Darece Andi

Breaking Chains: From Surviving to Thriving

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I will be talking to both survivors of sexual assault and people in recovery. Every episode and each guest will be allowed to be as transparent as he or she chooses to be. However, not every guest will disclose their name. This podcast will adhere to the AA/NA anonymity within recovery. Cover art provided by precise_company

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Darece Andi

Episodes

Episode 5 : Finding Freedom in Recovery with Erica 09.06.2026 1:10:08

In episode five of Breaking Chains: From Surviving to Thriving, host Darece interviews her sponsor Erica, recording raw and unscripted from a car in Nevada heat. Erica contrasts chaotic, sick mornings in active alcoholism with her current peaceful routine of breathwork, prayer, readings, caring for dogs, and fresh juice, explaining her Kin Chi Do breathwork certification. She describes life at the...

Episode 4 : Life After Heroin with Kelsey J 09.06.2026 1:09:52

In the relaunched first/fourth episode of “Breaking Chains: From Surviving to Thriving,” host Darece interviews Kelsey Jay, a pregnant newlywed in recovery, about sobriety and life after heroin addiction. Kelsey describes her morning routine of gratitude, prayer, and connecting with her sponsor and sponsees, and explains tools like meetings, meditation, inventory, and “power in the pause.” She dis...

Episode 3... The Battle Within: Rising Above 11.04.2021 2:12:52

Episode 3 is especially special to me because my guest is a woman of great strength and desire to live life on life's terms while living her best life within the recovery community. Niky G. is the type of woman whom you'd want your child to be mentored by. Her story is extremely compelling and raw. She has overcome a lot of obstacles and doesn't deny that life still hands her lemons...

Episode 2... Get Up-close and Personal with Funny-girl, Kristin 30.10.2019 50:33

Join in on the conversation as I chat with funny-girl and beautiful friend, Kristin, as she lets us in on her journey before, during and after accepting recovery. Kristin is a great roll model for the LGBT community as well as anyone who wants what she has...SOBRIETY! Please feel free to email me at breaking_chains@icloud.com with any questions for Kristin or suggestions or questions for this podc...

Episode 1... One on One with Chris Stretch 09.07.2019 1:21:08

This is episode one of Breaking Chains: From Surviving to Thriving, the Real Stories. My first guest is not only in recovery but is also a therapist and an all around great guy. Chris was born and raised in California and currently resides in Hermosa Beach. Chris' story is a compelling story and not unlike so many other stories. Please listen to his story and don't forget to leave feedback...