Built By The Red Stick Podcast brings you real, sometimes controversial but much needed conversations. We bring you special guests each week to tackle the hard truths about the effects of drugs, alcohol, etc. Produced by Rhea Media Group, LLC
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Episode 62 | How Did We Get Here!? | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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54:39In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley take a step back to reflect on a full year of commitment to building Built By The Red Stick. What started as an idea to create a judgment-free space for recovery stories has grown into a movement of connection, honesty, and hope. Ronnie and Michael share the h…
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Episode 61 | Deja Vu | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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58:42In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Nicole Barbee, a powerful advocate and prominent figure in the recovery community. Nicole has dedicated her life to helping others break free from addiction and discover the hope that comes with long-term recovery. She shares her story with raw h…
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Episode 60 | Finding N3m0 | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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1:14:56In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome Bradley Sparks, better known as n3m0, a TikTok comedian and influential voice in the recovery community. Bradley lights up the screen with sharp wit and relatable storytelling—but there’s depth behind the laughter. He opens up about how recovery shaped…
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Episode 59 | Mo's Movement | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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47:16In this impactful episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Angela Shockley, the founder of Mo’s Movement, a nonprofit created in honor of her daughter Morgan (“Mo”), who tragically lost her life to drug poisoning. Angela shares the inspiration behind Mo’s Movement and how she’s turning personal…
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Episode 58 | Return to Grace | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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56:40In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Leila Koubi—a powerful voice in the recovery and mental health space who uses her story to reach people right where they are. Leila opens up about the painful reality of addiction, the complexity of mental health, and how both can fuel each other…
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Episode 57 | Born Different | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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51:46In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Wendel Lewis, a creative force, entrepreneur, and passionate voice in the community. Wendel brings his unique mix of grit, humor, and artistry to the conversation, sharing how his journey has shaped both his personal life and professional work. F…
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Episode 56 | Start not Little| Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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57:50In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Stuart Bostwick, a Registered Addiction Counselor at Palmetto Recovery and a passionate advocate for long-term healing. With deep insight and a sharp sense of humor, Stuart shares what he’s learned working on the front lines of addiction recovery…
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Episode 55 | Juvenile Delinquent | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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53:14In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Janey Lewis—a powerful voice in the recovery community and a dear friend of the show. Janey brings her signature wisdom, humor, and heart to the table as she shares her own recovery journey and the work she’s doing to help others find freedom. Fr…
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Episode 54 | Mindset Shift | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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1:05:23In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, Built By The Red Stick, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome back a fan favorite—Katie Garn, @RCVRYwithKatie flew in all the way from Indiana to join us in person here in Louisiana. Katie shares updates on her journey through addiction recovery since her last visit, reflecting on how life…
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Episode 53 | Jenny at the Branch | Addiction Recovery Podcast Built By The Red Stick
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57:12In this powerful episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast Built by the Redstick, we sit down with Jenny Pearson from Long Branch Recovery to explore the heart of healing, the journey through addiction recovery, and the importance of connection in finding lasting freedom. Jenny shares her personal and professional insights from years in the recover…
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Episode 52 | A Story To Tell | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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1:01:04In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Michael Oakley and Ronnie LeDuff welcome Lou Essig, co-host of the Get a Grip Podcast, a raw and uncensored platform built on his and Aaron Garnes' own experiences in addiction recovery. Lou shares candid reflections on the painful challenges he faced—including addiction, incarceration, and m…
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Episode 51 | One and Done | Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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56:25In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Michael Oakley and Ronnie LeDuff welcome special guest Andy, whose story is a powerful example of what resilience, humility, and long-term recovery truly look like. Andy opens up about his journey through addiction, what finally pushed him toward recovery, and the personal transformation that…
