Addiction & Recovery
Stories of overcoming substance abuse and addiction. Guests share their journeys through recovery, the challenges of sobriety, and how they rebuilt their lives.
125 episodes
Jan 14, 2026
The Power of One Decision: From Prison to Paychex — Allyssa Baker’s Comeback Story
From Prison to Paychex — Allyssa Baker’s Comeback Story
Dec 17, 2025
Duke Got Life: Boxer Charles Duke Tanner’s Journey from Two Life Sentences to Freedom
Boxer Charles Duke Tanner’s Journey from Two Life Sentences to Freedom
Dec 3, 2025
From Prison to Popcorn: Emily O’Brien’s Comeback Snacks Story
Emily O’Brien’s Comeback Snacks Story
Nov 19, 2025
“Why Not?” – Rusty Pangburn on Redemption, Radical Weight Loss & a Second-Chance Career
Chance Career
Nov 12, 2025
Zero Excuses: Kristin Kline’s Convicted Comeback
Kristin Kline’s Convicted Comeback
Oct 29, 2025
Wrongfully Convicted at 17 to Innocence Pardon: Dieter Tejada’s Comeback
Dieter Tejada’s Comeback
Oct 15, 2025
Behind the FTX Collapse with Joe Bankman: A Father’s Story of Survival
A Father’s Story of Survival
Oct 3, 2025
The Man with 9 Lives: The Joseph De Gregorio Story
The Joseph De Gregorio Story
Sep 24, 2025
Is Now the Time for a Federal Expungement Process?
Is Now the Time for a Federal Expungement Process?
Sep 3, 2025
The Light Burns Bright for Kristen Johnson
The Light Burns Bright for Kristen Johnson
Sep 3, 2025
Kristen Johnson: From Addiction to Advocacy
From Addiction to Advocacy
Aug 27, 2025
Walter Dunn: The Man Who Freed Others While Still Behind Bars
The Man Who Freed Others While Still Behind Bars
Jul 30, 2025
'From Rock Bottom to Roofing Powerhouse: Brandon James Rewrites His Future'
Brandon James Rewrites His Future'
Jul 16, 2025
Cooking Up a Comeback: Darnell 'SuperChef' Ferguson Unfiltered
Darnell 'SuperChef' Ferguson Unfiltered
Jul 16, 2025
Cooking Up a Comeback: SuperChef Darnell Ferguson Unfiltered
SuperChef Darnell Ferguson Unfiltered
Jul 2, 2025
The Inspiring Journey of Donald Hinton: From Darkness to Real Estate Success
From Darkness to Real Estate Success
Jun 25, 2025
From Bad Things On The Streets: To Healthy Treats: The Owen Hanson Story
The Owen Hanson
Jun 11, 2025
Finding Hope in Chaos: The Noah Asher Journey
The Noah Asher
May 28, 2025
Andreea Parc Redemption: From Legal Battles to Personal Empowerment
From Legal Battles to Personal Empowerment
May 7, 2025
Does Personal Growth come from Adversity? The Tyler Foster Story
Does Personal Growth come from Adversity? The Tyler Foster Story
Apr 23, 2025
Keenan Hudson: From Darkness to Purpose
From Darkness to Purpose
Apr 2, 2025
Sheena Eastburn: A Journey Through Darkness to Empowerment
A Journey Through Darkness to Empowerment
Mar 26, 2025
A True Survivor Story: From Prison to Purpose with Jerry Durand
From Prison to Purpose with Jerry Durand
Mar 19, 2025
Police Sergeant: Ameer Williams – From the Streets to the Badge
Ameer Williams – From the Streets to the Badge
Feb 26, 2025
Erik Burgess: From Prison Walls to Purposeful Living
From Prison Walls to Purposeful Living
Feb 12, 2025
The Journey of Maggie Young: From Fear to Freedom
From Fear to Freedom
Jan 29, 2025
Dr. Antoinette Glenn: From Crisis to Commitment in Education
From Crisis to Commitment in Education
Jan 22, 2025
Ron Bauer: From Shadows of the Past to the Light of Purpose
From Shadows of the Past to the Light of Purpose
Jan 1, 2025
The Journey of Lester Young: From Loss to Purpose
From Loss to Purpose
Dec 11, 2024
Jeremy Harrell: From Battlefield to Healing the Veteran Community
From Battlefield to Healing the Veteran Community
Dec 4, 2024
Wendy Lankton: From Darkness to Advocacy
