Episodes

Send us Fan Mail Why do so many people lose themselves when they fall in love? It rarely happens all at once. Instead, it happens through small compromises, people-pleasing, fear of rejection, and slowly placing someone else's needs, opinions, and approval above your own. What begins as love can quietly become self-abandonment. In this episode of Sick & Tired Recovery, we explore the deeper reasons behind this pattern. We'll discuss why low self-esteem, insecurity, and self-centered fear...

Send us Fan Mail Recovery isn't always exciting. There are seasons when everything feels new, hopeful, and full of momentum. Then there are seasons when recovery feels ordinary, repetitive, and even boring. The truth is, healing isn't built on constant excitement. It's built on consistency. Learning to live without the chaos, drama, and stimulation that once drove us can feel uncomfortable at first. But that's often where the deepest growth happens. In this episode, we explore why boredom ...

Send us Fan Mail Can someone sound recovered without actually recovering? In this episode, we explore one of the most subtle traps in recovery: mistaking knowledge, self-awareness, and powerful sharing for genuine transformation. Many of us learn the language of recovery long before we fully practice it. We know what to say, how to tell our story, and how to inspire others. But real recovery isn't measured by the quality of our shares. It's measured by the quality of our lives. If you've eve...

Send us Fan Mail Clean time can look good on paper… but that doesn’t mean anything has actually changed. A lot of people stop using—but never deal with the thinking, the behavior, or the pain that drove them there in the first place. That’s not recovery. That’s just time passing. Real recovery is about transformation, not just abstinence. If your life still feels the same, your relationships are still broken, and your mind is still chaotic… it might be time to get honest about what’s really g...

Send us Fan Mail ​Reaching a milestone of 16 years isn't about a single moment of clarity; it’s about what happens when the initial hype dies down and you’re left with the daily work. In this episode, I’m stripping away the false images of long-term change. We’re getting into the "how"—the raw, upfront reality of staying the course when life gets heavy. No masks, just the facts of the journey. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail When people call me, they aren’t looking to rebuild their lives—they just want the fire to stop burning. Grab the Mental Clarity Guide here: https://www.sickandtiredrecovery.com/clarity Stop the cycle today. But you can't put out a fire if you keep holding the match. We’re getting into the raw truth about why seeking 'relief' keeps you stuck in the cycle, and why real recovery only starts when you stop looking for the easy way out. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Most people don’t relapse because they don’t know what to do—they relapse because they keep doing what feels right in the moment. That instinct? It’s been trained by years of survival, addiction, avoidance, and fear. So when pressure hits… you isolate. When emotions rise… you escape. When responsibility calls… you disappear. And then you wonder why nothing changes. In this episode, I break down why your natural reactions are keeping you stuck—and how real growth starts when...

Send a text Most people think relapse starts with drugs. It doesn’t. It starts with a lie. In this episode, I break down 4 of the most common lies the addicted mind tells in recovery—the same lies that quietly pull people away from the very things that are helping them heal. These aren’t obvious. They sound reasonable. They feel true. But if you don’t learn how to recognize them, they will slowly take you out. I talk about: The deep-rooted belief that you’re not enough—and how it started...

Send a text Addiction survives on illusion. It convinces us we’re in control. It tells us tomorrow will be different. It whispers that the problem isn’t really us it's out there. But recovery begins the moment the illusion breaks. In this episode of the Sick & Tired Recovery Podcast, I shares a powerful message recorded live in a recovery meeting called “Shatter the Illusion.” If you’ve ever felt trapped by your own thinking, this message will challenge you to look deeper and begin bre...

Send a text Many people are told recovery means lifelong struggle. What if that’s not the whole story? In this episode, Katie Lain shares how the Sinclair Method helped her break alcohol’s grip—not through willpower, shame, or abstinence-first thinking, but by working with the brain’s reward system. As alcohol slowly lost its appeal, Katie found something deeper: peace, agency, and a spiritual awakening she never expected. Together, we explore: Why empowerment matters in recovery How heal...

Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with Jon Seidl, author of Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, for an honest conversation the Church doesn’t talk about enough. While Christianity celebrates stories of salvation, it often struggles to hold space for sanctification—the messy, uncomfortable, ongoing process of becoming like Jesus. Jon's Website He shares his personal journey with disordered drinking, confronting the shame many Christians carry when they stumble, especially ...

Send us a text Join us as we sit down with Justin L. Shaw, author of Sourcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousness. Justin shares his journey from addiction, trauma, and soul sickness to awakening the Sourcerer within. He reveals how to use Source energy to heal, manifest, and live a thriving life — all while sprinkling his signature humor and pop culture wisdom. If you’re ready to elevate your consciousness and reconnect with your true self, this episode is for you. Justin's B...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Sick & Tired Recovery, I sit down with Anil Gupta — internationally known as The Love Doctor, double best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and global relationship expert who has transformed lives in over 18 countries. After overcoming the depths of suicidal despair in 2008, Anil developed life-changing tools like The Happiness Formula, The Happiness Test, The Relationship Score, and The Relationship Ratio, which have helped thousands repair relationships,...

