Deep Dive with Dr D

Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges at us, and how we respond makes all the difference. Drawing from my personal journey of transformation—from addiction and incarceration to stability and success—I explore the powerful concept of mindset over circumstance and how it can revolutionize your approach to life's difficulties. This episode dives deep into radical acceptance, a psychol...

What separates those who achieve their dreams from those who only talk about them? In this deeply personal episode, we explore the psychology of "the long game" and why staying committed when success seems painfully distant might be your most valuable skill. Drawing from my journey from high school dropout to earning a doctorate, I reveal the exact mental frameworks that allowed me to pe...

Ever noticed how society celebrates raw talent while overlooking the quiet power of persistence? This fascinating exploration of grit reveals why showing up consistently matters more than natural ability in achieving long-term success. The podcast opens with a perfect real-life demonstration of grit in action – recording the same episode three times due to technical failures and mistakes. Rather t...

Radical responsibility transformed my life from homelessness to success, and it could change yours too. After hitting rock bottom multiple times, couch-surfing and living on the streets, I discovered a powerful truth: accepting my reality without shame gave me the power to change it. The turning point came through counseling when I learned to take honest inventory of my life—the good, bad, and ugl...

The frustrating either/or mindset around careers limits our potential and restricts young people from finding their unique paths. Drawing from my journey through over twenty different jobs—from Subway sandwich artist to military infantryman to college professor—I explore why we must stop forcing career choices into narrow "blue-collar or white-collar" boxes. My transformation from convic...

There are multiple paths to get to, and, live a life in recovery. Social Media Links Support the show

From 2019 to today.  Social Media Links Support the show

The mid 2010's are good to me  Social Media Links Support the show

Transitions in life keep happening Social Media Links Support the show

In this episode, I share a chapter from my journey when life humbled me and forced me to take a deeper look at who I was becoming. Recovery is rarely a perfect path. It’s a process of learning, rebuilding, and continuing to move forward even when things don’t go the way we hoped. This conversation is about reflection, accountability, and the power of starting again. Social Media Links Support the...

In this episode, David shares one of the most difficult chapters of his life: returning to substance use in 2006 after more than 10½ years in recovery .  The relapse didn’t happen suddenly. It built slowly through overwhelming pressure—financial stress from owning the Hungry Hippo Sub Shop, the collapse of his marriage, worsening anxiety and depression, and the devastating news that his beloved do...

We move to the country and I leave Fred Meyer Social Media Links Support the show

Life keeps improving Social Media Links Support the show

There is in fact light at the end of the tunnel! Social Media Links Support the show

We continue through the dark period of my life Social Media Links Support the show

My life takes a significant turn for the worst Social Media Links Support the show

My life takes more twists and turns Social Media Links Support the show

My son is born, my first marriage ends and the story continues Social Media Links Support the show

I enter into the life of marriage for the first time. Social Media Links Support the show

A perspective on the reality that your kids will emulate what you show them. Social Media Links Support the show

Story of my childhood continued Social Media Links Support the show

A peek into my crazy wild ride of a childhood Social Media Links Support the show

A peek into the crazy of my childhood Social Media Links Support the show

Being an effective communicator to improve your life Social Media Links Support the show

You can achieve whatever you set you mind to achieve Social Media Links Support the show