Recent Episodes

May 21, 2025

Addicted to Approval: The Unfulfilled Quest for Validation

Send us a text Brett knows firsthand what it means to be addicted—not to substances, but to approval. As someone who spent years chasing validation to fill an inner emptiness, Brett’s story sheds light on a lesser-known but d...

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May 12, 2025

Sober Isn’t the Finish Line: Damian on Emotional Sobriety

Send us a text In this powerful episode, Damian joins us to share his raw and inspiring journey through addiction, mental health struggles, and ultimately—recovery. From the depths of pain to the discovery of purpose, Damian opens up about the moments that changed his life, the people who stood by …

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May 2, 2025

Looking at Self: The Battle No One Talks About

In this episode Calvin and I take a raw and honest look at the inner battle that often goes unnoticed—the struggle to face ourselves. This isn’t about the external fights we show the world, but the private war within: the sel...

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Recent Blog Posts

April 18, 2025

Enabling the Addict: A Quiet Trap Disguised as Love

From the outside, it looked like love. A mother who answered every call. A husband who covered every lie. A friend who always showed up with money, rides, excuses—whatever was needed in the moment. But underneath those kind gestures lived a tr…

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Jan. 14, 2025

How to Overcome Resentments and Find Freedom

When I first entered recovery, I carried a heavy burden of resentment. It felt like a suit of armor I wore to protect myself from the pain I didn’t want to face. In reality, it wasn’t protecting me at all—it was weighing me down, k…

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Dec. 5, 2024

Beating the Holiday Blues: Tips to Brighten Your Season

The holiday season is often portrayed as the happiest time of the year, filled with festive celebrations, joyful reunions, and gift-giving. But for many, it can be a challenging period that brings feelings of sadness, anxiety, or loneliness—o…

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