John B.

Six Strings and Second Chances Recovery

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🎙️ Six Strings and Second ChancesHost: John BWelcome to Six Strings and Second Chances—where recovery meets rhythm. I’m John B, a songwriter, poet, and person in recovery, using this space to share raw truth, music that heals, and stories that matter. Every episode dives deep into real-life experiences—from addiction to redemption, heartbreak to hope—told through interviews, storytelling, and original songs straight from the soul. Whether you’re walking through your own fire or just love honest conversations backed by six strings, this podcast is your place to feel heard, inspired, and ne

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Esteban’s Story/Sober Living 13.06.2026 20:23

Season 2 of Six Strings and Second Chances kicks off with a real and unfiltered conversation from inside a sober house. John sits down with a fellow resident to talk about recovery, addiction, sobriety, and what life is really like when you’re trying to rebuild from the ground up. From first impressions of sober living to the lessons, challenges, laughs, and unexpected moments along the way, this...

Strings of the Mind: Mental Health and the Solution 14.08.2025 18:31

In this episode of Six Strings and Second Chances , John B. sits down with his friend Chris to get real about mental health in recovery — not just the battles, but the tools that help win them. From personal stories of hitting rock bottom to the daily habits that keep them steady, they open up about therapy, music, connection, and finding hope when life feels out of tune. Whether you’re in recover...

Triggers, Temptation and Triumphs 06.08.2025 42:16

Episode 4 – Triggers, Temptations, and Triumphs (ft. Chris) In this episode, John B. sits down with his friend and fellow traveler in recovery, Chris, to have a real, raw conversation about the things that try to pull us back— the triggers, the temptations , and the chaos that recovery forces us to face head-on. Chris opens up about his own story, and together they talk through the hard stuff: how...

John's Confession 04.08.2025 17:58

This is a special episode. I reach down into the bottom of my heart and pull out a confession and a song. If you wanted an audiobook with my bare and beating heart... Here it is. I hope y'all get something good out of it. I love y'all. This one's for you, Ducky.

Notes From The Bottom: Chris’s Story 29.07.2025 15:50

Episode 2 – Notes From The Bottom: Chris’s Story In this episode of Six Strings and Second Chances , I sit down with my good friend Chris as he opens up about his journey through addiction, loss, and the long road to recovery. From the depths of rock bottom to finding a new rhythm in life, Chris shares the raw truth of what it took to turn things around. His story is honest, painful, and full of...

This Ain’t Where It Ends 28.07.2025 16:26

Episode 1 – The First Step In this debut episode, John B sets the stage for Six Strings and Second Chances by sharing his personal journey through addiction, recovery, and the healing power of music. From hitting rock bottom to learning how to live again, John opens up with raw honesty about what brought him here—and why this podcast exists. It’s a story about pain, progress, and picking up the pi...