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.
Episodes
8 episodes
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
From Crash to Counselor: Josh Anderson's Rise Above Addiction and Paralysis
A near-fatal accident under the influence left Josh Anderson paralyzed from the waist down and changed his life drastically. But it isn't what got him sober. In this episode, he discusses his challenges, his victories, his recovery,...
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Episode 3
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1:32:41
Faith and Recovery After Tragedy: How Parker Ellison Found Hope and Healing
How do you get sober and stay sober after tragedy and loss? Parker Ellison had to answer that question for himself after losing his brother Chase to a fatal fentanyl overdose. In this episode, he shares his powerful story of faith a...
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Episode 2
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1:28:01
Victory Over Addiction and Near-Death Experience: Matt Miller
Matt Miller slid 3,000 feet down Pico de Orizaba, an 18,491-foot volcano in southeastern Mexico, nearly died on the side of the mountain while waiting to be rescued by helicopter, lost all his fingers and most of his toes to frostbit...
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Episode 1
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