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Produced by MARR Addiction Treatment Centers, a non-profit treatment facility founded in 1975 in Atlanta, GA. podcast Daily en-us Copyright 2025 Stories of Recovery | Alcoholism, Addiction & 12 Step Spirituality Copyright 2025 Stories of Recovery | Alcoholism, Addiction & 12 Step Spirituality MARR Addiction Treatment Centers https://www.marrinc.org/ https://assets.blubrry.com/coverart/orig/741882-1739556240.jpg Recovery Begins at Our Alcohol and Drug Rehab Blubrry Podcasting: https://www.blubrry.com/ no http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 02c9df0a-1d01-5185-8d22-fa7ce841b462 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:00:38 -0400 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:00:38 -0400 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-96-facing-the-unthinkable-going-to-prison-at-17-years-sober/ https://www.www.marrinc.org/?p=55677 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:00:38 -0400 0:47:25 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers A must-listen for anyone facing overwhelming challenges and searching for the strength to persevere.In this episode, we sit down with Bernie, a man whos been sober for over 17 years, as he prepares A must-listen for anyone facing overwhelming challenges and searching for the strength to persevere.In this episode, we sit down with Bernie, a man whos been sober for over 17 years, as he prepares https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-95-from-desperation-to-significance/ https://www.www.marrinc.org/?p=55671 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:53:55 -0400 0:39:51 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers MARRs New CEO Todd Stumbo has been in recovery since July 2004. In this episode, Todd opens up about the raw reality of his history of addiction, and the powerful experience of rebuilding his life. H MARRs New CEO Todd Stumbo has been in recovery since July 2004. In this episode, Todd opens up about the raw reality of his history of addiction, and the powerful experience of rebuilding his life. H https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-94-every-day-in-recovery-gets-better/ https://www.www.marrinc.org/?p=55614 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 0:31:06 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Occasionally on this show, we reconnect with previous guests to check in on their recovery progress since their first appearance. In this episode, Tad L. returns to share his recovery journey since we Occasionally on this show, we reconnect with previous guests to check in on their recovery progress since their first appearance. In this episode, Tad L. returns to share his recovery journey since we https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-93-i-learned-it-was-a-disease-not-a-bad-habit/ https://www.www.marrinc.org/?p=55122 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 30 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 0:41:55 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Ep 93: I Learned It Was a Disease, Not a Bad Habit Mark R. was living in a flophouse and drinking himself to death. At this point in his life, his sister showed up and told him he was going to treatme Ep 93: I Learned It Was a Disease, Not a Bad Habit Mark R. was living in a flophouse and drinking himself to death. At this point in his life, his sister showed up and told him he was going to treatme https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-92-i-went-through-treatment-19-times-2/ https://www.www.marrinc.org/?p=55445 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 02 May 2024 14:42:57 -0400 0:43:55 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Ethan M. used to pride himself on how many times he went through treatment. Then, when he was living in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart and sneaking into rooms in Motel 6, he made a drunk phone call on Ethan M. used to pride himself on how many times he went through treatment. Then, when he was living in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart and sneaking into rooms in Motel 6, he made a drunk phone call on https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-91-how-i-recovered-from-oxycontin-adderall-and-fentanyl/ https://www.www.marrinc.org/?p=54821 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 0:36:43 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Ep. 91: How I Recovered from OxyContin, Adderall and Fentanyl Ladd H. wanted to be a good dad, a good husband, and a good employee. He couldnt explain why he kept blowing off his commitments and cont Ep. 91: How I Recovered from OxyContin, Adderall and Fentanyl Ladd H. wanted to be a good dad, a good husband, and a good employee. He couldnt explain why he kept blowing off his commitments and cont https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-90-the-dentist-who-couldnt-stop-using-drugs/ https://www.www.marrinc.org/?p=54479 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 01 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 0:36:16 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Ep 90: The Dentist Who Couldnt Stop Using Drugs From the outside, it looked as if Brian had everything going for him. He had graduated from dental school. His career was off to a successful start. An Ep 90: The Dentist Who Couldnt Stop Using Drugs From the outside, it looked as if Brian had everything going for him. He had graduated from dental school. His career was off to a successful start. An https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-89-as-family-we-were-invited-to-participate/ https://www.www.marrinc.org/?p=54201 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 14 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 0:23:50 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Ep. 89: As Family, We Were Invited to Participate Family members can be a vital part ofthe recovery process. The two women on todays episode are a prime example of that reality. Sallie and Rosemary Ep. 89: As Family, We Were Invited to Participate Family members can be a vital part ofthe recovery process. The two women on todays episode are a prime example of that reality. Sallie and Rosemary https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-88-a-fast-tailspin-toward-death/ https://www.www.marrinc.org/?p=53913 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:31:56 -0500 0:26:15 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Ep 88: A Fast Tailspin Toward Death A daily cocaine and heroin user, Tara describes herself in her addiction as being in a fast tailspin toward death. Thanks to an unexpected intervention from her d Ep 88: A Fast Tailspin Toward Death A daily cocaine and heroin user, Tara describes herself in her addiction as being in a fast tailspin toward death. Thanks to an unexpected intervention from her d https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-87-the-significance-of-family-week-in-treatment/ https://www.www.marrinc.org/?p=53515 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 16 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 0:23:31 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Ep 87: The Significance of Family Week in Treatment When Laurie M.s husband, Sam, checked into MARR (which you can hear about in episode 86), the relationships in their family were strained. Now, Lau Ep 87: The Significance of Family Week in Treatment When Laurie M.s husband, Sam, checked into MARR (which you can hear about in episode 86), the relationships in their family were strained. Now, Lau https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-86-the-ego-deflation-of-a-successful-investor/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=53092 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 02 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0400 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Ep. 86: The Ego Deflation of a Successful Investor Sam M. was a high-flying investor in capital markets for residential mortgages. He had a wife and two kids that always took a back seat to his career Ep. 86: The Ego Deflation of a Successful Investor Sam M. was a high-flying investor in capital markets for residential mortgages. He had a wife and two kids that always took a back seat to his career https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-85-going-through-divorce-with-an-attitude-of-service-michelle-h-sequel/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=52903 