Episodios

  • Breaking A Family Lineage Of Addiction, Being Humbled In Sobriety & ESPN with Pete Sousa
    Jul 14 2024
    Thanks for joining me, Jason LaChance, host of the @KnockinDoorzDown podcast for my conversation with ESPN Sports Broadcaster Pete Sousa. Pete is an example that addiction doesn't define you. It may feel like an endless and unsalvageable struggle, but Pete Sousa has found a way through it. He's found the good in the bad with a newfound perspective - much more grounded in appreciation and gratitude. Instead of a life ending prematurely with an abrupt period, Pete held onto hope. He sought treatment and worked on his recovery in a 12-step-based program. Pete humbled himself after working for several NBA teams he began working at a fast food restaurant while in sober living, and he formulated his path to becoming a network broadcaster. Pete and I discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 3 things Pete is grateful for? 1:50 What is Pete's family's lineage of addiction? 4:40 How did working a 12-step program humble Pete? 8:05 How can childhood learning disabilities and mental health challenges impact addiction? 15:53 Why does Pete reflect on early moments in recovery? 31:20 How did Pete working his recovery program prepare him to be an ESPN broadcaster? 40:18 Random Questions 56:32 Final thoughts 1:08:29 This is Pete Sousa Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Pete Sousa: https://www.instagram.com/pete_sousa/ Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ #trendingvideo #growth #hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 11 m
  • 4 Years Sober, There Is No Box & OpiAID Revolutionizing Addiction Recovery With Dino Miliotis
    Jul 7 2024
    Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the @KnockinDoorzDown podcast certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Dino Miliotis. Dino is a celebrated entrepreneur known for his innovative spirit and impactful message of hope. He gained prominence for creating Bug-Ban, an all-natural insect repelling bracelet he launched in Chicago in 1996. His entrepreneurial success has been featured on Oprah, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and People Magazine. Miliotis's journey includes overcoming a more than 20-year battle with alcohol and substance use. He shares his story and the road to recovery in his memoir, “There Is No Box” advocating for recovery and supporting others facing similar challenges. Currently, he serves as a spokesman for OpiAID, a data science company leveraging AI to tackle the opioid epidemic. Renowned for his advocacy and speaking engagements, Miliotis is considered one of the leading recovery speakers in America, embodying his mantra of changing the world one person at a time. Dino and I discuss the following and more 3 things Dino is grateful for? 1:07 How did Bug Ban lead to Dino's addiction? 2:20 What was Dino's moment of surrender? 6:28 What was Dino's experience with medication-assisted treatment? 13:55 Why do we embrace sober experience early in recovery? 24:13 What is OpiAID and how is it revolutionizing recovery? 40:00 Random Questions 47:10 Final thoughts 53:10 This is Dino Miliotis Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Dino Miliotis https://bookdinonow.com/ For more on OpiAID https://opiaid.ai/ Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 m
  • 'Real Men Quit' The Armchair Macho Guide To Beating Booze With Duncan Bhaskaran Brown
    Jul 1 2024
    Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the @KnockinDoorzDown podcast certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Duncan Bhaskaran Brown the author of ‘Real Men Quit’, the armchair macho guide to beating booze. Duncan drank. Wine, cider, brandy, what have you got? After 20 years of wanton excess, he cleaned up his act and trained with the world’s most successful stop-smoking clinic, which wasn’t enough. He studied at Cornell University, and the Chartered Management Institute, and has written several books, including ‘Real Men Quit’, He’s interviewed sober superstars and conducted research projects. But that wasn't enough, Imagine if alcohol-free was the default, if sober was normal, and if alcohol stops destroying people. Maybe then Duncan would grab a mint tea and sci-fi novel and relax. Maybe. Intro 00:00 02:20 3 things Duncan is grateful for 04:47 What did Duncan's Alcoholism look like? 07:55 Don't confuse seeking validation for success 12:12 What was Duncan's childhood like? 14:24 Don't compare your pain to others 23:11 When did Duncan decide life had to change 36:41 Do we have a big misconception about alcohol abuse? 42:09 Alcohol, nothing healthy about it 50:30 Is it harder for men to admit they have a drinking problem? 1:06:72 Random Questions 1:18:30 Duncan's Final Thoughts This is Duncan Bhaskaran Brown Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Duncan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soberwarriorcoach/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanbhaskaranbrown/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BhaskaranBrown Website: https://www.bhaskaranbrown.com/ Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aoXvQf Listener freebie: https://www.getover.uk Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ #trendingvideo #growth #hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 21 m
