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He was arrested 13 times. Had 4 DUIs. Woke up driving on the freeway. And still found a way back. Comedian Dave Landau joins Aaron Prager on American Recovery for one of the most raw, honest—and surprisingly funny—conversations about addiction, trauma, and redemption you'll ever hear. Dave grew up in a household shaped by his mother's bipolar disorder and watching his father, a Vietnam veteran, di...

What’s the real difference between saying “I’m sorry” and making amends? In this episode, Aaron Prager sits down with psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Dr. Stephen Marmer to break down what genuine amends require: truth, empathy, accountability, and repair—not word games or “pseudo apologies.” ▶️ Watch more episodes of American Recovery at: https://l.prageru.com/49MlTfO 🚚 ✨ The Freedom Truck is rol...

What happens when your character defects aren’t just “bad habits”… but survival patterns that start destroying everything you love? In this episode of American Recovery, Aaron Prager sits down with Todd Spears (Graham Allen Show / The Hot Seat) to talk about rage, addiction, ego, and the moment Todd hit a breaking point—and chose a different path. If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles you can’t expl...

Can honesty actually improve anxiety, health, and recovery? Clinical psychologist Dr. Suzette Glasner (UCLA Psychiatry) joins Aaron Prager to break down the science behind honesty, shame, cortisol, relapse, and why secrets keep people stuck. If you’re navigating addiction recovery, anxiety, toxic relationships, or behavioral addictions like gambling—this episode gives practical, evidence-based ins...

What if the worst day of your life was actually the day you got rescued?  In this episode of American Recovery, Aaron Prager sits down with author and speaker Damon West—a former Division I quarterback turned meth addict who was sentenced to 65 years in Texas prison… and found freedom long before he ever walked out. Damon shares his life-changing “Coffee Bean” story, why hope is essential, and how...

Aaron Prager speaks with military veteran Josiah O’Neil about combat trauma, self-medication, and the long road to healing. Josiah shares how he chose to numb the weight of traumatic events during his service—and how consciously choosing faith led him to surrender and renewal. Together, they discuss why belief must be backed by action, how trust in God creates real change, and why surrender isn’t...

Aaron Prager sits down with interventionist Darren Hobbs to explore how belief in a higher power can transform any life. Hobbs explains that “coming to believe” is usually a gradual process—not an instant revelation—and that most people grow into faith in God over time. Together, they discuss gratitude, openness, and the hope that emerges when pain pushes us to seek strength beyond ourselves. They...

In this episode of American Recovery, host Aaron Prager sits down with Zach Livingston, a recovered addict turned professional interventionist, to discuss the journey from addiction to purpose. Zach shares his raw and inspiring story of powerlessness, unmanageability, and ultimate transformation. He opens up about how admitting his lack of control became the turning point in his recovery and how e...