RRP Episode 55: Breaking the Chains of Criminal Addiction – How Crimanon Co-Founders Bear & Zane Built a Path to RecoveryPresenters: Julie and PeterLength: 1 hour, 27 minutes Links to Websites Discussed:Crimanon Website: https://crimanon.org/ Exclusive Interview with Bear (Co-founder of Crimanon): Watch Here Harmony Academy: https://www.harmonyacademyrhs.org/ Another Chance Recovery: https://anotherchancerehab.com/ Oregon Recovers: https://www.oregonrecovers.org/ Fora Health: https://forahealth.org/ NARA (Native American Rehabilitation Association): https://www.naranorthwest.org/ Key Points with Time Stamps:[00:01:00] – Introduction to Bear and Zane, co-founders of Crimanon, and their mission to address criminal addiction. [00:04:30] – Bear’s personal story—his realization of criminal addiction and the early seeds of Crimanon while incarcerated. [00:07:45] – Zane’s journey: 57 felonies, 187 arrests, and the turning point that led him to recovery. [00:12:30] – The formation of Crimanon’s think tank inside Columbia River Correctional Facility. [00:17:15] – The connection between criminal behavior and addiction—why some get a bigger high from crime than substances. [00:22:50] – How Crimanon meetings work, the 12-step model, and the importance of community support. [00:28:30] – The role of trauma in criminal addiction—childhood experiences, ACEs scores, and the path to healing. [00:33:10] – The challenges of re-entering society: barriers to employment, housing, and rebuilding trust. [00:39:25] – Expanding Crimanon: the first meetings outside of prison and the struggle to find space. [00:44:10] – Success stories: how Crimanon has helped individuals transform their lives. [00:49:30] – Plans for the future: returning to prisons, expanding meetings, and advocating for criminal addiction to be recognized in the DSM. [00:54:20] – The importance of criminal addiction recovery in breaking cycles of recidivism. [01:02:10] – Crimanon’s impact in Portland, Oregon, and its growing influence in recovery communities. [01:10:30] – How incarceration can perpetuate criminal addiction and why true rehabilitation requires addressing deeper behavioral patterns. [01:17:45] – The power of peer-driven recovery and the role of lived experience in mentoring others. [01:24:00] – Closing thoughts: second chances, community support, and the vision for Crimanon’s future. Summary:In this powerful episode, we sit down with Bear and Zane, the co-founders of Crimanon, a fellowship focused on helping individuals recover from criminal addiction. They share their raw and eye-opening stories—how years of crime, incarceration, and relapse led them to recognize the deep-seated attachment to criminal behavior itself. From the formation of Crimanon’s first meetings in prison to the expansion into community spaces, this episode explores the psychology of criminal addiction, the role of trauma, and the steps necessary to break free from the cycle. Bear and Zane discuss the challenges of re-entry, barriers to employment, and the stigma that still exists for those with criminal records. With powerful insights and real-life experiences, this episode shines a light on a missing piece in the recovery world—how criminal addiction must be addressed alongside substance use. Conclusion:Recovery is possible, no matter how many times you've been incarcerated. Crimanon is proof that community, mentorship, and accountability can change lives. Whether you’ve been impacted by the criminal justice system or know someone who has, this episode is an essential listen. Hashtags & Mentions:#RealRecoveryPodcast #CriminalRecovery #Crimanon #SecondChances #AddictionRecovery #CommunitySupport #BreakingTheCycle #RecoveryJourney

Ver todos los episodios