We Do Recover With Jared Miller

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In this episode, Evan Done discusses the opioid litigation funds and their implications for recovery and community support. He shares insights on the role of USARA, the importance of personal experiences in advocacy, and the challenges of fund allocation. The conversation emphasizes the need for community engagement, the impact of housing on recovery, and the importance of treating substance use as a health crisis rather t...

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In this episode of We Do Recover, Matt Borget shares his journey through addiction and recovery, discussing the pivotal moments that led him to seek help and the importance of family support. He reflects on his experiences with treatment, relapse, and the lessons learned along the way. Matt emphasizes the significance of community, gratitude, and the ongoing journey of recovery, while also providing insights into the New R...

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In this episode of We Do Recover, Jordan Burningham shares his journey from addiction to recovery, detailing the struggles he faced and the pivotal moments that led him to seek help. He discusses the importance of community, purpose, and healthy habits in maintaining recovery, along with his innovative approach to treatment that focuses on holistic healing. Jordan emphasizes the need for supportive environments and the rol...

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This episode of We Do Recover explores the journey of Troy Meyer from a troubled childhood marked by addiction in his family to his own struggles with substance abuse. Troy shares his experiences with addiction, the impact on his relationships, and the pivotal moments that led him to seek recovery. He emphasizes the importance of community support, accountability, and the realization that one's past does not define one's ...

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In this episode, Jared Miller discusses the theme of change, focusing on both internal and external transformations. He shares personal anecdotes and insights from his journey in recovery, emphasizing the importance of understanding the stages of change and coping strategies. The conversation highlights the challenges of change, the significance of community support, and the necessity of maintaining a flexible mindset. Ja...

The debate between harm reduction and abstinence-only approaches continues to shape addiction treatment, but is it really an either/or proposition? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Terry Sellers shares his perspective: "Here's where I really disagree with harm reduction. I don't disagree with it for the most part, but when they remove abstinence as one of the possibilities of choices, they've removed patient autonomy. My job ...

NBA legend Thurl "Big T" Bailey knows what it means to bounce back. In this inspiring episode, he opens up about being told he’d never make it in basketball—and how that rejection fueled his journey from junior high benchwarmer to first-round NBA draft pick.

Bailey shares the three life-changing questions he was asked at an Italian border crossing—questions that now guide his approach to purpose, recovery, and resilience:

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Why do so many addiction treatment programs fail to produce lasting results? What keeps people caught in the revolving door of detox-residential-outpatient-relapse? Dr. Amy de la Garza believes she's found a critical missing piece in the recovery puzzle - and it starts with what's on your plate.

After 15 years treating addiction across the entire continuum of care, Dr. Amy noticed something troubling: even patients with substantial...

What happens when a doctor's prescription becomes your prison? Former all-American quarterback Brad McCorkle thought he had the perfect life—until a sports injury led to a medical crisis that changed everything. When doctors prescribed opioids for excruciating pain without an exit strategy, Brad discovered the terrifying moment every person in recovery recognizes: waking up in withdrawal, his brain instantly calculating not how to ...

Substance abuse shouldn't cost your career. In this eye-opening conversation with marriage and family therapist Sean Morris, we explore how outdated workplace policies around addiction continue to punish rather than help employees struggling with substance use disorders.

When companies discover an employee has an addiction, the default response is often immediate termination. But what if there was a more compassionate, effective,...

What happens when you stare death in the face and ask yourself what truly matters? For Preston Dixon, co-owner of Renaissance Ranch and founder of Team Recovery, this powerful exercise revealed what his heart already knew—family, service, and spiritual connection form the bedrock of a meaningful life.

Preston's journey takes us through the darkest corridors of addiction, beginning with the seemingly innocent experimentation of adol...

Welcome to the new and improved We Do Recover! Three recovery experts—Dr. Terry Sellers (addiction medicine physician), Jared Miller (interventionist and clinical specialist), and Jordan Burningham (treatment center owner)—break down the critical stages of addiction recovery. They explain why detox alone isn't enough, why residential treatment is just the beginning, and the danger of stopping treatment too soon. The conversation fl...

In this powerful episode of We Do Recover with Jared Miller, host Jared sits down with Travis and Nancy Whitaker to explore their incredible journey through addiction, recovery, and rebuilding a life rooted in purpose. Travis, now 16 years clean and the owner of Diamond Recovery Treatment Center, shares candidly about the lowest points of his addiction and the path that led him to long-term recovery.

Nancy offers her perspective as...

In this special solo episode of We Do Recover with Jared Miller, host Jared Miller takes a moment to reflect, reconnect, and speak directly to those who need it most. After five years behind the mic, Jared opens up about how the podcast began during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it's evolved into something far more powerful than he ever expected.

With heartfelt vulnerability, Jared shares a personal message for any...

Fresh off the fairway at the stunning new Black Desert Golf Course in Ivins, Utah, hosts Jared Miller and Dr. Terry Sellers are joined by special guests Jordan Burningham, owner of Diamond Detox, and Tyson Dixon, owner of Renaissance Ranch. What starts as some hilarious back-and-forth banter about their golf game quickly turns into one of the most powerful and heartfelt conversations.

In this episode, all four men get real—sharing ...

In this episode of We Do Recover with Jared Miller, host Jared and guest Keith Hansen tee things off with some light-hearted banter about their golf game—because nothing displays connection quite like friendly competition on the golf course. But the laughs soon give way to a powerful and inspiring story as Keith opens up about his battle with addiction to alcohol and opioids, which began in high school following a series of surgeri...

This episode of We Do Recover with Jared Miller kicks off with laughter as guest Curtis Puzey and host Jared trade jokes about their golf game—showing how something as simple as a round of golf with others in recovery can be a powerful part of the healing process. But the conversation quickly takes a deeper turn as Curtis opens up about the loss of his older brother and how trauma shaped his struggle with addiction.

Curtis shares h...

In this electrifying episode of We Do Recover with Jared Miller, the charismatic Thurl Bailey, beloved announcer for the Utah Jazz and former NBA star, kicks things off with a heartfelt message of hope. Known affectionately as Big T, Thurl opens up about his deep personal connection to the struggles of addiction and mental health, expressing his dedication to championing recovery and making a lasting impact in the lives of others.

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