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 19 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400 0:21:28 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Ep. 85: Going Through Divorce with an Attitude of Service | Michelle H. Sequel Michelle H. participated in Stories of Recovery about 4 years agoin episode 45. At the time she had just gotten her nurs Ep. 85: Going Through Divorce with an Attitude of Service | Michelle H. Sequel Michelle H. participated in Stories of Recovery about 4 years agoin episode 45. At the time she had just gotten her nurs https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-84-how-the-neurologist-found-peace-in-science/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=52590 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 05 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400 0:37:12 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Many of our guests talk about God in their stories. Our guest in this episode isnt one of those people. Many of our guests talk about God in their stories. Our guest in this episode isnt one of those people. https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-83-getting-sober-at-19/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=52498 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400 0:25:51 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers When Katie Z. enrolled at Kennesaw State University, her life was already in a downward spiral. She knew things had to change. When Katie Z. enrolled at Kennesaw State University, her life was already in a downward spiral. She knew things had to change. https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-82-marcia-smith/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=52405 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0400 0:38:07 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Ep. 82: Marcia Smith Strong. Caring. Comforting. Direct. These are just a handful of adjectives that clients have affectionately used to describe Marcia Smith, LPC, director of MARRs Right Side Up (R Ep. 82: Marcia Smith Strong. Caring. Comforting. Direct. These are just a handful of adjectives that clients have affectionately used to describe Marcia Smith, LPC, director of MARRs Right Side Up (R https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-81-how-to-get-sober-and-save-a-marriage/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=52220 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 27 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 0:27:16 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Ep. 81: How to Get Sober and Save a Marriage Brian K.s marriage was on the rocks. He was drinking heavily and sleeping in his truck in the driveway. Desperate to keep his family intact, he checked in Ep. 81: How to Get Sober and Save a Marriage Brian K.s marriage was on the rocks. He was drinking heavily and sleeping in his truck in the driveway. Desperate to keep his family intact, he checked in https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-80-the-whole-family-can-recover/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=51959 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:45:24 -0400 true MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Ep. 80: The Whole Family Can Recover Tune in and witness the profound turning point in Kirsty D.s life, when a tragic event at the age of 22 compelled her to seek help for her addiction. With the sup Ep. 80: The Whole Family Can Recover Tune in and witness the profound turning point in Kirsty D.s life, when a tragic event at the age of 22 compelled her to seek help for her addiction. With the sup https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-78-how-i-got-my-piloting-career-back-nick-r-the-sequel/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=51761 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Fri, 26 May 2023 10:12:53 -0400 0:23:59 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Ep 78: How I Got My Piloting Career Back | Nick R., The Sequel Nick is a pilot, through and through. When he talks you can feel how much he loves flying planes. For a time, he lost all that because o Ep 78: How I Got My Piloting Career Back | Nick R., The Sequel Nick is a pilot, through and through. When he talks you can feel how much he loves flying planes. For a time, he lost all that because o https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/remembering-darrell-v-how-a-cat-can-lead-to-a-spiritual-experience/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=51705 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 25 May 2023 15:31:02 -0400 0:26:33 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Ep 79: Remembering Darrell V. | How a Cat Can Lead to a Spiritual Experience In this special edition ofStories of Recovery, were paying tribute to Darrell V., a long-time MARR alumnus and friend to Ep 79: Remembering Darrell V. | How a Cat Can Lead to a Spiritual Experience In this special edition ofStories of Recovery, were paying tribute to Darrell V., a long-time MARR alumnus and friend to https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/how-i-got-my-piloting-career-back-nick-r/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=51402 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:29:47 -0500 0:23:59 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Ep 78: How I Got My Piloting Career Back | Nick R., The Sequel Nick is a pilot, through and through. When he talks you can feel how much he loves flying planes. For a time, he lost all that because of Ep 78: How I Got My Piloting Career Back | Nick R., The Sequel Nick is a pilot, through and through. When he talks you can feel how much he loves flying planes. For a time, he lost all that because of https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-77-why-i-relapsed/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=50548 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:03:31 -0400 0:36:26 true MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Why do people relapse? Particularly after having the experience of feeling happy, joyous, and free in recovery and being truly at peace for the first time in their lives? Shaun N. provides us with an Why do people relapse? Particularly after having the experience of feeling happy, joyous, and free in recovery and being truly at peace for the first time in their lives? Shaun N. provides us with an Why I Relapsed and How I Made it Back 77 77 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-76-from-freebasing-cocaine-to-becoming-a-judge/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=50245 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:06:05 -0400 0:35:47 true MARR Addiction Treatment Centers How did Jule go from freebasing cocaine and trying to sell a stolen car to an undercover cop to eventually becoming a judge and being licensed to practice law before the supreme court? What happened d How did Jule go from freebasing cocaine and trying to sell a stolen car to an undercover cop to eventually becoming a judge and being licensed to practice law before the supreme court? What happened d From Freebasing Cocaine to Becoming a Judge https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-75-womens-recovery-center-gave-me-a-life-with-my-children/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=50099 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:17:23 -0400 0:22:02 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers How does someone go from an ordinary, middle-class upbringing to having her door kicked in by the SWAT team? And then, how does that same person then go from facing serious jail time to being in recov How does someone go from an ordinary, middle-class upbringing to having her door kicked in by the SWAT team? And then, how does that same person then go from facing serious jail time to being in recov 75. The Women’s Recovery Center Gave Me a Life with My Children https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-74-what-marr-provided-that-other-centers-couldnt/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=49513 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 12 May 2022 10:57:11 -0400 0:25:17 true MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Dont walk, but RUN away from me! Thats what Josh K. said to his fiance when he saw he could not stop his own self-destruction. He even tried treatment at a few different places, but nothing seeme Dont walk, but RUN away from me! Thats what Josh K. said