AllBetter

About AllBetter

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).

Publisher

Joe Van Wie

Category

health & fitness · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Oct 2021

Latest episode

8 Oct 2024

Latest episodes

88 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2024

   Breaking Free: Matt's Atheist Recovery Journey

   Send us a textHow 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 to the 12 steps, tackling sobriety from an atheist's perspective, and the significant role authenticity plays in his healing process. From enduring a dysfunctional household to grappling with self-esteem issues and alcohol, Matt's story o...

2. 

   24 Sept 2024

   Finding Strength in Struggle: Amir's Road to Recovery

   Send us a textWhat 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 career shaped his early years. Amidst the discipline and the profound absence of his father, Amir reveals the emotional toll of his mother's multiple deployments and the resilience he built navigating these complexities. Listen as he opens up ...

3. 

   17 Sept 2024

   Breaking Barriers in Education and Recovery

   Send us a textWhat 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 extraordinary journey of resilience and determination. His story highlights the pivotal moments that led him to seek help and his unwavering commitment to maintaining recovery. Jamie's firsthand experience underscores the transformative power of ...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

92 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

20 ratings

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