From Darkness to Advocacy
Oct 30, 2024
Facing Your Fears: Nate Schott’s Journey from Darkness to Light
Nate Schott’s Journey from Darkness to Light
Oct 23, 2024
Turning Adversity into Opportunity: The Journey of David Israel
The Journey of David Israel
Oct 16, 2024
Redemption Behind Bars, A Story of Hope: Jason Holland
Jason Holland
Oct 2, 2024
Finding Hope: Wesley Keziah’s Journey from Darkness to Light
Wesley Keziah’s Journey from Darkness to Light
Sep 18, 2024
Finding Strength in Chaos: The Journey of Portia Louder
The Journey of Portia Louder
Sep 16, 2024
Into Community: White Collar – Jeff Grant’s Journey from Isolation to Advocacy
White Collar – Jeff Grant’s Journey from Isolation to Advocacy
Sep 11, 2024
Success: Augie Ghilarducci’s Comeback from Darkness to Light
Augie Ghilarducci’s Comeback from Darkness to Light
Sep 4, 2024
The Power of Belief: Kaysia Earley’s Redemption Journey from Prison to Powerhouse Attorney
Kaysia Earley’s Redemption Journey from Prison to Powerhouse Attorney
Aug 28, 2024
The Unraveling of Wrongful Conviction: Dwayne Williams’ Journey to Freedom
Dwayne Williams’ Journey to Freedom
Jul 31, 2024
The Unlikely Journey of Chip Skowron: From Wall Street to Prison Entrepreneurship
From Wall Street to Prison Entrepreneurship
Jul 24, 2024
Stephen Barbee: A Journey Through Darkness to a Brighter Future
A Journey Through Darkness to a Brighter Future
Jul 17, 2024
Tarra Simmons: From the Depths of Struggle to the Halls of Justice
From the Depths of Struggle to the Halls of Justice
Jul 10, 2024
Elizabeth Shatswell: A Journey from Darkness to Advocacy
A Journey from Darkness to Advocacy
Jun 26, 2024
Perfectly Flawed: The Kristy Laschober Story
The Kristy Laschober Story
Jun 19, 2024
Kevin Harris: From Incarceration to Community Leadership
From Incarceration to Community Leadership
Jun 12, 2024
Damon West, The Coffee Bean Man: From Darkness to Light
From Darkness to Light
May 29, 2024
Kardell Sims, The Vision Board Man: From the Streets to Empowerment
From the Streets to Empowerment
May 22, 2024
Riveting Doctor Drama Spiraling: Myra Mabry’s Journey Through Truth and Transformation
Myra Mabry’s Journey Through Truth and Transformation
May 15, 2024
Surviving, Adapting, and the Jingle of the Keys: Sam Mangel Story
Sam Mangel Story
May 8, 2024
Female Drug Trafficker, Conviction, Acceptance: The Gina Pendergraph Story
The Gina Pendergraph Story
May 1, 2024
Innocent Teenager Coerced Confession: The Story of Jeffrey Deskovic
The Story of Jeffrey Deskovic
Apr 24, 2024
The Unfolding Journey of Ginjer Wulff: From Shadows to the Spotlight
From Shadows to the Spotlight
Apr 3, 2024
The Journey of a Decorated FBI Agent: Bob Lustyik’s Unforgettable Story
Bob Lustyik’s Unforgettable Story
Mar 27, 2024
Mr. Mindset, Resilience: Jeff Martinovich’s Journey from the Boardroom to the Cell Block
Jeff Martinovich’s Journey from the Boardroom to the Cell Block
Mar 20, 2024
The Surburban Mom Experiences a Horrific Prison Journey, Lynn Espejo
The Surburban Mom Experiences a Horrific Prison Journey, Lynn Espejo
Mar 13, 2024
Actor, FBI: Charlie Grady’s Journey from Law Enforcement Legacy to Empowering Change
Charlie Grady’s Journey from Law Enforcement Legacy to Empowering Change
Mar 6, 2024
Aaron Smith: From Hustler to Advocate for Second Chances
From Hustler to Advocate for Second Chances
Feb 21, 2024
Justice Impacted: Rick Gray’s Journey from the Streets to Empowerment
Rick Gray’s Journey from the Streets to Empowerment
Feb 14, 2024
Jay Jordan: From Darkness to Advocacy
From Darkness to Advocacy
Feb 7, 2024
