ADOH RADIO PRESENTS EP. 182 - “ADDICTION HURTS” FEAT. AUTHOR DR. LAFONYA JONES-HINES & CHRISTIAN RECORDING ARTIST DIMAS CORTEZ

Our Guest Live - 11/13/2024. This episode will feature inspirational music, positive inspirations, and interviews with Author Dr. LaFonya Jones-Hines & Christian Recording Artist Dimas Cortez

WHO IS DR. LAFONYA JONES-HINES

Dr. LaFonya Jones-Hines, a licensed professional therapist, author, and public speaker, is dedicated to healing families of addicts through therapeutic interventions and family support. With 15 years of experience as a Master Addiction Counselor and a PsyD in Clinical Psychology, she helps families restore wholeness by addressing the impact of addiction. Dr. Jones-Hines promotes honesty and transparency, guiding families through emotional healing. She also enjoys expressing her creativity through writing, dancing, and hosting a podcast, and finds joy in candle-making, gardening, and exploring vegan foods. She operates a private practice in Euless, Texas, and values time with her loved ones.

ABOUT DIMAS CORTEZ

Dimas Cortez was born in Los Angeles, CA and later moved with his family to Reading, PA where he now leads the music program at his local church. Dimas attended Christian Life College and received an Associates in Music and later studied nursing and is currently serving his community as a Music director and a Nurse Practitioner. He is currently partnering with Landry Cantrell for music production/ engineering. He released a full album titled "Better Day" in 2021. His inspiration comes from artists like Bj Putnam, Natalie Grant, For King and Country, Lauren Daigle, and Riley Clemons, among others.

TRACKS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. "Fire + Rain” feat. Renee Pellum
2. "Up Up Up" by Anthony Brown & Group Therapy
3. “My God” by Jor’Dan Armstrong
4. “Fire” by Lucinda Moore
5. “Church Doors” by Yolanda Adams
6. “So Good” by DOE
7. “Keep it Moving” by Halle Bailey and Phylicia Pearl Mpasi
8. “Unstoppable” by Koryn Hawthorne
9. “In the Light” by Anike
10. “Clap My Way” by Micah Lee
11. “I am Ready” by Dimas Cortez

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Episode Takeaway

• Host Message: This episode delves into the well-known subject of addiction, with a key emphasis on its impact on family members.
• Featured Song: “I am Ready” by Dimas Cortez

Additional Resources:

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We appreciate you joining us! Our hope is that this episode offers valuable assistance to the family members of those dealing with addiction and provides the essential support they need. Please reach out to Dr. LaFonya Jones-Hines at www.joneshi