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Andy Silvagni and the APN Lodge Alumni Program
Andy Silvagni, Director of APN Social Club Video Transcript: So I’m born and raised in New Jersey and went to a small school called Montclair State University and decided to get into the teaching and...
View ArticleAddiction Helped Me Cope Until It Didn’t
This transcript is from Episode 1 of Recovery x APN – Addiction Helped Me Cope Until It Didn’t: Recovery x Dan. New episodes of Recovery x APN air on Thursdays. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple...
View Article10 Podcasts to Supercharge Your Recovery
by Tommy Carreras The words we surround ourselves with matter. They weave together to influence the soundtracks that play over and over in our heads. Those words (and how they’re said) rattle around,...
View ArticleShould We Celebrate Recovery Milestones?
Recovery milestones are a major victory and often a reason for celebration. Getting sober and maintaining life in recovery is hard work, and marking achievements can be a powerful motivator. What Are...
View ArticleAmy’s Story: From Refusing to Feel to Living a Life of True Happiness
Written by Samantha Carter Sometimes it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that reflecting on the hard things makes us miserable. Therefore, why do it? Still, these thoughts and feelings continue...
View ArticlePeter’s Story: From Panicked and Traumatized to Courageous and Healing
Written by Samantha Carter In college in the early 1990s, Peter did his fair share of recreational drugs from a young age. That was until he had a life-changing acid trip at a Grateful Dead concert....
View ArticleJennie’s Story: Transforming a History of Tragic Trauma
Written by Samantha Carter Jennie has lived through unimaginable trauma. In the APN podcast episode, Discovering My Autonomy After Trauma: Recovery x Jennie, Jennie opens up about her experiences with...
View ArticleDusty’s Story: From Acclaimed Athlete to Mental Health Advocate
Written by Samantha Carter In APN’s podcast episode, Depression Treatment Saved My Life: Recovery x Dusty, Dusty opened up about what it was like to be a retired athlete dealing with mental illness. As...
View ArticleDahbra’s Story: Recovering From the Trauma of Sexual Assault
Written by Samantha Carter When Dahbra was just 18 years old, she experienced a traumatic event while living abroad that rattled her entire world. Upon returning home, Dahbra’s mental health began to...
View ArticleKaty’s Story: Facing the Darkness of the Past to Bring a Brighter Future to...
Written by Samantha Carter On the outside, Katy might have seemed like any typical American stay-at-home mom. However, on the inside, she was deeply hurting and in denial. Even though she was aware of...
View ArticleElle’s Story: How She Used Her Military Mindset to Overcome Trauma Caused by...
Written by Samantha Carter Elle grew up in a military family and was no stranger to the militaristic mindset. However, she never thought she would end up joining the military herself. When she saw the...
View ArticleJohn’s Story: From NFL Player to a Human in the Game of Life
Written by Samantha Carter John Abraham, a renowned figure in the National Football League (NFL), is celebrated for his exceptional skill as a defensive end and outside linebacker. With a career...
View ArticleDave’s Story: How He Broke a 20+ Year Addiction Cycle and Learned How to Love...
Written by Samantha Carter For over 20 years, Dave was stuck in the throws of addiction, never thinking his life could look any different. He had been in and out of different rehab facilities but...
View ArticleMajor’s Story: How APN Helped Him Break a Long-Term Pattern of Sobriety and...
Written by Samantha Carter Major grew up in a popular college town. For him, this meant lots of drinking and partying from a young age. However, as life went on, his habits only seemed to worsen,...
View ArticleThe Brody Family: How Addiction Affects Loved Ones – Collective Healing...
The Brody family may be unlike any other family you’ve heard or known about, but they have a lot of wisdom to share when it comes to opening up about how addiction affects loved ones. Having multiple...
View ArticleChristine’s Story: From Stealing Hospital Meds to Inspiring Sobriety
Written by Samantha Carter On the outside looking in, Christine looked like she had her life together. Being a nurse for over 10 years, she was often the person people would depend and rely on....
View ArticleAshley’s Story: From Suicidal to Sober and Thriving
Written by Samantha Carter Caught in the grips of addiction, Ashley found herself unable to cope with life’s challenges any longer. After calling a family member for support, she learned of All Points...
View ArticleMarcus Smith II: Former NFL Player Speaks Up About Mental Health
Written by Samantha Carter Marcus Smith II, a former NFL linebacker and defensive end, is known for his athletic versatility and strong defensive skills. Drafted in 2014 by the Philadelphia Eagles,...
View ArticleTips for Transitioning Back to Work After Rehab
Returning to work after rehab can be both exciting and stressful. If you’re returning to the same workplace, you may worry about how co-workers who knew you before treatment will react. Working in a...
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