We Do Recover With Jared Miller

The debate between harm reduction and abstinence-only approaches continues to shape addiction treatment, but is it really an either/or proposition? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Terry Sellers shares his perspective: "Here's where I really disagree with harm reduction. I don't disagree with it for the most part, but when they remove abstinence as one of the possibilities of choices, they've removed patient autonomy. My job as a physician is to lay out all the possibilities and then we decide which one's going to work for you." Throughout our conversation, we explore how substance abuse exists on a spectrum, with various interventions appropriate at different points in recovery. While acknowledging the life-saving potential of harm reduction strategies, we also challenge the notion that abstinence shouldn't be presented as a viable option for those seeking recovery. As Dr. Sellers puts it, "You can't get hepatitis C from a needle if you're not using needles... you can't die of a fentanyl overdose if you don't use something with fentanyl in it." In many ways, abstinence represents the ultimate form of harm reduction. We also tackle the misconception that addiction treatment "doesn't work" by contextualizing success rates. When someone attempts recovery without treatment, success rates hover below 1%, while formal treatment increases this to 15-20% – comparable to management success rates for other chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Perhaps most importantly, we highlight the critical factor most overlooked in recovery: "Here's one of the magic things in treating people is spelled T-I-M-E. If you just go somewhere for 30 days, 45 days, even 60 days, and that's all you do... statistically, we know the longer you stay in treatment, the higher your success rate is going to be." Whether you're a treatment professional, someone in recovery, or a concerned loved one, this episode offers valuable insights into creating recovery pathways that honor individual choice while maximizing chances for long-term success. Join us as we navigate this complex conversation with compassion, experience, and a commitment to patient autonomy.

Why do so many addiction treatment programs fail to produce lasting results? What keeps people caught in the revolving door of detox-residential-outpatient-relapse? Dr. Amy de la Garza believes she's found a critical missing piece in the recovery puzzle - and it starts with what's on your plate. After 15 years treating addiction across the entire continuum of care, Dr. Amy noticed something troubling: even patients with substantial clean time weren't truly feeling well. Her journey into functional medicine revealed how the standard American diet - particularly in treatment settings - actively works against recovery by maintaining inflammation, disrupting sleep, and preventing the brain from healing properly. The solution? A radical wellbeing approach that treats addiction as what it truly is: a chronic disease requiring lifestyle medicine alongside traditional interventions. Through her work at Odyssey House and now with her company Gnosis Health, Dr. Amy has witnessed remarkable transformations when incorporating nutrition, movement, and sleep optimization into addiction treatment protocols. Her 12-week intervention study showed significant improvements not just in biomarkers like hemoglobin A1C and inflammation levels, but more importantly, in how patients felt physically and mentally. The results challenge long-held assumptions about what treatment centers should provide and what recovery can feel like. This eye-opening conversation with hosts Jared Miller and Jordan Burningham explores how our microbiome influences cravings, why sleep might be the most critical recovery factor, and how simple lifestyle modifications can dramatically improve treatment outcomes. Whether you're a treatment professional seeking better results or someone struggling to maintain recovery, this episode offers practical wisdom for breaking the treatment cycle and achieving genuine wellbeing. Curious about your own wellness baseline? Take our 10-point assessment during the episode, then share your score on YouTube for a chance to receive a free supplement. Your path to radical wellbeing starts today.

Substance abuse shouldn't cost your career. In this eye-opening conversation with marriage and family therapist Sean Morris, we explore how outdated workplace policies around addiction continue to punish rather than help employees struggling with substance use disorders. When companies discover an employee has an addiction, the default response is often immediate termination. But what if there was a more compassionate, effective, and even economically advantageous approach? Drawing from decades of combined experience in addiction medicine and workplace interventions, our guests reveal how "recovery-friendly workplaces" can transform lives while retaining valuable employees. Dr. Terry Sellers shares his powerful personal journey of facing addiction as a physician, describing how punitive measures like salary reduction only deepened his struggles rather than supporting recovery. We examine how industries like aviation and healthcare have already developed successful models for maintaining safety while supporting recovery—models that any business can adapt. The conversation highlights a troubling contradiction: companies readily support employees facing cancer or diabetes but often respond to addiction with termination. This approach ignores the medical reality that addiction is a disease, not a moral failing. As Sean explains, "That compassion that is there for these other conditions is needed in this type of struggle as well." Whether you're an HR professional looking to update outdated policies, someone in recovery concerned about workplace disclosure, or a manager wanting to better support your team, this episode offers practical insights into creating environments where people can heal without losing their livelihoods. Ready to transform how your workplace approaches addiction? Call 385-644-1500 to learn more about implementing recovery-friendly policies that benefit everyone. We Do Recover Podcast is on Instagram ⁨@wedorecoverwithjaredmiller9859⁩ Link: https://www.instagram.com/wedorecoverwithjaredmiller/?hl=en Find our sponsors here! Wasatch Crest Treatment https://wasatchcresttreatment.com/ Diamond Detox https://diamonddtx.com/ Rise Up Supplements https://riseupsups.com/ Team Recovery https://www.teamrecovery.io/ #addictionhelp #recoverychallenge #podcast #addictiontreatment #addictionrecovery [00:00:00] Intro/The Problem with Zero Tolerance Policies. [00:08:16] Episode Introduction and Guest Introductions. [00:22:11] Wasatch Crest Treatment Options. [00:39:02] HR Policies and Employee Addiction. [00:55:36] Recovery-Friendly Workplace Approach. [01:08:22] Creating Compassionate Workplace Cultures.

