The Other Side of Addiction

This episode was sponsored by EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.com Today’s episode asks a powerful question… Is there another side of addiction? My guest, Garret Biss, is a retired Marine Corps pilot, TEDx speaker, and addiction recovery coach who knows firsthand what it feels like to lose your sense of identity. After retiring in 2015, Garret faced something so many veterans experience—anxiety, dep...

This Episode was sponsored by Emergo Academy / emergoacademy.com Shame loses its power the moment we stop hiding. Shame has a way of convincing us that our past disqualifies us from our future. On the podcast, I sat down with Deborah Yager, and we talked about something that doesn’t get discussed enough in professional spaces—inner transformation. What Deborah reminded us today is that you are not...

This Episode was sponsored by Emergo Academy / emergoacademy.com Featuring: Will Bell — A Story of Courage, Accountability & Radical Transformation Some stories don’t just inspire you—they challenge you. They remind you of what’s possible when a person refuses to stay who they used to be. Will’s story is one of those stories. With 25 years of lived experience in the system beginning at just 12...

This Episode is Sponsored By EMERGO ACADEMY / ermergoacademy.com Another powerful episode in the books In this conversation, we stripped away the noise and got real about what the modern man is facing today. We talked about the importance of exercise, not just for the body but for the mind — how movement becomes medicine, and how it anchors us when life feels heavy. We dove into emotional situatio...

This Episode was sponsored by EMERGO ACADEMY/emergoacademy.com “Friday’s conversation reminded me of something we don’t talk about enough… Growth doesn’t have to be complicated. It doesn’t have to be perfect. And it sure doesn’t have to look like what anyone else says it should. I sat down with Michelle Peacock—founder of Michelle Cares Inc.—and what stood out most wasn’t just what she’s built… it...

This episode is Sponsored By EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.com Life has a way of sending us in circles. We swear we’re choosing differently… only to find ourselves with the same type of partner, the same pain, the same heartbreak — again. And then the question hits us like a brick: “WHY DO I KEEP DOING THIS?” In this episode, Laney Lawrimore helps us break down the truth behind co-dependency — no...

This Episode is Sponsored by EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.com Today’s conversation with Rachel Liddell hit deep. We talked about something that far too many people avoid, and yet it’s the doorway to a better life: accountability. For so many of us, especially those who’ve battled addiction, it’s easier to play the victim. It’s easier to point fingers, blame circumstances, or believe life is happ...

This Episode was sponsored be EMERGO ACADEMY/emergoacadmy.com There’s a big difference between someone who talks about recovery… and someone who has lived it, fought for it, and stood at the Capitol advocating for it. For years, Evan Done has been in the trenches — not just attending meetings, not just offering opinions — but actively working at our State Capitol to push for better policies, bette...

This episode was sponsored by EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.com Today’s episode, “The Breath Box, The Magical Combination,” was a powerful conversation with Laura Anderson, Manager of The Breath Box Studio. We explored a different kind of healing—one that goes beyond talking and reaches into the body, the nervous system, and the breath itself. Laura shared how The Breath Box creates a deeply imme...

This Episode is Sponsored By EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.con Life has a way of testing us in ways we never expect. For Jimmy and me, that test came in the form of losing a leg — a challenge that forces you to redefine what “normal” means and find strength in the face of change. In this powerful conversation, we talk about the journey of adapting to a new normal — one that keeps evolving — and h...

This episode was sponsored by EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.com Today’s conversation bridges science, healing, and hope — a powerful look at how NAD+ supports the brain during addiction recovery. Joining me are two incredible guests: This Episode was sponsored By EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.com Dr. Darin Stettler, D.O., founder of Stettler Medical Monitoring, a University of Utah alum and oste...

This episode is Sponsored By EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.com In this raw and powerful episode, Al Richards and Heather Van Boerum open up in a deep and thought-provoking conversation about the unexpected parallels between addiction and amputation — two life-altering battles that demand resilience, faith, and the will to rise again. Whether you’ve battled substance use or faced the loss of a lim...

This Episode is Sponsored By EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.com The Magic Is in the Consistency Guest: Chris Avery — “Chris Runs America” What if transformation wasn’t about massive leaps… but about one faithful step, repeated over time? Chris Avery knows a thing or two about that. After five runs over twenty years, he made a decision on January 8, 2022 — just one mile a day for a week. That week...

