Season 3
God Never Left Me- Even When I Left Myself
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, …
Benny G: One Suggestion, One Meeting, One Miracle
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 unexpect…
Reclaiming Energy & Motivation: A New Approach to the Dopamine System
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 he…
Addicted to Approval: The Unfulfilled Quest for Validation
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 d...
Sober Isn’t the Finish Line: Damian on Emotional Sobriety
Send us a text In this powerful episode, Damian joins us to share his raw and inspiring journey through addiction, mental health struggles, and ultimately—recovery. From the depths of pain to the discovery of purpose, Damian opens up about the moments that changed his life, the people who stood by …
Looking at Self: The Battle No One Talks About
In this episode Calvin and I take a raw and honest look at the inner battle that often goes unnoticed—the struggle to face ourselves. This isn’t about the external fights we show the world, but the private war within: the sel...
Don't Lose Your Identity in the Name of Love
Send us a text Too many of us have sacrificed our voice, values, and vision just to feel loved or stay connected. But real love doesn't demand that you disappear. We talk about how trauma, codependency, and people-pleasing pa...
Acting As If: The Bridge Between Who You Are and Who You’re Becoming
Send us a text In this episode of Sick & Tired LLC, we dive into the powerful tool of “Acting As If” — not faking it, but faithing it. This principle isn't about pretending or putting on a mask. It’s about stepping into the m...
Mindfulness Over Mayhem: Rewiring the Addictive Mind with Bob Martin
Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with Bob Martin who transformed his life through mindfulness and spiritual awakening. Bob shares how he left behind a high-stakes world of power and control to become a mind...
Your Reason For Being Here Is Not All About You
Send us a text In this episode of Sick & Tired LLC, we explore the powerful truth that our reason for being here isn’t just about us. When God calls us back to Him in recovery, He transforms us from the inside out and gives u...
The Illusion of Control: Letting Go to Find Freedom
Send us a text We all crave control—over our lives, our relationships, our circumstances—but what if control is just an illusion? In this episode of Sick & Tired LLC, we explore why the need for control keeps us stuck in fear...