RED DOOR LIFE INSIGHT OUT BLOG

Sean Patrick, before coming to Red Door Life in the depths of his addiction and in his recovery you can see his physical transformation. Sean Patrick with his medal at the Spartan Race.

This collaboration brings together Red Door Life’s personalized, trauma-informed approach with ComPsych’s proven record of success in improving outcomes and reducing barriers to care.

From the tents of downtown Los Angeles to the stage at BASE Camp 2025, Matthew Meakin’s journey defies expectations. Once trapped in cycles of relapse and despair, he found a second chance at Red Door Life, where relapse wasn’t met with rejection but with support. That trust became the foundation for recovery—and eventually for innovation. Today, Matthew is building blockchain and AI tools like the Rocky concierge app, proving that recovery isn’t just about abstinence, but ab

What if we made a list to save lives from addiction and mental illness like Schindler did in WWII? A bold call to reimagine treatment, stigma, and worth.

Trapped by Prescription: An illustration depicting the struggle of medication addiction, where a person is confined within a pill,...

In Leaders Eat Last , Simon Sinek makes the case that true leadership is about service—about putting the well-being of others before...

Ketamine, when used in small, controlled doses under medical supervision, can be a powerful tool for treating depression, PTSD, and...

The Hidden Cost of Untreated Addiction: Why Hospital Beds Aren’t Enough In the latest edition of OPEN MINDS , Monica E. Oss spotlights a...

By Bernadine Fried, LMFT Canceled Culture Tragedy In January 2024, Alexander Rogers, a 20-year-old student at Oxford University, died by...

By Alex Shohet, CEO of Red Door Life, 501c3, nonprofit, Bel Air, CA Not just furtive glances in a group or the accidental brush of knees...

When it comes to maintaining mental health and achieving long-term sobriety, the concept of chosen family —the family we create for...

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At Red Door Life, as part of our 12 Dimensions signature model of care, we believe in looking at our common human struggles in non-pathologi

Gratitude is a popular topic in wellness, mental health, and recovery discussions! While we know that developing a gratitude practice is imp

As the clocks fall back, marking the end of Daylight Savings Time, many of us anticipate shorter days and longer nights. While this shift se

At Red Door Life, each individual has immense, unique beauty. Our goal is to help unlock the goldmine of human potential of our community b

The Red Door Life parent company Evergreen Fund, a non-profit dedicated to advancing mental health and addiction recovery, fosters many incr

Gabor Maté's work in understanding addiction and mental health issues through a compassionate lens has revolutionized the way we approach he

A Day in the Life at Red Door Life’s Detox, Rehab, and Sober Living Residences: Finding Peace in Every Moment... Imagine waking up to the so

In this article, we will dissect the complexities and evidence-based best practices as well as help broaden mainstream understanding. As dis

Mainstream treatment methodologies are failing as evidenced by the relapse rate and global crisis, what is wrong and what we can do to solve

"Hitting bottom", when to intervene, what is their acuity level, connection is critical- even if it can't be with you, addressing denial

A sober companion is a trained professional who helps integrate recovery into one’s lifestyle. Sober companions are valuable during many...

We spend a lot of time invested in the topic of trauma here at Red Door Life. Fortunately, this is a time of great hope and insight for trau