You And I 4 The Kenai

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Shree and Aaron sit down to discuss what Shree’s life has been like since she last sat down one year prior with the podcast team. Shree tells Aaron how she managed to stay away from using substances even after the father of her children died.You can find her original recovery story on the You and I 4 the Kenai page – the episode is titled “It’s the Little Things: Shree’s Joyous Recovery.” 

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Vanessa Perry, L.P.C., discusses her private practice – Hope Mends – the services she offers to the members of the Central Kenai Peninsula, and subjects related to motherhood. 

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team sits down with Kaitlynn as her she tells us about how her experience with an alcoholic father, and how she was a central support for her fathers recovery. Kaitlynn and her father, because of recovery, are closer than ever before!*Content Not Suitable For Children*

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Aaron and Koebryn share a discussion with Kayla and Billy about gratitude – they discuss what it means to them and what they are grateful for. Kayla and Billy share how they used to be grateful for substances and their availability, but now they are grateful for so much more. Billy has been featured on two other podcasts: 1) “From the Ashes, He Rose: Billy’s Story of Heartbreak and Healing”; 2) “One Year Later: Billy’s Continued Recovery” – both of these can be found on the You and I 4 the Kenai channel.Kayla has been featured on one other podcast: “From Asking for Death to Loving Life: Kayla’s Recovery Story” – this can also be found on the You and I 4 the Kenai channel. 

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Aaron and Koebryn sit down with Paul from Freedom House, and Paul tells them what Freedom House’s men’s program is all about and what help the program offers to those who need it. 

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Zack updates Aaron, Eric, and Koebryn on his life. Zack shares how he navigates his recovery while working on the North Slope – Zack has a tone that is friendly, yet he is very straightforward; this makes for a podcast episode that you don’t want to stop listening to once you start.Zack shared his first recovery story about one year before being featured on this episode. His original recovery story is on the You and I 4 the Kenai channel, and it is titled “It’s Not All Sunshine and Rainbows: Zack’s Perspective on Recovery.” 

This Saturday, join us the Women and Babies fair from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm going on Central Peninsula Hospital, located at 250 Hospital Place in Soldotna. On the 20th, Ken Miller will be presenting his story of how he turned his life around. This event will be taking place at 6:30 pm at the McLane Commons at KPC to hear his incredible story. See you there!

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Aaron and Koebryn sit down with Terri as she tells us how she balanced supporting recovery and not enabling her son's addiction.*Content Not Suitable For Children*

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Clay shares his recovery story with Aaron and Koebryn. Clay struggled to feel and cope with his feelings starting at a young age. For a period of time, he used substances to try and avoid these feelings altogether. However, substance use didn’t fulfill him and meet his needs – whereas recovery and being open to his emotions does. 

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Shera Burg – the project coordinator for Henu Community Wellness Court at the time of recording this episode – tells Aaron and Koebryn about Henu Community Wellness Court. This court is a therapeutic joint-jurisdictional wellness court operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and the Alaska Court System. Henu Community Wellness Court operates from a cooperative-justice perspective, and its vision is to transform lives for a healthier community. 

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai Aaron and Koebryn sit down with Sandi. Sandi's son battled addiction for many years. That being said, this episode is all about Sandi's experience watching her child suffer and how she helped end the suffering.*Content Not Suitable For Children*

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Aaron and Koebryn sit down with Nathan as he tells us his recovery story. *Content Not Suitable For Children*

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai the team sits down with Kayla as she tells us her recovery story!*Content Not Suitable For Children*

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Aaron and Koebryn sit down with Makayla, as she tells us about the freedom brought on by honesty, and growth through recovery! *Content Not Suitable For Children*

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai Aaron and Koebryn sitdown with TJ as he tells us about the strength he found in surrender, and how that strength-and a new baby-keep him strong in recovery!*May contain sensitive content*

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team sits down with Richard as he tells us his story of recovery. Richard talks about a toxic cycle he had been stuck in for years, use, guilt, shame, and use again. Richard is a great example of how recovery can change lives!*Content Not Suitable For Children*

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Aaron and Koebryn sit down with Caitie as she tells us her recovery story! *Content Not Suitable For Children*

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the Aaron and Koebryn sit down with Andrew as he tells us his story of recovery. This story exemplifies the key role support plays in recovery!*Content Not Suitable For Children*

In 2018, according to the CDC, there have been over 18,000 overdose deaths relating to Fentanyl. In this podcast we sit down with P.A. Dale to discuss the history, Medical purposes, and dangers of the worlds most lethal drug.

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai the team catches up with the incomparable SJ! We recorded with SJ just over a year ago, and now she's back to tell us what life and recovery is like one year later. A lot has changed, but SJ's infectious energy and positivity remains unchanged!*Content Not Suitable For Children*