Ep 24: Just One Call
Both Jordan and Kristen spend their days talking with potential clients and their families about coming into treatment at MARR. They talk about some of the initial concerns of clients…
Ep 23: I Immediately Saw Hope Here
Bruce characterizes himself as “feral” and “undomesticated” when he walked into the doors of MARR at 42. A self-described smooth talking bar owner and salesmen, Bruce talks about how his…
Ep 22: I Always Get Back More Than I Give
One of the unique things about MARR as a treatment center is the level of community involvement from people are not counselors or clients but just volunteers. The MARR volunteers…
Ep 21: Uncovering What’s Already There
Lindsey M. was the guest speaker at MARR’s Celebration of Recovery Banquet this year. She sits down at the podcast table to talk about how she has experienced a complete…
Ep 20: Live from the Banquet
Whether associated with MARR as alumni, family members, volunteers, current clients, staff, or outside professionals, every year friends of MARR gather to reconnect and recognize the lives that have been…
Ep 19: MARR Saved My Life—Twice
Even though three years ago, Bryan was drinking himself to death in an apartment covered with beer cans, today he clearly states: “My problem was never drinking. It was how…
Ep 18: We’re All In This Together
What are the three most important elements for effective treatment? 1. Safety. 2. Safety. 3. Safety. At MARR this requires constant, careful attention to the health of the community, and…
Ep 17: She Refused to Turn Her Back
Amy felt like she was being forced into going to treatment for 90 days and that her life was over. Before long, she bonded with her counselor and the women…
Ep 16: I Didn’t Know What Happiness Was
Kelsey’s life was chaotic, and she used anger to make sure that her family members wouldn’t be able to help her. Finally she ended up in jail and losing custody…
Ep 15: What’s Going On in My Household?
Ep. 15: What’s Going On in My Household? Families are often surprised to discover the trauma they’ve encountered as a result of their loved one’s substance abuse. At MARR, our…
Ep 14: It Doesn’t Have to Be a Grind
Dee was in a corporate career for 27 years before his drinking led him to lose his job and to require a 3 week hospital detox. During his time at…
Ep 13: Mindfulness Is More Than Monks
As a part of recovery, the practice of mindfulness can provide a helpful set of tools for staying grounded in the present moment. In early stages, it allows people to get back in…