The StraitJacket Podcast

On this episode of the StraitJacket Podcast, hosts @KetaLoren and Jeff Conroy sit down with Misty, a woman whose story begins in chaos and unfolds into hard-earned clarity. Born to a mother who had her at 15 and was deeply entrenched in addiction, Misty was exposed to drugs, crime, and adult situations before she even had a chance at childhood. She helped raise her younger siblings while still a c...

This week on the StraitJacket Podcast, hosts Keta Loren and Jeff Conroy sit down with Holly Treats, a talented producer and content creator who’s no stranger to the recovery journey. After 10 years of sobriety, Holly had a brief relapse with alcohol—a moment that reminded her how cunning the disease can be. But instead of spiraling, she caught herself quickly and got right back on track. Now with...

In this episode of the StraitJacket Podcast , hosts Jeff Conroy and Keta Loren sit down with Breezy Knowlan—a powerhouse in the recovery community with 9 years of sobriety under her belt. Breezy shares the raw and real story of her early recovery, including the shock of entering a sober living home only to find that the owner was still actively using. Instead of letting that experience derail her,...

In this raw and powerful episode of the StraitJacket Podcast , host Keta Loren sits down with Nic, a former professional skateboarder whose life took a dark turn into addiction, homelessness, and repeated psychiatric holds. Growing up in survival mode—living in a car with his mom and navigating the rough streets of the Bay Area—Nic found himself trapped in a cycle of alcohol, cocaine, and Xanax th...

In this gripping episode of the StraitJacket Podcast, host Keta Loren sits down with Kelson, a woman whose journey through addiction took her beyond rock bottom—she died and had to be brought back to life. Her story isn’t just about overdose or survival; it’s about what happens when you're given a second chance and what it takes to rebuild a life from the ashes. Kelson opens up about the chao...

In this powerful episode of the StraitJacket Podcast, hosts Keta Loren and Dax sit down with Joy to explore her incredible journey of survival, resilience, and rebirth. Joy grew up in Louisiana, surrounded by love but also marked by profound loss at a young age. One of the most devastating moments of her life was losing her older sister to an overdose, a tragedy that left a deep scar on her heart....

Welcome to the Straitjacket Podcast with your hosts Keta and Dax.  In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with AK, who shares his raw and emotional journey from being born addicted to crack and alcohol to finding a path of healing and recovery. Raised by his grandmother and placed in special education and therapies due to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and early trauma, AK opens up abou...

On this episode of the Straitjacket Podcast, hosts Keta Loren and Jeff Conroy sit down with Ozzy (Jahziel), an incredibly talented musician with a heavy story of addiction, survival, and recovery. Ozzy opens up about getting hooked on triple C’s at just 12 years old, landing in rehab by 14, and spiraling into a heroin addiction that consumed his entire 20s. From psychosis to homelessness, his life...

On this episode of StraitJacket Podcast, host Keta Loren sits down with Nate to talk about his powerful journey through heroin addiction, mental illness, and ultimately, recovery. Nate shares the raw truth about his struggles—the moments that nearly broke him and the turning points that set him on a new path. Now working in recovery, he reflects on how his darkest days shaped his purpose, breaking...

In this episode of the StraitJacket Podcast, we sit down with Viking Barbie! She is a Texas native with a wild upbringing. She opens up about the loss of her father at 12, her struggles with depression, and how it led to drug use. She also shares her journey to sobriety and the powerful lesson she learned from witnessing addiction in her life: the importance of taking accountability. Don't mi...

On this episode of *StraitJacket Podcast*, Jeff and Rachel sit down with Kayla to discuss her journey through addiction, the dangers of fentanyl, SLAA recovery, and surviving conversion camp. A raw and powerful conversation you don’t want to miss. #AddictionRecovery #FentanylCrisis #SLAA #MentalHealth #straitjacketpodcast  follow us on our other channels! https://www.instagram.com/straitjacketpod?...

StraitJacket Podcast | Keta Loren’s Journey: Addiction, Mental Health & Survival In this powerful episode of the StraitJacket Podcast, we sit down with Keta Loren to discuss her incredible journey through addiction, bipolar disorder, and surviving the foster care system and human trafficking. Keta opens up about the darkest moments of her life and how she found the strength to heal and rebuild...

From Prison to Purpose: Joe Taback on Recovery & Rock to Recovery | StraitJacket Podcast In this episode of StraitJacket Podcast, we sit down with Joe Taback to discuss his journey through addiction, prison, his ulitimate road to recovery—and how he's now helping others heal through Rock to Recovery. This powerful program brings the magic of music into rehab facilities, giving those in tr...

On this episode of the Straitjacket Podcast, Keta and Jeff sit down with Zack for a raw and unfiltered conversation about addiction, mental health, and the struggles of identity. Zack shares his journey through addiction to weed and Xanax, the psychosis that followed, and how he navigated growing up gay in a family system deeply affected by abuse and substance use. His story sheds light on the com...

In this powerful episode of Straitjacket Podcast, hosts Keta and Rachel sit down with Vanessa, a remarkable woman who has overcome unimaginable challenges. With 11 years of substance-abuse recovery, Vanessa is now a PhD candidate in clinical psychology and shares her journey of resilience, healing, and self-discovery. She opens up about living with bipolar disorder with psychotic features and surv...

In this deeply moving episode of the Straitjacket Podcast, hosts Keta Loren and Rachel Handa sit down with Hilary, a survivor with an incredible story of resilience. Hilary opens up about the pain of losing her mother at a young age, the struggles that led her to self-harm, and her battle with heroin addiction. She shares the raw reality of her darkest moments and the challenges she faced in break...

In this episode of Straitjacket Podcast, hosts Keta Loren and Rachel Handa sit down with Alex, a skater whose journey took him from painkillers to the chaos of heroin and meth. What started as a way to numb the pain turned into a full-blown nightmare, culminating in a drug-induced psychosis that shattered his grip on reality. Alex opens up about the delusions, the paranoia, and the terrifying mome...