The GDC Project

Episode 12 of The GDC Podcast was an important one for me. As I sat down with George and Denzel from Iron Rising Men's Bootcamp, I learned a lot—not just as a host, but as a man. One of the biggest takeaways was realizing that I'm not alone. So many men are carrying struggles, stress, anxiety, trauma, self-doubt, and loneliness in silence. We often think we have to figure it all out ours...

Episode 11 of The GDC Project continues our powerful conversation with Shira Burstein, LCSW, as we dive deeper into mental health, emotional struggles, and the realities of addiction. In Part 2, we explore how anxiety, trauma, emotional pain, family dynamics, and unresolved struggles can contribute to unhealthy coping mechanisms and addictive behaviors. We discuss the importance of self-awareness,...

Episode 6 What Do You Do When You First Notice a Loved One Is Struggling with Addiction? In this episode of The GDC Project Podcast, I sit down with my mom, Maria McGrath, for a deeply personal conversation about one of the most difficult moments a family can face — the moment you realize someone you love may be struggling with addiction. As a family member, it’s often confusing, emotional, and ov...

In this episode of the GDC Project Podcast, I sit down with Dixon to talk about the vision behind the Legacy Circle — a community designed to help families navigate the addiction journey with strength, education, and support. Addiction doesn’t just affect the individual. It affects the entire family system. Too often, families are left feeling confused, overwhelmed, and unsure of how to respond. T...

In this episode, I sit down with my mom, Maria, for one of our most important conversations yet. We dive into a perspective that challenges what many people believe about addiction — that it’s simply a choice, or a lack of discipline. The reality is much deeper. Addiction changes the brain. It hijacks the reward system, rewires behavior, and creates real structural and chemical changes that make i...

In Episode 9, we sit down with Shira Burstein, LCSW, to take a deeper look into the psychology of addiction and the critical role families play in the recovery process. Shira brings her clinical expertise and real-world experience to help us understand how addiction impacts not just the individual, but the entire family system. We dive into how communication often breaks down during these difficul...

Episode 5 – Sofia Interviews Tim Addiction. Recovery. The GDC Project. Life After Loss. In this powerful Episode 5 of The GDC Project Podcast, the roles are reversed. Sofia Cartagena — who lost her mother to addiction — sits down with her uncle, Tim McGrath, founder of The GDC Project, to ask the hard questions. Why start The GDC Project? What was addiction really like? What does recovery actually...

Episode 4 of The GDC Project Podcast dives into one of the most powerful mindset shifts in recovery and personal growth — Extreme Ownership. Addiction, trauma, and life adversity often leave us feeling powerless. It’s easy to place blame on people, circumstances, or past experiences. While those challenges are real, true transformation begins when we take ownership of what we can control — our tho...

In Episode 3, we break down the mission behind The GDC Project and the core values that guide everything we do. Built from loss, love, and the belief that there are always Greater Days Coming, this episode explains how our values help individuals and families navigate addiction, trauma, and personal growth. We discuss: • We Are Family – Leading with love, truth, and support • It’s All On Me – Taki...

🎙️ GDC Project – Episode #2: Navigating Loss, Grief, and Healing with Sofia Grace Cartagena In this deeply personal and powerful episode of the GDC Project Podcast, we sit down with Sofia Grace Cartagena , daughter of Gabriella and niece to GDC Founder Tim McGrath, as she shares her journey of navigating life after losing her mother to addiction. Sofia courageously opens up about both the positive...

Podcast Intro Script – The GDC Project | Best Self Series (Guest: Stephen Dixon) Welcome to The GDC Project Podcast — where GDC stands for Greater Days Coming .This show is about growth, recovery, discipline, and the systems we build to become the strongest version of ourselves — not just for us, but for our families and the people who depend on us. Today’s episode is part of our Best Self series...