Everyone is Addicted

Vincent Hazenboom's story is rooted in deep personal work: I spent years trapped in porn addiction, people-pleasing, and the fear of not being “man enough.” As a highly sensitive man, I didn’t fit the traditional masculine mold—and for a long time, I felt weak because of it. But through emotional healing, deep coaching, and a commitment to living from the heart, I’ve transformed my pain into purpo...

In today’s powerful episode, we sit down with Caroline Watson Kobylinski —a licensed trauma therapist and mental health advocate who believes therapy should actually help you feel different, not just talk in circles. Caroline shares her deeply personal journey through depression, substance use recovery, bipolar II diagnosis , and eating disorder healing —all shaped by a childhood of emotional chao...

Sean has been a tireless advocate for the homeless and addicted since the early 1980s, dedicating his life to feeding the hungry, operating shelters, and fighting for those without a voice. With decades of hands-on experience, Sean has appeared on major networks like CNN, Fox, and CBS, speaking out on national issues affecting the homeless community. Despite facing constant legal and political cha...

Where do you even begin with Michael Herbert? Once battling a crack addiction, Michael transformed his life in ways most people could never imagine. From running 55 miles barefoot across the Sahara Desert, to feeding wild hyenas in Ethiopia, his story is one of redemption, purpose, and extreme adventure. But his impact goes far beyond personal transformation. On a trip to Ethiopia, he witnessed a...

Emma talks about how much shame impacts our lives from the very beginning. As children it is instilled in us by society, religion and our families. Because we feel such heavy weight of shame on our shoulders it tend to lead to addiction and mental health issues. See what she has to say about getting ride of that monkey on your back called SHAME.

🚨 Disclaimer: The views expressed in this interview are personal and do not necessarily reflect our own. We do not endorse or promote all of the topics discussed. #RecoveryIsPossible #AddictionRecovery #Alcoholism #SoberLife #WasatchRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #RealStories #AlcoholRehabilitation #podmatch 🎙️ In this powerful and emotional interview, Blake shares his journey from what seemed l...

📌 Disclaimer: This interview contains sensitive content about addiction and recovery. In this powerful and honest conversation, Ana Murby—devoted Christian, wife, mother, fiction author, podcaster, and recovering porn addict—opens up about her struggle with a topic rarely discussed from a woman’s perspective. Often labeled as a "man's issue," porn addiction among women remains deeply stigmatized...

Disclaimer Haley and I do not endorse or promote the actions talked about in this interview. #addicted #secrets #awareness When we think of the Amish, usually we romanticize their way of living. In this interview with Amish taxi driver and author Haley Straw, she smashes some of our outsider views. The Amish are human too and they have addictions and mental health issues just like the rest of us....

In this powerful and emotional video, we dive into the truth about substance abuse recovery. From the depths of addiction to the highs of sobriety, we explore the real-life struggles and triumphs of overcoming drug addiction. With humility and honesty, we share a personal addiction recovery story, highlighting the importance of relapse prevention tips and mental health awareness. Discover how to t...

In this powerful video, Dylan shares his inspiring story of overcoming addiction, mental health struggles, and the path to sobriety. Dylan didn't start drinking or partying like most of his peers, choosing instead to focus on athletics, particularly wrestling. But despite his success on the mat, Dylan battled depression in silence, as mental health wasn't a topic of discussion when he was growing...

#DisabilityAwareness #InspiringStories #MotivationalSpeaker You've never met anyone like Thomas Moon. Born with extreme physical disabilities and raised in foster care, Thomas was mocked, doubted, and told he would never succeed. But instead of giving up, he used every obstacle as fuel to rise above — becoming an author, motivational speaker, and a beacon of hope for others facing challenges. In t...

#MentalHealth #VeteranStories #AddictionRecovery 🎙️ Meet Mr. Whiskey: From Trauma to Transformation | Navy Veteran, Podcaster, Mental Health Advocate In this powerful episode, we sit down with Mr. Whiskey — a former Navy Nuclear Electrician’s Mate who defied a painful past of alcoholism, religious trauma, and abuse to become a voice of hope and healing. 🚢 Assigned to an aircraft carrier during th...

Have you ever wanted to go to a plant medicine retreat like we see on TV. Well Nicola Beer has kindly come one to share what its really like and how it helps us heal and find sobriety.

Shaun aka The Cowboy is my next guest. His episode airs on Monday this is a preview.

Micha opens up about hitting burnout and the journey to healing that followed. He shares the powerful lesson that sometimes, breaking yourself down can lead to a deeper understanding of who you truly are. Micha’s method has been life-changing for many, including our host, and his insights offer a transformative perspective on recovery and personal growth. Tune in as Micha shares his wisdom and ins...

Joyce and her husband owned a record store and head shop. She was also in a band that opened for to go-go's and meatloaf. So naturally she was around booze and pot all the time. So she would drink and smoke whenever she wanted and it never seemed like an issue She would get black out drunk regularly but know one noticed her slipping down hill. Eventually she wanted to have an open marriage, which...

Fred was on the brink of becoming an MMA fighter. He had an injury resulting in a large prescription of opiates. After that he became addicted and subsequently ended up doing whatever he could to feed his habit. His addiction led him to an 8 year prison sentence, where he got sober. While in prison to help keep himself sober he wrote a memoir, in hopes of helping others not go down the same path a...

Jocelyn's Mom has always been an addict. Jocelyn tried very hard to not end up that way, and succeeded. She feels like her Moms care giver and needs to be close to her. She has sought help which helps her underatnd her Mom. She lives with her and her family. Her Mom tries really hard to stay sober but struggles. Besides her Mothers problems they are best friends and she wouldn't trade that for the...

Brittant's brother had been and addict for as long as she can remeber. She shares how it affects her family dynamic. She also shares how hard it is to always worry when the phone rings. Her raw emotion in her story, shows how much addiction affects everyone in the family.

Kat grew up in a small town where addiction was not talked about and hidden behind closed doors. After her Mother tragically passed from drinking and driving when she was 18 she realized that there was secret generational addiction on her maternal side. She never really thpught of herself as an addict herself because she did not drink everyday nor did it affect her life negatively. During the Pand...

My guest is annonymous due to the nature of our converstaion. He is still in active addiction, after years of trying different ways of finding sobriety. He shares his trauma and ups and downs. We both talk very candidly about our addictions and what it was like. He plans on going to rehab and I wish him the best on his new journey.

Prune grew up with a mother in active addiction. Her childhood was a struggle but she never gave up on her Mom. Everyone else turned their backs on her Mom she got closer, trying to always make sure she wass okay. She is the most caring and empathetic person I have ever met. Her story is a true story of love. Her story is powerful and needs to be heard.

Kyle had an knee injury and was prescribed opiates. The doctors never educated him about how addictive the medication is and never helped him taper off. So eventually when the doctors ended his prescription he became so sick with withdrawals he turned to the streets to find the medication. He eventually after 8 years of heavy usage had a heart attack, which led him to sobriety. Resources- RAAM cli...

Rob was bullied and felt alone until a "friend" came along and eventually offered him weed. He used it because he did not want to go back to being lonely. He then fell into the crowd that liked to party. At first everything was good, he had gotten what he had been dreaming of friends and parties. Then addiction reared its ugly head, and he tells his story of how he found sobriety. Resources- Teen...

Brittany loved someone in active addiction. Met him an the young age of 16, they hit it off right away and were together for years. They had their first child and split after a few years. After a few years they just could not be apart and got back together and had another child. She thought they were a happy family until her world cam crashing down.