Back Alley Chats

Jaime Bridges grew up in Central Florida. Knowing addiction ran in her family she was always vigilent to stay on the right track. Being a start sports player, Jaime reciveved a scholarship and eventually became a police officer. After multiple injuries on the job, Jaime would became addicted to opioids. This would lead to her eventually loosing her badge and having to re define her future. Jaime i...

Get ready for a special episode of Back Alley Chat as Host Allie Severino takes the hot seat. Warning: brace yourself for an unfiltered conversation as Allie dives into her past and fearlessly recounts her wild ride, recounting the unconventional twists and turns that led her on her path to recovery. With a healthy dose of wit, Allie delves into the sometimes humourous mishaps, escapades, and unex...

On this episode of Back Alley Chat, we're joined by Jeff Bowman, a trailblazer in the world of natural wellness and a leading expert on kava. Jeff's journey is nothing short of remarkable, from opening the first kava bar in the mainland US to wandering the jungles of Vanuatu and becoming one of the largest kava suppliers in the country. In this episode, we'll dive deep into the world of kava, expl...

In this episode, host Allie Severino sits down with Tim Roberto, a former Marine who struggled with addiction and homelessness before finding sobriety in Florida. Today, Tim is 16 years sober and a passionate advocate for first responders who face mental health and addiction challenges. Tim's "Stomping Out the Stigma" initiative seeks to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and addictio...

In this episode of Back Alley Chat, host Allie Severino sits down with her friend Kristina to discuss her journey from broken and broke to thriving. Kristina shares her story of resilience and recovery, starting with her decision to seek drug treatment after a traumatic assault. Along the way, she found love and support in an unexpected place - rehab - and eventually married her partner. But after...

Get ready for an inspirational ride as host Allie Severino sits down with Anthony, a retired Marine who went on to become an NYPD officer and social worker who recently attained his Ph. D. in psychology. In this podcast, Anthony shares his incredible story of transformation, from his early days in the military to his years as a cop and his journey to becoming a psychologist. With his unique blend...

Join Allie Severino as she talks to Joey Nieves, a man who has overcome tremendous adversity to become a shining example of how redemption is possible for anyone. After serving 7 years in prison and 14 failed treatment attempts, Joey found the strength to get and stay sober. Today, he Directs the largest local team of peer specialists who provide essential services to the homeless in Palm Beach Co...

Victoria is a forensic psychology major who blacked out for many years before she found recovery. From Wall Street to Rikers Island, working for the D.A.'s office and helping the loved ones of addicts... Victoria has made her mark in the lives of many. We touch on the dangers of Trank and alcohol, the benefits of mindfulness, and how a marchman act works- you don't want to miss this one!

A sneak peak of what's ahead...