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In this podcast, through our stories, together we walk through our joys and our sufferings, as well as our gratefulness. We share useful tools to support you in shifting from fear, anxiety and self-destruction, to a life well-lived - full of meaning and fulfilled dreams. Through new practices, new principles and a new mindset our stories of being a victim and our attitude of self-loathing becomes one of humility and gratitude.
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![Episode 7 "Discipline is My Foundation" - Special Guest Norman Ferris](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18159398/losecontrol-logo3000_qnh2gc_300x300.png)
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Episode 7 "Discipline is My Foundation" - Special Guest Norman Ferris
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Norman Ferris born and raised in upstate NY, and even though he considers his childhood a good one, he found himself very self-conscious, and a very sensitive person. Norman was a good athlete in high school and loved working with horses.
“My first drink qualified me as a drunk. Working with horses allowed me to drink. Drinking for oblivion, no rhyme or reason. It's just what I did. Isettled for less in all areas of my life and in time I did not like myself for what I had become, says Norman.”
In this episode Norman tells the story of a huge, unexpected change that came when he was 25 years sober. While he maintains change is a natural part of life and always occurring, this was a realization that transformed his life. Norman keeps the change occurring by being disciplined, which he says if the foundation of his sobriety.
He says, “I get up early, I shower, brush my teeth, eat healthy, wash my clothes make meetings because I hear the language of the heart. When you talk about you, I learn about me.”
![Episode 6 "Peace Like No Other" - Special Guest Nansi N.](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18159398/losecontrol-logo3000_qnh2gc_300x300.png)
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Episode 6 "Peace Like No Other" - Special Guest Nansi N.
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Nansi is an outgoing person, so her soul that shines through her eyes. Without hearing her story, you would never understand the trials and tribulations she endured to make it to where she is today.
Nansi was in active addiction since she was 16. She started with alcohol, which so many assume is harmless, but that led to cocaine. She soon found herself sacrificing her innocence and chasing the high in trap houses - actively using until she was 47. The last decade consisted of meth and Fentanyl use. She used to live and lived to use. She abandoned her family and ended up alone and close to homeless by the time she found recovery.
In addiction, Nansi lived in the past of what it was like when she was a kid. It’s the only disease that convinces you that you don’t have a disease. It’s cunning, baffling, and powerful. Like too many people, substance use disorder had taken over Nansi’s life – that is, until one day when she found the inner strength to ask for help.
"Thank God for my family. One of the things that breaks my heart is that I was not always there for my family as much as I feel I should have been. I was really being driven by addiction. They supported me through my entire journey. It starts with surrendering. And the first thing in surrendering is asking somebody for help. Whatever that help is. And hopefully you get to a place that can offer the help you need. It’s worth it.”
![Episode 5 "The Arrow that Pierced My Ego" - Special Guest Jessie Franklin](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18159398/losecontrol-logo3000_qnh2gc_300x300.png)
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Episode 5 "The Arrow that Pierced My Ego" - Special Guest Jessie Franklin
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Jessie Franklin is a beacon of recovery and resilience. He embodies resilience, compassion and unwavering commitment to recovery. Jessie's journey is one of triumph over adversity, and his purpose lies in guiding others toward healing and hope.
Jessie is a native of Lexington, South Carolina and the youngest of five children. He discovered his passion for sports early on, with basketball capturing his heart. It consumed his adolescent and teenage years, until a life-altering accident exposed him to narcotics, derailing his dreams of playing at the next level.
Surviving an overdose in January 2021 was a pivotal moment for Jessie. It opened his eyes, igniting a desperate willingness to discover his authentic self. Through suffering and self-awareness, he found purpose and resilience. As a father to a 5-year-old boy, Jessie's commitment extends beyond himself. His family members also walk the path of recovery. He draws strength from AA and embraces the principles of "all recovery."
As a Certified Peer Support Specialist, Jessie walks alongside those navigating their own paths to recovery from substance use disorder. His empathy and firsthand experience make him a a beacon of understanding and encouragement. He engages with local high schools as a public speaker, sharing his story and empowering young minds. He actively coaches and mentors young men, guiding them toward healthier, purposeful lives.
Jessie Franklin's story is one of courage, redemption, and unwavering dedication. His impact reverberates through the recovery community, reminding us all that healing is possible, even in the face of adversity.
![Episode 4 "His Willingness To Walk By Faith" - Special Guest Josh Bone](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18159398/losecontrol-logo3000_qnh2gc_300x300.png)
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Episode 4 "His Willingness To Walk By Faith" - Special Guest Josh Bone
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Josh Bone was born and raised by his grandparents in Dallas, NC. He attended college at UNC Chapel Hill where he studied psychology and creative writing. Working in the bar and service industry, he began to struggle with alcoholism and addiction. After navigating over a decade of active addiction, he celebrates 7 years of sobriety April 27, 2024. He started his career in the recovery field in 2018 as a volunteer. He worked his way up the ranks from group facilitator and case management to successfully operating a large Intensive Outpatient Program and becoming a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1.
In 2019, Josh launched a campaign to create Anchor of Hope Sober Living through a GoFundMe account. Anchor of Hope Sober Living now consists of 27 sober living homes across the Charlotte and Matthews area in North Carolina serving over 180 residents, both men and women. Josh partnered with Ascend Recovery Centers in July of 2023 to begin the process of bringing quality and affordable care to the underserved population of Charlotte, NC.
He is the father of 5 year old Lily Bone with a boy, Waylon Bone on the way in May 2024. He and Onalee Medlin currently reside in Charlotte just a few miles of Ascend, NC. Josh has made a life in recovery. From countless detoxes, jails and sober living communities, he is now a shining example of God’s amazing grace and mercy. His willingness to walk by faith is illustrated in the doors God has and continues to open in his recovery.
![Episode 3 "Perception and Mindset" - Special Guest Matty I](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18159398/losecontrol-logo_story_vgfy3d_300x300.png)
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Episode 3 "Perception and Mindset" - Special Guest Matty I
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
This is a "storytelling" episode. You will hear Matty I speaking to a group of recovering addicts and alcoholics. In this 1/2 hour show listen to some of Matty's journey, with a focus on becoming the person you were meant to be and how he has been walking that path. He says, "Never say you can't do it, remember you just haven't done it yet. Become the person who cannot quit, who can say no to a toxic situation as well as remove toxic people from your life. Become the person always moving forward. The hardest step is the first step and it’s meant to make you feel uncomfortable because it takes you to a place that is unknown. With that first step you will in time overcome that fear of failure and that fear of success."
As Wayne Dyer said, "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."
![Episode 2 "What Is Your Perception" - Special Guest Roger Layne](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18159398/losecontrol-logo3000_qnh2gc_300x300.png)
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Episode 2 "What Is Your Perception" - Special Guest Roger Layne
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
In this conversation, Matty, Chris and Roger share their experiences and insights on overcoming challenges and achieving personal growth through mental toughness and self-improvement. They emphasized the importance of living in the present moment, embracing emotions, and cultivating gratitude. They discuss the role of stoicism and community, and through their stories, offer practical advice and inspiration for those seeking personal growth and recovery.
![Episode 1 "I Am Responsible" - Special Guest " Big C"](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18159398/losecontrol-logo3000_qnh2gc_300x300.png)
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Episode 1 "I Am Responsible" - Special Guest " Big C"
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
In this first episode of The Lose Control Podcast, host Matty I and good friend Chris Acciardo talk about some of their moments in life that were the lowest, yet they used those dark days as a means to turn life around. Listen in, we think you may hear your own story in ours.