to his fiance when he saw he could not stop his own self-destruction. He even tried treatment at a few different places, but nothing seeme What MARR Provided That Other Centers Couldn't 74 74 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-73-therapeutic-community/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=49062 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:20:37 -0400 0:21:48 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers When a person shows up to participate here at MARR, whether they are a client or not, they become part of a community that they can remain involved in for the rest of their life. This community is a n When a person shows up to participate here at MARR, whether they are a client or not, they become part of a community that they can remain involved in for the rest of their life. This community is a n 73. Therapeutic Community https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png https://www.marrinc.org/ep-72-from-college-dropout-to-nasa/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=42318 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 04 May 2021 06:00:53 -0400 0:40:40 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers From College Dropout To NASA Engineer Brians alcoholism in college led him to drop out. However, when he got into recovery, he went on to help build the software for the Curiosity Rover, which took p From College Dropout To NASA Engineer Brians alcoholism in college led him to drop out. However, when he got into recovery, he went on to help build the software for the Curiosity Rover, which took p From College Dropout to NASA Engineer 4 72 72 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 4 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-72-from-college-dropout-to-nasa/ https://marrdev1.wpengine.com/?p=42318 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 04 May 2021 06:00:53 -0400 0:40:40 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Brian’s alcoholism in college led him to drop out. However, when he got into recovery, he went on to help build the software for the Curiosity Rover, which took photos... Brian’s alcoholism in college led him to drop out. However, when he got into recovery, he went on to help build the software for the Curiosity Rover, which took photos... From College Dropout to NASA Engineer 4 72 72 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 4 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-71-as-a-professional-pilot-i-thought-i-couldnt-ask-for-help/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=41281 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 06 Apr 2021 06:00:06 -0400 0:59:12 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Nick was a professional pilot, and he knew he had an alcohol problem. Despite his genuine love for flying and knowing that his career was in jeopardy, he could not stop himself from drinking. Not only Nick was a professional pilot, and he knew he had an alcohol problem. Despite his genuine love for flying and knowing that his career was in jeopardy, he could not stop himself from drinking. Not only As a Professional Pilot, I Thought I Couldn’t Ask For Help 4 71 71 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 4 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-71-as-a-professional-pilot-i-thought-i-couldnt-ask-for-help/ https://marrdev1.wpengine.com/?p=41281 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 06 Apr 2021 06:00:06 -0400 0:59:12 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Nick was a professional pilot, and he knew he had an alcohol problem. Despite his genuine love for flying and knowing that his career was in jeopardy, he could not... Nick was a professional pilot, and he knew he had an alcohol problem. Despite his genuine love for flying and knowing that his career was in jeopardy, he could not... As a Professional Pilot, I Thought I Couldn’t Ask For Help 4 71 71 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 4 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-70-recovery-basics-for-family-members/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=40469 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:00:06 -0500 0:33:19 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Kaitlin Byrne is the Lead Family Counselor at our Mens Recovery Center. Her job is to work specifically with the family members of our clients to help them recognize how theyve been affected by thei Kaitlin Byrne is the Lead Family Counselor at our Mens Recovery Center. Her job is to work specifically with the family members of our clients to help them recognize how theyve been affected by thei Recovery Basics for Family Members 4 70 70 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 4 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-70-recovery-basics-for-family-members/ https://marrdev1.wpengine.com/?p=40469 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:00:06 -0500 0:33:19 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Kaitlin Byrne is the Lead Family Counselor at our Men’s Recovery Center. Her job is to work specifically with the family members of our clients to help them recognize how... Kaitlin Byrne is the Lead Family Counselor at our Men’s Recovery Center. Her job is to work specifically with the family members of our clients to help them recognize how... Recovery Basics for Family Members 4 70 70 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 4 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-69-making-meth-for-the-hells-angels/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=39557 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:00:51 -0500 0:30:36 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Penelopes drinking and drug use began in high school and ramped in her young adulthood. During the 1960s, she traveled around and participated in events like Woodstock and became addicted to heroin i Penelopes drinking and drug use began in high school and ramped in her young adulthood. During the 1960s, she traveled around and participated in events like Woodstock and became addicted to heroin i Making Meth for the Hell's Angels 4 69 69 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 4 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-69-making-meth-for-the-hells-angels/ https://marrdev1.wpengine.com/?p=39557 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:00:51 -0500 0:30:36 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Penelope’s drinking and drug use began in high school and ramped in her young adulthood. During the 1960s, she traveled around and participated in events like Woodstock and became addicted... Penelope’s drinking and drug use began in high school and ramped in her young adulthood. During the 1960s, she traveled around and participated in events like Woodstock and became addicted... Making Meth for the Hell's Angels 4 69 69 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 4 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-68-my-familys-boundaries-got-me-into-treatment/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=39434 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:57:23 -0500 0:39:56 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Herschel was stuck in a rut, but he didnt know he was an alcoholic. He just thought he was binge drinking a few nights a week. Whenever he ended up in jail as a result of his drinking, a family membe Herschel was stuck in a rut, but he didnt know he was an alcoholic. He just thought he was binge drinking a few nights a week. Whenever he ended up in jail as a result of his drinking, a family membe My Family's Boundaries Got Me Into Treatment 4 68 68 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 4 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-68-my-familys-boundaries-got-me-into-treatment/ https://marrdev1.wpengine.com/?p=39434 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:57:23 -0500 0:39:56 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Herschel was stuck in a rut, but he didn’t know he was an alcoholic. He just thought he was binge drinking a few nights a week. Whenever he ended up... Herschel was stuck in a rut, but he didn’t know he was an alcoholic. He just thought he was binge drinking a few nights a week. Whenever he ended up... My Family's Boundaries Got Me Into Treatment 4 68 68 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 4 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-67-everything-at-marr-was-practice-for-life/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=39204 