This Episode was sponsored by EMERGO ACADEMY/emergoacademy.com “Digital Dependence” We live in a world where silence feels uncomfortable… where stillness feels foreign… and where reaching for our phones has become second nature. But today’s conversation challenges that. In this episode of The Other Side of Addiction, I sat down with Eli Singer, founder of Offline.now, to talk about something that...

This episode is Sponsored By EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.com “OFF THE CUFF” With Dr. James Dixon. In this two part unfiltered and deeply human conversation, Al Richards sits down with Dr. James Dixon — nationally acclaimed motivational speaker, Chief Impact Officer of Impact Media Group, and visionary founder of the Elevate The Voices movement. From surviving a near-death moment when a gun was...

This Episode Was Sponsored By EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.com In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Aida Woodward, motivational speaker, author, and the face of Ageless Vitality. Aida shares her insights on personal gratitude, mindset, and embracing the process of aging with vitality. With over 20 years of experience helping people achieve their health goals, Aida combines her approachable...

This episode was sponsored by EMERGO ACADEMY/emergoacademy.com In this episode of The Other Side of Addiction, we dive deep into the powerful intersection of mind, body, and connection. True healing isn’t just about abstaining from substances—it’s about reconnecting with yourself, understanding how your mind and body are intertwined, and fostering meaningful relationships that support growth. We e...

The episode was sponsored by EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.com There’s a dangerous illusion that lives even inside recovery… The belief that “my way is the way.” Today’s conversation with Peter Anthony challenged that head-on. We talked about spirituality, ego, and the uncomfortable truth that even in spaces meant for healing… people still judge, shame, and divide. We convince ourselves we’re dif...

This Episode is Sponsored by, EMERGO ACADEMY, emergoacademy.com In this episode, we explore the power of the choices we make today and how they shape who we become tomorrow. We dive into the idea that small changes—sometimes almost invisible at first—can create monumental shifts in our lives. We also discuss how our mistakes aren’t failures—they’re stepping stones that make us wiser, stronger, and...

This Podcast was sponsored by Emergo Academy, emergoacademy.com Today on The Other Side of Addiction, we dive into the transformative power of unconditional love—starting with yourself. In this episode, we explore how loving over judgment, embodying peace, and breaking free from old patterns can help us rediscover our own power to live a more joyful, fulfilling life. Life isn’t happening to us—it’...

This Episode is sponsored by Emergo Academy, emergoacademy.com In this episode, we dive into the journey of change—how we leave behind who we used to be and come face-to-face with the life we lost chasing the next high, the next drink, the next escape. Bryon, only three years into his recovery, shares the weight of his past—the bridges burned, the loved ones pushed away, and the years stolen by ad...

This Episode is Sponsored By... Emergo Academy / emergoacademy.com In this powerful episode, I sit down with Amber Kay, a Certified Peer Support Specialist, community leader, and advocate in long-term recovery. Amber is deeply committed to building connections, creating safe spaces for healing, and supporting individuals and families impacted by addiction, trauma, and mental health. Through her wo...

This Episode is Sponsored by Emergo Academy... emergoacademy.com “On today’s episode, To Leave A Legacy, The Ballroom Dancer, I sit down with Mallory Patton—a woman whose life has been anything but ordinary. From the age of five, Mallory was destined for the spotlight. Trained by her parents, both professional dancers from Brigham Young University, she went on to place 1st in the United States Nat...

This Episode was sponsored by EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.com “What if your magnificence was never lost… only buried beneath fear, pain, and programming?” On this episode, we explore what it really means to discover the magnificence that already lives inside each of us. For many of us, life programs us through fear, pain, trauma, and expectations. Over time we begin to believe those stories are...

This episode is Sponsored By EMERGO ACADEMY. emergoacademy.com **“Today’s episode is a story of vision, resilience, and purpose. Our guest, Michelle, is the founder of Michelle Cares Inc., a community-rooted organization built on healing, hope, and transformation. Her journey began at just 11 years old, when she was first introduced to the harsh realities of addiction—a path that would test her st...