The Peak of Possibility Podcast

In this explosive full episode of The Peak of Possibility, Glynis sits down with Skinny Vinny for an unforgettable, raw, and often hilarious look into a past fueled by delusion, betrayal, and ultimate redemption. Before he became a fan-favorite podcast host, Vinny navigated a completely different world. Growing up as the ultimate "black sheep" in a hyper-wealthy Connecticut suburb, he st...

What happened when getting sober isn't enough? For years, Dave Puhky looked successful on the outside. He built businesses, earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, married the love of his life, and eventually sold two MMA gyms. But behind the scenes, alcohol had become a direct route to self-loathing. In this powerful episode of The Peak of Possibility Podcast, David opens up about the moment h...

Fawna Asfaw grew up as the caretaker of her sick father — while secretly binge drinking in the shadows. When she lost both her parents, the grief sent her spiraling to rock bottom. But that rock bottom is exactly what finally got her sober. Today, Fawna is a published author, the founder of Makeda House — an all-women's sober living home built on safety and healing — and the host of A Sober Da...

"I was a high school teacher living a double life." In this deeply moving episode, Lisa Saunders opens up about the harrowing journey from a childhood defined by trauma to finding peace in long-term sobriety. For the first time, Lisa details the complexities of her upbringing, the impact of her parents, and the incredibly painful experience of having to testify against her stepbrother. L...

Dave Manheim was in his addiction while producing a live radio show. Now he hosts The Dopey Podcast — one of the most raw, unfiltered addiction and sobriety podcasts on the planet. This is his story. In this episode, Dave opens up about rock bottom, losing his co-host Chris to an overdose, and how he kept the show going through grief, recovery, and relapse. If you're on a sobriety journey or know...

Victor Oliviera went from addiction, run-ins with the law, and time in prison — to becoming "The Good Boss," a viral social media force driving across America to give people living on the streets scholarships to treatment facilities. This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about sobriety, second chances, and what it actually looks like to pull someone back from the edge — and hand them a future. Vi...

Klover King’s story isn’t polished—it’s real. After nearly 20 years of substance use, multiple stints in jail and prison, and living out of his van, everything came to a halt when he suffered a heart attack that nearly took his life. That moment became the turning point that forced him into sobriety—when nothing else ever had. Now four years sober, Clover has rebuilt his life in the most unexpecte...

Interventions aren’t what you see on TV—they’re raw, strategic, emotional turning points that can mean the difference between life and death. In this episode of The Peak of Possibility Podcast, Glynis Franz sits down with two people who have lived—and led—some of the most intense moments in addiction recovery: Tim Ryan and Jennifer Gimenez. Tim, a nationally recognized interventionist, and Jennife...

She shot her husband's mistress during a meth-induced psychotic break. She went to jail. Lost her home. Lived on the streets with her son. And somehow — she came back. In this episode of The Peak of Possibility Podcast, Wendy Adamson doesn't sugarcoat a thing. She walks us through the night that destroyed her old life, what incarceration actually taught her, and the long, brutal road back to herse...

What happens when faith becomes the thing that breaks you? In this episode of The Peak of Possibility Podcast , we sit down with Rabbi Iggy —spiritual counselor and Head Rabbi at Beit T’Shuvah, a nonprofit addiction treatment center in Los Angeles that integrates spirituality into recovery in a radically different way. Rabbi Iggy’s story isn’t what you expect. Raised in an Orthodox Jewish home, he...

What happens after you get clean? Most people think the journey ends at sobriety, but for George Thompson , that was just the beginning of "Living Dirty." In this episode of T he Peak of Possibility , host Glynis Franz sits down with George to peel back the layers of recovery, raw ambition, and the messy reality of building a life worth living. Peak Path Health Support: Recovery is a jou...

What happens when the emotional pain inside becomes too heavy to carry? In this powerful episode of the  Peak of Possibility Podcast , host Glynis Franz sits down with  Jeanine Coulter —TEDx presenter, recovery advocate, fitness instructor, and host of the  Chasing Heroin  podcast—to talk about the reality of addiction, emotional pain, and rebuilding a life after rock bottom. Jeanine shares how sh...