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 07 Dec 2020 14:54:43 -0500 0:42:48 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tad was well-known in the Atlanta community as a successful real estate developer. Then he was arrested for a DUI and made the news. In treatment, he learned that his business success didn’t necessari Tad was well-known in the Atlanta community as a successful real estate developer. Then he was arrested for a DUI and made the news. In treatment, he learned that his business success didn’t necessari Everything At MARR Was Practice for Life After 3 67 67 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-67-everything-at-marr-was-practice-for-life/ https://marrdev1.wpengine.com/?p=39204 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 07 Dec 2020 14:54:43 -0500 0:42:48 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tad was well-known in the Atlanta community as a successful real estate developer. Then he was arrested for a DUI and made the news. In treatment, he learned that his... Tad was well-known in the Atlanta community as a successful real estate developer. Then he was arrested for a DUI and made the news. In treatment, he learned that his... Everything At MARR Was Practice for Life After 3 67 67 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-66-the-shame-i-couldnt-talk-about/ https://marrdev1.wpengine.com/?p=38503 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 10 Nov 2020 15:53:57 -0500 0:44:26 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Anna K., an anesthesiologist with over 20 years of sobriety, vividly describes an unforgettable night when she gave herself a combination of the narcotics she would administer to patients. This... Anna K., an anesthesiologist with over 20 years of sobriety, vividly describes an unforgettable night when she gave herself a combination of the narcotics she would administer to patients. This... The Shame I Couldn't Talk About 3 66 66 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-66-the-shame-i-couldnt-talk-about/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=38503 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:53:57 -0500 0:44:26 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Anna K., an anesthesiologist with over 20 years of sobriety, vividly describes an unforgettable night when she gave herself a combination of the narcotics she would administer to patients. This crisis Anna K., an anesthesiologist with over 20 years of sobriety, vividly describes an unforgettable night when she gave herself a combination of the narcotics she would administer to patients. This crisis The Shame I Couldn't Talk About 3 66 66 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-65-what-a-non-addict-learned-from-people-in-recovery/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=37840 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 13 Oct 2020 06:00:19 -0400 0:35:34 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers When you are entrusting yourself or your loved ones into the care of a counseling staff, you want to know what those counselors are like, what they care about, and how they treat the clients. On this When you are entrusting yourself or your loved ones into the care of a counseling staff, you want to know what those counselors are like, what they care about, and how they treat the clients. On this What a Non-Addict Learned from People in Recovery 3 65 65 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-65-what-a-non-addict-learned-from-people-in-recovery/ https://marrdev1.wpengine.com/?p=37840 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 13 Oct 2020 06:00:19 -0400 0:35:34 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers When you are entrusting yourself or your loved ones into the care of a counseling staff, you want to know what those counselors are like, what they care about, and... When you are entrusting yourself or your loved ones into the care of a counseling staff, you want to know what those counselors are like, what they care about, and... What a Non-Addict Learned from People in Recovery 3 65 65 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep64-how-i-learned-to-stop-enabling/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=37500 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:26:41 -0400 0:28:33 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Between her former husband, her brother, and her sister-in-law, Melissa had been surrounded by people in active addiction for years. She was loaning money, bailing people out of jail, and... Between her former husband, her brother, and her sister-in-law, Melissa had been surrounded by people in active addiction for years. She was loaning money, bailing people out of jail, and... How I Learned to Stop Enabling and Start Helping 3 64 64 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep64-how-i-learned-to-stop-enabling/ https://marrdev1.wpengine.com/?p=37500 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:26:41 -0400 0:28:33 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Between her former husband, her brother, and her sister-in-law, Melissa had been surrounded by people in active addiction for years. She was loaning money, bailing people out of jail, and... Between her former husband, her brother, and her sister-in-law, Melissa had been surrounded by people in active addiction for years. She was loaning money, bailing people out of jail, and... How I Learned to Stop Enabling and Start Helping 3 64 64 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-63-the-doctor-who-wanted-to-die/ https://marrinc.org/?p=37069 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 15 Sep 2020 05:40:20 -0400 0:40:19 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers “That’s when I found God.” This is how Christopher recalls what it felt like to take hydrocodone for the first time.  But before long, his addiction took a brutal hold... “That’s when I found God.” This is how Christopher recalls what it felt like to take hydrocodone for the first time.  But before long, his addiction took a brutal hold... The Doctor Who Wanted to Die 3 63 63 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-63-the-doctor-who-wanted-to-die/ https://marrdev1.wpengine.com/?p=37069 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 15 Sep 2020 05:40:20 -0400 0:40:19 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers “That’s when I found God.” This is how Christopher recalls what it felt like to take hydrocodone for the first time.  But before long, his addiction took a brutal hold... “That’s when I found God.” This is how Christopher recalls what it felt like to take hydrocodone for the first time.  But before long, his addiction took a brutal hold... The Doctor Who Wanted to Die 3 63 63 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-62-i-had-an-opiate-addiction-but-i-thought-i-could-drink/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=36805 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 03 Sep 2020 06:00:13 -0400 0:42:20 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Despite a significant opiate addiction, Eric was making good money and eventually was even offered a position as vice president at his company. Initially, he had thought drugs were just... Despite a significant opiate addiction, Eric was making good money and eventually was even offered a position as vice president at his company. Initially, he had thought drugs were just... I Had an Opiate Addiction but I Thought I Could Drink 3 62 62 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-61-gratitude-and-resentment-cant-exist-at-the-same-time/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=35983 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 28 Jul 2020 10:32:26 -0400 0:33:23 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Caitlin started drinking at 15, around the same time that her mom was diagnosed with cancer. By the time she was 20, Caitlin’s mother had passed away, and her father... Caitlin started drinking at 15, around the same time that her mom was diagnosed with cancer. By the time she was 20, Caitlin’s mother had passed away, and her father... Gratitude and Resentment Can't Exist at the Same Time 3 61 61 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-60-im-going-to-keep-it-raw/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=35785 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:15:00 -0400 0:38:01 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Jasmine