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Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the @KnockinDoorzDown podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Stephen Piazza  @stephenpiazza4424 . Born in Northern California (San Jose), Stephen grew up in a strong Christian faith-based family. It was not uncommon for the Piazza family to be at church two and three times a week. In 1989, the Piazza family relocated to the Central Valley (Modesto). As a freshman, Stephen realized that music was becoming a passion in his life. In the late 90’s Stephen joined a cover band called Second Avenue which played up and down the Central Valley for 2 years. In 2003, he joined a band called “Five Star Rising” which was signed to a management team, Chris Ricci Presents LLC, in late 2004. Local successes included: Winner of Battle of the Bands (opened for Spin Doctors) Opened for national acts who toured the Modesto area, such as Crossfade, Lit, Blue Oyster Cult, Vanilla Ice, Great White, Smile Empty Soul, The Calling, Third Eye Blind, and others. In 2009, Stephen was signed to an independent record label called “Big Time Records” with a band called “Dazeafter”. “Dazeafter” opened for other bands and had a hit remake of the song “Turn Up the Radio” which played for 3 months on rock stations throughout the nation. In 2014, Stephen produced a single called “Amanda’s Web” as a solo artist under Steven Robb. “Amanda’s Web” won a video and song contest for a magazine called Coast 2 Coast out of Miami, Florida. Stephen had fallen away from his roots as a Christian throughout the years. However, on June 12, 2020, Stephen had a near-death experience that changed his life. He had an encounter with Jesus in a hotel room in Reno and rededicated his life to God. He is now a Christian recording artist, singing for the One who gave him a second chance. His songs like “Washed Away” and “Set Free” share his story with the world of what JESUS did in his life and pray that the lyrics will point those who are battling with addiction or bondage to the One who can truly set them free. The message of his songs is meant to assure those who are seeking deliverance, that they are not ALONE! There is a God that will walk closer than a brother and carry them through their darkest days Stephen and I discuss the following and more. Intro 0:00 What was Stephen's upbringing and how did his path to substance abuse begin? 4:50 I lived the Rock N Roll Life. I could have joined the 27 Club with Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin & Kurt Cobain 11:10 What does Stephen see, when driving people to the methadone clinic? 26:46 Stephen respects that so many rockstars got sober and shared their journey 35:00 How did Stephen's faith lead him back to music & becoming a Christian artist? 44:00 This is Stephen Piazza Knockin’ Doorz Down. Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ For more on Stephen Piazza: https://stephenpiazzanow.com/ Stephen and I converse about his journey of becoming a Christian Music Artist https://youtu.be/zPO1PWfTusQ?si=kSLBkzxwPam-dniR #wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the @KnockinDoorzDown podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Martha Vargas. Martha Vargas is a beacon of transformation and empowerment, dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey to self-realization and inner peace. As a Certified PSYCH-K® Instructor since 2010, Martha has touched the lives of countless individuals across the globe, helping them reprogram their subconscious minds and break free from limiting beliefs that hinder their personal growth and fulfillment. From a young age, Martha embarked on a quest for inner peace, driven by the profound loss of her father. This pivotal event ignited her search for answers and propelled her into a lifelong exploration of personal and spiritual growth. Despite encountering numerous methods and therapies along the way, it wasn't until Martha discovered PSYCH-K® in 2009 that she found true fulfillment and purpose. Martha offers a practical and effective tool for self-realization, enabling individuals to transcend their limitations and unlock their inner potential. Unlike traditional approaches where the practitioner takes control, Martha empowers individuals to become the architects of their own transformation, guiding them towards a deeper understanding of themselves and their inherent power. Martha and I discuss the following and more. Intro 0:00 We often search unconsciously for what isn't there 2:58 Self-express is vital to your authenticity 10:45 what you receive in addiction is subtle and powerful, that is why it is hard to break 124:36 The moment someone tells you they'll solve your problems run 36:50 I believe that choice is our superpower 48:10 This is Martha Vargas Knockin’ Doorz Down. Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ For more on Martha Vargas: https://beacons.ai/marthavargas https://beacons.ai/psychk2.0 #wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown  podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Joe Legovan a Mindset & Fitness Coach, Certified Mental Health Counselor, Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist focusing on anxiety, depression, and individuals that have struggled with substance abuse. Joe lost his sister to a depression/drug-induced suicide almost a decade ago, which shook his family to the core. Joe was able to take lessons from this tragedy to help others with depression and anxiety in healthy and effective ways. Joe Co-authored the 5-star rated book “The Storyteller” with Brian Laberge a work of spiritual fiction that offers readers of all ages and backgrounds hope, understanding, and encouragement for their quest for a peaceful, joyful, and fulfilling life. Joe spent a decade as a spiritual counselor in the Denver Jail, sharing a deep message of overcoming hardships and traumas. Also a successful entrepreneur, becoming a multimillionaire real estate investor. Joe states, "The message and ideas that I share are helpful, not only to those who may be depressed but also to those who are looking to take their life and vision to the next level. Be it financial, physical, spiritual, or mental. Joe Legolvan and I discuss the following and more. Intro 0:00 With Fatherhood, you get more responsibility, but the love is priceless 3:15 There is no dangling carrot, just the stick 10:45 I struggled with addiction and mental health issues and lost my sister to it, that is why I help others. 