Criminal Thinking Deterred is a program that takes no prisoners. In fact, it helps incarcerated and former convicts reject excuses, stop destructive thinking and end anti-social behavior. Host Tony Moore, founder of Moore & Associates, is an ex-offender, but now a business owner, non-profit founder, pro basketball coach, author, husband and father. His fascinating and knowledgeable guests talk about offender recovery, drug treatment, rehabilitation, and strategies that help deter criminal thinking.
When I Use, I Lose: Paul Herrick’s Journey from Addiction to Recovery
Our podcast host, Tony Moore, talks with guest Paul Herrick to explore a decades-long cycle of addiction, incarceration, and repeated attempts to change. Paul opens up about his first experiences with marijuana and alcohol as a teenager, his progression to cocaine and crack cocaine, and how the pursuit of fast money pulled him deeper into a lifestyle with serious consequences. Over the years, his journey included 57 jail stays, 12 treatment programs, and two fentanyl-related overdoses.
Paul explains how unresolved grief, hopelessness, and the belief that he could continue using without facing lasting consequences kept him trapped in the cycle. His story offers an honest look at the thinking patterns, personal justifications, and painful consequences that can keep addiction going—even when someone has repeatedly promised to stop.
Paul tells Tony how his recovery journey is about rebuilding a life through consistent action. For anyone struggling with addiction, supporting a loved one, or trying to understand the criminal thinking that can sustain destructive behavior, Paul’s message is direct: you have to choose change for yourself, keep showing up, and protect your recovery one day at a time. As he puts it, “When I use, I lose.”
24 Sept 2026
Pain to Purpose – One Man’s Story of Addiction, Faith & Healing: Charles McDuffie
Charles McDuffie joins the podcast for an honest conversation about resilience, recovery, and rebuilding a life after hardship. In this episode, he shares his journey from childhood trauma, addiction, incarceration, and self-destruction to sobriety, healing, faith, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Charles speaks candidly with Tony Moore about the long process of learning to see his own worth again. He discusses the role spirituality played in his recovery, the difficult work of facing the pain beneath addiction, and the support that helped him choose a different path forward.
He also reflects on returning to education after prison and the courage it took to keep moving ahead when the future felt uncertain. Writing his memoir, From Pain to Purpose: A Journey of Resilience and Redemption (https://www.amazon.com/Pain-Purpose-Journey-Resilience-Redemption/dp/B0HCX4PVGV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QEF3ULQ1FV44&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.t5K0pfgH4vik8-0SzbUbCzhdk8vrDLJcqk4HaK4inF_rXZO3TKlcjvxStWLuPMIn2U8Nw_sDhOqZOAndz_nJqessm3MFTM4L1Qgck5ieGrawIztbrxpBbZOmZOUnVZj4Fh0IYg1j1Q8NEo_un0Rx9g.ev5yYxd2sGdEpMhHX5mxFNCnYGaJREL9xDCBj26vA3I&dib_tag=se&keywords=charles+mcduffie&qid=1790177829&sprefix=charles+mcduffie%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1), became an important part of that process, giving him a way to confront his past, claim his story, and offer encouragement to others.No one is beyond hope, and healing can begin even after years of struggle. Charles’s message may change your life or someone you know who has gone through trauma and addiction.
31 Aug 2026
Can Criminal Thinking Be Changed? Tony Moore Answers Your FAQs
Tony Moore answers your Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about criminal thinking, where it comes from, how it shows up in everyday life, and how destructive thought patterns can be transformed.
Drawing from his own journey from convict to counselor, Tony explores accountability, self-awareness, family, faith, and the importance of slowing down before making decisions.
This podcast episode gives answers to some of the more perplexing questions that many people ask who have criminal thinking or know of people who do. Tony offers answers and practical insight for anyone seeking personal growth, rehabilitation, and lasting change. Because transformation begins with taking an honest look at the way we think.
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