How do you get sober and stay sober after tragedy and loss? Parker Ellison had to answer that question for himself after losing his brother Chase to a fatal fentanyl overdose. In this episode, he shares his powerful story of faith and recovery, his insight, and hope.

This conversation is especially relevant to those in recovery, individuals with family in recovery or active addiction, individuals dealing with grief or loss, and anyone facing their own battles with substance use or life's challenges in general.

Silverladder website: https://silverladder.com/blog/

My story (Shane/host): https://silverladder.com/blog/?page_id=963

Intro voice-over artist: Lisa Long

Resources:

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988

Crisis Text Line: Text "Home" to 741741

Mental / Behavioral Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.gov/

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Matt Miller slid 3,000 feet down Pico de Orizaba, an 18,491-foot volcano in southeastern Mexico, nearly died on the side of the mountain while waiting to be rescued by helicopter, lost all his fingers and most of his toes to frostbite, underwent 20 surgeries, and still his toughest challenge of all still awaited him. Yet through it all he refused to quit and found a way to thrive.

In this episode, Matt discusses his battles and victories, and how "GRITitude" is the key to overcoming life's obstacles. This conversation is ideal for anyone facing addiction, tragedy, physical setbacks, or difficult life experiences in general.

Matt's website: https://klaritylifestylecompany.com/

Matt's story: https://klaritylifestylecompany.com/matts-story/

Silverladder website: https://silverladder.com/blog/

My story (Shane/host): https://silverladder.com/blog/?page_id=963

Book mentioned in this episode: https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book

Intro voice-over artist: Lisa Long

Resources:

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988

Crisis Text Line: Text "Home" to 741741

Mental / Behavioral Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.gov/

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This very brief overview and preview explains what Silverladder LLC is and what the focus of the Silverladder Podcast will be.

More information on Silverladder is available at:
https://silverladder.com/blog/

Shane Watson's story of addiction, recovery, and work in mental health can be found at:
https://silverladder.com/blog/?page_id=963

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