  • Finding Comfort And Joy In Ambiguity And Hoplark For The Health Conscious With Betsy Frost
    Jun 23 2024
    Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the @KnockinDoorzDown podcast certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Betsy Frost. Betsy is the CEO of Hoplark, a non-alcoholic beverage brand brewing hop teas and waters like craft beer to make health-conscious people’s wellness journeys more flavorful and exciting. Hoplark provides a healthy alternative to alcohol for people following health regimens, Whole30, gluten-free, or vegan diets, and those wanting to reduce/avoid alcohol consumption. It has a wide consumer base that includes yoga practitioners, MMA fighters, athletes, and even whiskey/craft beer fanatics. Besides her purpose-driven marketing career, Betsy currently co-leads a Women's Mentor Program for One Step Closer/JEDI network for women in the natural products industry and sits on the boards of the Minnesota Orchestra and the Minnesota Children's Theater. Intro 00:00 02:20 3 things Betsy is grateful for 04:00 Connecting with Nature 07:15 Unexpected career path 17:50 Being conscious of positive opportunities that come our way 18:07 Find comfort and joy in the ambiguity 22:00 You're not obligated to be the same person you were yesterday 24:18 Mentor-mentee relationships are vital 35:40 There is strength in letting others in 41:20 What is Hoplark? 44:09 Random Questions 49:46 Betsy's Final Thoughts This is CEO Betsy Frost Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Hoeplark and Betsy Frost https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-frost https://hoplark.com/ Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 m
  • Pain in Paynesville & Thriving After Adverse Childhood Trauma | Kris Bertelsen, Ph.D.
    Jun 17 2024
    Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the @KnockinDoorzDown podcast certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with the President and Addiction Recovery Program Director for Huntington Junior College Kris Bertelsen, Ph.D. Kris is an award-winning economic educator, therapist, and advocate for survivors and addiction recovery. He is also the author of 'My First-Hand Encounters with Terror and The Search for Jacob Wetterling'. A true crime account that rocked bucolic central Minnesota, Pain in Paynesville, walks readers through the author’s experiences in the 1980s as a serial predator stalked boys in his hometown, two abductions, and a murder that would remain unsolved for almost 30 years. Kris and I discuss the following questions and more. Intro 00:00 What has Kris learned about trauma and transformation while teaching in prisons? 05:00 Is there a point at which sobriety becomes a choice? 07:50 Why did Kris decide to write 'My First-Hand Encounters with Terror and The Search for Jacob Wetterling'? 12:00 How did child abductions in the 1980s change American culture? 25:00 How can we transcend self-sabotage? 42:00 This is Kris Bertelsen, Ph.D Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Kris Bertelsen, the recovery counseling courses offered at Huntington JC, and his book: https://www.kirkhousepublishers.com/krisbertelsen https://hjc.edu/academics/degrees/substance-abuse-counseling-assistant/ Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ #prosperity #mentalhealth #determination Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 12 m
  • 'THIS' is Resilience, Discover the Power of Resilience with Nina Sossamon Pogue
    Jun 9 2024
    Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the @KnockinDoorzDown podcast certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with renowned speaker, author, and Resilience expert Nina Sossamon-Pogue Nina Sossamon-Pogue is an amazing woman, not just a sought-after speaker, two-time best-selling author, and podcast host—she's a beacon of resilience in the corporate world. With a background as a former member of the USA Gymnastics team and D1 athlete, Nina's journey from Emmy award-winning journalist to leadership team member of a successful tech startup has been nothing short of remarkable. Nina's ability to take on tough challenges and adapt to life's unexpected twists makes her an invaluable resource for corporate leadership development. Her message is clear: resilience is not just a trait—it's a skill that can be cultivated and leveraged to drive organizational success. Nina and I discuss the following and more. Go be yourself, everyone else is already taken. How did Nina's life play out like a country song? What is 'THIS' framework and how can you use T.I.P.S? What less drama? Don't give people things to talk about. Why is being coachable a vital life skill? This is Nina Sossamon-Pogue Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Nina Nina Sossamon-Pogue LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasossamonpogue/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NinaTheAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nina_sp.eaks/ Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ #prosperity #mentalhealth #determination Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Jeff Patterson | The Yielding Warrior Discovering the Secret Path to Unleashing Your True Potential