From Foster Care to Forgiveness: Ryan Stream’s Journey of Healing
Ryan Stream’s Journey of Healing
Jan 31, 2024
Master Barber in prison resilience in reentry
Master Barber in prison resilience in reentry
Jan 24, 2024
Our Guest: Jessica Hicklin’s Journey from Darkness to Advocacy
Jessica Hicklin’s Journey from Darkness to Advocacy
Dec 31, 2023
Building Second Chances: Sean Stegeman's and Lee Loveall's CMC Journey
Sean Stegeman's and Lee Loveall's CMC Journey
Dec 31, 2023
Scott Carper's nightmare drug bust on the border
Scott Carper's nightmare drug bust on the border
Dec 27, 2023
Joe Robinson: 24 Years in Prison to Financial Literacy Advocate
Joe Robinson
Dec 13, 2023
Josh Boyer caught up in fake stash house undercover sting...incredible story
Josh Boyer caught up in fake stash house undercover sting...incredible story
Nov 1, 2023
From Prison to the Oval Office - Glenn Martin
Glenn Martin
Oct 25, 2023
213 year prison sentence- never gave up hope - Adam Clausen
Adam Clausen
Oct 4, 2023
Melvin Parson: From Prison to Farmer to Changing Lives
Melvin Parson
Sep 27, 2023
Ghost Dope and the girl next door - Sabrena Morgan
Sabrena Morgan
Sep 13, 2023
Horrific Childhood, prison, helping others, college graduate - Jessica Henry
Jessica Henry
Jul 26, 2023
Elizabeth Mikotowicz: Female Prison Artist Shares Dark Story
Elizabeth Mikotowicz
Jun 21, 2023
Mike Flaherty: From Shadows of Abuse to a Life of Purpose
Mike Flaherty
May 31, 2023
Good Samaritan Prison Visit saves a life- Brian Dion Williams
Brian Dion Williams
May 24, 2023
Jeff Grant: NY Attorney to Prison to Ordained Minister
Jeff Grant
May 17, 2023
Home Self Defense: Chip Williamson’s Journey from Addiction to Empowerment
Chip Williamson’s Journey from Addiction to Empowerment
May 10, 2023
Danny Mitchell: From Abandonment to Empowerment Through Music
From Abandonment to Empowerment Through Music
Apr 26, 2023
Darrin Landes: Sports Packages for the Rich, Then Addiction and Prison
Darrin Landes
Apr 19, 2023
Prison Lifer gives advice -changes inmate’s life for success- Kyle Chiaponne
Kyle Chiaponne
Apr 12, 2023
Building a New Path: Rick Gray’s Journey from Incarceration to Empowerment
Rick Gray’s Journey from Incarceration to Empowerment
Apr 5, 2023
The Unfolding Journey of Ronnie Langford: From Darkness to Light
From Darkness to Light
Mar 22, 2023
Carlos Rebollo: From Prison to Purpose
From Prison to Purpose
Mar 1, 2023
The Journey of Tony Gant: From Struggles to Advocacy
From Struggles to Advocacy
Feb 22, 2023
National Co. Helping Justice: Harley Blakeman’s Journey from Struggle to Second Chances
Harley Blakeman’s Journey from Struggle to Second Chances
Feb 15, 2023
The Journey Through Solitary Confinement: Carlos Vasquez’ Story of Redemption
Carlos Vasquez’ Story of Redemption
Feb 8, 2023
LA Real Estate Guru- From Prison to Property: Danny Navarro’s Journey
Danny Navarro’s Journey
Jan 25, 2023
The Journey of JC Almanza: From Darkness to Light
From Darkness to Light
Jan 18, 2023
Jermaine Wilson: From Juvenile Hall to the Mayor’s Office
From Juvenile Hall to the Mayor’s Office
Jan 11, 2023
From Trauma to Triumph: The Journey of Psych Ward
The Journey of Psych Ward
Dec 28, 2022
The Journey of Shane Spurgeon: From Struggles to Self-Acceptance
From Struggles to Self-Acceptance
Dec 7, 2022
From Child Actor to Prison Shot-caller- Peter Meyerhoff
Peter Meyerhoff
Nov 16, 2022
Kevin Donaldson: From the Streets of Albion to Advocating for Change
From the Streets of Albion to Advocating for Change
Nov 9, 2022
Foster Care, addiction, prison, to master tattoo artist entrepreneur- Shawn Medina
Shawn Medina
Nov 2, 2022
