Consequence of Habit

Send us Fan Mail After hitting rock bottom and losing his job and identity, former police officer Nick Ricciotti pursued recovery. He now works as a licensed mental health counselor helping other first responders dealing with substance abuse and trauma. Nick sat down with host JT to share his journey, illuminating the daily challenges faced by first responders and how it impacts their mental healt...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what would happen if you mixed a Marine, coffee, a life of service and a passion for helping others? You get Sean Abrusci, veteran and founder of Abrusci’s Coffee. JT and Sean sat down at the Few Will Hunt HQ to discuss how Sean is using his company, Abrusci’s Coffee, to positively impact veteran, and first responder communities, as well as nonprofit organiz...

Send us Fan Mail How do your daily actions reflect the kind of person you become? In this solo reflection, JT encourages us to identify habits that undermine self-trust and respect and take the brave steps to change them. Find out to use journaling, meditation, and community support to make positive moves and build the inner trust and respect needed to live according to your own personal values. P...

Send us Fan Mail Jason McCarthy is the founder of GoRuck. But before he created a nationwide community building experience, he was in the military. He joins host JT to talk about how 9/11 inspired him to serve and how he has since combated struggles of adjusting to civilian life. JT and Jason discuss the power of using physical activities like rucking to build community, connection, and purpose. J...

Send us Fan Mail While in active addition, Nick Pollard was able to launch several companies, thrive as a successful entrepreneur and even work as a dating coach.  In 2018, he had a near-death experience that prompted him to fully commit to recovery work, embarking on a journey of self-reflection and questioning identity beyond addiction. In this powerful episode of Consequence of Habit, host JT s...

Send us Fan Mail From her daughter's recent ski injury to her spontaneous decision to run the Boston Marathon with no prior training, Rachel Martin has gleaned massive insights into facing challenges head-on with resilience and determination. Today she joins JT to share how endurance events and community service have changed the game. Rachel shares her impactful work organizing community-focu...

Send us Fan Mail Despite Ben Monnette's highly successful in his military career as a Green Beret, he still struggled with negative self-talk and doubts about himself. In a candid conversation with JT, he shares his path, highlighting the highs and lows of his military career, struggles with mental health, and battles with addiction. From Division 1 soccer to 16 years in the US Army Special F...

Send us Fan Mail How can facing your greatest challenges and limitations actually become an opportunity to help others and find your highest purpose? SaraMae Hollandsworth joins JT to share the incredible story of regaining her strength and using her experience with disability to inspire countless people around the world through her dedication to fitness. SaraMae is a lifelong athlete who experien...

Send us Fan Mail For Dr. Lori Davidson, physical fitness is more than just a habit. After incorporating weightlifting into her life, it became a cornerstone of her sobriety. Now she's now helping others through her nonprofit organization, Powered by Transformation. JT and Lori explore the science behind exercise's ability to release dopamine and provide delayed gratification, offering a...

Send us Fan Mail "The hardest part of separating yourself something from something that's not good for you, is that part where you have the courage to admit that it's not good for you." Join JT as he reflects on a significant milestone: 5 years of sobriety from alcohol. JT shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of breaking free from unhealthy patterns, drawing paralle...

Send us Fan Mail How do we turn inspiration into action? Gene Reid is a current police officer,  author, entrepreneur, and has somehow still managed to earn his PhD. Gene  joins JT to share a full circle moment that transcends mere dialogue and embodies the power of motivation. Gene attended an event hosted by Consequence of Habit, featuring guest speaker Nick Lavery, and was pushed to make a chan...

Send us Fan Mail Firefighter, paramedic, and social media sensation Jason Patton joins host JT to talk about balancing career, family life, and a vibrant online presence by blending humor, education, and community impact. When he's not creating hilarious viral videos about safety and emergency response, Jason serves as VP of Fire Department Coffee. This certified veteran-owned business is com...

