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Knockin‘ Doorz Down Informative, engaging, and humorous conversations to end the stigma around addiction and mental health issues. Hosted by Jason LaChance talking with others about their discovery of life and personal growth. Real raw and true stories think a long share at a recovery group meeting. Features guest celebrities, everyday people, and experts in the areas of addiction and mental health. Sharing their experiences and how they were able to break through and live a purposeful life with passion, and inspiring others to be their best selves. If you‘re looking for weekly inspiration, some laughs, how our guests climbed out of dark times, and motivation to push through, subscribe now. New episodes Mondays!

Knockin‘ Doorz Down KDD Media Company

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 93 Ratings

Knockin‘ Doorz Down Informative, engaging, and humorous conversations to end the stigma around addiction and mental health issues. Hosted by Jason LaChance talking with others about their discovery of life and personal growth. Real raw and true stories think a long share at a recovery group meeting. Features guest celebrities, everyday people, and experts in the areas of addiction and mental health. Sharing their experiences and how they were able to break through and live a purposeful life with passion, and inspiring others to be their best selves. If you‘re looking for weekly inspiration, some laughs, how our guests climbed out of dark times, and motivation to push through, subscribe now. New episodes Mondays!

    Michelle Curiel | Discernment In Recovery, Boundaries Vs Accessibility & Self-Reflection

    Michelle Curiel | Discernment In Recovery, Boundaries Vs Accessibility & Self-Reflection

    Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown  podcast and certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Michelle Curiel the curator of @thesobrietyplaybook .

    Michelle was in active alcoholism and drug addiction for 2.5 decades. Around the age of 37, she overdosed on what she thought was heroin, but it was fentanyl and she flatlined.

    Michelle had just sold the keys to her apartment to a drug dealer and before overdosing at her parent's house she was living on a trap house floor. She continued to relapse and was on death's doorstep due to health issues that were compounded by her addiction. With the help of the 12-step program and her higher power, she was able to get me sober and remain sober since August 8, 2019.

    Michelle has devoted her life to being of service to the sobriety community by creating sobriety and spiritual awakening content on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

    She teaches from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions, the Daily Reflections, As Bill Sees It, Blessed and Unstoppable, Buddhism, and more.

    Michelle states that she has found that a large percentage of people in recovery are very spiritually gifted, but they don't know how to harness their power. She is here to teach them how to do so.

    Michelle Curiel and I discuss the following and more.

    Intro 0:00

    How important is discernment in recovery? 3:23

    Is it boundaries of accessibility? 16:00

    You do have a say in how life goes 33:00

    The muddy waters of communication 40:45

    Why is self-reflection important? 49:00

    This is Michelle Curiel Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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    Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook

    For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop

    For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/

    For more on Michelle Curiel:

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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Craig Stilley | From Debilitating OCD to Author Of Fractured Realities

    Craig Stilley | From Debilitating OCD to Author Of Fractured Realities

    ‼️ BONUS EPISODE ‼️

    Join me, Jason LaChance host of the @KnockinDoorzDown  podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Craig Stilley.

    Craig returns to further discuss his challenges with OCD, but this time how it played an advantage in completing his book, a novella titled Fractured Realities.

    Available here https://www.amazon.co.jp/Fractured-Realities-English-Craig-Stilley-ebook/dp/B0CVR2C4GN
    Intro 0:00

    How did Craig use his OCD to his advantage? 01:45

    What was Craig's writing process? 08:28

    Did Craig have to go to a dark place to write a psychological thriller? 16:20

    What goals does Craig have for the book? 28:40

    Fractured Realities Book Trailer 34:03

    Enjoy Craig Stilley Knockin’ Doorz Down!

    For more on Craig Stilley, contact him for speaking engagements and social media:
    cstilleyenterprises@gmail.com
    https://www.instagram.com/stilleycraig/
    https://www.facebook.com/craig.stilley.7

    The full episode with Craig
    https://youtu.be/PHSJ894FWGE
    
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    For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop

    For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/
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    • 43 min
    Jo Weatherford | From Playboy To Professor & How To Identifying The Root Causes of Addiction

    Jo Weatherford | From Playboy To Professor & How To Identifying The Root Causes of Addiction

    Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown  podcast and certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Addiction Expert, TEDx Speaker, and Mindset Coach Jo Weatherford.

    In her 20s, Jo Weatherford was a drug-and alcohol-addicted model, partying with celebrities in Hollywood. After an arrest and failed suicide attempt, she knew it was time to get clean. Jo returned to school to get her master's degree in Human Development and spent the next 12 years teaching courses on addiction at the University of Nevada. Jo is a renowned TEDx speaker, addressing the root causes of addiction through non-traditional approaches to recovery.

    Jo has been a professional motivational speaker for over a decade. She has been a keynote speaker at numerous Universities and High Schools around the United States. She has also led addiction-related training programs for Court Officials, Higher Education Professionals, County Offices, Fitness and Wellness CEOs, and Non-Profits.

    Jo Weatherford and I discuss the following and more.

    6 deep breaths will regulate the nervous system 4:00

    I suck at self-regulating with my phone 12:30

    Why do we use? 20:00

    Jails, institutions, or death 36:00

    The layers to self-forgiveness are complex 38:00

    This is Jo Weatherford Knockin’ Doorz Down.

    Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages.

    Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook

    For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop

    For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/

    For more on Jo Weatherford: www.joweatherford.com or www.instagram.com/jo.weatherford


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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Dr. Maiysha Clairborne | The Root of Self-Doubt & Self-Defeating Actions, Boost Confidence & Success

    Dr. Maiysha Clairborne | The Root of Self-Doubt & Self-Defeating Actions, Boost Confidence & Success

    Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown  certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Dr. Maiysha Clairborn of  @DrMaiysha 

    Dr. Clairborne is an Integrative Physician, Thought Leader, and Master Trainer of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnosis & Time Line Therapy®. Founder of the Mind Re-Mapping Co. she helps the people she trains create a massive impact in their lives and the lives of others by helping them move past their fear, limiting beliefs, and self-sabotaging behaviors using brain science so they can achieve
    the results they desire and ones they couldn’t imagine.

    Dr. Maiysha’s specialty is showing people the power of words, and how our unconscious thoughts and beliefs impact the reality we create. She teaches

    her students that by mastering internal and external language, we can empower ourselves, and assist others in getting in the driver’s seat of their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and life. Dr. Clairborne is a graduate of Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine. She is a TEDX Speaker, the author of The Wellness Blueprint, and the host of The Black Mind Garden Podcast.

    Dr. Clairborneand I discuss the following and more.

    How can you navigate resistance? 04:06

    How does listening impact interactions & relationships? 10:00

    How can you find the root of self-doubt & Self-defeating actions? 16:30

    How can you boost confidence & attract success? 29:27

    How can you balance celebrating wins & staying focused? 45:30

    This is Dr. Maiysha Clairborn. Knockin’ Doorz Down.

    Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages.

    Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook

    For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop

    For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/

    For more on Dr. Maiysha Clairborn:

    Social Media Handles
    www.facebook.com/drmaiysha
    www.instagram.com/drmaiysha
    www.linkedin.com/in/drmaiysha
    www.twitter.com/drmaiysha
    www.youtube.com/drmaiysha
    www.tiktok.com/drmaiysha

    Podcast: www.TheBlackMindGarden.com
    Website: www.mindremappingacademy.com

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    • 1 hr
    Brian McAlister | Recovery Beyond Sobriety, Success, Financially, Relationships & Spiritual Growth

    Brian McAlister | Recovery Beyond Sobriety, Success, Financially, Relationships & Spiritual Growth

    Join me, Jason LaChance host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown  certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Brian McAlister of  @MyMentalHealthInc 
    Brian McAlister is a transformational figure who emerged from a 20-year battle with addiction and alcoholism, embarking on a remarkable journey of recovery and resilience. Initiated on August 2, 1990, his holistic approach to recovery extends beyond sobriety, encompassing career success, financial stability, healthy relationships, and spiritual growth. Brian's transformation from addict to corporate leader and entrepreneur led to the creation of the Amazon #1 Best Selling Book, "Full Recovery," and the establishment of the Full Recovery Wellness Center. Committed to revolutionizing mental health, he introduced innovative solutions such as Freedom 365 and My Mental Health Nonprofit to make treatment accessible to all. Brian's belief in the teachability of full recovery and his exploration of groundbreaking approaches to mental health continue to inspire and transform lives.
    Brian and I discuss the following and more.
    Intro 0:00
    Why did Brian start a nonprofit helping others recover? 3:50
    Be yourself, everyone else is taken. 15:00
    I lost my nephew to a fentanyl overdose. 18:30
    Check your motivation. 32:00
    Addiction, it's a family disease. 37:00
    This is Brian McAlister. Knockin’ Doorz Down.
    Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages.
    Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook
    For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop
    For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/

    For more on Brian McAlister.:
    Book https://www.amazon.com/Full-Recovery-Recovering-Persons-Unleashing/dp/0982394829
    Brian Social Media Connects
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-mcalister/
    https://www.facebook.com/BrianMcAlisterAuthor/
    https://www.instagram.com/brianmcalister_/

    Websites of Company and Nonprofit
    https://www.vrsfreedom365.com/
    https://www.mymentalhealth.org/

    My Mental Health Nonprofit
    https://www.instagram.com/mymentalhealthinc/
    https://www.facebook.com/mymentalhealthinc
    https://www.tiktok.com/@mymentalhealthinc



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    • 53 min
    Relapse, Moving Forward In Recovery & Writing Knockin Doorz Down The Rock Version With Josh Datant

    Relapse, Moving Forward In Recovery & Writing Knockin Doorz Down The Rock Version With Josh Datant

    ‼️ BONUS EPISODE ‼️
    Join me, Jason LaChance host of the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with my brother in recovery, Josh Datant.
    Josh and I discuss the following and more.

    Intro 0:00
    You relapsed, now what? 00:50
    Why share your relapse on Knockin' Doorz Down? 8:00
    Are Josh and his mom able to discuss addiction? 15:40
    How imperative is 12-step recovery and the support of loved ones? 20:58
    Why did Josh write a rock song called Knockin' Doorz Down? 27:00
    Who co-wrote and produced the song with Josh? 32:30

    Enjoy Josh Datant Knockin’ Doorz Down!

    For more on Josh Datant
    https://www.instagram.com/joshdatant/

    For more on Kenny Lang Schwartz & Red Fox Recording https://www.instagram.com/redfoxrecording/

    Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages.

    Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook

    For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop

    For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/



    #wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife
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    • 40 min

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