We Are Unspoken Words

In The House welcomes Montana U.S. Senate candidate Alani Bankhead for a powerful conversation about her story, her journey of military service, and the experiences that shaped her. Alani opens up about her path from serving our country to stepping into public service—and the “why” behind her decision to run for office. A conversation about service, leadership, courage, and the desire to make a difference for Montana.

In this episode, we explore doing laundry as a metaphor for recovery—sorting through what needs to be cleaned, letting go of what no longer serves us, and understanding that healing takes consistent effort. We talk about the interconnectedness of our lives, relationships, culture, and recovery, and how everything we do can affect the bigger picture. We also discuss the power of reading extensively and gaining knowledge, because the more we learn, the more connections we begin to see.
 
Recovery is a lifelong process of cleaning, learning, connecting, and growing

🎙️ Podcast Episode Description
 
In this episode, we get real about relapse, love, the expert trap, and DSM-5 substance use diagnoses. We explore what relapse can teach us, how love can impact our recovery, and how believing we already know everything can become a barrier to growth. We also break down substance use diagnoses and what they can—and cannot—tell us about a person’s recovery journey.
 
Real conversations. Real experiences. Real recovery. 🪶🎙️
 
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In this episode, we talk about feeling our feelings, challenging the “what ifs” that can fuel fear and anxiety, and practicing self-care as an essential part of recovery. We explore healthy ways to stay present, care for ourselves, and keep moving forward on the Red Road.
 
Feel it. Face it. Challenge the what-ifs. Keep walking

Join Ron, Oly, and Wayne for a raw, refreshing, and deeply honest conversation about building a life worth staying sober for. In this episode, the guys dive into the concept of a Sobriety Bucket List—shifting the focus from what you give up in recovery to the incredible experiences you can finally pursue.
Together, they unpack the daily essentials of long-term healing:
Finding Hope: Where to look for light when things feel heavy.
Laughter as Medicine: Why humor is a non-negotiable tool for survival.
The Art of Letting Go: Moving past old resentments, guilt, and control.
The trio also breaks down the Window of Tolerance, a powerful psychological framework explaining how to stay grounded when stress threatens to push you into anxiety or emotional shutdown. Whether you are clean and sober, sober-curious, or supporting a loved one, this episode offers practical wisdom, big laughs, and genuine comfort for the journey.

In this episode, we explore the Four Seasons of Recovery and how each season brings unique lessons, challenges, and opportunities for growth on the Red Road. We also discuss the power of listening—to our Creator, our Elders, our support system, and our inner voice—and why accountability is essential for lasting healing. Recovery isn't about perfection; it's about showing up, staying teachable, and taking responsibility one day at a time.

Chasing Demons explores the power of Native humor as medicine while confronting life's hardest battles. We unpack the weight of expectations, the role of luck, and what true well-being looks like when you're committed to walking the Red Road. Honest, reflective, and grounded in Indigenous wisdom, this conversation reminds us that healing doesn't always come through perfection—sometimes it comes through laughter.
 

In this episode, we discuss how protective factors, self-care, and forgiveness support healing and recovery. We explore how culture, community, spirituality, and healthy relationships build resilience, why self-care is essential for walking the Red Road, and how forgiveness helps us let go of what weighs us down so we can move forward in a good way.
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On this week's episode, Oly, Ron, and Wayne discussed the following topics: 
Faith
Power of Prayer 
Impact of Generational Trauma and substance abuse on Identity.
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