Rubber Bands
Welcome to Rubber Bands, an Avenues Recovery podcast hosted by Shlomo Hoffman. Join us for conversations about the push and pull of addiction and recovery.
Episodes
12 episodes
Matt Engler: A Marine Stationed in Paradise and Locked in a Personal Hell | Episode 11 Part 2
Part 2 of a heart stopping tale of addiction and crime funded by a DOD credit card. An inside look at how one man found his way back from a prison barracks in Hawaii to redemption and recovery.In recovery? Helping others find...
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Episode 11
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1:12:09
Matt Engler: A Marine Stationed in Paradise and Locked in a Personal Hell | Episode 11 Part 1
A heart stopping tale of addiction and crime funded by a DOD credit card. An inside look at how one man found his way back from a prison barracks in Hawaii to redemption and recovery.In recovery? Helping others find recovery...
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Episode 11
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1:01:54
Tim Ryan: From behind bars to raising the bar of substance abuse treatment and recovery | Episode 10
Listen in to the man for whom a cellmate in prison was the springboard to sobriety. Follow his journey back from the depths to true love and a decorated career as an advocate for the recovery community. Hear his thoughts on how to reform curren...
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Episode 10
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44:56
Dr. Susan Julius: A life giving career in medicine nearly lost to addiction, regained through the power of recovery | Episode 9
Hear the story of our beloved Louisiana Medical Director, Dr. Susan Julius. Her experiences with substance abuse has made her an indefatigable force in the Louisiana recovery community. She has dragged so m...
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Episode 9
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45:31
Joe Van Wie: From PA to Hollywood and Washington and how I found my way back | Episode 8
Chasing all that glitters but only finding meaning in authenticity. A drug and alcohol fueled journey to movie-making and political success, on the way to discovering the 12 steps, recovery and what really matters.In recovery? H...
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Episode 8
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57:30
Shane Walker: Broadcasting Under the Influence | Episode 7
A recognizable radio voice in his home town, Shane found himself balancing his family and career with his overwhelming addiction to alcohol.Inspired by his wife and son he set out on a journey to sobriety and found satisfaction in recov...
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Episode 7
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36:05
Brian Cuban: From Addicted Lawyer to Noted Author, and the Story of What Happened in Between | Episode 6
Brian Cuban , noted author, shares his personal odyssey of recovery. Listen to th...
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Episode 6
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56:20
Ryan Hockensmith - Pain, Sports, and Humor in Recovery | Episode 5
Ryan Hockensmith, Deputy Editor for ESPN, joins Rubber Bands and
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Episode 5
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54:17
Jacob Goldberg - Substance Abuse on College Campuses, an Old Problem With New Solutions | Episode 4
Jacob Goldberg, LCSW, LAC, CCS, Recovery Community manager for Tulane University, joins
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Episode 4
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36:56
Captain Kevin Hunter: A law enforcement veteran's perspective on reaching hearts by changing attitudes | Episode 3
Fort Wayne police department veteran and narcotic chief Captain Kevin Hunter joins Rubber Bands and Avenues Recovery for...
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Episode 3
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37:54
Russ Francome: From Saving Goals to Saving Lives, a Star Goalie's Detour into Addiction Treatment | Episode 2
Russ Francome, the National Director of Clinical Engagement for Avenues Recovery Centers, laughs through the twists and turns of life that brought him to addiction treatment. Fe...
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Episode 2
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1:04:14
Emily Cukier: Giving and Growing... In the Trenches of Addiction Treatment | Episode 1
Talented drug and alcohol rehab industry veteran Emily Cukier lays out her treatment philosophy and history with Rubber Bands host Shlomo Hoffman.Hear how Emily fell into the substance abuse treatment field almost by accident. Be ...
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Episode 1
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