What if the key to healing trauma isn’t avoiding it—but finally facing it with the right tools? In this powerful episode of The Peak of Possibility Podcast, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Marc Lynn joins us to explore the cutting edge of psychedelic-assisted therapy, including MDMA, ketamine, and psilocybin, and their groundbreaking impact on treating Complex PTSD. As part of pioneering re...

What happens when trauma isn’t just something you study—but something you survive? In this powerful episode of The Peak of Possibility Podcast, Glynis sits down with Tommy Montanarella, LPC — trauma therapist, psychedelic-assisted therapy provider, and EDM musician — to explore how profound loss, addiction, and grief shaped his life and his calling. Tommy grew up in a home deeply impacted by addic...

Glynis Franz sits down with Bethany Dwyer—mental health advocate, performer, and comedian—for an honest and deeply human conversation about addiction and recovery. Bethany shares what it’s really like working in the field of addiction: why she feels called to this work, how it shapes her life, and the emotional realities that come with it. She also opens up about her personal journey, including th...

In this episode, Glynis sits down with Derek, the owner of the OG motorcycle channel Whitewall Stuntz, for an honest conversation about resilience, family, and breaking generational cycles. Derek opens up about growing up in a chaotic environment shaped by addiction and hardship—and how he and his siblings made the conscious choice to avoid addiction despite a rough start. He shares how those earl...

In this episode, Garet McLendon shares how years in and out of prison shaped his life before he found purpose in helping others. Now focused on growth and service, Garet reflects on accountability, change, and what it takes to rebuild from the inside out.

In this episode, Trey Hurlitz shares how entering wilderness treatment at 21 became the turning point that changed his life. Now sober and working as a life coach, Trey reflects on growth, accountability, and what it really means to build a life worth staying present for.

In this episode of Peak of Possibilities , host Glynis Franz sits down with Robby Patrick , owner of Blackburn Recovery , and Nathan James to discuss the addiction epidemic in America and the urgent need for better access to care. Robby and Nathan share their personal recovery journeys, break down the gaps in the current treatment system, and highlight real resources that help people get sober and...

Peak of Possibility , hosted by Glynis Franz and sponsored by Peak Path Health , is a compelling podcast focused on recovery, resilience, and transformation at the highest level of care. This episode features Dustin Kerr , who shares his deeply personal journey through addiction and recovery, and how that experience ultimately led him to become a founder of Peak Path Health , one of the premier lu...

Welcome to the Peak of Possibilities podcast, hosted by Glynis Franz, where real people share powerful stories of transformation, resilience, and recovery. In each episode, we dive deep into the emotional and psychological challenges that shape us—and the inspiring breakthroughs that lead to healing. This episode is sponsored by Peak Path Health, a private luxury addiction treatment center in the...

In this powerful episode of Peak of Possibilitys , host Glynis Franz sits down with close friend Brad Shepard for an honest conversation about mental health, the impact of addiction on families, and how supportive relationships can shape the healing journey. While Brad is not in recovery himself, he offers a unique outside perspective on what it’s like to walk beside loved ones battling issues lik...

In this powerful episode of Peak of Possibilities, host Glynis Franz sits down with David Milar, a man who went from the depths of crack addiction to becoming a successful medical student. His story is one of the most inspiring transformations you’ll ever hear — a raw and honest conversation about rock bottom, redemption, and the limitless potential of the human spirit. David opens up about:His da...

In this powerful episode of Peak of Possibility , host Glynis Franz sits down with Jenna Grossman, a pillar of the Oak Forest Recovery community and a woman whose story continues to inspire countless others. Jenna opens up about growing up in an alcoholic home, the trauma and patterns she carried into adulthood, and how her own addiction took hold. With honesty and vulnerability, she shares the tu...

In this emotional and motivating episode of Peak of Possibilities , host Glynis Franz sits down with Fausto Castellanos — the powerful voice behind the Journey to Solutions podcast and a featured guest on Soft White Underbelly. Fausto opens up about his past struggles with addiction, the trauma he survived, and the inner work it took to rebuild his life from the ground up.