The Unbroken With Sam Davis

Most families hear “I’m sorry” a hundred times, but those words alone don’t rebuild trust.
In recovery, trust isn’t repaired through apologies — it’s rebuilt through character, integrity, and consistent action.
In this episode, I sit down with Josh Dikis of Impact Recovery Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Josh breaks down what real amends look like — not guilt-driven checklists, but honest reconnection, accountability, and changed behavior. We talk about why amends aren’t a moment but a process, and why families don’t trust recovery until they see long-term change, integrity, and follow-through. Josh shares some of the most powerful amends he’s made, how he was taught to make them right, and what it means to rebuild trust piece by piece.
If you’ve ever wondered why “I’m sorry” isn’t enough — or what has to come after — this conversation breaks it down.
Learn more about Impact Recovery Center and their programs: https://impactrecoverycenter.net/our-...

Brook McKenzie, LCDC & CEO of Burning Tree Programs.  Burning Tree is the nation's only long-term treatment program dedicated exclusively for chronic relapse. Brook is the author of "You're Waiting On You", a go to resource for families struggling with addiction. You can order your copy here:
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Intervention On Call is an online collective of interventionists offering affordable hourly sessions for families suffering from addiction. All IOC providers are in independent practice and offer full "in person" intervention services.
FREE FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS are offered nightly
MONDAY-THURSDAY 8 PM EASTERN
SUNDAY 8 PM PACIFIC
Recorded live during one of our FREE Family Support Meetings on Zoom, where families receive guidance, encouragement, and practical tools for navigating a loved one’s addiction.
Join us live by registering at InterventionOnCall.com (https://interventiononcall.com).

Talking to an addicted loved one is one of the hardest things a family will ever do. The tone, the wording, the timing — all of it matters.
In this episode, Sam Davis and Matt Brown break down how communication can either calm the situation or pour gasoline on it.
We get into:
• Why your words to yourself matter just as much as the words you say to them
• How families accidentally make things worse without realizing it
• How to talk to an addicted loved one without arguing, rescuing, or chasing
• What communication looks like when you’re clear, calm, and firm
• Why shifting your language shifts the whole dynamic
• The origin of our family support groups and why they’ve become the most valuable space online for families in crisis
This episode is sponsored by Intervention On Call, the largest family-support platform in the intervention space.
Join our free family support groups: https://www.interventiononcall.com/fa...
These meetings run five nights per week. Families are learning, asking questions, getting clarity, and finally understanding how to respond without making things worse. If you’re dealing with chaos at home, this will give you real direction.

JASON CHANE is the owner of Augustine Recovery located in St. Augustine, Florida. https://www.augustinerecovery.com/
Augustine Recovery- (904)217-0480
 
Intervention On Call is an online collective of interventionists offering affordable hourly sessions for families suffering from addiction. All IOC providers are in independent practice and offer full "in person" intervention services.
FREE FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS are offered nightly    
MONDAY-THURSDAY 8 PM EASTERN    
SUNDAY 8 PM PACIFIC
Recorded live during one of our FREE Family Support Meetings on Zoom, where families receive guidance, encouragement, and practical tools for navigating a loved one’s addiction.
Join us live by registering at InterventionOnCall.com (https://interventiononcall.com).

Christopher Howard, CADC-III, CCMI-M  is a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor and Master Certified Case Manager Interventionist with over 16 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate addiction and mental health challenges. As the founder of Ethos Recovery and Lifestyle Interventions, Christopher's work focuses on long-term recovery, personal accountability, and the development of character through structure and community.  His approach blends clinical insight with lived experience, offering families practical tools and compassionate guidance to support sustainable change.
Intervention On Call is an online collective of interventionists offering affordable hourly sessions for families suffering from addiction. All IOC providers are in independent practice and offer full "in person" intervention services.
FREE FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS are offered nightly
MONDAY-THURSDAY 8 PM EASTERN
SUNDAY 8 PM PACIFIC
Recorded live during one of our FREE Family Support Meetings on Zoom, where families receive guidance, encouragement, and practical tools for navigating a loved one’s addiction.
Join us live by registering at InterventionOnCall.com (https://interventiononcall.com).

Intervention On Call is an online collective of interventionists offering affordable hourly sessions for families suffering from addiction. All IOC providers are in independent practice and offer full "in person" intervention services.
FREE FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS are offered nightly
MONDAY-THURSDAY 8 PM EASTERN                                                      
SUNDAY 8 PM PACIFIC
Recorded live during one of our FREE Family Support Meetings on Zoom, where families receive guidance, encouragement, and practical tools for navigating a loved one’s addiction.
Join us live by registering at InterventionOnCall.com (https://interventiononcall.com).

Families are carrying the weight of addiction every day, and most of the world has no idea what that pressure feels like.
In this episode, Anne Jones joins me to talk openly about her experience as a recovering alcoholic and why her story matters for families who are living with this right now. We start with her background so you understand exactly why she’s qualified to speak on the deeper emotional patterns of addiction.
From there, we dive into two real questions sent in by families:
1. Why do they always play the victim
2. How a mom can deal with the anger she’s carrying because her son is choosing addiction over his 12-year-old daughter
These are the questions families are scared to ask out loud. We break them down with honesty and clarity so you can understand the behavior, protect your peace, and make decisions that actually move your family forward.
This episode is sponsored by Intervention On Call. If you are a family in crisis, join one of our free Zoom-based family support groups. We meet five nights a week. 
Register at: interventiononcall.com
When families get educated, everything gets easier. Don’t try to navigate this alone.

Intervention On Call is an online collective of interventionists offering affordable hourly sessions for families suffering from addiction. All IOC providers are in independent practice and offer full "in person" intervention services.
FREE FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS are offered nightly
MONDAY-THURSDAY 8 PM EASTERN                                                      
SUNDAY 8 PM PACIFIC
Recorded live during one of our FREE Family Support Meetings on Zoom, where families receive guidance, encouragement, and practical tools for navigating a loved one’s addiction.
Join us live by registering at InterventionOnCall.com (https://interventiononcall.com).

JASON CHANE is the owner of Augustine Recovery located in St. Augustine, Florida. https://www.augustinerecovery.com/
Augustine Recovery- (904)217-0480
 
Intervention On Call is an online collective of interventionists offering affordable hourly sessions for families suffering from addiction. All IOC providers are in independent practice and offer full "in person" intervention services.
FREE FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS are offered nightly    
MONDAY-THURSDAY 8 PM EASTERN    
SUNDAY 8 PM PACIFIC
Recorded live during one of our FREE Family Support Meetings on Zoom, where families receive guidance, encouragement, and practical tools for navigating a loved one’s addiction.
Join us live by registering at InterventionOnCall.com (https://interventiononcall.com).

Josh Miller is the Chief Marketing Officer of Choice House located in Boulder, Colorado. Since 2012, Josh has worked in direct care, clinical roles, admissions, marketing and program development in the Behavioral Health field. 
Intervention On Call is an online collective of interventionists offering affordable hourly sessions for families suffering from addiction. All IOC providers are in independent practice and offer full "in person" intervention services.
FREE FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS are offered nightly
MONDAY-THURSDAY 8 PM EASTERN
SUNDAY 8 PM PACIFIC
Recorded live during one of our FREE Family Support Meetings on Zoom, where families receive guidance, encouragement, and practical tools for navigating a loved one’s addiction.
Join us live by registering at InterventionOnCall.com (https://interventiononcall.com).