shares her transformative experience as part of MARR’s Right Side Up program. Before coming to RSU, she lived in a room where she blocked out all the light. While... Jasmine shares her transformative experience as part of MARR’s Right Side Up program. Before coming to RSU, she lived in a room where she blocked out all the light. While... I'm Going to Keep It Raw 3 60 60 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-59-the-pastor-addicted-pills-booze-and-applause/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=35430 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 14 Jul 2020 10:00:37 -0400 0:49:05 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers After college, Gil spent a short time as a police officer who was addicted to drugs but was also arresting people for drugs. He thought that if he became a... After college, Gil spent a short time as a police officer who was addicted to drugs but was also arresting people for drugs. He thought that if he became a... The Pastor Addicted to Pills, Booze, and Applause 3 59 59 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-58-the-fear-you-are-feeling-right-now-is-real/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=35425 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:10:55 -0400 0:53:57 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers We all face moments where we are completely overwhelmed by the problems we are facing and the situations we find ourselves in. At these times, all of the strengths, tools,... We all face moments where we are completely overwhelmed by the problems we are facing and the situations we find ourselves in. At these times, all of the strengths, tools,... The Fear You Are Feeling Right Now Is Real 3 58 58 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-57-enough-dope-to-kill-a-baseball-team/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=35144 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 16 Jun 2020 08:56:12 -0400 0:33:25 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers How does a person go from living in the woods and running from bloodhounds to holding his community accountable to protect his fellow clients in treatment? At our treatment centers,... How does a person go from living in the woods and running from bloodhounds to holding his community accountable to protect his fellow clients in treatment? At our treatment centers,... Enough Dope to Kill a Baseball Team 3 57 57 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/MARR-podacst-art-2020-final-300x300.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-56-how-i-learned-self-acceptance/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=34274 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 21 May 2020 08:42:32 -0400 0:32:05 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Self-acceptance is an important part of recovery. Growing up gay in a community where that wasn’t accepted, Keith W. felt flawed—like something was wrong with him. When he found drugs... Self-acceptance is an important part of recovery. Growing up gay in a community where that wasn’t accepted, Keith W. felt flawed—like something was wrong with him. When he found drugs... How I Learned Self-Acceptance 3 56 56 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-55-a-scholarship-helped-me-come-back/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=33523 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 05 May 2020 10:39:31 -0400 0:24:43 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers In this episode we hear from Nicole T., a medical professional who went through MARR when she was 19 years old, long before her career started. Later, as her career... In this episode we hear from Nicole T., a medical professional who went through MARR when she was 19 years old, long before her career started. Later, as her career... A Scholarship Helped Me Come Back 3 55 55 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-54-how-a-parents-addiction-can-affect-the-children/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=32237 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 07 Apr 2020 08:54:40 -0400 0:26:15 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers What are some of the specific ways a parent’s addiction affects the lives of their children? How do parents who are in recovery start to rebuild the family’s home life?... What are some of the specific ways a parent’s addiction affects the lives of their children? How do parents who are in recovery start to rebuild the family’s home life?... How a Parent's Addiction Can Affect the Children 3 54 54 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-53-prayer-and-connection-during-covid-19/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=31739 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 26 Mar 2020 08:09:48 -0400 0:45:18 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers What is the role of prayer in recovery? What if I’m not religious, or don’t even believe in God?  Can prayer help me in uncertain times? Can it help me... What is the role of prayer in recovery? What if I’m not religious, or don’t even believe in God?  Can prayer help me in uncertain times? Can it help me... Prayer and Connection During COVID-19 3 53 53 https://www.marrinc.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MARR_podcast_stories_of_recovery.png 3 https://www.marrinc.org/ep-52-the-risks-of-vaping/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=30694 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 03 Mar 2020 09:40:11 -0500 0:21:00 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers At MARR, we do not specifically address nicotine dependence as part of our program of treatment. Clients are permitted to smoke cigarettes, though they are not permitted to use e-cigarettes... At MARR, we do not specifically address nicotine dependence as part of our program of treatment. Clients are permitted to smoke cigarettes, though they are not permitted to use e-cigarettes... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-51-how-do-i-know-if-im-an-alcoholic/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=30847 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 03 Mar 2020 09:00:26 -0500 0:55:27 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Alison Broderick and Matt Erwin are both in long-term recovery, and they work together at MARR—Alison as the alumni coordinator and Matt as a long-time counselor and now business development... Alison Broderick and Matt Erwin are both in long-term recovery, and they work together at MARR—Alison as the alumni coordinator and Matt as a long-time counselor and now business development... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-50-part-2-i-didnt-want-to-live-anymore/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=29864 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:31:45 -0500 0:32:18 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers When Matt R. was in treatment, his wife at the time was also in treatment separate from him. He describes the difficulty of focusing on his recovery and trying to... When Matt R. was in treatment, his wife at the time was also in treatment separate from him. He describes the difficulty of focusing on his recovery and trying to... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-49-part-1-i-didnt-want-to-live-anymore/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=29600 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:09:30 -0500 0:30:51 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Matt R. was ready to end his life, or so he thought. What he learned in treatment and the relationships he built there allowed him to take another path. He... Matt R. was ready to end his life, or so he thought. What he learned in treatment and the relationships he built there allowed him to take another path. He... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-48-i-didnt-know-about-addiction-or-mental-health/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=28617 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 23 Jan 2020 09:01:58 -0500 0:31:00 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tina C. had been abusing drugs since the age of 14, but she didn’t know anything about addiction. She was headed for prison when she was offered a last minute... Tina C. had been abusing drugs since the age of 14, but she didn’t know anything about addiction. She was headed for prison when she was offered a last minute... