Odyssey House Journals

Odyssey House Journals

Hard hitting raw look at everything recovery with TV news legend Randall Carlisle. Each episode features new interviews with everyone from addicts to treatment workers.

Episodes

208 Odyssey House Journals - Preston Gallegos

August 22, 2025 • 28 mins
A BIBLE TOSSED INTO HIS JAIL CELL TURNED HIS LIFE AROUND Preston says he spent years on the dark side. Using IV drugs. Dealing and stealing. Lots of jail time. “I was mad at God.” He was under suicide watch in jail when someone gave him a bible. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how his life was transformed and how he’s now helping others. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podca...
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207 Odyssey House Journals - Robin Patfield

August 15, 2025 • 28 mins
A MESSAGE OF HOPE OUT OF BOOZE AND DRUGS DESPAIR Robin Patfield spiraled out of control when she added pain pills to her alcoholism. She doesn’t even remember her DUI arrest, but she’s now 8 years in recovery after a lot of hard work on herself. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals learn how that hard work paid off with a prestigious job and, most importantly, she finally has a great relationship with her daughter. Watch or l...
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206 Odyssey House Journals - Noella Sudbury

August 8, 2025 • 30 mins
MEET AN ANGEL OF MERCY FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY Noella Sudbury has done it all! It started with her working to get people into recovery and now she’s created a high tech way for people in recovery to clear their criminal records. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals this incredible person talks passionately about how great it feels to help people in recovery find real freedom. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to t...
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205 Odyssey House Journals - Tony

August 2, 2025 • 29 mins
HE STARTED USING AND SELLING METH IN 7TH GRADE Tony grew up thinking that cooking and selling meth was ‘normal’ because that’s what his dad was doing. After 31 years in addiction he realizes how wrong that was and he's now in recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about wanting to work with young people so they don’t go down the same path he did. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute...
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204 Odyssey House Journals - Stormie

July 25, 2025 • 29 mins
‘I GREW UP QUICKLY IN FEDERAL PRISON” Stormie was on her own at 16, the result of what she calls a bad family life. Crimes committed during addiction landed her behind bars at an early age. She’s now 4 months sober and says what she went through has made her a very strong person. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she prays that her young daughter won’t follow in her footsteps. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free)...
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203 Odyssey House Journals - Tessa Baysinger

July 18, 2025 • 29 mins
A MEDICAL CLINIC THAT TREATS EVERYONE WITH LOVE No judgement health care. The Martindale Clinic in Salt Lake has a goal of treating everyone with dignity, whether it’s a routine exam for primary care, or you’re dealing with addiction, or even if you’re high. Meet clinic director Tessa Baysinger in this edition of Odyssey House Journals and hear how her struggles with alcohol make her the perfect person for the job. Watch or listen...
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202 Odyssey House Journals - Dave Atherton

July 11, 2025 • 29 mins
USING INTERVENTION TO GET HELP FOR YOUR ADDICTED LOVED ONE Do you picture a loved one kicking and screaming as they are forcibly taken to a treatment center? It doesn’t have to be like that! In this edition of Odyssey House Journals you will meet professional interventionist Dave Atherton who describes how it works and how much it costs and how he overdosed on a plane and ended up in a coma. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe...
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201 Odyssey House Journals - Bryan

July 4, 2025 • 29 mins
“DEEP INSIDE I’M A GOOD PERSON” Bryan is learning to forgive himself for all the damage he caused his loved ones and himself after years of alcohol and drug abuse. He wants his oldest daughter to see him after 5 months of sobriety. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about seeing his mom for the first time in 10 years. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms...
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200 Odyssey House Journals - Tiffani

June 27, 2025 • 29 mins
13 YEARS IN RECOVERY, THEN A RELAPSE Years ago Tiffani spent 15 months in treatment for crack cocaine addiction and later became a therapist, but now she’s back in treatment for opioid addiction. She says it’s been a humbling experience and she’s vowing to turn her life around again. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she comes clean about what happened and looks to the future. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free)...
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199 Odyssey House Journals - Toki

June 20, 2025 • 29 mins
“FOR 24 YEARS I THOUGHT GOD DIDN’T LOVE ME” That’s how long Toki was addicted to meth. He was excommunicated from his church and fell into a deep, dark hole, totally avoiding his huge Polynesian family. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how his 19 grandchildren inspired him to turn his life around. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the fol...
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198 Odyssey House Journals - Rosa Martinez

