Rubber Bands Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:00:46 -0500 https://rubberbands.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Rubber Bands yes d9e0b384-66c2-5863-b168-51f24a6f2ec7 Shlomo Hoffman - Avenues Recovery episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Shlomo Hoffman - Avenues Recovery https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8d8rtsxcisvd3ds7jppvh902rugi?.jpg Rubber Bands Matt Engler: A Marine Stationed in Paradise and Locked in a Personal Hell | Episode 11 Part 2 Matt Engler: A Marine Stationed in Paradise and Locked in a Personal Hell | Episode 11 Part 2 Part 2 of a heart stopping tale of addiction and crime funded by  a DOD credit card. An inside look at how one  man found his way back from a prison barracks in Hawaii to redemption and recovery.

In recovery? Helping others find recovery? Looking to learn about recovery? Another can't miss episode of Rubber Bands from Avenues Recovery.

]]> Part 2 of a heart stopping tale of addiction and crime funded by  a DOD credit card. An inside look at how one  man found his way back from a prison barracks in Hawaii to redemption and recovery.

In recovery? Helping others find recovery? Looking to learn about recovery? Another can't miss episode of Rubber Bands from Avenues Recovery.

]]> Shlomo Hoffman - Avenues Recovery Buzzsprout-9944614 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0500 4329 1 11 full false Matt Engler: A Marine Stationed in Paradise and Locked in a Personal Hell | Episode 11 Part 1 Matt Engler: A Marine Stationed in Paradise and Locked in a Personal Hell | Episode 11 Part 1 A heart stopping tale of addiction and crime funded by  a DOD credit card. An inside look at how one  man found his way back from a prison barracks in Hawaii to redemption and recovery.

In recovery? Helping others find recovery? Looking to learn about recovery? Another can't miss episode of Rubber Bands from Avenues Recovery.



Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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]]> A heart stopping tale of addiction and crime funded by  a DOD credit card. An inside look at how one  man found his way back from a prison barracks in Hawaii to redemption and recovery.

In recovery? Helping others find recovery? Looking to learn about recovery? Another can't miss episode of Rubber Bands from Avenues Recovery.



Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Shlomo Hoffman - Avenues Recovery Buzzsprout-9846954 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500 3714 1 11 full false Tim Ryan: From behind bars to raising the bar of substance abuse treatment and recovery | Episode 10 Tim Ryan: From behind bars to raising the bar of substance abuse treatment and recovery | Episode 10 Listen in to the man for whom a cellmate in prison was the springboard to sobriety. Follow his journey back from the depths to true love and a decorated career as an advocate for the recovery community. Hear his thoughts on how to reform current attitudes, how to reach our youth, and how we all can make a difference.

In recovery? Helping others find recovery? Looking to learn about recovery? Another can't miss episode of Rubber Bands from Avenues Recovery.



Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Listen in to the man for whom a cellmate in prison was the springboard to sobriety. Follow his journey back from the depths to true love and a decorated career as an advocate for the recovery community. Hear his thoughts on how to reform current attitudes, how to reach our youth, and how we all can make a difference.

In recovery? Helping others find recovery? Looking to learn about recovery? Another can't miss episode of Rubber Bands from Avenues Recovery.



Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Shlomo Hoffman - Avenues Recovery Buzzsprout-9369943 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400 2696 1 10 full false Dr. Susan Julius: A life giving career in medicine nearly lost to addiction, regained through the power of recovery | Episode 9 Dr. Susan Julius: A life giving career in medicine nearly lost to addiction, regained through the power of recovery | Episode 9 Hear the story of our beloved Louisiana Medical Director, Dr. Susan Julius. Her experiences with substance abuse has made her an indefatigable force in the Louisiana recovery community. She has dragged so many to sobriety and her endless devotion and singular passion has changed hundreds of lives.

In recovery? Helping others find recovery? Looking to learn about recovery? Another can't miss episode of Rubber Bands from Avenues Recovery.



Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Hear the story of our beloved Louisiana Medical Director, Dr. Susan Julius. Her experiences with substance abuse has made her an indefatigable force in the Louisiana recovery community. She has dragged so many to sobriety and her endless devotion and singular passion has changed hundreds of lives.

In recovery? Helping others find recovery? Looking to learn about recovery? Another can't miss episode of Rubber Bands from Avenues Recovery.



Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Shlomo Hoffman - Avenues Recovery Buzzsprout-9315444 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2731 1 9 full false Joe Van Wie: From PA to Hollywood and Washington and how I found my way back | Episode 8 Joe Van Wie: From PA to Hollywood and Washington and how I found my way back | Episode 8 Chasing all that glitters but only finding meaning in authenticity.

A drug and alcohol fueled journey to movie-making and political success, on the way to discovering the 12 steps, recovery and what really matters.

