In this powerful episode, Lee Jones sits down with Trent Carter, founder of Renew Health, to unpack what’s really broken in traditional rehab models — and what actually works.

Trent shares his journey from trauma ICU nurse to launching one of New Mexico’s most impactful recovery clinics. Together, they explore the role of mindset, the need to de-stigmatize substance abuse, the power of community, and the actionable tools inside his book, The Recovery Toolbelt. Whether you're in the healthcare space, supporting a loved one, or on your own path to healing, this conversation offers hard truths and hope in equal measure.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Addiction Recovery and Renew Health

03:30 The Broken System of Addiction Treatment

09:04 Funding and Accessibility in Addiction Recovery

13:01 Personal Stories and Transformations in Recovery

17:26 Recognizing Signs of Addiction in Loved Ones

22:37 Mindset and the Journey of Starting Renew Health

24:39 Building Community Connections

26:01 Overcoming Challenges in Business

28:26 The Importance of Mindset and Support Systems

29:54 Navigating Career Transitions

32:47 The Power of Action and Resilience

36:21 De-stigmatizing Addiction and Mental Health

39:02 Understanding Addiction as a Chronic Disease

43:34 Final Thoughts on Support and Recovery

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Trent Carter is a board-certified nurse practitioner, author, and the founder of Renew Health, an award-winning addiction recovery clinic based in New Mexico. With a background in neurology and trauma care, Trent brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and entrepreneurial vision to the world of addiction recovery. He is the author of The Recovery Toolbelt and a passionate advocate for de-stigmatizing substance abuse, transforming outdated rehab models, and providing real-world tools that empower long-term healing.

Learn more about Trent at:

👉 https://www.thetrentcarter.com/

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/trent-carter/