    Jun 2 2024
    Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the @KnockinDoorzDown podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with the author of 'The Yeilding Warrior: Discovering the Secret Path to Unleashing Your True Potential, Mr. Jeff Patterson Jeff and I discuss the following and more. What is yielding and how can it benefit you mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually? What are some of the biggest misconceptions about meditation? Can we control our dreams through meditative practices? What are the Yin and Yang of breathing techniques? Why is it vital to pursue your passions? Jeff came from a small town in southern Oregon. He has always loved outdoor activities like fishing, BMX, motorcycles, and baseball. At a young age, Jeff realized he needed to leave his hometown behind. He joined the Marine Corps and went to college. He became the first person in his extended family to attend college, and everyone had high hopes for his future, expecting him to land a big job and do something significant. But his heart was drawn to martial arts, and he distinctly remembers telling himself that if he could earn just 30k a year doing what he was passionate about, it would be more fulfilling than making 100k sitting behind a desk, doing something that didn't resonate with him. One of his old teachers used to emphasize, "You want to make a life, not just a living." He's grateful that he followed this advice because it led him down a path that truly fulfilled him. After teaching 25,000 students in his martial arts academy and earning the equivalent of black belts in the martial arts of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Eskrima, Tai Chi, Qigong, Muay Thai, and Kenpō, Jeff now shares personal experiences, age-old wisdom, and the philosophies of meditative arts with his readers and students. This is Jeff Patterson Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Jeff and to get your copy of the Yielding Warrior for free visit https://www.theyieldingwarrior.com/ Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 m
  • Sober, Now What? With Gary Menkes of The Begin Again Podcast & Michelle Curiel of The Sobriety Playbook
    May 27 2024
    Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the @KnockinDoorzDown podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Gary Menkes of The Begin Again Podcast & Michelle Curiel of The Sobriety Playbook. Gary, Michelle, and I discuss the following and more. Why do we think some of the best people we've met, we've met through recovery? 01:31 Why must we ask for help when we're in need? 07:21 Why do we think you should give 12-step meetings a chance in recovery? 19:10 Why do we think step 4 is one of the most powerful steps? 29:05 What is detoxing the 5 senses and why must we look internally for growth? 42;40 Michelle was in active alcoholism and drug addiction for 25 years. Around the age of 37, she overdosed on what she thought was heroin, but it was fentanyl, and she flatlined. With the help of a 12-step program, and her higher power she was able to get sober and remain sober since August 8, 2019 Michelle has devoted her life to being of service to the sobriety community by creating sobriety and spiritual awakening content on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Providing commentary for the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the 12 steps and 12 traditions, the daily reflections, as Bill sees it, and more. For more information on Michelle and to connect with here: https://poplme.co/hash/jU7Mp7bB/1/s https://www.patreon.com/posts/overview-of-mind-100768640?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Gary's mission is to inspire and showcase the incredible stories of those who have overcome alcoholism and addiction to achieve massive success in entrepreneurship, business, athletics, and all fields and who have gained a newfound purpose in sobriety. Through authentic, inspirational, and often spiritual conversations with our guests, we aim to break the stigma around addiction and show that recovery is possible and that sobriety can be a source of strength and resilience. We believe that by sharing these stories of redemption, we can empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential, create positive change, and build a better world, creating a powerful legacy that will live on and impact countless lives and communities for years to come For more on Gary Menkes and The Begin Again Podcast: https://thebeginagainpodcast.com/ This is Gary Menkes, Michelle Curiel & Me, Knockin’ Doorz Down. Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 4 m