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Joe Van Wie hosts a podcast dedicated to exploring addiction and recovery through thought-provoking conversations with clinicians, researchers, legislators, and individuals who embrace diverse pathways to healing. A father, husband, filmmaker, and reformed media consultant in recovery, Joe brings a unique perspective to these discussions.
He holds a B.A. in Psychology from the State University of New York and is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). In 2023, Joe completed the Executive Leadership Program at MIT's Sloan School of Management and Schwarzman College of Computing, specializing in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Business. He is currently in the one-year residency program at Columbia University's School of Social Work, pursuing a Master of Science in Social Work.
Joe is also the co-founder and CEO of Fellowship House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, which serves up to 75 men per month through a 90-day Partial Hospitalization Program designed to treat Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
Episodes
88 episodes
Breaking Free: Matt's Atheist Recovery Journey
How does one navigate the path to sobriety without believing in a higher power? Join us for a compelling conversation with Matt, a Fellowship House alumnus, who shares his incredible journey of recovery. Matt opens up about his secular approach...
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Finding Strength in Struggle: Amir's Road to Recovery
What happens when the structure of a military household collides with the chaos of addiction? Join us as Amir, an alumnus of Fellowship House, shares his compelling story of growing up in Scranton with a strong-minded mother whose military care...
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Breaking Barriers in Education and Recovery
What does it take to rebuild your life from the depths of addiction to academic and personal success? Jamie Monahan, a recruiter and certified recovery specialist at Luzerne County Community College's All One Recovery Center, shares his extraor...
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From Chaos to Clarity: Joey C's Journey through Addiction and Recovery
Imagine growing up in a high-pressure environment, feeling the weight of fitting in while battling personal demons. Joey C from Westchester, Pennsylvania, courageously opens up about his tumultuous journey through addiction and recovery. Adopte...
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Finding Strength in Fellowship House
What if unresolved childhood trauma could be the root cause of your addictions? In today's powerful episode, we sit down with Mike G as he opens up about his first year of recovery at Fellowship House. Mike takes us back to his roots in Dunmore...
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Healing Through Community: CEO Amy Durham's Personal Journey
Amy Durham's journey from a childhood overshadowed by her father's alcoholism to becoming the CEO of Brookdale Premier Addiction Recovery is nothing short of remarkable. As she opens up about her own battles with liver disease and addiction, Am...
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Navigating Mental Health and Substance Abuse: Family, Care, and Community Connections
Discover the profound complexities of mental health and substance abuse treatment through our enlightening conversation with Shana Stefanik and Dylan Fredricey from STR Behavioral Health. Together, we explore their impactful journeys, the criti...
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Exploring the Intersection of Adventure, Addiction, and Authentic Recovery with Nicholas Gettel
What happens when addiction meets the innate human need for adventure? Join me as I engage with Nicholas Gettel a Continuing Care Specialist at Caron Treatment Centers, to unravel this fascinating intersection. Together, we shed light on the nu...
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Rethinking Addiction: Dr. Stanton Peele on Alternative Approaches and Self-Determination
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Stanton Peele, the revolutionary psychologist, attorney, and addiction specialist who has spent decades challenging traditional views on addiction. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Peele's groundb...
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Empathy and Outreach in the Recovery Journey
What happens when an aspiring fashion professional finds her true calling in the heart of the addiction recovery world? Join us as Kingsley Schwartz, Business Development Director of Bright Life Recovery, takes us through her transformative jou...
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A Tennis Coach's Inspiring Recovery Journey
What happens when a beloved tennis coach confronts his darkest demons and emerges as a beacon of hope for others struggling with addiction? Join us as Jerry Pickard shares his gripping journey from the depths of alcoholism to the transformative...
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Transforming Addiction Treatment: Insights from Caron Treatment Centers with Louis DeSanto
Discover the transformative power of addiction treatment as we sit down with Louis DeSanto, the Regional Resource Director of Pennsylvania for the Caron Foundation. Louis shares the remarkable journey of Caron Treatment Centers, one of the worl...
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Exploring the Intersection of Music, Addiction, and Recovery with Mike Miz
Experience the magic of music and its profound role in the addiction recovery process, as we embrace a heartfelt conversation with gifted musician and songwriter Mike Miz Mizwinski. His soul-stirring melodies have not only mesmerized fans but h...
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Transforming Adversity into Entrepreneurial Success: with Tony Mattioli
How often do you come across a story where business, addiction recovery, and personal growth intertwine so seamlessly? Our guest, Tony Mattioli, president and owner of Trademark Industrial, is a living testament to overcoming adversity and tran...
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From Woodstock to Recovery: "Coming Down the Mountain"
What if you could recapture the essence of a bygone era, feel the pulse of its music, and relive its cultural significance, all while seated comfortably in your present? Tune into a riot of colors as our good friend Leo takes us on a voyage int...
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Bridging Divides: with Pennsylvania Senator John Kane
What does it truly mean to overcome personal trials and advocate for those who are struggling? Join us for an exploration of resilience, recovery, and advocacy, as we share conversations that shed light on these significant aspects of life. Our...
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"SHEILDS Program" with Pat DeSarno
Get ready to discover the hidden struggles and triumphs of our first responders and veterans as they face the challenge of addiction. Welcoming our guest, Pat DeSarno, Shields Service Specialist at Brookdale Premier Addiction Recovery Center an...
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"Fellowship House" with Larry Moran Esq.
Join us for an exclusive conversation with our esteemed partner, Larry Moran, as we delve into the heart of Fellowship House PHP/IOP/OP. Larry and I have been passionately crafting a program that resonates with authenticity and proves effective...
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"A Life Lost, and a Life Saved" with Karl Wegforth
How often do childhood influences shape the trajectory of our lives? For our guest, Weggy, those early years steeped in a culture where alcohol consumption was normalized, became the precursor to his lifelong struggle with alcoholism. We walk w...
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Cultural Amnesia: Understanding the 60s, 70s, and 80s Impact on Modern Society
Have you ever wondered how the cultural chaos of the 60s and 70s molded the society we live in today? Join me and my enigmatic guest, Elaine Donly, as we journey through her personal history and explore the deep-seated impact of a time when pol...
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Exploring Labor, Addiction, and Recovery with Brian Eddis
Imagine being drawn into the world of labor, addiction, and recovery through the eyes of Brian Eddis, a political ward leader in Northeast Philadelphia. With an intriguing background that spans construction work, politics, and union organizing,...
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What is Recovery Dharma? with Jordan Harris
What if your understanding of spirituality and recovery could be drastically transformed? Join us as we delve deep with our guest, Jordan Harris, a primary counselor at Fellowship House, who shares his enlightening journey of personal transform...
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Lia M's Narrative: A Tale of Addiction, Recovery and Self-Identity Discovery
Join us on a remarkable journey with Lia, as she courageously shares her battles with addiction and her transformative transition journey. We traverse the landscapes of Lia's life, exploring the interplay of identity, sexuality, and the struggl...
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"Finding the Tools that Work" with Evan Glass
Imagine uprooting your life, battling with the demons of addiction, and then going on to build a thriving business. This is exactly what my friend Evan Glass did, and he shares his inspiring journey with us. Evan candidly recounts his youth in ...
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"Early Intervention in Schools" with Superintendent Nathan Barrett
Buckle up for a transformative journey into the world of trauma-informed education with Nathan Barrett, the Superintendent of Hanover Area School District. Growing up in the tough neighborhood of Bellevue, Scranton, Nathan and I share more than...
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