witnessing domestic violence against his mother at the hands of her boyfriend. Matt reflects on how the...

Dr. Terry Sellers & counselor Jared Miller discussed an article titled “Should Students Carry Naloxone? American Medical Association (AMA) Members Debate Policy Stance” from medpagetoday.com. The big question debated among AMA members was whether students should be allowed to carry Narcan in public schools. Doctor Sellers leads into this topic by sharing the startling statistics of deaths caused b...

In episode 122, host Jared Miller CASUDC interviews music artists Colicchie and Joe Nester regarding their upcoming concerts in Utah. The trio listens to teasers of a few of the songs that will be performed at “Talent in the Park” (in Ogden, UT June 3rd) as well as “A Recovery Concert” (in Saint George, UT June 4th). They discuss the details behind the music, and Colicchie & Joe Nester share thoug...

Shantell Van Leuven the founder & president of the Shannon J Scholarship (SJS) Foundation joins host Jared Miller to share the back story behind SJS. Shantell starts by discussing the Foundation's biggest fundraising event on June 3rd, "Talent In The Park". Jared shares stories of his experience as the event's Emcee the previous year (2022). Shantell shares with listeners about the sudden & devast...

Counselor Judy Berrocal (LSUDC) joins doctor Terry Sellers (MD) & counselor Jared Miller (CASUDC) to share her story of recovery. Judy briefly speaks on childhood traumas she endured, which she sought to escape through substance abuse. She shares a very personal, heartbreaking accident while camping with her husband & two children resulting in the death of her two-year-old son. She shares that the...

Mark Vaughn joins hosts Doctor Terry Sellers & Counselor Jared Miller to share his journey of recovery. Mark starts off by sharing that he was born & raised in Ogden, Utah. He reflects back to age ten when his recreational use of Marijuana led to his first inpatient treatment facility by age fifteen. He shares how he went through periods of abstinence for the next twenty years where he would build...

Guest Chante Colvin (NCPSS) joins host Jared Miler (CASUDC) to share her incredible recovery journey. Chante starts by clarifying that today she places her mental health above everything else! She shares how she grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah with her biological parents who both struggled with untreated mental health challenges & how she didn't know anything different. Chante reflects on how her...

Guest Noella Sudbury, CEO & Founder at Rasa Public Benefit Corporation & Clean Slate Utah joins hosts to spread education & awareness on how one would expunge their past criminal record. Noella shares that Utah was the second state (behind Pennsylvania) to pass the Clean Slate Law in 2019. "Utah's Clean Slate law requires the government to use technology to identify and automatically expunge minor...

Guest host Mandy Miller joins her husband & host Jared Miller (CASUDC) to discuss two news articles about Fentanyl relating to Utah. The first article was published in the Salt Lake Tribune referencing a previous news article (from The Washington Post) about Fentanyl flooding into Southern Utah. The host starts off with this article to paint a clear picture of the type of individual purely driven...

Guest David Brown joins Doctor Terry Sellers & Counselor Jared Miller to share about his journey into recovery. This episode starts off with announcements of "Talent In The Park" put on by the Shannon J Scholarship organization & "A Recovery Concert" put on by the Sobriety Foundation. Both exciting fundraising events are happening in Ogden (northern) & St. George (southern) Utah. Go to the Faceboo...

Dr. Eric Evans, (previous guest from episode 100) joins host Jared Miller in the studio. Dr. Evans is the medical director & owner of a Ketamine clinic voted "Best of Southern Utah" two years in a row, Desert Sands Ketamine, located in St. George, Utah. In this part two series, Dr. Evans & counselor Miller discuss the use of Ketamine treatment (along with talk therapy) to treat medication-resistan...

CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC ALERT! This episode starts off with a disclaimer that its views & opinions expressed during this episode do not directly reflect its sponsorships. There is currently a proposed bill in the Utah legislation (SB200), to legalize the production & use of Psilocybin (in a controlled medical setting) for the treatment of GAD, MDD, SI, PTSD, & OCD. State Senator Luz Escamilla is spear...

Vanisa Trani (NCPRSS) & Crystal Hannig (LCSW) from High Desert Counseling (HDC), join host Jared Miler (CASUDC) in this first-of-its-kind "Meet the Staff Series". These three speakers work professionally in the field of adult substance use disorder treatment. Crystal (Clinical Director & General Manager) starts the episode off by sharing what she thinks makes HDC unique/special. She shares about "...

Interventionist Jes Wood from Rise Within Inc, joins Doctor Terry Sellers & Counselor Jared Miller for episode-111. Jes shares how an experience of sexual abuse (that she did not know how to cope with & was too embarrassed to talk about), led her to polysubstance abuse during her adolescent years. Hosts Seller & Jared discuss the correlating statistics between sexual abuse & substance addiction. O...