In recovery? Helping others find recovery? Looking to learn about recovery? Another can't miss episode of Rubber Bands from Avenues Recovery.



Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Chasing all that glitters but only finding meaning in authenticity.

A drug and alcohol fueled journey to movie-making and political success, on the way to discovering the 12 steps, recovery and what really matters.

In recovery? Helping others find recovery? Looking to learn about recovery? Another can't miss episode of Rubber Bands from Avenues Recovery.



Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Shlomo Hoffman - Avenues Recovery Buzzsprout-9093245 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3450 1 8 full false Shane Walker: Broadcasting Under the Influence | Episode 7 Shane Walker: Broadcasting Under the Influence | Episode 7 A recognizable radio voice in his home town, Shane found himself balancing his family and career with his overwhelming addiction to alcohol.

Inspired by his wife and son he set out on a journey to sobriety and found satisfaction in recovery helping the homeless in his position with the Salvation Army.

This is the story of a human being, giving himself to others, to his family, and to anyone who needs his help. Selflessly, and alcohol free.

In recovery? Helping others find recovery? Looking to learn about recovery? Another can't miss episode of Rubber Bands from Avenues Recovery.



Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> A recognizable radio voice in his home town, Shane found himself balancing his family and career with his overwhelming addiction to alcohol.

Inspired by his wife and son he set out on a journey to sobriety and found satisfaction in recovery helping the homeless in his position with the Salvation Army.

This is the story of a human being, giving himself to others, to his family, and to anyone who needs his help. Selflessly, and alcohol free.

In recovery? Helping others find recovery? Looking to learn about recovery? Another can't miss episode of Rubber Bands from Avenues Recovery.



Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Shlomo Hoffman - Avenues Recovery Buzzsprout-8888846 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0400 2165 1 7 full false Brian Cuban: From Addicted Lawyer to Noted Author, and the Story of What Happened in Between | Episode 6 Brian Cuban: From Addicted Lawyer to Noted Author, and the Story of What Happened in Between | Episode 6 Brian Cuban , noted author, shares his personal odyssey of recovery. Listen to the saga of a troubled youth, the delusions of escape through cocaine and alcohol, and how a family who never stopped believing helped Brian find his way back.

A raw look at a career in law destroyed by addiction giving way to a career in spreading hope built by recovery.

Every person has his own path to finding meaning and self-worth and Brian gives us a window into what it looked like for him. 

In recovery? Helping others find recovery? Looking to learn about recovery? Another can't miss episode of Rubber Bands.



Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Brian Cuban , noted author, shares his personal odyssey of recovery. Listen to the saga of a troubled youth, the delusions of escape through cocaine and alcohol, and how a family who never stopped believing helped Brian find his way back.

A raw look at a career in law destroyed by addiction giving way to a career in spreading hope built by recovery.

Every person has his own path to finding meaning and self-worth and Brian gives us a window into what it looked like for him. 

In recovery? Helping others find recovery? Looking to learn about recovery? Another can't miss episode of Rubber Bands.



Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Shlomo Hoffman - Avenues Recovery Buzzsprout-8681378 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400 3380 1 6 full false Ryan Hockensmith - Pain, Sports, and Humor in Recovery | Episode 5 Ryan Hockensmith - Pain, Sports, and Humor in Recovery | Episode 5 Ryan Hockensmith, Deputy Editor for ESPN, joins Rubber Bands and Avenues Recovery for a joyful discussion about recovery, comedy, and sports.

Ryan has found a way to tell his own personal story of recovery through the prism of athletes who have battled addiction. Listen to how sobriety empowered him to cry, to laugh, and to rediscover a life worth living. 



Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Ryan Hockensmith, Deputy Editor for ESPN, joins Rubber Bands and Avenues Recovery for a joyful discussion about recovery, comedy, and sports.

Ryan has found a way to tell his own personal story of recovery through the prism of athletes who have battled addiction. Listen to how sobriety empowered him to cry, to laugh, and to rediscover a life worth living. 



Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Shlomo Hoffman - Avenues Recovery Buzzsprout-8406469 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400 3257 1 5 full false Jacob Goldberg - Substance Abuse on College Campuses, an Old Problem With New Solutions | Episode 4 Jacob Goldberg - Substance Abuse on College Campuses, an Old Problem With New Solutions | Episode 4 Jacob Goldberg, LCSW, LAC, CCS, Recovery Community manager for Tulane University, joins Rubber Bands and Avenues Recovery to discuss the evolving understanding of addiction on college campuses.

Follow Jacob's path through addiction and recovery, to finding his place helping others find their recovery. We discuss substance abuse on campus and how to employ non-punitive encouragement to students suffering from substance use disorder.  

What can everyone do to help solve this enduring problem? You'll have to listen to find out...

Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Jacob Goldberg, LCSW, LAC, CCS, Recovery Community manager for Tulane University, joins Rubber Bands and Avenues Recovery to discuss the evolving understanding of addiction on college campuses.

Follow Jacob's path through addiction and recovery, to finding his place helping others find their recovery. We discuss substance abuse on campus and how to employ non-punitive encouragement to students suffering from substance use disorder.  

What can everyone do to help solve this enduring problem? You'll have to listen to find out...

Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Shlomo Hoffman - Avenues Recovery Buzzsprout-8172703 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0400 2216 1 4 full false Captain Kevin Hunter: A law enforcement veteran's perspective on reaching hearts by changing attitudes | Episode 3 Captain Kevin Hunter: A law enforcement veteran's perspective on reaching hearts by changing attitudes | Episode 3 Fort Wayne police department veteran and narcotic chief Captain Kevin Hunter joins Rubber Bands and Avenues Recovery for a frank discussion on the evolution of his views on addiction and people suffering from it.

Follow his path through his eyes as he goes from making arrests, to finding real ways to help. Learn about the HART team and the amazing work they're doing in Fort Wayne. Hear his thoughts about Measure 110, the new Oregon drug decriminalization law. Join a frank discussion about overdoses and COVID-19 lockdowns.
 
You'll hear a can't miss story about his interaction with a criminal that almost killed him, and how that later came back, in an amazing way.


Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Fort Wayne police department veteran and narcotic chief Captain Kevin Hunter joins Rubber Bands and Avenues Recovery for a frank discussion on the evolution of his views on addiction and people suffering from it.

Follow his path through his eyes as he goes from making arrests, to finding real ways to help. Learn about the HART team and the amazing work they're doing in Fort Wayne. Hear his thoughts about Measure 110, the new Oregon drug decriminalization law. Join a frank discussion about overdoses and COVID-19 lockdowns.
 
You'll hear a can't miss story about his interaction with a criminal that almost killed him, and how that later came back, in an amazing way.


Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Shlomo Hoffman - Avenues Recovery Buzzsprout-7810186 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500 2274 1 3 full false Russ Francome: From Saving Goals to Saving Lives, a Star Goalie's Detour into Addiction Treatment | Episode 2 Russ Francome: From Saving Goals to Saving Lives, a Star Goalie's Detour into Addiction Treatment | Episode 2 Russ Francome, the National Director of Clinical Engagement for Avenues Recovery Centers, laughs through the twists and turns of life that brought him to addiction treatment. 
 
Feel the pain of a young man once called "leche caliente" as his dream of becoming a professional soccer player is crushed in an instant. Look through the lens of his experience at the lack of opportunities and unique struggles of underprivileged inner city youth, and read along with him the touching email he received from a former student.
 
Most importantly, learn about his treatment philosophy, why he thinks destigmatizing addiction is crucial to prevention, and why relapse does not equal failure.



Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Russ Francome, the National Director of Clinical Engagement for Avenues Recovery Centers, laughs through the twists and turns of life that brought him to addiction treatment. 
 
Feel the pain of a young man once called "leche caliente" as his dream of becoming a professional soccer player is crushed in an instant. Look through the lens of his experience at the lack of opportunities and unique struggles of underprivileged inner city youth, and read along with him the touching email he received from a former student.
 
Most importantly, learn about his treatment philosophy, why he thinks destigmatizing addiction is crucial to prevention, and why relapse does not equal failure.



Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Shlomo Hoffman - Avenues Recovery Buzzsprout-7125127 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0500 3854 1 2 full false Emily Cukier: Giving and Growing... In the Trenches of Addiction Treatment | Episode 1 Emily Cukier: Giving and Growing... In the Trenches of Addiction Treatment | Episode 1 Talented drug and alcohol rehab industry veteran Emily Cukier lays out her treatment philosophy and history  with Rubber Bands host Shlomo Hoffman.

Hear how Emily fell into the substance abuse treatment field almost by accident. Be inspired by the people in recovery that motivate her every day. And cry along with the story of Stacy and the necklace Emily never takes off.

As the National Director of Clinical Operations for Avenues Recovery, Emily has years of experience developing the unique treatment philosophy that makes Avenues the gold standard for substance abuse treatment.

Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Talented drug and alcohol rehab industry veteran Emily Cukier lays out her treatment philosophy and history  with Rubber Bands host Shlomo Hoffman.

Hear how Emily fell into the substance abuse treatment field almost by accident. Be inspired by the people in recovery that motivate her every day. And cry along with the story of Stacy and the necklace Emily never takes off.

As the National Director of Clinical Operations for Avenues Recovery, Emily has years of experience developing the unique treatment philosophy that makes Avenues the gold standard for substance abuse treatment.

Music by:
“Strength of the Titans”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Shlomo Hoffman - Avenues Recovery Buzzsprout-6291241 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500 2768 1 1 full false