Our recovery podcast, Powerless to Powerful, is brought to you by members of the recovery community here in Arizona. Our goal is to offer an ever growing resource of real solutions for those battling with drug addiction or alcoholism and bring awareness to the destructiveness of addiction.
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Powerless to Powerful is a broadcast brought to you by members of the recovery community. The purpose is to offer a solution and increase overall awareness to the destructiveness of addiction.
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In this episode, Jason and Ron sit down with Isabella Roybal, soccer standout and now Director of Compliance at Nexus Wellness Clinic, to talk about the power of connection, recovery, and redemption. From CIF-winning soccer champion to struggling with addiction, homelessness, and trauma, Isabella’s story is one of brutal honesty, grace, and second …
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In this episode, Jason and Ron sit down with Mike Loverde, Founder and CEO of Family First Intervention, the largest intervention organization in the country. Mike shares his raw, powerful story. From a finance graduate turned homeless addict to one of the nation’s most successful leading voices in family-centered recovery work. He opens up about t…
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In this powerful episode, Jason and Ron sit down with Justin Lawson, a man whose story embodies the phrase powerless to powerful. Justin’s journey began in Northern California. A good kid from a loving home who had no idea how deep alcohol and drugs would take him. From baseball dreams and construction crews to shooting dope in a hospital bathroom …
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Today we sit down with Drew “Rhino” Neiertz — father, leader, and Senior Project Manager at ProWest / Interstate Roofing, overseeing teams across 22 states. From foster homes and juvenile detention to multiple prison sentences in 3 states, Drew’s story sits in the definition of powerless to powerful. Known behind razor wire as “Rhino,” Drew was all…
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Today we welcome Matt Langford! Mentor, sponsor, and Chief Sales Officer of Valor Contracting. Matt’s journey is the definition of Powerless to Powerful. In and out of prison, a childhood surrounded by chaos, addiction, and violence all transformed into a story of faith, service, and entrepreneurship. Jason & Ron revisit how Matt sponsored Jason, f…
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Today we sit down with Zac Ponczak, Director of Business Development at The Embers (PHP/IOP/OP + luxury sober living). Zac opens up about his journey—from high-risk polysubstance use and a brutal run that ended in a moment of clarity—to rebuilding his life through service, sponsorship, and professional growth across multiple programs. We go deep on…
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Julio grew up on the south side of Chicago, survived childhood abuse, gang life, and years in Mexican and federal prisons. He lays out the brutal turning points that hardened him and the waking moment that drove him to change, from suicidal desperation to a life built on discipline, faith, and daily practice. In this episode Julio explains how he t…
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In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Jason sits down with Mike Cunningham, a key leader at AZ Hope and Healing Addiction Treatment Centers — an addiction treatment center with locations across Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Surprise. Offering services like Residential Treatment, PHP, IOP, Sober Living, and a dedicated Veterans Program, AZ…
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Stronger Together: Building Community in Recovery with Bobby Boykin In this powerful episode, Jason sits down with Bobby Boykin, Executive Director of Guiding Road Recovery and a respected leader in the Arizona recovery community. Bobby opens up about his personal journey through addiction and how faith, mentorship, and accountability helped shape …
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From Rock Bottom to Recovery Innovation | Guest: Joey Landin, CEO of Sanctuary Recovery Centers In this episode of Powerless 2 Powerful, we sit down with Joey Landin, the founder and CEO of Sanctuary Recovery Centers, who shares his inspiring journey from homelessness and addiction to building two thriving, purpose-driven companies — all while in s…
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In this episode of Powerless 2 Powerful, Rich Cooley joins us to share his incredible journey from addiction to a life of service. With over 30 years in recovery, Rich talks about growing up in Los Angeles, joining the Army, and how early struggles with guilt, shame, and fear led him down a destructive path. He opens up about using alcohol as a way…
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Building a Foundation for Recovery with Antony Payne In this episode of Powerless 2 Powerful, we’re joined by Antony Payne, co-founder of The Embers Recovery, a premier recovery center in the Valley committed to redefining what true support looks like in sobriety. Antony shares his personal journey through addiction and recovery, opening up about t…
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In this powerful episode of Powerless 2 Powerful, we sit down with Adam Leonard, Director of Admissions, to discuss the life-changing journey of recovery—both from a professional and personal perspective. Adam plays a key role in helping individuals take their first step toward sobriety, placing admissions into recovery houses, and guiding them thr…
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In this episode, Jason sits down with Mark North—Founder and CEO of Guiding Road Recovery Center, a true all-star in the recovery community, a committed service sponsor, and a Knight of the Round Table. Together, they explore a powerful truth: competition in recovery doesn't matter when a fentanyl death occurs every four minutes. The real mission i…
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In this powerful episode, Jason and Ron sit down with Dr. An Nguyen, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director at Desert Recovery Centers, to talk about the real work of recovery—and why true transformation only happens when someone is ready to change. Dr. Nguyen shares an unforgettable analogy that defines her approach: If I offer you a bowl wit…
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The Powerless2Powerful Podcast brings together real stories of resilience, addiction, and recovery. Join us as Blayne Archer from @DesertRecoveryCenters sits down to share his past struggles, the challenges he faced, and how he found a path to healing. Raw, honest, and inspiring—these conversations remind us that recovery is possible and that no on…
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Season 4 Epsode 22 - Jeremy Stewart
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Season 4 Episode 14: Gianni Del Franco
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Season 4 Episode 12: Patrick Curtis
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1:03:12Patrick is one of our guys here at DRC but beyond that he is the creator of The Bloodline Animal training system, is a nutritionist, a coach, and body builder.
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Season 4 Episode 11 - Nate Kohlerman
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1:10:07Fist fights and ayahuasca?? This episode is going to make you want to pack your bags and head to peru as we sit down with Nathan Kohlerman, best selling author and top 100 speaker about his journey through anger, resentment, his recovery and finding the peace within himself.
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Season 4 - Episode 9 - George Nolan
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Season 4 - Episode 7 - Voltaire Sweden
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Season 4 - Episode 5: Love Through Addiction (Part 2)
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54:47The journey of love through addiction and incarceration continues!In episode 5, my wife and I sit down to continue our story starting from prison, day 1.Along with Ronnie No Matter What, we all share our feelings, lessons and struggles with finding purpose, balance and peace through addiction and incarceration.YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!…
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Season 4 - Episode 4: Love Through Addiction
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48:00One of the most common questions from P2P listeners is "how did you and your wife stay together through addiction and incarceration?"In episode 4, Jason and Ashley sit down to answer that very question. They take listeners through their story - from the first date to the first day of incarceration and everything in between. They offer a glimpse int…
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Mr. Adam Leonard of Desert Recovery Center. Listen as Adam takes us through his journey of addiction and shares some holiday gratitude 🙏
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Season 4 - Episode 2: Tony! Toni! Toné!
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1:09:56Season 4 continues with one of our favorite people... TONY! Mr Tony Johnson is back in the house sharing his journey of addiction and trauma and how it has led him to living his best life today. If you missed Tony in our previous season, dive in to episode 2 and listen to this extraordinary story!
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Season 4 - Episode 1: Welcome back Adam!
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1:09:56Season 4 is back and better than ever! Jason and Ron welcome Adam back to the show. In case you missed his previous episode, Adam updates the guys on where his journey of addiction and trauma has led him and shares the lessons he's learned along the way. Adam continues to be an amazing inspiration in the recovery community and shares how he continu…
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Season 3 - Episode 18: Hello Lannie!
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1:34:50Welcome back to another episode of Powerless to Powerful! Jason and Ron introduce the P2P community to another captivating woman--Lannie. Lannie shares her unique journey and passion for recovery with Jason and Ron as only she can. Lannie explains how she overcame tremendous trauma and shares how she is living today with renewed faith and gratitude…
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Season 3 - Episode 17: Welcome Theresa D!
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1:01:36Welcome back to another episode of Powerless to Powerful! Join Jason and Ron to hear about the amazing journey of Theresa D and how she found sobriety through the 12 stepsTheresa shares her unique journey and passion for recovery with Jason and Ron have heard before. Theresa shares her trauma and addiction and how it has changed her life. Listen as…
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Season 3 - Episode 16: Welcome Dominica!
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1:07:14Welcome back to another episode of Powerless to Powerful! Jason and Ron introduce the P2P community to a truly amazing woman--Dominica. Dominica shares her unique journey and passion for recovery with Jason and Ron have heard before. Dominica explains how she overcame tremendous trauma and shares how she is able to share her experience with other w…
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Season 1 -Episode 1: The Gift of Pain & Desperation
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18:21Pain and desperation is truly a gift; its a starting point... thank you for listening to mine. Please tune into all upcoming episodes and follow me on Facebook and Instagram
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Season 3 - Episode 15: Welcome Rashon!
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1:18:53Welcome back to another episode of Powerless to Powerful! Jason and Ron introduce the P2P community to a dear friend, Rashon. Rashon shares a story unlike any Jason and Ron have heard before. Rashon shares how he overcame health scares, addiction and so much more. This is truly not a story for the faint of heart. Listen as Rashon takes us through h…
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Season 3 - Episode 14: Welcome Eusabia!
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1:16:54Happy Holidays P2P family! Welcome to another amazing episode of Powerless to Powerful! Jason and Ronny No Matter What welcome Eusabia to the show. You do not want to miss this unique journey through her trials and addiction. Buckle up- this is a good one!
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Season 3 - Episode 13: Welcome back Scott!
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42:17The P2P Crew concludes Scott's amazing story in part 2! Take a deep dive into trauma, abuse, prison and so much more as Scott takes Jason and Ronny No Matter What through part 2 of his amazing story.
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The P2P Crew welcomes Scott to P2P! Take a deep dive into trauma, abuse, prison and so much more as Scott takes Jason and Ronny No Matter What through part 1 of his amazing story.
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Jason & Ron take you on another adventure through addiction with major break-through's, harrowing heartbreak and true healing you do not want to miss!
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Season 3 - Episode 10: Meet Faulted!
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1:02:44Welcome back to another episode of Powerless to Powerful! Jason and Ron meet the extremely talented Jesse James, also known as Faulted. Take childhood trauma, tragedy and loss, a fairytale marriage and add in addiction, prison and some stellar jams and you've got quite an inspirational story. Jesse takes us through his emotional story of highs and …
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The P2P Crew welcomes Chuck to the show! Take a deep dive into trauma, prison, peer support and so much more as Chuck takes Jason and Ronny No Matter What through his addiction and recovery journey.
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Meet Val! Take a deep dive into trauma, abuse, aliens, robot birds and so much more as Valerie takes Jason and Ronny No Matter What through her addiction and recovery journey.
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Its time for Powerless to Powerful to mix things up! Welcome to our new co-host - Mr Recovery himself, Ronny No Matter What! Listen as Jason and Ron give history of their friendship and what's to come for the rest of season 3. Watch on YouTube and listen on Spotify and all podcast platforms!
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