Welcome to the new and improved We Do Recover! Three recovery experts—Dr. Terry Sellers (addiction medicine physician), Jared Miller (interventionist and clinical specialist), and Jordan Burningham (treatment center owner)—break down the critical stages of addiction recovery. They explain why detox alone isn't enough, why residential treatment is just the beginning, and the danger of stopping treatment too soon. The conversation flows through each level of care—from detox to residential treatment, day treatment, intensive outpatient, and finally to general outpatient/alumni programs. They share both clinical insights and personal experiences about what makes each stage essential for long-term recovery success. Statistics show less than 10% of people maintain sobriety after only completing detox and residential treatment, underscoring why the full continuum of care matters so much. Find our sponsors here! Wasatch Crest Treatment https://wasatchcresttreatment.com/ Diamond Detox https://diamonddtx.com/ Rise Up Supplements https://riseupsups.com/ Team Recovery https://www.teamrecovery.io/ [00:00:00] Intro. [00:14:22] Understanding Residential Treatment. [00:34:02] Dangers of Detoxing Alone. [00:41:09] Stabilization in Day Treatment (PHP). [00:52:25] The Value of Outpatient Programs (IOP). [00:59:31] Finding Joy in Recovery.

In this powerful episode of We Do Recover with Jared Miller, host Jared sits down with Travis and Nancy Whitaker to explore their incredible journey through addiction, recovery, and rebuilding a life rooted in purpose. Travis, now 16 years clean and the owner of Diamond Recovery Treatment Center, shares candidly about the lowest points of his addiction and the path that led him to long-term recovery. Nancy offers her perspective as a partner who stood by Travis through his darkest days. With heartfelt honesty, she opens up about the emotional toll of addiction, the strength it took to stay, and how their relationship has transformed through recovery. Today, Nancy helps with the administrative side of Diamond Recovery and continues to play a vital role in supporting their shared mission. This episode is full of vulnerability, inspiration, and real talk about love, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply need a reminder of what’s possible, this conversation will move you. Listen now on all major podcast platforms by searching We Do Recover with Jared Miller.

Fresh off the fairway at the stunning new Black Desert Golf Course in Ivins, Utah, hosts Jared Miller and Dr. Terry Sellers are joined by special guests Jordan Burningham, owner of Diamond Detox, and Tyson Dixon, owner of Renaissance Ranch. What starts as some hilarious back-and-forth banter about their golf game quickly turns into one of the most powerful and heartfelt conversations. In this episode, all four men get real—sharing not just their love for golf and brotherhood in recovery but also their deepest struggles and highest moments on the journey to healing. From rock bottoms to spiritual breakthroughs, the honesty and vulnerability shared here will hit home for anyone who’s walked the path of recovery or supported someone who has. This is a must-listen episode packed with experience, strength, hope, and a reminder that recovery is possible—and worth it. Download Episode 162 now by searching We Do Recover with Jared Miller on any major podcast platform, and don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

This episode of We Do Recover with Jared Miller kicks off with laughter as guest Curtis Puzey and host Jared trade jokes about their golf game—showing how something as simple as a round of golf with others in recovery can be a powerful part of the healing process. But the conversation quickly takes a deeper turn as Curtis opens up about the loss of his older brother and how trauma shaped his struggle with addiction. Curtis shares how his relentless drive for perfection led him down a dangerous path with benzodiazepines, Adderall, and alcohol. His rock bottom? Rolling a FedEx truck into a river while completely blacked out. That moment forced him to confront his reality—and seek help. Now, having turned his life around, Curtis works at the very treatment center that helped save him, using his experience to guide others toward recovery. This episode is packed with raw honesty, powerful transformation, and a moving testimony of faith and spiritual awakening. Curtis’s story is proof that no matter how far someone falls, recovery is possible. Don’t miss this inspiring and deeply personal conversation—download it now!