Project Recovery

[REPLAY] Matthew Jackson recalls how years of substance abuse impacted his teaching throughout the years

In this week's episode, Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley are joined by Matthew Jackson, a former BYU professor, to talk about Matthew's experimentation with substances growing up in a small town, the shame he felt after his addiction became more well known, and how a spiritual awakening led him to experience recovery for the first time. Then Matthew talks about his life without substance abuse, how pursuing his Ph.D. led to a  reliance on caffeine, and his decision to begin abusing energy drinks and pain pills in order to stay focused on his goals. Matthew also talks about the "Holy Trinity" of addiction, the events that led to his rock bottom, and what his recovery looks like now.

[REPLAY] Addicted and overdosing at the age of 14 with Felicia Marie

On this week's episode, we are joined by Felicia Marie to talk about what it was like living in an abusive household growing up and how it led her to become addicted to pills and ecstasy at the age of fourteen. We also talk to her about overdosing as a teenager, getting removed from her childhood home, and finding her love for the outdoors.

[REPLAY] Breaking the Cycle: Morgan Dimmitt on Addiction, Recovery, and the Power of Community

Morgan Dimmitt joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about how his vigilant relationship with his brother naturally caused him to feel anxious and tense which ultimately led him to feel less anxious once he started experimenting with marijuana and alcohol. Morgan also talks about how sports became an outlet for him to release a lot of the pent-up tension he dealt with in high school, the events that led him to serve over a thousand hours of community service after a physical altercation, and how an addiction to pain medication drastically transitioned to heroin. Then we dive into Morgan’s time in prison after being arrested for drugs, the first time he was able to say no to drugs, and why it’s so important to build a community around you that supports recovery to stay sober. Related Links Reflections Recovery Center: https://reflectionsrecoveryutah.com/

[REPLAY] Brad Shreeve opens up about how driving under the influence completely saved his life from addiction

Brad Shreeve joins Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to talk about Brad's experience with dealing with addiction in his 40s, how his introduction to opioids began his downfall into substance abuse, and the moment he started chasing the high of substances. Then Brad opens up about the first time he decided to go to a dealer to fuel his addiction, how being thrown in jail for driving under the influence completely changed his mindset towards his substance abuse, and what his life looks like now once he's found recovery.

Breaking the Cycle: Landon Shreeve on Overcoming Addiction and Finding Strength in Recovery

This week, Casey and Dr. Matt are joined by Landon Shreeve, son of former guest Brad Shreeve. Landon shares how the divorce of his parents led to him seeking out alcohol to ease the pain of processing the traumatic change in his life and trying to understand the scope of his father’s addiction. Landon then opens up about his battles with alcohol addiction, his lowest moments throughout his addiction, and his struggles with committing to a life of sobriety while battling his demons. Lastly, we discuss how service, fitness, and SOAR have become staples in his life now that he’s become.