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-47-i-was-terrified-of-treatment/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=27651 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 19 Dec 2019 09:18:48 -0500 0:29:35 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers This is a special podcast episode—our 2019 season finale. Sometimes we are fortunate enough to see things come full circle.  Grey was the first admission to MARR who told the... This is a special podcast episode—our 2019 season finale. Sometimes we are fortunate enough to see things come full circle.  Grey was the first admission to MARR who told the... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-46-what-should-i-look-for-in-treatment-for-my-loved-one/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=27091 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:40:40 -0500 0:58:10 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers CEO of MARR Bill Anderson has worked in addiction treatment for 23 years, with 15 of those years at MARR. Over the course of his career, he has seen the... CEO of MARR Bill Anderson has worked in addiction treatment for 23 years, with 15 of those years at MARR. Over the course of his career, he has seen the... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-45-my-shame/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=26502 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:23:58 -0500 0:31:31 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers With four children, a career as a full-time nurse, and a full-blown addiction to pain pills, Michelle H. spent her days rushing from one crisis to the next. She only... With four children, a career as a full-time nurse, and a full-blown addiction to pain pills, Michelle H. spent her days rushing from one crisis to the next. She only... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-44-will-going-to-treatment-end-my-career/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=26052 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 05 Nov 2019 09:00:03 -0500 0:29:24 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Even though Philip was making $250 an hour as a medical professional, his addiction was making it impossible for him to pay his bills. But he ended up having a... Even though Philip was making $250 an hour as a medical professional, his addiction was making it impossible for him to pay his bills. But he ended up having a... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-43-how-to-stay-sober-after-treatment-even-through-tragedy/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=25532 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 22 Oct 2019 12:50:06 -0400 0:50:09 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Sometimes you meet somebody who is so deeply committed to the program and fellowship of recovery that they are able to stay sober no matter what tragedies happen in their... Sometimes you meet somebody who is so deeply committed to the program and fellowship of recovery that they are able to stay sober no matter what tragedies happen in their... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-42-the-whole-family-can-recover/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=23669 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 23 Sep 2019 14:39:33 -0400 0:37:12 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers In this episode, we hear from two parents, Patti and Andrew A.,  who sent two of their sons to MARR at different times. They discuss how the addictions their sons... In this episode, we hear from two parents, Patti and Andrew A.,  who sent two of their sons to MARR at different times. They discuss how the addictions their sons... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-41-perfectionism-gets-in-the-way-of-recovery/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=23807 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 09 Sep 2019 16:50:41 -0400 0:30:01 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers In this episode we hear from two therapists about perfectionism and how it is a major obstacle to long-term recovery. Director of MARR’s Women’s Center Cailey Binkley and a therapist... In this episode we hear from two therapists about perfectionism and how it is a major obstacle to long-term recovery. Director of MARR’s Women’s Center Cailey Binkley and a therapist... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-40-relapse-was-not-the-end-of-the-story/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=23683 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 27 Aug 2019 09:43:08 -0400 0:32:51 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Sharon was a stay-at-home mom who didn’t have a drinking problem until she was in her forties. Her husband staged an intervention, and she went to MARR. After 90 days... Sharon was a stay-at-home mom who didn’t have a drinking problem until she was in her forties. Her husband staged an intervention, and she went to MARR. After 90 days... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-39-how-to-talk-to-a-loved-one-about-their-addiction/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=23475 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 12 Aug 2019 17:27:41 -0400 0:55:52 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers In this episode, we hear from Dr. Brian Moore, a psychologist and interventionist. Drawing from his decades of experience working with people suffering from the disease and those closest to... In this episode, we hear from Dr. Brian Moore, a psychologist and interventionist. Drawing from his decades of experience working with people suffering from the disease and those closest to... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-38-the-chief-of-staff-arrested-for-crack/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=23201 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 29 Jul 2019 15:23:14 -0400 0:37:37 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Jeff B. was a chief of staff for a county commissioner. Then he made the evening news after being arrested in a hotel room for possession of crack cocaine. After... Jeff B. was a chief of staff for a county commissioner. Then he made the evening news after being arrested in a hotel room for possession of crack cocaine. After... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-37-recovery-saves-professional-careers/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=22706 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:08:23 -0400 0:54:00 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Lane H. is a practicing dentist who came to MARR after facing dramatic consequences in his career related to his addiction. He describes the circumstances of how he arrived at... Lane H. is a practicing dentist who came to MARR after facing dramatic consequences in his career related to his addiction. He describes the circumstances of how he arrived at... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-36-the-quiet-power-of-recovery/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=22606 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:09:19 -0400 0:48:51 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers After 11 years, Paul Thim is retiring from his position as a primary counselor at the Men’s Recovery Center at MARR.  Paul discusses what he learned during this time as... After 11 years, Paul Thim is retiring from his position as a primary counselor at the Men’s Recovery Center at MARR.  Paul discusses what he learned during this time as... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-35-you-cant-enjoy-crack-in-moderation/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=22555 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 01 Jul 2019 15:30:15 -0400 0:48:44 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Darrell knows desperation firsthand. He describes his first drink at age 15 as a spiritual experience—something he needed without realizing he needed it. Alcohol worked for him for about a... Darrell knows desperation firsthand. He describes his first drink at age 15 as a spiritual experience—something he needed without realizing he needed it. Alcohol worked for him for about a... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-34-started-to-feel-safe/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=22321 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:45:55 -0400 0:38:45 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Ashley was drinking constantly and could not tolerate being alone. She wanted help, but she only wanted it on specific terms. She didn’t want to do a 12 Step based... Ashley was drinking constantly and could not tolerate being alone. She wanted help, but she only wanted it on specific terms. She didn’t want to do a 12 Step based... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-33-shame-and-addiction-love-working-together/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=22137 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 03 Jun 2019 16:01:59 -0400 0:42:23 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Research has shown, and continues to show, that shame and addiction go hand in hand. In this episode, we hear from two counselors on the topic of treating clients with... Research has shown, and continues to show, that shame and addiction go hand in hand. In this episode, we hear from two counselors on the topic of treating clients with... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-32-my-drink-of-choice-was-listerine/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=21992 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 20 May 2019 17:48:00 -0400 0:30:22 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Corky says that recovery was like climbing out of a dark cave he didn’t even know he was in.  A self-described “wreck” with a blood pressure of 220/140, he came... Corky says that recovery was like climbing out of a dark cave he didn’t even know he was in.  A self-described “wreck” with a blood pressure of 220/140, he came... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-31-recovery-from-alcoholism/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=21300 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 06 May 2019 16:26:51 -0400 0:42:48 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Entering recovery doesn’t mean that life becomes trouble free. Recovery involves setbacks, disappointments, and emotionally charged, frightening moments. In the last episode, Lindsey described the progression of her alcoholism, but... Entering recovery doesn’t mean that life becomes trouble free. Recovery involves setbacks, disappointments, and emotionally charged, frightening moments. In the last episode, Lindsey described the progression of her alcoholism, but... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-30-denial-of-alcoholism/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=21285 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 22 Apr 2019 13:24:30 -0400 0:30:40 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers When Lindsey started drinking during her senior year of high school she was already blacking out. By the time she called MARR over 10 years later, she had lost her... When Lindsey started drinking during her senior year of high school she was already blacking out. By the time she called MARR over 10 years later, she had lost her... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-29-spitting-in-the-soup/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=21106 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:01:25 -0400 0:30:36 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Dave Devitt checked into MARR in January 1987. Eventually he made his way back to school to study psychology in order to understand the disease he suffered from and learn... Dave Devitt checked into MARR in January 1987. Eventually he made his way back to school to study psychology in order to understand the disease he suffered from and learn... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-28-miracles-happen/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=20935 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 26 Mar 2019 09:06:03 -0400 1:00:37 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers One of them was crawling under his house disconnecting the phones to protect himself. Another had the DEA show up at his place of business with guns and badges. The... One of them was crawling under his house disconnecting the phones to protect himself. Another had the DEA show up at his place of business with guns and badges. The... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-25-alcohol-cocaine-and-sex-addiction/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=20500 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:19:32 -0500 0:32:20 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Art is MARR alum from 1996, who relapsed after that, and came back through in 1998. He identifies himself as an alcoholic who’s drug of choice is “whatever’s next.” Art... Art is MARR alum from 1996, who relapsed after that, and came back through in 1998. He identifies himself as an alcoholic who’s drug of choice is “whatever’s next.” Art... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-24-just-one-call/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=20331 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:52:11 -0500 0:43:37 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers 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... 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... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-23-i-immediately-saw-hope-here/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=20156 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:12:20 -0500 0:43:31 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers 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... 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... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-22-i-always-get-back-more-than-i-give/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=20018 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:12:35 -0500 0:30:12 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers 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... 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... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-21-uncovering-whats-already-there/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=19664 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:46:53 -0500 0:31:23 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers 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... 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... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-20-live-from-the-banquet/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=19418 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 27 Nov 2018 10:03:36 -0500 0:33:47 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers 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... 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... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-19-marr-saved-my-life-twice/ http://www.marrinc.org/?p=19174 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:07:32 -0500 0:26:32 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers 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... 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... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-18-were-all-in-this-together/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=19096 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 29 Oct 2018 11:02:15 -0400 1:01:12 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers 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... 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... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-17-she-refused-to-turn-her-back/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=18969 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:10:25 -0400 0:33:27 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers 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... 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... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-16-i-didnt-know-what-happiness-was/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=18831 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 02 Oct 2018 09:50:00 -0400 0:35:43 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers 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... 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... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-15-whats-going-on-in-my-household/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=18701 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:46:11 -0400 0:34:07 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Families are often surprised to discover the trauma they’ve experienced relating to their loved one’s substance abuse. At MARR, we have dedicated family counselors helping family members address their own... Families are often surprised to discover the trauma they’ve experienced relating to their loved one’s substance abuse. At MARR, we have dedicated family counselors helping family members address their own... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-14-it-doesnt-have-to-be-a-grind/ http://www.marrinc.org/?p=18529 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Fri, 31 Aug 2018 10:13:12 -0400 0:30:59 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers 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... 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... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-13-mindfulness-is-more-than-monks/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=18365 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:20:56 -0400 0:33:43 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers 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... 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... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-12-gift-of-recovery/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=18194 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 06 Aug 2018 08:31:24 -0400 0:58:24 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Ten years ago, Stacee and her husband Terry received the phone call that they had long dreaded. Stacee’s son, Skylar, had died from an overdose at the age of 20. As parents, they... Ten years ago, Stacee and her husband Terry received the phone call that they had long dreaded. Stacee’s son, Skylar, had died from an overdose at the age of 20. As parents, they... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-11-thats-not-it/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=18038 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 23 Jul 2018 16:17:46 -0400 0:33:01 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Rita had an image of what treatment was going to look like, and she was sure that she wasn’t going to fit in. She was wrong. When she finally took... Rita had an image of what treatment was going to look like, and she was sure that she wasn’t going to fit in. She was wrong. When she finally took... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-10-its-not-about-the-frozen-peas/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=17890 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Tue, 10 Jul 2018 10:45:10 -0400 0:43:19 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Haley had been in treatment before and been sober for over 7 years before she relapsed and spent 5 months in active addiction. Then she checked into MARR. She experienced... Haley had been in treatment before and been sober for over 7 years before she relapsed and spent 5 months in active addiction. Then she checked into MARR. She experienced... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-9-women-in-treatment/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=17771 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 25 Jun 2018 12:52:20 -0400 0:56:52 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers In comparison to their male counterparts, women often face additional challenges when it comes to seeking substance abuse treatment. Director of MARR’s Women Center Cailey Binkley, Residential Manager Molly Bengochea... In comparison to their male counterparts, women often face additional challenges when it comes to seeking substance abuse treatment. Director of MARR’s Women Center Cailey Binkley, Residential Manager Molly Bengochea... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-8-surrender-moments/ http://www.marrinc.org/?p=17619 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Fri, 08 Jun 2018 13:05:17 -0400 0:45:03 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers When Jake checked into detox, he wasn’t planning on going into long-term treatment. But after he heard the stories of MARR clients who were volunteering at the detox facility, he... When Jake checked into detox, he wasn’t planning on going into long-term treatment. But after he heard the stories of MARR clients who were volunteering at the detox facility, he... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-7-as-angry-as-i-was-it-still-worked/ http://www.marrinc.org/?p=17512 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Fri, 25 May 2018 09:55:04 -0400 0:50:19 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Since before they were married up until the present, Kathe S. and Richard S. have stayed close to MARR regardless of what has been going on in their marriage. But... Since before they were married up until the present, Kathe S. and Richard S. have stayed close to MARR regardless of what has been going on in their marriage. But... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-6-a-family-disease/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=17337 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Thu, 10 May 2018 09:26:04 -0400 1:00:07 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers As a person’s addiction progresses, the family of the addicted person often experiences the development of another disease without realizing it—the disease of codependency. With a loved one in active... As a person’s addiction progresses, the family of the addicted person often experiences the development of another disease without realizing it—the disease of codependency. With a loved one in active... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-5-vulnerability-is-a-sign-of-masculinity/ http://www.marrinc.org/?p=17253 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:48:12 -0400 0:38:09 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers In this episode, staff from the Men’s Center at MARR gather around the podcast table to talk about vulnerability, why it takes a community to foster recovery, and the necessity... In this episode, staff from the Men’s Center at MARR gather around the podcast table to talk about vulnerability, why it takes a community to foster recovery, and the necessity... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-4-sooner-unpack-better/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=17048 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:30:58 -0400 0:44:05 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Ashley M. started his journey in recovery when he checked into MARR in 2005. After being kicked out of the program, he was told that even though he couldn’t stay... Ashley M. started his journey in recovery when he checked into MARR in 2005. After being kicked out of the program, he was told that even though he couldn’t stay... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-3-recovery-something/ https://www.marrinc.org/?p=16980 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Wed, 04 Apr 2018 15:50:52 -0400 0:22:05 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Michelle L. and Tony L. lost their daughter to the disease of addiction 14 years ago. In the time since then, they were introduced to the resources MARR provides to... Michelle L. and Tony L. lost their daughter to the disease of addiction 14 years ago. In the time since then, they were introduced to the resources MARR provides to... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-2-theres-love-side/ http://www.marrinc.org/?p=16794 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Wed, 21 Mar 2018 14:44:26 -0400 0:22:26 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers At the young age of 22, Caryn B. found herself in the vicious cycle of addiction, struggling with unhealthy relationships and suicidal thoughts. She shares what it was like to... At the young age of 22, Caryn B. found herself in the vicious cycle of addiction, struggling with unhealthy relationships and suicidal thoughts. She shares what it was like to... https://www.marrinc.org/ep-1-are-you-ready-to-be-done/ http://www.marrinc.org/?p=16783 MARR Addiction Treatment Centers Wed, 21 Mar 2018 13:36:08 -0400 0:34:51 false MARR Addiction Treatment Centers After almost losing his job and his marriage, entering outpatient treatment for addiction, and relapsing, Roland S. describes how he found redemption and lasting recovery within his MARR community. After almost losing his job and his marriage, entering outpatient treatment for addiction, and relapsing, Roland S. describes how he found redemption and lasting recovery within his MARR community.