Send us a text In this episode of Sick & Tired Recovery, I shared in a Zoom meeting — my truth from the heart. I talk about what it was like growing up, and how there was once a time I was completely alright with being me. But somewhere along the way, being myself started to feel different. That’s when I picked up the drink — trying to fit in, trying to belong. What I didn’t realize then is that every sip pulled me further away from who I really was. If you’ve ever lost yourself trying to be ...

Send us a text In 2016, Ash Perrow nearly lost his life after surgery complications left him with massive internal bleeding. That near-death experience forced him to face his own mortality — and in that moment, he realized he hadn’t been living to his fullest potential. Ash's Website: 🌐 https://stan.store/ashperrow Ash came back with a clear contract: to stay for the work he does and to walk the planet from his heart. Since then, he’s transformed every area of his life — relationships, work, ...

Send us a text In this episode of Sick & Tired Recovery, my guest William opens up about what it was like to grow up constantly questioning his worth as a man. Shaped by society’s standards of masculinity—what he should look like, how he should act, and what success should mean—William carried a deep sense of not being “enough.” We talk about how these pressures influenced his choices, his relationships, and his self-image, and how he’s working today to rewrite the story of manhood ...

Send us a text In this episode of Sick & Tired Recovery, Hilary opens up about life in the spotlight as a child star and the hidden battles that came with it. From the pressures of fame to the escape she found in drinking and addiction, Hilary shares her raw truth about how quickly success can turn into struggle. But her story doesn’t end there. Hilary takes us inside her journey of hitting rock bottom, the turning points that pushed her toward recovery, and how she’s rebuilding he...

Send us a text As the founder and CEO of the Star of Divine Light Institute and the Azarias Energy Healing Certification Program, Cheryl has spent over 30 years helping women break free from subconscious blocks, reconnect with their true selves, and step into their higher purpose. We talk about what it really takes to break through when nothing else seems to work, why so many of us feel “meant for more” but stay stuck, and how energy healing can guide us to clarity, confidence, and freedom. Che...

Send us a text After nearly 40 years of therapy and self-help work, Barb thought she had it all figured out — until she hit the walls of codependence, trauma, and self-neglect that no amount of “trying harder” could fix. At 52, she walked into a 12-step room and everything changed. In this episode of Sick & Tired Recovery, Barb — now a boundaries coach, speaker, author, and host of the Fragmented to Whole podcast — shares how recovery melted the iceberg of her life. She opens ...

Send us a text In this heartfelt conversation, Jennifer opens up about growing up in the shadow of generational addiction—a legacy that shaped her beliefs, her relationships, and her sense of self. From an early age, she carried the heavy weight of feeling like she could never measure up, no matter how hard she tried. Together, we explore how those deep-rooted feelings of unworthiness took hold, how addiction threaded its way through her family history, and what it took for her to...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Sick & Tired Recovery, I reflect on the undeniable truth that God was with me—even in the darkest moments of my active addiction. While I couldn’t see it at the time, looking back now, I recognize the protection, the gentle nudges, the narrow escapes, and the quiet guidance that carried me through. This isn’t just about survival—it’s about grace. I share personal stories of divine intervention, second chances, and the subtle ways God was working ...

Send us a text In this powerful episode, we sit down with Benny G, who opens up about his raw and honest battle with addiction — and the moment everything began to change. Benny shares how his life spiraled into darkness and the lessons he learned the hard way, but he also speaks about the unexpected spark of hope that came from his mother’s love and wisdom. It was his mother who first planted the seed of recovery, gently suggesting he attend some meetings when he had nowhere else to turn. Th...

Send us a text What happens when your brain shuts down the very systems that bring joy, energy, and motivation? For Andy W, the author of Dopamine Mountain and Anhedonia Wastelands, this wasn’t a theoretical question—it was her reality for nearly four years. In this powerful episode, Andy shares her journey through severe chronic fatigue, cognitive decline, and anhedonic depression, and how she clawed her way back by hacking the dopamine reward system. With raw honesty and scientific i...

Send us a text Brett knows firsthand what it means to be addicted—not to substances, but to approval. As someone who spent years chasing validation to fill an inner emptiness, Brett’s story sheds light on a lesser-known but deeply relatable struggle: the addiction to being liked, needed, and praised. Growing up without a strong sense of emotional fulfillment, Brett learned to shape-shift, perform, and people-please in order to feel worthy. But no amount of applause could quiet the inner voice t...