God Took Me to Las Vegas
My mission with the God Took Me to Las Vegas podcast is to save lives and allow the person to Reveal the Lifestyle Champion within them.There are many different types of recovery programs, they all are aimed at helping those battling substance use disorders to transition from being harmed to being clean and sober. Anyone who’s battling a compulsive or destructive behavior wants to be healthy and they desire to live a happy and productive life. Sadly, only 1 in 10 Americans with a substance use disorder receives treatment. Why?Because it’s not safe to come forward and admit your challenges. The stigma is fueling an American public health crisis and we need to “Crush the Stigma!”Substance use disorders are associated with discrimination and social disapproval – more than any medical condition. These same people are often isolated, outcast, and even imprisoned. Stigma isolates people, it discourages them from seeking help, and even leads some medical providers to resist delivering evidence-based treatment services.
God Took Me to Las Vegas
Episode 243 - From Trauma to Triumph: Dr. James Chitwood’s Journey to Sobriety and Leadership
Episode 243 - “From Trauma to Triumph: Dr. James Chitwood’s Journey to Sobriety and Leadership”
In this heartfelt episode of The God Took Me to Las Vegas Podcast, Dr. James Chitwood shares his extraordinary journey from a childhood marked by profound trauma to a life of sobriety, service, and leadership.
Dr. Chitwood’s story begins with vivid memories of escaping a volatile household, enduring abuse, and navigating the complexities of an orphanage. These early experiences shaped his resilience but also led to struggles with addiction during his teenage years.
By his senior year of high school, he faced a stark realization: he was headed toward the same destructive path as those around him. Determined to change, he used Army infantry basic training as a personal rehab for meth addiction. The discipline and structure of military life became a turning point, helping him heal from the pain of his past.
Today, Dr. Chitwood is not only a military veteran but also a scholar with a doctorate in organizational leadership. He has spent decades teaching courses on change management, leadership, and organizational behavior, all while building a career defined by transformational leadership and high-performing teams.
Whether you’re seeking inspiration, leadership wisdom, or a story of hope and healing, this episode delivers it all. Tune in to discover how Dr. Chitwood turned trauma into triumph and became a champion for change.
Dr. James reflects on how forgiveness, faith, and a relentless drive to heal have fueled his mission to make the world a better place—one team, one person, one story at a time.
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