Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need
Connecting with celebrity guests, leading experts and change makers to discuss the widespread illicit drug culture ripping through families, businesses, sports, entertainment and even the safest communities. With conversations about the fentanyl and opioid crisis, harm reduction modalities, MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) Narcan, Rehab, 12- Step Programs and more. Created by Flindt Andersen, Founder and Executive Director of PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need and Hosted by Jason LaChance.
Episodes
🎙️ In this honest and eye-opening episode of Don't Hide The Scars, Gary Menkes host of the Begin Again podcast joins Jason LaChance on the official podcast from PAIN: Parents And Addicts In Need. They tackle the most common misconceptions about 12-step programs—and what people in recovery, their families, and the public truly need to understand.
Too often, myths and misunderstandings keep people from seeking the support th...
In this episode, we discuss the increasingly urgent problem of xylazine, also known as the tranq drug, being mixed with fentanyl and the lack of updated detox protocols. The current substance use disorder treatment options are not enough, and the opioid epidemic continues to worsen. We need to focus on harm reduction strategies and prevent overdoses.
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In this powerful episode of Don't Hide The Scars, the official podcast from PAIN: Parents And Addicts In Need, we break down 10 critical facts about Narcan (naloxone)—a life-saving medication that everyone should know about.
Whether you’re a parent, a loved one, someone in recovery, or just a concerned citizen, this episode will empower you with the facts you need to recognize an opioid overdose and take action. From how Na...
In this powerful episode of the Don’t Hide the Scars Podcast, host Jason LaChance sits down with Flindt Andersen, founder of Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN), to tackle the urgent and complex crisis of opioid addiction in America.
They explore:
The evolution of opioid use, from legal prescriptions to illicit street drugs
Why current addiction recovery policies may be failing those who need help most
Ho...
In this compelling episode, PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and host Jason LaChance revisit their sit-down with retired DEA veteran William “Bill” Bodner for a powerful conversation about America’s drug crisis. With 31 years of experience, Agent Bodner offers an inside look at the evolving landscape of fentanyl trafficking, the complex challenges at the U.S. border, and China's role in supplying precursor chemicals. He stresses that t...
In this powerful episode of Don’t Hide The Scars, PAIN Founder Flidnt Andersen and Jason LaChance are joined by Arlina Allen and Gary Menkes, for a discussion around Cognitive Dissonance. They explore why the addict mind leads us to continue to use substances that cause us and our loved ones great harm. They also offer a variety of solutions to help the suffering addict on a pathway to recovery.
Arlina Allen is a Life and recover...
In this powerful episode of Don’t Hide The Scars, host Jason LaChance is joined by TJ Woodward, acclaimed spiritual author, keynote speaker, and revolutionary recovery expert. With over 30 years of experience, TJ has helped thousands transform their lives through his unique, holistic approach to healing and personal growth.
In this must-watch episode of Don’t Hide The Scars, hosts Jason LaChance and Julian Carvajal sit down with the powerful and inspiring Max Nijst — a motivational speaker, author, and substance abuse counselor changing lives from the inside out. 🙌
🔥 Max’s mission? Helping high performers, CEOs, and executives avoid losing everything they’ve worked so hard to build. Through his journey and expertise, he not only guides professio...
In this powerful episode of Don’t Hide The Scars, host Jason LaChance sits down with George Haymaker III, a Certified Transformational Neuroconstructionist Coach and neuro educator, for a deeply moving conversation about faith, healing, and personal transformation.
H.W. Terrance, a retired businessman turned author, sits down with Jason LaChance for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation about finding strength, redemption, and purpose through faith.
A recovered alcoholic, Terrance shares the real-life experiences that inspired his book Thirst—a raw, fictionalized look at his battle with addiction. From alcohol and drugs to sex addiction, his story is one of struggle, hope, and transforma...
Dr. Samantha Harte, best-selling author of Breaking The Circuit: How to Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience, and Joy in the Face of Trauma, joins PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance for a powerful conversation about her mission: to help others discover resilience, reclaim joy, and create lasting transformation.
Dino Miliotis, advisor to SMART AI Clinics, joins PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance for a discussion on how AI technology is transforming addiction recovery and making it more effective.
Miliotis is a celebrated entrepreneur known for his innovative approach and powerful message of hope. He currently serves as a spokesperson for OpiAID, a data science company using AI to combat the opioid epidemic. Renowned for his adv...
Tom Spooner, Warriors Heart Founder/President and Master Sergeant (Retired) who served our nation in the U.S. Army for nearly 21 years joins PAIN's Jason LaChance.
Tom primarily served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since retiring from the military in 2011, Spooner has successfully enabled thousands of warriors to acknowledge their struggles, seek treatment, and understand that they are not alone. Spooner joined forces with successful tr...
Adam Vibe Gunton joins PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen & Jason LaChance. Adam is a dynamic leader, best-selling author, and serial entrepreneur known for his innovative approaches to team leadership, vision-casting, and branding. As a #1 bestselling author of “From Chains To Saved” and acclaimed TEDx speaker, Adam has inspired millions with his powerful message of recovery and transformation.
Adam’s non-profit organization, Re...
Garet Mclendon joins PAIN's Jason LaChance and Julian Carvajal as he shares his powerful journey of redemption from addiction to fatherhood. Hear his story of overcoming challenges and finding hope in sobriety while balancing the responsibilities of being a dad.
To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need visit: https://gofund.me/c4b23093
For more on Garet McLendon: https://www.instagram.com/garetmclendon
Garet, Ja...
For over a decade, Matt von Boecklin traveled the world as a program evaluation specialist and chemical engineer, living in Asia, Africa, and South America. Along the way, he picked up a few bad habits but has now quit his addictions to cigarettes, alcohol, Tramadol, and kratom. Now he works full time at Quit Kit, where he helps people suffering from addictions to kratom and opioids by offering a non-prescription way to combat addi...
Jessy Shapouri shares her journey of addiction, recovery, and finding hope through spiritual awakening in this powerful video. If you or a loved one are struggling with substance abuse or addiction, know that there is always hope for a better tomorrow. Watch this video for encouragement and inspiration on your path to sobriety and a fulfilling life.
To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need visit: https://...
PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen, Media Director Jason LaChance, and Outreach Coordinator Julian Carvajal discuss our new initiative to help Veterans In Need. They converse about what led to assisting homeless and housed veterans who are struggling with opioid addiction and how YOU can be a part of the success of this program.
To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need visit: https://gofund.me/c4b23093
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Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sit-down Hick Cheramie. Hick is an actor known for recent roles in the Will Smith Apple TV film Emancipation and AMC's Mayfair Witches based on the writing of Anne Rice.
We discuss a variety of topics with Hick, including breaking generational addiction and trauma. How as a father he speaks openly with his children about the generations of addicts in...
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