The Truth About Addiction

Send us Fan Mail What if true healing demands we explore beyond conventional wisdom? In this deeply personal conversation, John Borden shares his extraordinary journey from cocaine addiction to profound transformation through the therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms. John's story begins in a familiar place - trapped in cycles of control, substance abuse, and destructive patterns stemming f...

Send us Fan Mail Kay Hanley, the remarkable Emmy and Peabody award-winning songwriter, joins us for a candid conversation on embracing powerlessness and its profound impact on her life and career. From her pivotal decision to get sober in 2011, Kay opens up about how letting go of control has shaped her journey, particularly in her relationships. She shares the deeply transformative experience of...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to rise from chaos and transform setbacks into opportunities? Join us as we uncover the incredible journey of Dan Fleyshman, a trailblazing entrepreneur known for being the youngest founder of a publicly traded company and for his extensive work as an angel investor. Dan shares his unique perspective on success, centered around the freedom to act autonomously and...

Send us Fan Mail Ashley Rogers, a trailblazing entrepreneur and CEO of Sprinkles CPG, invites us into her world filled with the triumphs and challenges that come with building successful businesses. From her early life shaped by the dual influences of a father with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a mother battling addiction, Ashley's journey is a testament to resilience. Sharing personal...

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Send us Fan Mail After facing life-altering challenges, Chase—the inspiring health coach and certified TRX trainer—shares his incredible journey of resilience and transformation with us. He takes us through his story of overcoming a medical discharge from the military and the arduous process of relearning to walk. By embracing exercise and a healthy lifestyle, he not only changed his own life but...

Send us Fan Mail Renowned investigative journalist and bestselling author Billy Jensen opens up about his transformative journey from addiction to sobriety, sharing how these experiences have profoundly shaped both his personal and professional life. Through candid discussions, he reveals the challenges of adapting communication in today's digital age and the powerful impact of authenticity....

Send us Fan Mail What if you could break free from the constraints of traditional healthcare and truly transform your life and the lives of your clients? Let me take you on a journey of self-reinvention that I call "Samantha 2.0," where I share my decade-long experience as a physical therapist disillusioned by an insurance-based system. This episode reveals how personal challenges, such...

Send us Fan Mail After years of living with subconscious addictive behaviors, Niko Arapkulis, our guest and the host of the Just Grow podcast, transformed his life to one of intentionality and purpose. On this episode of "The Truth About Addiction," Niko recounts his journey from a heavy partying lifestyle post-breakup to achieving four years of sobriety during the COVID pandemic. We exp...

Send us Fan Mail Shina Rae Reynolds, a celebrated Israeli actress turned American aesthetician and celebrity makeup artist, joins us for a heart-to-heart conversation about her extraordinary journey from a life marred by trauma to one of triumph and resilience. Shina opens up about the powerful emotional connection she felt during a recent networking event, which led to our serendipitous collabora...

Send us Fan Mail Can early childhood trauma forge an entrepreneurial spirit? Amy Lacey’s journey from a tumultuous upbringing to creating the world's first cauliflower pizza crust and innovative soursop gummies will leave you inspired. This episode of "The Truth About Addiction" intimately explores how Amy’s mother's struggles as a single parent and her father's addiction...

Send us Fan Mail Grief has a way of shaping us in unexpected ways. After the heartbreaking loss of our sisters and fathers, we realized just how much these experiences could fuel personal growth and give our lives new purpose. In this episode, London Reber and I reconnect after two years to reflect on our shared journey through grief and emotional sobriety. We discuss the impact of these losses on...

Send us Fan Mail How do you guide a loved one resisting treatment for addiction? In this emotionally charged episode, we sit down with Dr. Brian Licuanan, a seasoned psychologist skilled in addressing insomnia, family crises, and substance abuse. Dr. Licuanan shares invaluable insights from his book, "How to Get a Resisting Loved One into Treatment," revealing practical strategies for fa...