Send us Fan Mail According to the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs, there are nearly 37,000 homeless veterans in America. In this episode, host JT speaks with Jatrice Martel Gaiter, executive vice president of external affairs for Volunteers of America, about innovative initiatives that are transforming the lives of those who've served our nation. As one of the nation’s largest and m...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like your habits and routines were holding you back from achieving your goals? To kick off a new year with Consequence of Habit, JT sat down with Frank Paul Vignola at the headquarters of Few Will Hunt to talk about how to identify and change unhelpful patterns by developing new habits and seeking external support and accountability. With over a decade of experi...

Send us Fan Mail After a harrowing battle with alcohol abuse, Jesse Carrajat found fitness to be a transformative coping mechanism. He made a bold decision to leave his career to start "Altum Fitness" and help others along the way to recovery. JT and Jesse have something major in common: the experience of intertwining vulnerability with entrepreneurship in the realm of addiction recovery...

Send us Fan Mail From ambassador to a full-time role, Julie Engler has seen it all at Athletic Brewing, witnessing its tremendous growth from a startup to a thriving business. She joins JT in this episode to talk about the intersection of fitness, personal growth, and the community fostered by Athletic's ambassador program. Julie shares stories from the grueling Leadville 100 endurance race,...

Send us Fan Mail For American mixed martial artist Lyman Good, the path to UFC fame was hardly paved with gold. Despite his challenging upbringing, marked by poverty and the absence of a father figure, martial arts became an extraordinary lifeline. Now, as the founder of Good Theory, he is a mental health advocate fighting for a new future. Known as “American Cyborg,” Lyman opens up about the dark...

Send us Fan Mail From combat to coral, Force Blue is providing buoyancy to veterans around the world. Steve “Gonzo” Gonzalez is a former Navy SEAL who is now the Special Projects and Events Director for Force Blue, a nonprofit organization that trains and deploys special operations veterans for marine conservation projects.  Force Blue's mission to utilize the skills of special ops veterans t...

Send us Fan Mail Luke Smithwick is a seasoned mountain guide, climber, and skier who has spent the last 13 years mastering the awe-inspiring peaks of the Himalayas. But it's not all about danger and adrenaline; Luke's passion for the Himalayas extends far beyond the summit. In this episode of Consequence of Habit, Luke takes us on an extraordinary journey from his humble roots in North C...

Send us Fan Mail From alcoholism to sobriety, and from sedentary living to conquering marathons and ultra-runs. CoH Ambassador Will Robert’s story is a testament to the remarkable resilience of the human spirit.  In this conversation with host JT, Will reflects on how overcoming alcoholism became the catalyst for an extraordinary reinvention of his life — a transformation he believes was the best...

Send us Fan Mail Do you find yourself caught up in daily tasks, notifications, and anxiety? In this solo episode, host JT takes the mic to delve into a topic that resonates with us all: the challenge of intentional living in an era dominated by distractions. In a world where our attention is a precious commodity, JT laments how society's flood of distractions can lead us astray from our inten...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Parker's journey is one of resilience, redemption, and remarkable transformation. From an Army Sergeant First Class, to federal law enforcement officer, and now an ambassador for Consequence of Habit, Chris is a living testament to triumph over addiction. For years, Chris grappled with the chains of alcohol use, wrestling with fear and pride that often accompany the str...

Send us Fan Mail Jared Williams is a CoH Ambassador and an inspiring father whose life took a remarkable turn as he moved to Colorado with his family, retired at 40 and transitioned from a busy business career to becoming a full-time parent for his six children, three of whom hail from Ukraine. Join host JT as he hears about Jared and his wife's determination to navigate the adoption process,...

Send us Fan Mail Though many of us pick up our phones to zone out and decompress, do you ever actually feel your stress increase after time online? From viral sensations to never-ending news feeds, the rapid evolution of technology has fueled a continuous cycle of polarizing opinions and perpetual stress. But why is this happening, and who's really benefiting from it? In today's episode...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we're diving into the real reason why we change: friction. It's a concept that holds a lot of truth in our lives, but it begs the question: how much pain are we willing to endure for change? In this solo episode, JT shares his personal journey with alcohol and how surrender was crucial to his growth. The beauty of hitting rock bottom is that it can spark progress,...