June 13, 2025 • 29 mins
SHE’S FINALLY DEALT WITH HER CHILDHOOD TRAUMA Rosa says she was molested by her mother’s boyfriend and her struggle to deal with that turned into years of drug abuse and lots of time behind bars, but look at her now. She’s finally learned to deal with that through determination and hard work. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about being a good mom and the miraculous work she’s doing to help others who are strugg...
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197 Odyssey House Journals - Kevin Bassett

June 6, 2025 • 29 mins
“I FINALLY SMELL ROSES AND HEAR BIRDS CHIRP” And Kevin Bassett gets hugs from his grandkids now that he’s sober. His latest battle was from fentanyl addiction and he was in his mid 60’s when he found recovery. His advice? “Don’t be my age to start over.” In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about why he finally decided to quit. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following p...
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196 Odyssey House Journals - Jared Jensen

May 30, 2025 • 29 mins
“THEY SAID ALL ADDICTS LIVES ARE WORTHLESS” Jared Jensen says that’s what attorneys for Duchesne County claimed after his 21 year old daughter died in jail. A federal jury felt otherwise as they awarded him $15 million dollars in a landmark case affecting all inmates who die from jail negligence. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals the heartbroken father says he just wanted his daughter treated like a human being. Watch or l...
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195 Odyssey House Journals - Jared Jensen

May 23, 2025 • 29 mins
FATHER FIGHTS BACK AFTER HIS DAUGHTER DIES A CRUEL DEATH IN JAIL If there is one podcast you should listen to or watch from start to finish, THIS IS THE ONE. It’s a sad story about a 21 year old woman dying in a county jail while going through drug withdrawal. It’s also the story of how her heartbroken dad fought for justice for 9 years. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platf...
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194 Odyssey House Journals - Stacie Pett

May 16, 2025 • 29 mins
“I HAD NO IDEA WHAT IT WAS THE FIRST TIME I TRIED HEROIN” Stacie Pett had never tried hard drugs until she was 30. “That first time was amazing,” but after that she lost everything and even went to prison for 3 years. Now the amazing turnaround! Sober for 6 years and a beloved staff leader. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she’s open and honest about her journey. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 mi...
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193 Odyssey House Journals - Daci

May 9, 2025 • 29 mins
“MY LIFE HAS MORE PURPOSE THAN JUST USING DRUGS” Daci finally realized that after 4 treatment centers, 9 attempts at sobriety and hitting four rock bottoms. She also wants to be a good mom for her 5 year old daughter. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about quitting meth after 19 years of using and why she’s determined to succeed. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the foll...
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192 Odyssey House Journals - Dave Beckstead

May 2, 2025 • 29 mins
$3 MILLION IN CASH IN A DUFFLE BAG That was common for Dave Beckstead back in the day when he was driving a mobile meth lab from California to Utah, but for 24 years he was using some of what his gang was making. Fast forward 15 years and today he’s in recovery and fleet manager for 52 vehicles. His amazing turnaround story in this edition of Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute p...
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191 Odyssey House Journals - Whitney

April 25, 2025 • 29 mins
“I WANT TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF ADDICTION” Whitney says her mom and brother were addicts and she was put into foster care at the age of 3. Later in life she asked her mom if she could try heroin and then it was off to the races. Now, after jails and prison, she is determined to work on long term sobriety. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about why she is sure she can make it. Watch or listen and hopefully subscrib...
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190 Odyssey House Journals - Tyson Allred

April 18, 2025 • 29 mins
MEET A SUCCESSFUL MAN OF INTEGRITY WHO WASN’T ALWAYS THAT WAY Tyson Allred spent years addicted to opioids, was behind bars for 9 years, and has 7 DUI’S. Today he’s married to a beautiful woman, owns his own successful construction company and speaks eloquently about recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals hear how he made this amazing journey. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on ...
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189 Odyssey House Journals - Zach

April 11, 2025 • 29 mins
HE PROMISED HIS DYING DAD THAT HE WOULD TURN THINGS AROUND Zach spent much of his life behind bars and battled a 20 year addiction to heroin. “I chose drugs over everything.” Now, at 39, he’s learning to love himself and make amends to all the people he hurt. He really comes clean as he honestly shares his life and his emotions in this edition of Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minu...
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