The Party Wreckers
Matt Brown is a practicing full-time addiction interventionist. He sits down with industry guests and discusses various topics surrounding intervention, addiction and mental health. His goal is to entertain, remove the negative stigma that surrounds the conversation around addiction/alcoholism and help as many families as he can find recovery from addiction. If someone you love is struggling with addiction or alcoholism, this is the podcast for you!
Episodes
59 episodes
Digital Quicksand: How Screen Addiction Fuels Mental Health Crisis
What happens when the soothing glow of screens becomes a dangerous escape hatch for our children's emotions? In this revealing episode, addiction interventionist Matt Brown tackles the increasingly alarming phenomenon of screen addiction sweepi...
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Episode 58
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20:44
June 2025 Q & A: Answers to Listener Submitted Questions
The guilt of setting boundaries. The manipulation tactics. The late-night jail calls begging for bail money. When you love someone struggling with addiction, these painful scenarios become all too familiar – and navigating them without a roadma...
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Episode 57
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33:37
Beyond the Controversy: What Research Really Shows About AA
When it seems like everyone on social media is criticizing 12-step programs, where can you find the truth about what really works for addiction recovery? Matt Brown dives into
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Episode 56
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32:45
When Love Becomes a Shield: Understanding Enabling and Boundaries
What happens when love becomes a shield that prevents necessary growth? In this powerful episode, Matt Brown examines the complex psychology behind enabling behaviors and offers practical strategies for breaking free from destructive patterns t...
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Episode 55
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36:45
Love Isn't Enough: The Power of a United Front
Ever wondered why addiction interventions sometimes fall apart, even when everyone wants the same outcome? In this powerful episode, addiction interventionist Matt Brown tackles the vital role of family unity when helping someone struggling wit...
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Episode 54
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29:10
May 2025 Q & A: Answers to Listener Submitted Questions
What if everything you thought you knew about addiction recovery was wrong? In this eye-opening episode, addiction interventionist Matt Brown tackles five crucial questions that families repeatedly ask when trying to help a loved one struggling...
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Episode 53
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33:23
49 Million Need Help, Only 13 Million Get It
Matt shares findings from a comprehensive National Institutes of Health study
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Episode 52
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27:08
The Evolution of Marijuana: Not Your Grandads' Weed
Some of the information in this episode was taken from my good friend Ben Cort, author of "Weed, Inc." If you want to learn more from him, please reference his Ted Talks:
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Episode 51
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22:14
The Chess Game We Play with Addiction (We Should Be Playing Checkers)
The question Matt Brown hears most frequently in his work as an addiction interventionist is deceptively simple yet profoundly challenging: "How do I get my loved one to accept help?" In this powerful return episode of the Party Wreckers podcas...
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Episode 50
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31:42
Breaking Free: Layne LoMaglio From Struggles to Strength
Layne LoMaglio's journey from addiction to recovery is as inspiring as it is cautionary, and his story begins with a box of wine at age 12. This episode promises to unravel the complexities of mental health struggles and the winding path to sob...
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Episode 49
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31:25
Transforming the Holiday Season: Prioritizing Recovery and Renewal Over Tradition
Can the holiday season be a catalyst for change? Discover a perspective that challenges the conventional wisdom of delaying recovery efforts for loved ones struggling with addiction. This episode sheds light on the misconception that suicide ra...
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Episode 48
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27:59
From Headlines to Healing: Denise Klein
Denise Klein, co-owner and executive director of Milestones Ranch in Malibu, CA reveals her transformative career switch and her personal recovery from codependency. With over 35 years of social work experience, Denise passionately discusses th...
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Episode 47
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43:29
Dr John Dyben: Integrating Professional Healthcare in Addiction Treatment
Tune into this episode of the Party Wreckers podcast, where we promise you'll gain invaluable insights into the multifaceted world of interventionist training. We're giving you an exclusive preview of our upcoming event in Birmingham, Alabama, ...
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Episode 46
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40:27
From Olympic Gold to Lasting Sobriety: Carrie (Steinseifer) Bates
Join Matt Brown and Sam Davis as they dive into an inspiring interview with Carrie Bates, a three-time gold medalist from the 1984 Summer Olympics. Carrie shares how her older broth...
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Episode 45
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47:42
Overcoming Addiction Challenges as a Family
Do you wonder how to truly support a loved one battling addiction? This episode of the Party Wreckers podcast promises to equip you with some tools and insights you need to make a real difference. We kick things off as we dive into our newly la...
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Episode 44
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42:29
Questions to Ask When Calling a Treatment Center
Catch our exciting announcement about the upcoming intervention and admissions training in Birmingham, Alabama this October!Curious about the key questions to ask when seeking addiction treatment for a loved one? We discuss the importan...
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Episode 43
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36:14
Adams Pritchard: Transforming Lives
This episode we embark on an invigorating discussion about the trials of technology, the liberation of releasing grudges, and the transformative power of gratitude. Our conversation with Adams Pritchard, one of the visionarys behind
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Episode 42
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36:44
Charting a Course Through Addiction with Family at the Helm
Embarking on a heartfelt journey through the world of addiction and recovery, Sam arrived in Houston to be inspired by Brené Brown's powerful dialogue on vulnerability and shame. With that energy, we bring you an episode that not only educates ...
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Episode 41
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36:01
From Fearful Overthinking to Hope: The Role of Boundaries in Relationships
Ever grappled with the heartache of watching a loved one struggle with addiction? We have, and this is why we're bringing our personal and professional take on intervention training live to your ears. Together, Matt Brown and Sam Davis, we're p...
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Episode 40
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33:12
21 Years of Steadfast Sobriety: A Personal Milestone, Reflection, and the Transformative Journey of Recovery
As Matt approaches a personal milestone of 21 years sober, He's reminded of the early days—those tremulous first six months and the life-changing moment he learned he was going to be a father. Join Matt and Sam on a reflective odyssey from shak...
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Episode 39
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39:04
Letting Go and Trusting the Journey in an Unfiltered Discussion
Life's curveballs can knock us off our feet, and sometimes, the only thing to do is share the weight of the experience. Join Matt Brown and Sam Davis, as we reconnect in an honest conversation on the Party Wreckers podcast, discussing eve...
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Episode 38
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29:14
Embracing Life and Strengthening Sobriety Amidst Grief and Growth
As we journey back from a pause in our podcasting, we bring you a conversation that traverses the intricate terrains of loss, healing, and the unyielding spirit of humanity. Sobriety has reshaped our approach to life's tumultuous waves, and in ...
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Episode 37
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30:23
Beyond Guilt: Setting Boundaries in the Face of Addiction
Ever been stuck in a cycle of manipulation and guilt when dealing with a loved one's addiction? Let's blow the lid off of that with our latest episode of The Party Wreckers podcast. Co-hosts Matt Brown and Sam Davis dissect the well-worn concep...
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Episode 36
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26:13
Resilience in the Face of Addiction: Samantha Cohen's Triumph
Can you imagine your life spiraling out of control due to addiction and pulling through to the other side? Samantha Cohen, our guest from The Arbor, lived that reality and is here to share her raw and deeply personal journey from addiction to r...
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Episode 35
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50:30
Navigating the Storm: Insights into Substance Abuse and Family Interventions with Pej Alaghamandan
From the throes of addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for others, our esteemed guest, Pej the Interventionist, is here to share his riveting journey. Imagine what it feels like to rise from the ashes of your own struggle, only to become an ...
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Episode 34
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43:36