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Episode 50 | This is 50! | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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54:31In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Michael Oakley and Ronnie LeDuff sit down to reflect on 50 powerful, unfiltered episodes of Built By The Red Stick. This isn't just a milestone—it's a moment to look back on the stories that shaped them, the guests who inspired them, and the conversations that continue to push addiction recov…
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Episode 49 | Comedic Relief | Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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59:48In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Michael Oakley and Ronnie LeDuff welcome back Brandon Bruffet, Baton Rouge comedian and advocate, for another powerful and inspiring conversation. Brandon shares what’s changed since his last appearance, how his journey through addiction recovery continues to evolve, and how humor remains a v…
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Episode 48 | Welcome Back | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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58:38In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley reunite to dive deep into the ongoing journey of addiction recovery. With both hosts back together, they share fresh perspectives on the challenges and victories that come with recovery, emphasizing the importance of community, self-awareness, and perseverance. Whet…
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Episode 47 | Chaos to Confidence | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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47:27In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, host Ronnie LeDuff sits down for a raw and meaningful conversation with someone who’s walked alongside him for years—his daughter, Nya. Nya has never struggled with addiction herself, but she’s lived through it as a daughter, witnessing her father’s journey through addiction, transformation, and lo…
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Episode 46 | Breathe | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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52:23In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, host Ronnie LeDuff welcomes back friend and powerhouse guest Greg Greer. Greg is no stranger to Built By The Red Stick—and his return brings even deeper insight into the ongoing journey of recovery, growth, and faith. Greg opens up about where life has taken him since his last appearance, what’s ch…
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Episode 45 | Echoes of Recovery | Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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54:40In Episode 45 the Addiction Recovery podcast Built By The Red Stick, host Ronnie Leduff sits down with Mike Echols, the powerful voice behind Each 1 Reach 1. Mike is a man of impact—deeply committed to helping those in addiction recovery reclaim their lives through community, accountability, and faith. His own experience fuels his mission. In this …
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Episode 44 | Free Therapy | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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52:06In Episode 44 of the Addiction Recovery podcast Built By The Red Stick, host Ronnie Leduff welcomes Sam Hatchet, a dedicated recovery counselor who has spent years walking alongside individuals as they fight to reclaim their lives from addiction. Sam brings deep experience and compassion to this episode, offering a grounded, real-world perspective …
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Episode 43 | 4th Quarter Pressure | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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1:04:15In Episode 43 of the Addiction Recovery Podcast Built By The Red Stick, host Ronnie Leduff sits down with Tyrus Thomas, former NBA power forward and Baton Rouge native, for a heartfelt conversation about the impact of addiction on families and the importance of hope and healing. While Tyrus himself did not struggle with addiction, he shares his per…
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Episode 42 | Rhea of Sunshine | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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49:12In Episode 42 of the addiction recovery podcast Built By The Red Stick, host Ronnie Leduff sits down with Ken Rhea, the man behind the scenes helping bring this podcast to life every week. Ken has spent years working with individuals battling addiction, offering not only support but a path forward. His commitment to helping others find sobriety is …
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Episode 41 | Break De Curse | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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51:43In Episode 41 of the Addiction Recovery Podcast Built By The Red Stick, host Ronnie Leduff welcomes Joe Scott, a Baton Rouge-based independent rapper and songwriter whose journey from personal loss to musical success offers a compelling narrative of resilience and transformation. Joe shares how the tragic loss of his best friend, Diontrey “Krazytre…
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Episode 40 | Laugh, Love, Pray | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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58:19In Episode 40 of the Addiction Recovery Podcast Built By The Red Stick, Ronnie Leduff sits down with Brandon Bruffet, a Baton Rouge-based comedian with a powerful story of resilience, redemption, and laughter through the pain. Brandon opens up about his journey through addiction, his path to sobriety, and how stand-up comedy became both a coping me…
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Episode 39 | A Journey to Peace | Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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52:16In Episode 39 of Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie Leduff and Michael Oakley welcome Dan Gilmer, a dedicated addiction recovery professional from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dan serves as the Director of Clinical Outreach at Cypress Lake Recovery, bringing years of experience in guiding individuals toward sobriety. Beyon…
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Episode 38 | Veteran of the Game | Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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52:47Welcome back to Built By The Red Stick! In Episode 38, hosts Ronnie Leduff and Michael Oakley are honored to welcome Abe Slocum, a U.S. Navy veteran and real estate professional based in Louisiana. Abe's journey is one of resilience and transformation. After serving five years in the Navy, he arrived in Louisiana in 2005 during Mardi Gras and decid…
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Episode 37 | Built by the 3 1 Great! | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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55:46Welcome back to the Addiction Recovery Podcast Built By The Red Stick! In Episode 37, hosts Ronnie Leduff and Michael Oakley are thrilled to welcome a special guest: Dominique Teasley, a dedicated addiction counselor from Cheneyville, Louisiana. Dominique brings a wealth of experience in addiction counseling, having been registered with the Nationa…
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Episode 36 | Time Changes Everything | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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1:02:40Welcome back to Built By The Red Stick! While we’re working on bringing in an exciting guest, hosts Ronnie Leduff and Michael Oakley are keeping the conversation going with a deep dive into how time changes everything in addiction recovery. Whether it’s healing, relationships, or personal growth, recovery is a journey that takes time. In this episo…
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Episode 35 | Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast | Change Starts with You
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52:16Addiction Recovery is not easy and we welcome you back to Built By The Red Stick! In this episode, hosts Ronnie Leduff and Michael Oakley dive into the power of personal transformation in addiction recovery. Real change doesn’t happen overnight—it starts with you. Join us as we break down what it means to take control of your recovery, embrace grow…
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Episode 34 | The Flu Game | Built by The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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52:18Addiction Recovery takes center stage in this episode of the Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast. Hosted by Michael and Ronnie, this episode dives into the realities of the addiction recovery journey. Although Ronnie is battling the flu and joins via Zoom, he still brings valuable insights to the conversation. Michael and Ronnie discu…
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Episode 33 | Judgement Free Zone | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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50:03Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Podcast Built By The Red Stick! We’re your hosts, Ronnie Leduff and Michael Oakley, and we’re here to talk about real-life struggles, real recovery, and everything in between. Addiction recovery is a journey, and we’re all about having open, honest conversations—without judgment. This week, we’re keeping it real wi…
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Episode 32 | Sculpting a Purpose | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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53:32On this episode of Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast, we sit down with @OFFICIALPERCYKTV An incredibly talented rapper who turned his life around to become a dedicated bodybuilder. Percy opens up about his past, the struggles he faced, and how fitness became his path to redemption. This is Addiction Recovery at its finest! Join host…
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Episode 31 | Recovery is Possible w/ Katie Garn | Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
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57:13Welcome to Built by the Red Stick, an addiction recovery podcast hosted by Ronnie and Michael. Each week, they bring listeners authentic, heartfelt conversations about the recovery journey and the challenges of overcoming addiction. In this episode, they are joined by Kate Garn, who shares her powerful story of personal transformation and the stren…
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Episode 30 | From Super Bowl to Rehab | Built By The Red Stick
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51:59This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Our special guest, Luke Lawton, former Super Bowl participant and ex-Indianapolis Colts & Oakland Raiders player, opens up about his incredible journey from the high of playing in the biggest game of all to facing the harsh reality of addiction and rehab. It's an incredible story of resilience, recovery, a…
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Episode 29 | Politically Correct | Built By The Red Stick
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58:56On this episode of the politically correct Built By The Red Stick, Ronnie and Michael find themselves comfortably ensconced in their warm studio while the winter storm rages outside in Louisiana. From this cozy perch, they dive into a discussion about recovery and being politically correct—both from the storm and from the political turmoil that has…
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Episode 28 | The Doctor's Opinion | Built By The Red Stick
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1:02:43On this episode of Built By the Red Stick, Michael and Ronnie are joined by Dr. Abdul Majid Khan, a seasoned psychiatrist with deep roots in Southeast Louisiana. Dr. Khan shares his extensive experience in psychiatric care, offering insights into his work with addiction, anxiety, mood disorders, and more. As the Medical Director of Elemental Health…
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Episode 27 | In Plain Sight | Built By the Red Stick
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1:01:15Welcome to Episode 27 of Built By The Red Stick! In this powerful episode, your hosts Michael and Ronnie sit down with the amazing Joi Plain, a dedicated social work professional with over 15 years of experience in addiction recovery and social services. Joi shares her inspiring journey in the world of behavioral health, from her start in DCFS and …
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Episode 26 | New Year Same Us | Built By The Red Stick
