
Built By The Red Stick
Built By The Red Stick Podcast brings you real, sometimes controversial but much needed conversations. We bring you special guests each week to tackle the hard truths about the effects of drugs, alcohol, etc.
Produced by Rhea Media Group, LLC
Episodes
56 episodes
Episode 63 | Doctors Orders | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome Dr. Dave Daigle, a double board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine and Addiction Medicine, and the Medical Director of MAT’s Clinic.
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Episode 63
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54:00

Episode 62 | How Did We Get Here!? | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley take a step back to reflect on a full year of commitment to building Built By The Red Stick. What started as an idea to create a judgment-free space for r...
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Episode 62
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54:39

Episode 61 | Deja Vu | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Nicole Barbee, a powerful advocate and prominent figure in the recovery community. Nicole has dedicated her life to helping others break fre...
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Episode 61
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58:42

Episode 60 | Finding N3m0 | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome Bradley Sparks, better known as n3m0, a TikTok comedian and influential voice in the recovery community.Bradley lights up the screen with ...
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Episode 60
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1:14:56

Episode 59 | Mo's Movement | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this impactful episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Angela Shockley, the founder of Mo’s Movement, a nonprofit created in honor of her daughter Morgan (“Mo”), who tragically lost her...
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47:16

Episode 58 | Return to Grace | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Leila Koubi—a powerful voice in the recovery and mental health space who uses her story to reach people right where they are.Leila o...
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Episode 58
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56:40

Episode 57 | Born Different | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Wendel Lewis, a creative force, entrepreneur, and passionate voice in the community. Wendel brings his unique mix of grit, humor, and artist...
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Episode 57
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51:46

Episode 56 | Start not Little| Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Stuart Bostwick, a Registered Addiction Counselor at Palmetto Recovery and a passionate advocate for long-term healing.With deep ins...
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Episode 56
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57:50

Episode 55 | Juvenile Delinquent | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley sit down with Janey Lewis—a powerful voice in the recovery community and a dear friend of the show.Janey brings her signature wisdom, humor, and h...
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Episode 55
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53:14

Episode 54 | Mindset Shift | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, Built By The Red Stick, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome back a fan favorite—Katie Garn, @RCVRYwithKati...
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Episode 54
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1:05:23

Episode 53 | Jenny at the Branch | Addiction Recovery Podcast Built By The Red Stick
In this powerful episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast Built by the Redstick, we sit down with Jenny Pearson from Long Branch Recovery to explore the heart of healing, the journey through addiction recovery, and the importance of connection...
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Episode 53
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57:12

Episode 52 | A Story To Tell | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Michael Oakley and Ronnie LeDuff welcome Lou Essig, co-host of the Get a Grip Podcast, a raw and uncensored platform built on his and Aaron Garnes' own experiences in addiction recovery.<...
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Episode 51 | One and Done | Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Michael Oakley and Ronnie LeDuff welcome special guest Andy, whose story is a powerful example of what resilience, humility, and long-term recovery truly look like.Andy opens up a...
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Episode 51
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56:25

Episode 50 | This is 50! | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Michael Oakley and Ronnie LeDuff sit down to reflect on 50 powerful, unfiltered episodes of Built By The Red Stick. This isn't just a milestone—it's a moment to look back on the stories t...
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Episode 50
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54:31

Episode 49 | Comedic Relief | Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Michael Oakley and Ronnie LeDuff welcome back Brandon Bruffet, Baton Rouge comedian and advocate, for another powerful and inspiring conversation. Brandon shares what’s changed since his ...
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Episode 49
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59:48

Episode 48 | Welcome Back | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley reunite to dive deep into the ongoing journey of addiction recovery. With both hosts back together, they share fresh perspectives on the challenges and victorie...
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Episode 48
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58:38

Episode 47 | Chaos to Confidence | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, host Ronnie LeDuff sits down for a raw and meaningful conversation with someone who’s walked alongside him for years—his daughter, Nya.Nya has never struggled with addiction herself, bu...
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Episode 47
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47:27

Episode 46 | Breathe | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, host Ronnie LeDuff welcomes back friend and powerhouse guest Greg Greer. Greg is no stranger to Built By The Red Stick—and his return brings even deeper insight into the ongoing journey of reco...
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Episode 47
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52:23

Episode 45 | Echoes of Recovery | Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In Episode 45 the Addiction Recovery podcast Built By The Red Stick, host Ronnie Leduff sits down with Mike Echols, the powerful voice behind Each 1 Reach 1. Mike is a man of impact—deeply committed to helping those in addiction recovery reclai...
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54:40

Episode 44 | Free Therapy | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In Episode 44 of the Addiction Recovery podcast Built By The Red Stick, host Ronnie Leduff welcomes Sam Hatchet, a dedicated recovery counselor who has spent years walking alongside individuals as they fight to reclaim their lives from ad...
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52:06

Episode 43 | 4th Quarter Pressure | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In Episode 43 of the Addiction Recovery Podcast Built By The Red Stick, host Ronnie Leduff sits down with Tyrus Thomas, former NBA power forward and Baton Rouge native, for a heartfelt conversation about the impact of addiction on families and ...
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Episode 43
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1:04:15

Episode 42 | Rhea of Sunshine | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In Episode 42 of the addiction recovery podcast Built By The Red Stick, host Ronnie Leduff sits down with Ken Rhea, the man behind the scenes helping bring this podcast to life every week. Ken has spent years working with individua...
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49:12

Episode 41 | Break De Curse | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In Episode 41 of the Addiction Recovery Podcast Built By The Red Stick, host Ronnie Leduff welcomes Joe Scott, a Baton Rouge-based independent rapper and songwriter whose journey from personal loss to musical success offers a compelling narrati...
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Episode 40 | Laugh, Love, Pray | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In Episode 40 of the Addiction Recovery Podcast Built By The Red Stick, Ronnie Leduff sits down with Brandon Bruffet, a Baton Rouge-based comedian with a powerful story of resilience, redemption, and laughter through the pain. Brandon opens up ...
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Episode 40
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58:19

Episode 39 | A Journey to Peace | Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In Episode 39 of Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie Leduff and Michael Oakley welcome Dan Gilmer, a dedicated addiction recovery professional from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dan serves as the Director of Clinical Outre...
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Episode 39
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52:16
