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From Addiction to Advocacy: James Bakehouse's Journey

July 13, 2025 • Liana, Laura & Jennifer • Season 1 • Episode 14

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addiction, recovery, alcoholism, mental health, community support, treatment, fentanyl, family involvement, NRT Behavioral Health, Foundry Treatment Center

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In this episode of Healing Unscripted, James Bakehouse shares his personal journey through addiction, the consequences he faced, and his path to recovery. He discusses the impact of alcohol and drugs on his life, including legal troubles and incarceration. James emphasizes the importance of community support and family involvement in recovery, as well as the challenges posed by the opioid crisis, particularly fentanyl. He highlights the holistic approach of the Foundry Treatment Center and expresses his commitment to helping others navigate their own recovery journeys.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction to James Bakehouse and His Background
07:47
Early Experiences with Alcohol and Consequences
13:36
Struggles with Addiction and Legal Troubles
20:39
Turning Point: The Decision to Get Sober
27:19
The Journey of Helping Others
31:14
The Harsh Reality of Addiction
35:48
The Evolution of Fentanyl and Its Impact
39:06
Community Engagement in Addiction Recovery
42:18
Facing Relapse and Its Consequences
46:18
A Life-Changing Moment of Clarity
52:14
That AHA Moment
56:33
Healing and Transformation: A New Path
01:01:15
Foundry Treatment Center: A Holistic Approach
01:04:17
Insurance and Accessibility: Bridging the Gap
01:09:18
Family Support: addiction is far reaching
01:17:07
Recovery Saves Lives

Resources:
James Bakehouse with the Foundry- P: 844-955-1066
M: 970-366-8130 www.nrtbh.com. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VMdvi6rj0Pw82AIlEzHlp8R1xNHcOltg/view
https://mbfamilyinstitute.com/

Suicide & Crisis 988
https://www.forgingnewlives.com/
Recovery Pastor Zack Alexander zack@steamboatchristian.com
Regeneration 12 Step https://steamboat.church/events/

Nele Cashmore
ncashmore@ncchealthpartnership.org
(970) 875-6662
https://thehealthpartnership.org/routt-county/

https://www.steamboataa.org/
Mindsprings 970-879-2141
REPS 970-846-8182 linktr.ee/repssteamboat
Substance abuse 800-662-HELP
https://www.travishouse.org/
https://lovelifesteamboat.com/about

https://kimhortonwellness.com/
@kimhortonwellness

Warhorse Ranch (970) 879-9121 https://warhorseranch.org/who-we-are/
https://www.steamboatsk8church.com/programs
https://thephoenix.org/ Free Crossfit
https://www.celebraterecovery.today/