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
12 episodes
The Wounded Healer and Therapist to First Responders: Deana Kahle
In this episode, therapist Deana Kahle shares her work as a counselor for first responders as well as her incredibly powerful personal story of addiction and recovery. From trauma to triumph, Deana uses her personal experience alongside h...
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Episode 10
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1:07:13
Connection and Communication for Parents and Kids: Vanessa Hancock
Nationally certified mediator, coach, and author Vanessa Hancock wants parents to be the first people their kids come to when they need help, not the last. She joins us on this episode for a conversation about family communication and con...
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Episode 9
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1:20:35
Homicide, Gangs, Police Work, and Punk Rock: Lieutenant Brian Sanders
Brian Sanders is a recently retired Homicide Lieutenant from a large metropolitan police department in the South. His previous assignments include patrol, Patrol Training Officer, Proactive District Teams, Gang Suppression Unit, Drugs and Vice ...
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Episode 8
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1:45:53
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
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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1:15:26