18:40 Things do get better if you do the work 31:42 Often times our disadvantages become our greatest assets 42:30 This is Joe Legolvan Knockin’ Doorz Down. Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ For more on Joe Legolvan: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealth_fitnessdad/ #wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with the intelligent and compassionate Kari Schwear. Kari Schwear is a renowned Executive Lifestyle and Gray Area Coach, specializing in mastering the nuanced gray areas of life, especially gray area drinking. Her expertise lies in fostering habit change, enhancing communication, developing leadership skills, and promoting a life intentionally designed for success. Drawing on her personal journey as a former gray area drinker, Kari launched GrayTonic and the Question the Drink movement in 2018, dedicating herself to helping others live more fulfilling lives free from the ambiguity of gray area drinking. Through GrayTonic, she provides tailored coaching for business leaders aimed at enhancing wellness, performance, and interpersonal relationships without relying on alcohol. Kari also founded Clear Minds Connect, the first alcohol-free networking group for business owners in Richmond, Virginia, and the RVA NA Social Group on Facebook, a vibrant community with over 1,100 members that continues to expand. Through these platforms, Kari creates a supportive space for individuals seeking to network and grow professionally in an alcohol-free environment. Kari Schwear and I discuss the following and more. We have to learn to sit with our feelings 5:30 We can undergo a complete transformation 14:00 We can reframe trauma and ditch a victim mentality 25:00 You have a right to be here 33:30 What happens when one person gets sober & the other doesn't in a relationship? 41:00 This is Kari Schwear Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Kari Schwear: https://www.graytonic.com/ Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ #wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown  podcast and certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Michelle Curiel the curator of @thesobrietyplaybook . Michelle was in active alcoholism and drug addiction for 2.5 decades. Around the age of 37, she overdosed on what she thought was heroin, but it was fentanyl and she flatlined. Michelle had just sold the keys to her apartment to a drug dealer and before overdosing at her parent's house she was living on a trap house floor. She continued to relapse and was on death's doorstep due to health issues that were compounded by her addiction. With the help of the 12-step program and her higher power, she was able to get me sober and remain sober since August 8, 2019. Michelle has devoted her life to being of service to the sobriety community by creating sobriety and spiritual awakening content on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. She teaches from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions, the Daily Reflections, As Bill Sees It, Blessed and Unstoppable, Buddhism, and more. Michelle states that she has found that a large percentage of people in recovery are very spiritually gifted, but they don't know how to harness their power. She is here to teach them how to do so. Michelle Curiel and I discuss the following and more. Intro 0:00 How important is discernment in recovery? 3:23 Is it boundaries of accessibility? 16:00 You do have a say in how life goes 33:00 The muddy waters of communication 40:45 Why is self-reflection important? 49:00 This is Michelle Curiel Knockin’ Doorz Down. Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, change makers, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ For more on Michelle Curiel: For more on Michelle Curiel: ⁠https://poplme.co/hash/jU7Mp7bB/1/s #wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‼️ BONUS EPISODE ‼️ Join me, Jason LaChance host of the @KnockinDoorzDown  podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Craig Stilley. Craig returns to further discuss his challenges with OCD, but this time how it played an advantage in completing his book, a novella titled Fractured Realities. Available here https://www.amazon.co.jp/Fractured-Realities-English-Craig-Stilley-ebook/dp/B0CVR2C4GN Intro 0:00 How did Craig use his OCD to his advantage? 01:45 What was Craig's writing process? 08:28 Did Craig have to go to a dark place to write a psychological thriller? 