The StraitJacket Podcast

Get ready — our next episode features longtime-legend of the mic, KXNG Crooked. From the streets of Long Beach to worldwide stages, Crooked’s journey has carved through decades of hip-hop history — from early record deals, to his explosive weekly freestyle runs, to defining moments as part of Slaughterhouse. But behind the lyrics and the legacy lies a deeper story... of battle, of choice, and ulti...

On this episode of StraitJacketPodcast, Skinny Vinny — co-host of The Wild Ride Podcast with Steve-O — sits down with Jeff Conroy and Keta Loren to share the raw, uncut truth of his journey. Growing up around addiction, he slipped into a world that nearly swallowed him whole, eventually living in a porta potty at the height of his using. His story is a reminder of how far down addiction can take u...

On this episode of the StraitJacket Podcast, Garet McClendon sits down with Jeff Conroy and Keta Loren to share his powerful journey from years in prison and deep addiction to becoming a treatment center owner, content creator, and man in long-term recovery. His story is raw, honest, and filled with the kind of truth most people are too scared to speak out loud. Garet’s transformation proves that...

From the stage lights to the spotlight of redemption — Van’s story is raw, real, and a testament to the power of grace. Once caught in the fast life as a male stripper and battling addiction to crack, he spiraled through darkness most couldn’t imagine. But hitting rock bottom became the solid ground he rebuilt his faith on, and today he walks in the light — clean, sober, and devoted to Christ. In...

On this episode of the StraitJacket Podcast, Keta Loren and Jeff Conroy sit down with Lena, whose story begins in Russia and unfolds into an inspiring tale of survival and transformation. Adopted at just five years old and brought to the U.S., Lena’s childhood was filled with challenges that eventually led her down a dark road of meth addiction. Now, with 16 years of recovery, Lena has rebuilt her...

On this episode of the StraitJacket Podcast , Keta Loren sits down with Fausto , a content creator and mental health advocate whose story sheds light on the lasting effects of childhood trauma. Fausto opens up about being sexually abused as a child and how that pain shaped the path of his addiction. Through vulnerability and courage, he shares the reality of surviving abuse, self-destruction, and...

Julie sits down with Keta Loren and Jeff Conroy on the StraitJacket Podcast to share her incredible story of survival and redemption. After years of battling addiction, Julie reached her breaking point during a near-fatal suicide attempt where she stabbed herself in the femoral artery. Against all odds, she survived — and that moment became the turning point that led her into recovery. Now, with m...

Sonny Von Cleavland sits down with Keta Loren and Jeff Conroy on The StraitJacket Podcast for one of the most powerful and vulnerable conversations yet. A survivor of severe childhood sexual abuse, Sonny has transformed his pain into purpose — becoming a national speaker, advocate for the abused, and author of Hey White Boy: A Memoir. Fresh off his national tour, Sonny opens up in vivid detail abo...

Keta Loren and Jeff Conroy sit down with Kayla on the StraitJacket Podcast for a raw and revealing conversation. Kayla shares what it was like to come to California seeking treatment only to be *“body-brokered”* into the rehab system—exposing a side of the industry that few are willing to talk about. She opens up about rebuilding her life in recovery, staying clean for years, and facing the devast...

Kori Hagel’s story is one you don’t want to miss. Once struggling with cocaine and alcohol addiction — even losing her car — she fought her way back to a beautiful, sober life. Now, she’s a loving mother and a powerful online advocate for sobriety. In this episode, Kori opens up about the lows of addiction, the turning point that led to her recovery, and how she now uses her voice to inspire other...

Jeannine Coulter joins me for a powerful and inspiring conversation about recovery, resilience, and living life out loud. With **10 years sober**, Jeannine has transformed her journey from addiction into a mission to help others find freedom. She’s not just a **TEDx speaker** and **fitness coach**—she’s a force in the **online recovery community**, using her platform to empower thousands to heal,...

Delphine’s story is raw, brave, and transformative. From a painful childhood that fueled addiction, to the courage of embracing their true self later in life, Delphine has walked through darkness and found recovery, healing, and strength. 🌱✨ In this powerful episode, we explore resilience, addiction recovery, and what it means to start over when the odds are stacked against you. Delphine’s journ...

Jessie Lauren’s story is one you won’t forget. From the fast-paced world of underground poker games to the chaos of addiction, her life spiraled into bank fraud, crime, and even a high-speed police chase. What started as a thrilling hustle quickly became a dangerous descent that nearly cost her everything. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Jessie opens up about the dark side of chasing quic...

