Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need

Join Parents & Addicts In Need Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance on the “Don’t Hide The Scars” podcast as they explore how to navigate the holiday season while staying committed to sobriety. In this episode, they share compassionate insights into the emotional challenges many people in recovery face during gatherings, traditions, and high-stress celebrations. Flindt and Jason offer practical tips and heartfelt encouragement for creating meaningful, substance-free experiences, recognizing triggers, and leaning on your support system. Whether you’re in recovery or supporting someone who is, tune in to learn how to enjoy the holidays with resilience, connection, and hope — and to remind yourself that you’re not alone on the journey to lasting sobriety.👉 Learn more about Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN), follow us on social media, listen to more episodes, get involved, or donate: https://linktr.ee/painnonprofitFor more on OpiAID: https://opiaid.ai or call Dino Miliotis 910-777-4915For more on New Perceptions North: https://www.newperceptionsnorth.comFor more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization, visit https://www.flindtandersen.com/

Join Parents & Addicts In Need Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance on the 'Don't Hide the Scars' podcast as they discuss many of the common signs that a loved one is struggling with substance abuse and what you can do to let them know that they are supported and that you will be there as they seek help to live a life of sobriety. 👉 Learn more about Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN), follow us on social media, listen to more episodes, get involved, or donate: https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit For more on OpiAID: https://opiaid.ai or call Dino Miliotis 910-777-4915 For more on New Perceptions North: https://www.newperceptionsnorth.com For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization, visit https://www.flindtandersen.com/

Join Parents & Addicts In Need Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance on the 'Don't Hide the Scars' podcast as they discuss a New York Times article, in which A historian argues the fentanyl crisis stems from decades of domestic drug policy failures, not foreign traffickers or open borders. Flidnt and Jason discuss how this article doesn't paint the full picture and is a bit myopic, failing to tell the full story of the opioid crisis. For the full article: https://www.facebook.com/GVWire/posts/pfbid0e8kQyexTfZFi3nVL8DrdVTh3jFVJfQPHsjfiuhNC8nMDwexr5dLPG7TuKugcWb5clw 👉 Learn more about Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN), follow us on social media, listen to more episodes, get involved, or donate: https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit For more on OpiAID: https://opiaid.ai or call Dino Miliotis 910-777-4915 For more on New Perceptions North: https://www.newperceptionsnorth.com For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization, visit https://www.flindtandersen.com/

PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need Media Director Jason LaChance sits down with Julian Carvajal—whose recovery journey was supported by PAIN—to share five practical tips for staying sober during the holiday season. Together, they discuss real situations they faced in early recovery, how to handle social events during the holidays, and strategies for anyone in recovery—or supporting a loved one—to navigate what can be one of the most challenging times of the year. Jason and Julian discuss the following and more. What do you NEED to know about planning ahead and having an exit strategy? What are the best practices for communicating with loved ones about your sobriety? Bring YOUR OWN nonalcoholic drinks and give reasons for NOT drinking? Why is TRUSTING in your support system a MUST? How can you create new sober holiday traditions? For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, get involved, or donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on OpiAID: ⁠⁠⁠https://opiaid.ai⁠⁠⁠ or call Dino Miliotis 910-777-4915 For more on New Perceptions North: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.newperceptionsnorth.com For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down with Thomas McCollum for a fact-based discussion around addiction, recovery, harm-reduction, and the addiction crisis. Thomas McCollum is a passionate advocate for recovery, a punk rock enthusiast, and the Executive Director of Discovery Place, a 12-step spiritual retreat for men in Burns, TN. With over nine years of experience in the recovery field, Thomas brings a unique perspective, having walked a similar path. Before dedicating his life to helping others, he spent twenty years in active addiction, eventually becoming an IV heroin user. After finding sobriety at Discovery Place nine and a half years ago, Thomas has built a fulfilling life as a husband, father, and community leader. He is grateful for the opportunity to share his experiences and support others on their journeys to recovery. 👉 Learn more about Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN), follow us on social media, listen to more episodes, get involved, or donate: https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit For more on OpiAID: ⁠⁠⁠https://opiaid.ai⁠⁠⁠ or call Dino Miliotis 910-777-4915 For more on New Perceptions North: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.newperceptionsnorth.com For more on Discovery Place: https://discoveryplace.info