Silverladder Podcast
Silverladder is focused on real-life stories and experiences of individuals who have faced and overcome challenges related to mental health, addiction and recovery, grief and loss, parenting, and much more.
Silverladder is hosted by mental health educator and consultant Shane Watson, whose story of addiction, recovery, and work in the field can be found under "My Story" on the toolbar at Silverladder.com.
Podcasting since 2025 • 9 episodes
Silverladder Podcast
Latest Episodes
Empowering Teen and Tween Girls: Jill and Mary from Girls Mentorship
The preteen and teen years can be a tremendous challenge for girls. But they can also be a time for incredible growth, learning, and empowerment. The difference-maker for young girls is often having a mentor to teach and guide them....
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Episode 7
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1:24:50
Live Like Samson: How Micheala Ross Overcame Trauma, Addiction, and Loss
After overcoming childhood trauma, alcoholism, and a number of other challenges, Micheala Ross' biggest battle was still ahead. Following the loss of her beloved son Samson due to a car accident in late 2023, she was determined to not onl...
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Episode 6
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1:06:16
Betting on Himself: How Saul Malek Overcame Gambling Addiction
After getting caught up in an addiction to gambling as a young man, Saul Malek lost time, money, relationships, and nearly lost his own life. In this episode of Silverladder, he tells us how it happened, how he got out, and what works to ...
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Episode 5
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1:04:21
Grief, Loss, And Bereavement: How Brent Thomas Helps the Hurting Find Hope
How do you heal after loss? Bereavement Counselor Brent Thomas' life is dedicated to answering that question and helping to guide people to their own healing as they deal with grief. In this episode we discuss life and death, dying ...
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Episode 4
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59:13
Chaos to Grace: My Story of Addiction and Recovery (Shane Watson - Silverladder.com)
I wanted to share a short summary of my personal story of addiction and recovery, as well as the work I do, in order to help listeners better understand who I am and where I'm coming from as a host. Silverladder website:...
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Episode 4
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21:23