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49:11Welcome to another episode of Built by the Red Stick — "New Year, Same Us"! In this episode, we dive into the challenges the holidays can bring for those in recovery, but with a positive and uplifting twist. We reflect on the struggles and celebrate the strength it takes to stay sober during this time of year. Through gratitude and resilience, we r…
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Episode 25 | A Christmas Special | Built By The Red Stick
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42:10Hey everyone, it's Ronnie and Michael here, your hosts of Built by the Red Stick! For this special Christmas episode, we're excited to share something new with you all – our brand-new theme song is now available on Spotify along with all other audio platforms! We’ll be diving into some holiday cheer, but also talking about the deeper side of Christ…
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Episode 24 | Home For The Holidays | Built By The Red Stick
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51:38Hey friends! In the latest Home for the Holidays episode of Built By The Red Stick, Ronnie and Michael dive into some really helpful tips for staying sober during the holiday season. They talk about how to handle tricky situations at parties, set boundaries, and stay grounded in sobriety while still enjoying the festivities. #Sober #AddictionRecove…
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Episode 23 | Recapturing the Moments | Built by the Red Stick
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54:44Join Ronnie and Michael for a special recap episode of Built by the Red Stick, where they revisit some of the most impactful moments from past episodes. From powerful stories of addiction recovery to personal breakthroughs, this episode highlights the most inspiring takeaways on the road to sobriety. Together, they reflect on the challenges, triump…
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Episode 22 | Holiday Leftovers | Built By The Red Stick
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54:56Man we hope everyone had an amazing, safe, and thankful holiday! As we continue to roll into the holiday of Christmas we are so thankful for everyone! This week we will be announcing the winner of the shoe contest giveaway! If you forgot to enter, fear not, we will be having another contest soon! If you are new to the channel consider giving us a f…
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Episode 21 | Food For Your Soul | Built By The Red Stick
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56:41This week we are joined by the very talented Dijon Cage, Owner of DC Eats here in Baton Rouge. If you love soul food, good food, or just food in general then you will love this place. He brings us his experience and strength on loss, tragedy, and overcoming odds as a successful entrepreneur! https://linktr.ee/builtbytheredstick…
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Episode 20 | A Thankful Convo | Built By The Red Stick
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1:07:30This week on Build By The Red Stick we sit down with Ronnie and Michael and talk about some of the amazing experiences God has placed in our lives. We also dive into what a sick community looks like and how we can help fix it. Ronnie gets hopeful that @JellyRoll will come on the podcast and Michael and Ronnie also talk weddings! https://linktr.ee/b…
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Episode 19 | Voices of Recovery | Built By The Red Stick
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50:01This week we welcome Gregory Greer (Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSW, LAC, CGP) He works with individuals struggling with alcoholism, addiction, codependent relationships, and those seeking spiritual growth. The primary goal is to help clients break free from addictive relationships and cultivate new, healthy connections. Professional literature shows…
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Episode 18 | Small Town Kid | Built By The Red Stick
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42:40This week we welcome Cory Woodson to the Show and we get to hear his experience, strength and hope in the world of Recovery. If you don't know who Cory is then you are in for a treat. Make sure you hit that subscribe button to hear a new episode every week here at Built by the Red Stick. #builtbytheredstick #addictionrecovery https://linktr.ee/buil…
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Episode 17 | Watching Us Grow | Built By The Red Stick
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53:56It's another week and we are on the road to 1k subscribers. If you have been tuning in every week then thank you! This week Ronnie loses a bet and we check in on what it actually looks like to grow in recovery. Hit that subscribe and make sure you share! https://linktr.ee/builtbytheredstickBy Rhea Media Group
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Episode 16 | Just a Kid from Boston | Built By The Red Stick
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51:02Boston has been very active in not only our lives but in the lives of so many people that he helps. We hope you enjoy this episode we pulled from the vault! #builtbytheredstick #podcast #addictionrecoverypodcast #batonrouge #recoverytalk https://linktr.ee/builtbytheredstickBy Rhea Media Group
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Episode 15 | Life After Football | Built By The Red Stick
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55:11This week we welcome the very talented athlete and entrepreneur Shakeir (Shake) Ryan who is a former Wide Receiver for the Washington Commanders and Los Angeles Rams. Now in life after football he is building a new empire in the medical transportation field with his company Get Going, LLC in Lafayette Louisiana. If you need medical transportation h…
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Episode 14 | The Big Announcement | Built By The Red Stick
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1:00:36The guys are in a brand new studio, they laugh, possibly cry, and have a brand new announcement that you won't want to miss. It's all on this weeks episode of Built by The Red Stick. Make sure you tune in and hit that subscribe for more! #builtbytheredstick #addictionrecoverypodcast #batonrouge #recovery https://linktr.ee/builtbytheredstick…
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