Send us Fan Mail How does one rise from the shadows of a strict religious upbringing to become a beacon of hope for those battling burnout? Tracy Inscore joins us to unravel her remarkable journey, sharing her experiences growing up in a doomsday religious cult and how those early years of harsh discipline and emotional turmoil shaped her into an accomplished attorney and holistic energy practitio...

Send us Fan Mail Actor, vocalist, and advocate Jacob Wilson joins us for a heartfelt exploration into the world of addiction within the entertainment industry. From his roots in Visalia, California, to his relentless pursuit of the arts under top-notch coaches, Jacob opens up about the tension between the industry's glamorous facade and the often harsh reality behind the scenes. This conversa...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how someone transitions from a strict religious upbringing to becoming a successful entrepreneur and influencer? Join us as Travis Chappell shares his incredible journey from a door-to-door salesman to a founder, investor, speaker, and podcaster. Growing up in an Independent Fundamental Baptist community in Southern California, Travis reveals how his early environmen...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how to turn personal tragedy into a powerful force for transformation? Tyler Bassetti, a serial entrepreneur and investor, shares his profound journey from grappling with the loss of his father and struggling with obesity, to becoming a symbol of endurance and personal responsibility. Tyler's story is a powerful testament to the idea that addiction isn't ju...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine being 13 years old and stumbling upon a world that would not only shape your future but also inspire countless others. Joe Hoye did just that when he had a life-changing gym experience, setting him on an extraordinary path to become a health, weight loss, and mindset coach for women aged 45 and older. In this episode, we sit down with Joe as he opens up about his incredibl...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Truth About Addiction with Ricky Rebel! He is not a classic case-no formal substance abuse whatsoever. But he did grow up learning to self-abandon and please and perform at the expense of being his true self. We dive into whether or not that coping mechanism is an addiction in and of itself, and so much more. Enjoy! Dr. Harte About Ricky Rebel: Ricky Rebel is a...

Send us Fan Mail Rachele Royale's journey through the music and entertainment industry is nothing short of extraordinary. Known for her powerhouse vocals and multifaceted talents, she opens up about the personal trials that have shaped her path, including the heart-wrenching loss of her mother to suicide and surviving sexual assault. Listen as she passionately shares her mission to empower wo...

Send us Fan Mail Hi everyone! Welcome back to The Truth About Addiction. Today's guest is a very special man with a powerful message. He's a living embodiment of what happens when an addict changes the trajectory of their life and steps into their purpose. For more on Mike Fiore, check out his bio below: Michael Fiore is the Outreach Coordinator for Voices for Awareness and Project Facin...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Truth About Addiction! I have a very special guest today and boy does she have a story to tell. A sexual abuse survivor and rocketed to fame, Cheryl Burke tells us about her childhood, her inability to speak for years, her stroke of luck landing DWTS and her rock bottom-success. Tune in and hear another miraculous story about addiction, recovery and healing. MO...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode features actress Holly Hester, a veteran in the entertainment industry with a deep and beautiful soul. Though she doesn't identify as a classic "addict" in the traditional sense, she discusses all the ways in which patterns from childhood show up as addictive tendencies in adulthood. We dive into the ways in which that presents and the ways in w...

Send us Fan Mail Today's interview with Tori Kay touches on something very controversial---can we try sobriety and then change our minds? Can we control our drinking with firm boundaries? Can we override our DNA? Some people would say absolutely not. I tried it all and failed, so for me the 12 steps are a way of life. But for Tori, she is experimenting and isn't sure how this part of her...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is a fascinating conversation with Dr. Patrick Lockwood, a Doctor of Psychology who is not an addict but works at a recovery center and grew up with a sober dad. His perspective on recovery, accountability and empathy are worthy of a listen for anyone who wants to take an intellectual deep dive on these topics. More on Dr. Lockwood: Dr. Lockwood is a licensed...