Finding New Waters

About Finding New Waters

Our goal in creating Finding New Waters Podcast is to provide a resource for families to help navigate the complexities of supporting a loved one struggling with Substance Use or Mental Health. When we find ourselves in crisis due to one of these issues, most people have no idea where to turn. We hope to shed some light onto what is often the darkest hour for many families. Website: https://www.findingnewwaters.com

Publisher

Finding New Waters

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Apr 2023

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

148 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   The Online Gambling Epidemic in Young Adults: Apps, VIP Traps, & Recovery with Jack Britton

   In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves sits down with Jack Britton, Vice President of Clinical Services at Turnbridge in Connecticut. With nearly two decades of experience in addiction treatment and clinical leadership, Jack shares his expertise on the alarming rise of online gambling, sports betting apps, and process addictions among young adults and adolescents.Jack breaks down why males under 35 face elevated risk factors, how digital transfers via apps like Venmo create a dangerous "illusion of control," and why traditional medical and insurance systems are still struggling to keep pace with gambling disorder diagnoses. Jack and B. Reeves also discuss warning signs for parents, co-occurring mental health conditions like mania and depression, and how Turnbridge provides innovative technology monitoring and holistic recovery support for young people.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Episode Intro & B. Reeves Introduces Jack Britton of Turnbridge01:17 From SMU Accounting & Dallas Jails to Clinical Counseling in Minnesota & Connecticut02:50 The Surge of Youth Gambling: Personal & Professional Red Flags03:54 Demographics & Risk Factors: Males Under 35 & Pervasive Sports Advertising04:42 Legal Apps vs. Illegal Bookies & Automated VIP Program Traps07:59 Brain Mechanics: Parlays, Long-Shot Thrills, & The Waiting Game10:50 Clinical Signs & Diagnosis: What Parents & Clinicians Need to Look For12:15 Total Control ($5/Month) vs. Problem Gambling ($1,000/Week)14:04 Co-Occurring Disorders: Bipolar, Mania, Depression, & Midnight Markets16:04 Is Fantasy Football Gambling? Understanding Identity vs. Casual Hobbies19:11 How Turnbridge Treats Gambling: Tech Controls, Internal Work, & "Move to Heal"24:16 Only 15% of Primary Care Doctors Ask About Gambling: Changing the Field27:47 The Digital Loss Illusion: Venmo, Cashless Bets, & Hidden Shame31:20 How to Connect with Jack Britton & TurnbridgeRESOURCES & LINKSPrimary Website: https://newwatersrecovery.comTurnbridge Website: https://www.turnbridge.comContact New Waters Recovery: 919-670-8119CALL TO ACTIONIf Jack's insights on youth sports gambling and behavioral addiction were helpful, please like this video, leave a comment below with your thoughts, and subscribe to Finding New Waters. Share this episode with any family or friend navigating these challenges!#FindingNewWaters #JackBritton #Turnbridge #BReeves #NewWatersRecovery #GamblingAddiction #SportsBetting #ProcessAddiction #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery🎙️ Watch & ListenWebsite: www.findingnewwaters.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5GjwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXwYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   How to Help a Struggling Loved One: Interventions, Family Systems, & PAWS with Brandon Robinson

   In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves sits down with licensed mental health and addiction counselor Brandon Robinson, founder of Counseling Choices in Raleigh, NC. With two decades of experience in the recovery field, Brandon shares his insights into family interventions, the clinical power of the "Love First" intervention model, and how family dynamics play a crucial role in long-term sobriety. Brandon and B. Reeves discuss why traditional 1-on-1 confrontations rarely work, the surprisingly vital role friends and co-workers play during an intervention, and how recovery coaching complements traditional therapy and 12-step sponsorship. They also explore Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS), internal growth versus external lifestyle changes, and the alarming rise of modern behavioral addictions—including sports gambling, phone addiction, and doom scrolling. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Episode Intro & B. Reeves Introduces Brandon Robinson of Counseling Choices 01:28 Detroit Roots, East Carolina University, & Moving to Wake County 03:05 Counseling Choices & School Psychology Testing Services 03:41 Transitioning into Interventions & Discovering the "Love First" Model 04:56 Family Systems: Helping Loved Ones Realize They Are Part of the Solution 06:43 Practical Advice for Families: Why 1-on-1 Attempts Fail & Building a Support Team 08:28 The Unique Influence of Friends, Co-Workers, & Chosen Relationships 09:49 The Love First Model: Clinical Rigor vs. Pop-Culture Intervention Myths 11:57 Treatment is Not the Finish Line: Kickstarting the Motor of Recovery 12:47 Brandon's Personal Journey: Evolving from "Tough Love" to Compassionate Communication 14:01 "Sick People Trying to Get Well" & Weaponizing Recovery Concepts 15:25 Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) & Neurological Healing (3 Months to 2 Years) 17:44 External Sobriety vs. Internal Growth: Preventing Relapse After Life Gets Better 18:57 Individualized Care: Combining Therapy with Recovery & Wellness Coaching 20:59 What a Recovery Coach Does vs. a 12-Step Sponsor 23:04 Modern Behavioral Addictions: Gaming, Cell Phones, & Male Sports Gambling 26:06 Obsession, Compulsion, & Financial Ruin in Behavioral Addictions 27:32 The "Chase" & Brain Chemistry Behind Gambling & Obsessive Behaviors 28:44 Dopamine & The Anticipatory Effect of Phone and Gambling Habits 29:45 Social Media Algorithms, Doom Scrolling, & Mental Health Impacts 32:13 How to Connect with Counseling Choices 33:10 Camel Club Golf Sponsorship & Closing Remarks RESOURCES & LINKS Primary Website: https://newwatersrecovery.com (https://newwatersrecovery.com/) Counseling Choices Website: https://counseling-choices.org (https://counseling-choices.org/) Contact New Waters Recovery: 919-670-8119 CALL TO ACTION If Brandon's insights on family interventions and recovery coaching were helpful, please like this video, leave a comment below with your thoughts, and subscribe to Finding New Waters. Share this episode with anyone looking for guidance and support in addiction recovery! KEYWORDS brandon robinson, counseling choices, b. reeves, finding new waters, new waters recovery, addiction intervention, love first intervention, recovery coaching, post acute withdrawal syndrome, paws recovery, sports gambling addiction, family recovery systems, raleigh addiction counseling HASHTAGS #FindingNewWaters #BrandonRobinson #CounselingChoices #BReeves #NewWatersRecovery #Intervention #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #RecoveryCoach #BehavioralAddiction 🎙️ Watch & Listen Website: www.findingnewwaters.com (http://www.findingnewwaters.com/) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5Gjw (https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5Gjw) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXw) YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn (https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn)

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   How Finding Sobriety Transformed Tragedy into Purpose with John West

   In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves sits down with John West, co-founder of The Guest House Ocala and son of late character actor J. T. Walsh. John shares his personal story—from growing up around theater sets and boarding schools to navigating grief, addiction, and long-term recovery. The conversation explores the role of trauma in addiction, honoring family legacies, and how turning point moments can transform lives. To learn more about The Guest House in Ocala, Florida, visit: https://www.theguesthouseocala.com/ 🎙️ Watch & ListenWebsite: www.findingnewwaters.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5GjwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXwYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn

Who has been a guest on Finding New Waters

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jeff Hatch
• Steve Lee
• Andrea Boyd
• ANDREW MALOOF
• Meredith Brierly

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YouTube views

17,332

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 87 / 100

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Quality

97

Social presence

94

YouTube

76

Engagement

71

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