The Education Czar, Travis Richey: A Journey from Chaos to Redemption
A Journey from Chaos to Redemption
Oct 12, 2022
Phillip Sample: From Gang Leader to Community Advocate
From Gang Leader to Community Advocate
Oct 5, 2022
Harvey Galler: The Unseen Impact of Incarceration on Families
The Unseen Impact of Incarceration on Families
Sep 14, 2022
Andrew Gibbs-Dabney: Owning His Story and Embracing the Future
Owning His Story and Embracing the Future
Sep 7, 2022
Girl Next Door Smuggles, Megan Racer: From Darkness to Light
From Darkness to Light
Aug 17, 2022
Jenn Henry: From Confusion to Clarity in Life Coaching
From Confusion to Clarity in Life Coaching
Aug 10, 2022
Wrongly Convicted: A Journey Through Chaos and Redemption
A Journey Through Chaos and Redemption
Jul 20, 2022
The Journey of Dion Soubasis: From Fear to Purpose
From Fear to Purpose
Jul 13, 2022
Robert Riley II: A Journey from Darkness to Advocacy
A Journey from Darkness to Advocacy
Jul 6, 2022
From NFL Prospect to Life Lessons: Randy Terrell’s Journey
Randy Terrell’s Journey
Jun 29, 2022
Better Together: Darryl Woods’ Journey from Darkness to Advocacy
Darryl Woods’ Journey from Darkness to Advocacy
Jun 8, 2022
The American Dream Soccer Coach, Anthony Pierre: From the Streets to the Field
From the Streets to the Field
Jun 1, 2022
Mikie Bobzin: From Fear to Empowerment in a Chaotic World
From Fear to Empowerment in a Chaotic World
May 18, 2022
Shawntelle Fisher: A Journey from Felon to Advocate for Children
A Journey from Felon to Advocate for Children
May 11, 2022
Marvin Cotton Jr.: From Wrongful Conviction to Community Advocate
From Wrongful Conviction to Community Advocate
May 4, 2022
The Journey of Sam Lander: From Struggles to the Soundtrack of Life
From Struggles to the Soundtrack of Life
Apr 27, 2022
The Journey of Kyle Quilausing: From Promising Talent to Purposeful Advocate
From Promising Talent to Purposeful Advocate
Apr 13, 2022
The Journey of Attorney Joel Schwartz: From Aspiring Actor to Criminal Defense Advocate
From Aspiring Actor to Criminal Defense Advocate
Apr 6, 2022
Brandon Reid: A Journey Through Loss and Redemption
A Journey Through Loss and Redemption
Mar 30, 2022
Family Man Trucker: Billy Vasquez’s Journey from Addiction to Advocacy
Billy Vasquez’s Journey from Addiction to Advocacy
Mar 16, 2022
Unraveling the Layers of Paul Gutierrez: From Fear to Freedom
From Fear to Freedom
Feb 2, 2022
Ex Heroine Addict: Wendy Watson’s Journey from Darkness to Light
Wendy Watson’s Journey from Darkness to Light
Jan 26, 2022
The Journey of Mark Ross: From the Field to Finding Purpose
From the Field to Finding Purpose
Jan 19, 2022
The Journey of Jeremy Gilmore: From a Good Upbringing to Life Lessons in Prison
From a Good Upbringing to Life Lessons in Prison
Jan 5, 2022
Eric Ross: From the Fields of Iowa to the Depths of Transformation
From the Fields of Iowa to the Depths of Transformation
Dec 1, 2021
The Journey of Marc Glover: From Troubled Youth to Advocate for Change
From Troubled Youth to Advocate for Change
Nov 17, 2021
The Dual Life of Corbin Bosiljevac: From Corporate Success to the Shadows of Drug Dealing
From Corporate Success to the Shadows of Drug Dealing
Nov 10, 2021
The Unexpected Journey of Jim Strobbe: a Lawn Care Business Owner
a Lawn Care Business Owner
Nov 3, 2021
Remaining Positive: A Journey of Choices and Redemption
A Journey of Choices and Redemption
Oct 20, 2021
Joey Ramos: From Trouble to Triumph in the Shadows of Prison
From Trouble to Triumph in the Shadows of Prison
Oct 14, 2021
A Journey Through the White Collar Nightmare: Jim Clark’s Story
Jim Clark’s Story