Tanya’s story is a raw and powerful reminder of resilience and redemption. Growing up in extreme poverty, living in motels, and exposed to addiction at just nine years old, she began smoking crack with her prostitute aunt and following her on calls. What seemed like a childhood destined for destruction turned into years of battling addiction—until Tanya found a turning point at the Salvation Army....

Isabella James’ journey is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Growing up in foster care, she faced a childhood filled with instability, loneliness, and the kind of challenges that can break even the strongest. As she grew older, she turned to substances to numb the pain, falling deeper into addiction. But Isabella’s story doesn’t end there—it’s a story of awakening, of rea...

Russ grew up in a rough environment where survival often came before dreams. Alcohol became his escape, pulling him into years of struggle that could have easily broken him. But instead of letting his circumstances define him, he fought his way out, step by step, finding strength in recovery and a voice in advocacy. Today, Russ is not just surviving — he’s thriving. With multiple years sober, he’s...

 🚨 New Episode Alert 🎙️ Monica’s story is a harrowing testament to survival, resilience, and the unbreakable human spirit. Growing up in a loving home, she still carried an invisible weight — a sense that something inside her was broken. That inner unrest led her to drugs by the age of 14, and what followed was a devastating spiral into addiction and human trafficking. Lured in to the lifestyle i...

From the outside, Katt Sorensen had it all — 💍 a loving husband, 💼 a six-figure corporate job, and a picture-perfect life. But behind closed doors, she was spiraling into a private hell of booze and cocaine. Raised in a good home, nothing *looked* broken — but something inside always felt off. The harder she tried to maintain the façade, the faster she was unraveling. What do you do when the lif...

🚨 New Episode Alert 🎙️ From dumpster palace to Business Owner — meet Dustin, the man behind The Brinkman Standard. Once deep in the trenches of heroin and party drugs, Dustin now celebrates 10 years clean and is building a legacy in the recovery world. He shares his raw truth, the turning point that changed everything, and how he's now helping others find their way out. This one’s for the fi...

New episode 🎙️💪 This week, I’m sitting down with the powerhouse herself, Kortney Olson 🥰 You might know her from Tosh.0 or for her legendary watermelon-crushing thighs — but behind the viral moments is a story of grit, recovery, and reclaiming her power. With 15 years clean from meth, Kortney opens up about how her battle with addiction was rooted in trying to shrink herself — literally and figu...

🚨 **NEW EPISODE ALERT** 🎙️ | *StraitJacket Podcast* From private jets 🛩️ and high-stakes bets 🎲 to federal raids 🚔 and a potential 18-year sentence ⛓️—Matthew Bowyer’s story is unlike anything we’ve ever heard. He was running *the largest illegal online betting operation* in the country, controlling a massive casino-style sports betting empire. But when the feds came knocking, everything change...

🎙️ On this episode of the StraitJacket Podcast , Keta and Jeff sit down with Xpression the MC — a lyrical powerhouse with a story that’s just as raw as his rhymes. From the flashing lights of the casino to the dark spirals of bipolar disorder, Xpression opens up about living with a gambling addiction that nearly destroyed everything. His vulnerability, honesty, and insight take us deep into the mi...

New episode drops now 🎙️ Meet Cali Sober Quinn—bold, unfiltered, and reshaping what sobriety looks like. In this conversation, we unpack what it means to be “Cali sober,” the role cannabis plays in harm reduction, and how recovery isn’t always black and white. From stigma to self-trust, Quinn gets real about navigating healing without fitting the mold. This episode is for anyone questioning the al...

On this episode of the StraitJacket Podcast , I sit down with Pastor Chris Jones , whose story begins with crack at 14 and spirals into decades of addiction, incarceration, and soul-deep pain. He spent years lost in the streets, prisons, and his own brokenness—numbing what hurt and running from anything real. But when he encountered Jesus and surrendered through the program of AA, everything began...

On this episode of the StraitJacket Podcast, Keta Loren and Jeff Conroy sit down with Viking Barbie for a powerful, no-holds-barred conversation about the real work of healing—starting with the nervous system. We explore how trauma reshapes our internal wiring and what it takes to re-regulate after years of chaos. From somatic practices to self-compassion, this episode digs deep into the mind-body...