End It For Good

Aug 07 2024 71 ep. 37 mins 9
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We explore ending our criminal approach to drugs and regulating the market again. If you’re not sure what that sentence means, you’re in the right place. We start at square one, where we were as staunch supporters of the War on Drugs. What changed our minds? Welcome to the show.

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Ep. 70 - From "tough on drugs" legislator to psychedelic therapy advocate - Jesse MacLaughlin

Aug 07 2024 47 mins  
Jesse MacLaughlin the State Policy and Advocacy Director at Reason for Hope, a national suicide prevention non-profit. He's also a former Republican state representative, elected at just 24 years old. Jesse shares his journey from being a "tough on drugs" advocate to having his own experience with psychedelics that began his journey of healing from depression, and what triggered hi

Ep. 69 - Psychedelic Therapy is Helping Our Veterans Heal with Juliana Mercer

Jun 19 2024 32 mins  
Juliana Mercer is a nonprofit leader with over 20 years of experience serving the veteran population. She’s a Marine Corps veteran who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. She is also a survivor of personal and military trauma who found healing and transformation through psilocybin-assisted therapy, an FDA-designated breakthrough therapy. Currently, she is the Director of Veteran Ad

Ep. 68 - From Apache Helicopter Pilot to Psychedelic Therapy Advocate with Adam Marr

Jun 06 2024 69 mins  
Adam Marr is the Director of Operations and a founding member at Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition (VMHLC), a coalition of partner organizations that aims to prevent suicide and deaths of despair among Veterans and Americans through increased access to safe and affordable psychedelic-assisted therapy. Adam is also a US Army Veteran, a best-selling author, a former manageme

Ep. 67 - How Psychedelics Saved My Life after Post-Partum Depression with Melissa Lavasani

May 23 2024 63 mins  
Melissa Lavasani is the Founder & CEO of Psychedelic Medicine Coalition. She was a healthy, happy wife and mother, pregnant with her second child, when she was overcome with debilitating depression that continued after her son was born. For several years Melissa tried to keep functioning even though she was struggling against suicidal thoughts. Melissa shares her story as some

Ep. 66 - How to Help Someone You Love Find Recovery - Laurie MacDougall

May 09 2024 66 mins  
If you have a loved one who is struggling with addiction, you should tune in to this week's episode of the EFG Podcast! Our guest, Laurie MacDougall, talks with Christina about the CRAFT method for interacting with loved ones who are dealing with an addiction. Laurie works for Allies in Recovery, which provides step-by-step tips on how to apply the CRAFT method in your everyday

Ep. 65 - How to share your story with no regrets - Meghann Perry

Apr 24 2024 55 mins  
Have you ever wanted to share your story of triumph over hardship, but were worried about regretting it later? If so, you need to tune into this insightful episode with guest Meghann Perry. Meghann shares her recovery story, and talks about her work helping people share their own stories in a healthy and effective way. Christina and Meghann also emphasize the importance of treat

Ep. 64 - A Mother's Journey - Christi Berrong-Barber

Apr 10 2024 40 mins  
Join us for Episode 64, as Christina chats with Christi Berrong-Barber about her journey with her son, who has struggled with an addiction to drugs for many years. Christi opens up about how she has been able to maintain a relationship with her son through the chaos of addiction, and shares many insightful and encouraging words for those who may be in a similar position. Christi al

Ep. 63 - Joanne, In Her Own Words - Joanne Shedd

Mar 22 2024 37 mins  
If you've seen Christina Dent's TEDx Talk or heard the story of End It For Good's beginning, you've heard of Joanne, the mother who once struggled with addiction and ultimately changed Christina's life. In today's episode, Joanne Shedd shares her story in her own words. From the years she struggled to the beautiful life she's building with her son, Beckham, she lets us in on her wo

Ep. 62 - How to be a difference-maker in a hurting world - George Wood

Mar 20 2024 44 mins  
In this episode, Christina is joined by George Wood, founder of The Timothy Initiative and author of The Uncovery. George’s story is that of a life radically changed by Jesus, and he is dedicated to changing the way the world views recovery. Christina and George discuss what we have misunderstood about addiction and recovery, the importance of authentic connection with others dur

Ep. 61 - How To Build a Personal Recovery Plan - Judge Mary Beth O’Connor

Mar 08 2024 41 mins  
Retired Judge Mary Beth O'Conner and Christina talk about her remarkable journey From Junkie to Judge, as told in her memoir. There are many paths to recovery, and Mary Beth and Christina discuss the importance of seeing people in recovery as individuals, and allowing them to create their own recovery plan. Philosophy and meeting format vary greatly between recovery programs, and t