Episodes 26
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
Consistency
60%
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feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

Welcome to Falling to Freedom; the weekly podcast that brings thoughtful, informed and challenging discussions about addiction to the forefront of everyone's minds. Join us as we discuss the root causes, effects, collateral damage, and of course solutions to this growing problem. Topics include addiction and homelessness, addiction and crime, the tragedy of overdose, prescription drugs, the impact on communities and more... Addiction is the dirty little secret that every family deals with but no one wants to talk about.

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S1E26 (ACEs) Adverse Childhood Experiences and Addiction

Mar 08, 2026 47m

In Episode 26, host Chad LaComb speaks with Bridgette J. Peteet, PhD, MA.; professor of psychology at Loma Linda University. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and the author of (Dis)Honor Thy…

S1E25 Epigenetics, Addiction And The Power Of Healthy Habits

Feb 06, 2026 48m

In Episode 25, host Chad LaComb sits down with Dr. Lu Wing, a molecular biologist and pastor, to explore the groundbreaking science of epigenetics and its profound intersection with addiction and…

S1E24 Brooke Torres: A Woman Set Free

Dec 23, 2025 36m

In Episode 24, Chad sits down with Brooke Torres to share her powerful testimony of redemption. Brooke’s story begins with a childhood marked by divorce and a search for love that led her down a dark…

S1E23 The Missing Link: What Successful Recovery Looks Like

Dec 01, 2025 47m

Is there a "missing link" in the recovery process?Most people view rehab as the finish line, but Cameron Birk argues it’s actually just the starting line. On this episode of Falling to Freedom, host…

S1E22 Courage, Compassion and Sacrifice: The Andy Bales Story

Nov 18, 2025 52m

What kind of leader is willing to lose his own legs for the people he serves?In Episode 22 Courage, Compassion, and Sacrifice: The Andy Bales Story, host Chad LaComb sits down with a man who embodies…

S1E21 Harm Reduction Policies: Are they helping or hurting?

Oct 29, 2025 56m

Buckle up for a compelling 50-minute discussion on Falling to Freedom, where host Chad LaComb, recounting his own gritty road to restoration, talks with Dr. Ricky Bluthenthal. This USC powerhouse,…

S1E20 Designed to influence and addict: Social media's impact on our children

Sep 05, 2025 42m

Designed to Influence and Addict: Social Media’s Impact on Our ChildrenAmy Neville’s life changed forever when her son, Alexander, died at 14 from a fentanyl-laced pill he accessed through social…

S1E19 Chad Bianco: California's Problem Solver

Aug 18, 2025 29m

California is in crisis: addiction, homelessness, and crime are spiraling. Can one leader fix it?In this powerful interview, Sheriff Chad Bianco, candidate for Governor of California, joins host Chad…

S1E18 Sit down with Ret. Sgt. Michael Sugrue: Crime, Addiction and First Responder Trauma

Aug 09, 2025 36m

What if everything we think we know about crime prevention is backwards? In this compelling episode of Falling to Freedom, host Chad LaComb sits down with retired police sergeant and decorated Air…

S1E17 From Junkie to Judge: Crafting your own path to recovery

Aug 02, 2025 40m

Join host Chad LaComb for an inspiring conversation with Mary Beth O’Connor, retired federal judge and author of 'From Junkie to Judge: One woman's triumph over trauma and addiction' as they explore…

S1E16 Falling to Freedom: Vision, Background and Topics

Jul 11, 2025 30m

What if a single story could light a spark for someone lost in the grip of addiction? That’s where we start.Hey there, I’m Chad LaComb, and I’m excited to share The Falling to Freedom Podcast. In…

S1E15 From Addiction to Adulting: The Power of Third Phase

Jul 01, 2025 46m

From opiate addiction to leading others to freedom Rick Martinez shares his powerful story on Falling to Freedom. Discover how faith, the ‘dignity of work,’ and the Third Phase program at The Rivers…

S1E14 The Psychology of Addiction with Dr. Glenn Potts

Jun 20, 2025 57m

Join host Chad LaComb for a powerful conversation with Dr. Glenn Potts, a clinical psychologist with over a decade at Patton State Hospital, as they dive into the psychology of addiction, mental…

S1E13 Jason Sautel: When The Rescuer Needed Rescuing

Jun 03, 2025 43m

In this gripping episode of Falling to Freedom, retired Oakland firefighter Jason Sautel sits down with host Chad LaComb to expose the silent suffering behind the badge. From a chaotic and abusive…

S1E12 A Father's Fight: Alexandra's Law and the Fentanyl Crisis

May 22, 2025 52m

Join host Chad LaComb for a powerful episode of Falling to Freedom as Matt Capelouto shares his heart-wrenching story of loss and relentless fight for justice. After his daughter Alexandra died from…

S1E11 First Responder Wellness: A Critical Mission

May 15, 2025 48m

In this powerful episode of Falling To Freedom, host Chad LaComb sits down with Devin O’Day, Chief Development Officer at First Responder-Wellness in Newport Beach, to explore the unseen struggles of…

S1E10 Pressing On: Not Letting Your Past Define Your Future

May 08, 2025 39m

Can you rise above a past that includes gangs, addiction, and prison? Host Chad LaComb sits down with DeShun Wooten, owner of The Press Espresso’s five Southwest Riverside coffee shops, in the…

S1E9 From Addiction to Redemption: The Power of Community

Apr 24, 2025 45m

What role does community play in transforming addiction into redemption? In this moving episode of Falling to Freedom, Doug Whiteman, Executive Director of The River’s Edge Ranch, shares his journey…

S1E8 Overdose, Drug Poisoning And The Rise Of Fentanyl

Apr 17, 2025 47m

In Episode 8 of Falling to Freedom, host Chad LaComb sits down with Karen Streeter for a deeply moving conversation about her son Kai, who tragically lost his life to a fentanyl overdose at 21 on…

S1E7 Black & White: The Al Aceves Story

Apr 10, 2025 38m

The wait is over.. Black and White: The Al Aceves Story is LIVE today, on Falling to Freedom! Addiction turned an East LA kid into a beast. Faith painted a new picture. ‘Big Al’ Aceves, co-founder of…

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How many episodes does Falling to Freedom have?

Falling to Freedom has published 26 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

Is Falling to Freedom still active?

Falling to Freedom is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 42m.

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