16:20 What goals does Craig have for the book? 28:40 Fractured Realities Book Trailer 34:03 Enjoy Craig Stilley Knockin’ Doorz Down! For more on Craig Stilley, contact him for speaking engagements and social media: [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/stilleycraig/ https://www.facebook.com/craig.stilley.7 The full episode with Craig https://youtu.be/PHSJ894FWGE  Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown  podcast and certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Addiction Expert, TEDx Speaker, and Mindset Coach Jo Weatherford. In her 20s, Jo Weatherford was a drug-and alcohol-addicted model, partying with celebrities in Hollywood. After an arrest and failed suicide attempt, she knew it was time to get clean. Jo returned to school to get her master's degree in Human Development and spent the next 12 years teaching courses on addiction at the University of Nevada. Jo is a renowned TEDx speaker, addressing the root causes of addiction through non-traditional approaches to recovery. Jo has been a professional motivational speaker for over a decade. She has been a keynote speaker at numerous Universities and High Schools around the United States. She has also led addiction-related training programs for Court Officials, Higher Education Professionals, County Offices, Fitness and Wellness CEOs, and Non-Profits. Jo Weatherford and I discuss the following and more. 6 deep breaths will regulate the nervous system 4:00 I suck at self-regulating with my phone 12:30 Why do we use? 20:00 Jails, institutions, or death 36:00 The layers to self-forgiveness are complex 38:00 This is Jo Weatherford Knockin’ Doorz Down. Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ For more on Jo Weatherford: www.joweatherford.com or www.instagram.com/jo.weatherford #wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown  certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Dr. Maiysha Clairborn of  @DrMaiysha  Dr. Clairborne is an Integrative Physician, Thought Leader, and Master Trainer of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnosis & Time Line Therapy®. Founder of the Mind Re-Mapping Co. she helps the people she trains create a massive impact in their lives and the lives of others by helping them move past their fear, limiting beliefs, and self-sabotaging behaviors using brain science so they can achieve the results they desire and ones they couldn’t imagine. Dr. Maiysha’s specialty is showing people the power of words, and how our unconscious thoughts and beliefs impact the reality we create. She teaches her students that by mastering internal and external language, we can empower ourselves, and assist others in getting in the driver’s seat of their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and life. Dr. Clairborne is a graduate of Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine. She is a TEDX Speaker, the author of The Wellness Blueprint, and the host of The Black Mind Garden Podcast. Dr. Clairborneand I discuss the following and more. How can you navigate resistance? 04:06 How does listening impact interactions & relationships? 10:00 How can you find the root of self-doubt & Self-defeating actions? 16:30 How can you boost confidence & attract success? 29:27 How can you balance celebrating wins & staying focused? 45:30 This is Dr. Maiysha Clairborn. Knockin’ Doorz Down. Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ For more on Dr. Maiysha Clairborn: Social Media Handles www.facebook.com/drmaiysha www.instagram.com/drmaiysha www.linkedin.com/in/drmaiysha www.twitter.com/drmaiysha www.youtube.com/drmaiysha www.tiktok.com/drmaiysha Podcast: www.TheBlackMindGarden.com Website: www.mindremappingacademy.com #wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me, Jason LaChance host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown  certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Brian McAlister of  @MyMentalHealthInc  Brian McAlister is a transformational figure who emerged from a 20-year battle with addiction and alcoholism, embarking on a remarkable journey of recovery and resilience. Initiated on August 2, 1990, his holistic approach to recovery extends beyond sobriety, encompassing career success, financial stability, healthy relationships, and spiritual growth. Brian's transformation from addict to corporate leader and entrepreneur led to the creation of the Amazon #1 Best Selling Book, "Full Recovery," and the establishment of the Full Recovery Wellness Center. Committed to revolutionizing mental health, he introduced innovative solutions such as Freedom 365 and My Mental Health Nonprofit to make treatment accessible to all. Brian's belief in the teachability of full recovery and his exploration of groundbreaking approaches to mental health continue to inspire and transform lives. Brian and I discuss the following and more. Intro 0:00 Why did Brian start a nonprofit helping others recover? 3:50 Be yourself, everyone else is taken. 15:00 I lost my nephew to a fentanyl overdose. 18:30 Check your motivation. 32:00 Addiction, it's a family disease. 37:00 This is Brian McAlister. Knockin’ Doorz Down. Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ For more on Brian McAlister.: Book https://www.amazon.com/Full-Recovery-Recovering-Persons-Unleashing/dp/0982394829 Brian Social Media Connects https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-mcalister/ https://www.facebook.com/BrianMcAlisterAuthor/ https://www.instagram.com/brianmcalister_/ Websites of Company and Nonprofit https://www.vrsfreedom365.com/ https://www.mymentalhealth.org/ My Mental Health Nonprofit https://www.instagram.com/mymentalhealthinc/ https://www.facebook.com/mymentalhealthinc https://www.tiktok.com/@mymentalhealthinc #wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‼️ BONUS EPISODE ‼️ Join me, Jason LaChance host of the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with my brother in recovery, Josh Datant. Josh and I discuss the following and more. Intro 0:00 You relapsed, now what? 00:50 Why share your relapse on Knockin' Doorz Down? 8:00 Are Josh and his mom able to discuss addiction? 15:40 How imperative is 12-step recovery and the support of loved ones? 20:58 Why did Josh write a rock song called Knockin' Doorz Down? 27:00 Who co-wrote and produced the song with Josh? 32:30 Enjoy Josh Datant Knockin’ Doorz Down! For more on Josh Datant https://www.instagram.com/joshdatant/ For more on Kenny Lang Schwartz & Red Fox Recording https://www.instagram.com/redfoxrecording/ Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ #wedorecover #growth #changeyourlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices