036: Freddy Negrete & Steve Jones-Authors
b'Sound Matters\\xa0#036 features Tom\'s interview with Freddy Negrete\\xa0and Steve Jones, authors of "Smile Now, Cry Later: Guns, Gangs, and Tattoos - My Life in Black and Gray". This conversation with both Freddy and Steve deliberately focuses primarily on the journey from recovery to discovery, health, life, and ultimately... giving back. Digging into Freddy\'s life through addiction, multiple heart attacks, recovery, and counseling youth today, to Steve\'s initial encounter with Freddy and the years-long project of writing this highly recommended book... it\'s a fascinating story, and a must listen episode.
Inside the Interview:
04:00 \\u2013 Was writing the book cathartic and helpful on Freddy\'s recovery journey?
05:02 \\u2013 On Freddy\'s work counseling youth addicts...
06:34 \\u2013 What does Freddy attribute to higher visibility of the opioid epidemic?
08:01\\xa0\\u2013 What are the challenges youth face as they head into their journey of recovery?
09:20\\xa0\\u2013 On the difference between want to, and need to with respect to recovery...
10:45\\xa0\\u2013 What initially drew Steve to Freddy and his story...
13:45\\xa0\\u2013 On Freddy\'s life-threatening health challenges that ultimately led to his recovery...
18:24 \\u2013 On the challenges Steve & Freddy faced writing the book...
20:18\\xa0\\u2013 Closing quote...
Connect with Freddy Negrete & Steve Jones:
Freddy\'s Instagram: www.instagram.com/freddy_negrete
Facebook: www.facebook.com/freddy.negrete.79
Steve\'s Website: www.stevejoneswriter.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/smiler.jones
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"Sound Matters Radio" Episode 036 at www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-036'