Getting clean takes courage — but staying clean takes a whole new level of commitment, self-awareness, and grit. It’s one thing to put the substance down… it’s another thing to face the pain, the patterns, and the person you were avoiding with it.
In Sinners, the enemy isn't just a vampire — it's a metaphor for everything that keeps us bound: addiction, shame, and generational pain. The vampire drains life under the illusion of power, just like addiction lures us with false promises of escape. But freedom doesn’t come by running. It comes…
Have you ever poured so much into someone else that you forgot how to pour into yourself? In this episode, we dive deep into what happens when love turns into self-neglect. My Main Man Calvin and I break down the subtle signs of self-abandonment, how it shows up in relationships,…
I thought love meant giving her everything — my time, my energy, my identity. I stopped showing up for myself, stopped leading, stopped being the man I once was. This is a raw moment of truth for any man who’s ever lost himself trying to keep someone else. #codependency #relationship
From the depths of addiction to a life filled with purpose, this is the resurrection story of a recovering addict. Through the power of a Higher Power, the 12 Steps, prayer, and service, we don’t just recover—we come back to life. This transformation isn’t just possible, it’s real. If you’ve…
Ever wonder why addicts can’t just stop using? It’s not about weakness or lack of willpower—it’s about how addiction rewires the brain. In this short, we break down what really happens in the mind of someone struggling with addiction and why recovery takes more than just “saying no.” Understanding this…
In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative concept of “Acting As If” — a powerful tool for anyone on the journey of recovery. What if you could begin living like the person you want to become, even before you feel like you’ve fully become them? "Acting As If"…
Addiction is not just a bad habit—it’s a deeply ingrained pattern in the brain, driven by neural pathways that reinforce compulsive behaviors. Whether it’s substance abuse, gambling, overeating, or even toxic relationships, addiction hijacks the brain’s reward system, making it incredibly difficult to stop. However, the good news is that…
Experience serves as the foundation of wisdom. However, merely going through life’s ups and downs is not enough; we must actively reflect on our experiences to extract lessons from them. Challenges, failures, and successes all provide valuable insights if we take the time to analyze them. When we face difficulties,…
Many of us live under the false belief that if we just try hard enough, we can make life conform to our expectations. We attempt to control how others behave, how situations unfold, or even how people perceive us. When these efforts fail—as they inevitably do—we experience deep frustration, anger,…
One of the biggest traps of the mind is believing that we are our thoughts. The inner dialogue running through our heads—self-doubt, fear, anger, regret—can make us feel like we are broken or unworthy. But the truth is, we are not our thoughts. Thoughts are like passing clouds, but we…
The feeling of emptiness is something nearly everyone experiences at some point. It is that nagging sense that something is missing, even when life appears to be going well on the surface. Some might describe it as loneliness, others as restlessness or dissatisfaction. But at its core, this emptiness is…
In the depths of my addiction, I believed I was alone. I thought my pain was mine to bear, my mistakes were mine to own, and my destruction was inevitable. I was trapped in a cycle of insanity—repeating the same behaviors, expecting different results, and sinking deeper into despair. But…
There comes a moment in every seeker’s journey when they hear a deep, undeniable call—a whisper in the soul urging them to let go of the life they’ve known. This is not a call to physical death but to a spiritual one, a death that brings true life. It is…
In a world filled with uncertainty, stress, and constant demands, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. The news bombards us with negative stories, social media fuels anxiety, and personal responsibilities weigh heavily on our minds. Amid this chaos, many people struggle to find inner peace and serenity. However, one of…
Recovery is a journey of healing, but it is not a shield against triggers. Triggers—whether emotional, environmental, or psychological—can awaken old patterns of thinking and feeling, making a person in recovery feel as if they are back at square one. Understanding what happens when someone in recovery is triggered can…
For someone striving to stay clean and sober, the environment they return to after treatment plays a crucial role in their success or relapse. A supportive, recovery-oriented environment can reinforce positive habits and help maintain sobriety, while a toxic, substance-filled setting can quickly pull someone back into old patterns. #relapseprevention…
Looking within begins with self-awareness and quieting the mind through practices like meditation, prayer, or journaling. As we peel back the layers of fear, doubt, and ego, we begin to sense a presence greater than ourselves—a presence that has always been there, waiting to guide us. This is the God…
For many, the difficulty in receiving is rooted in their past experiences and personal insecurities. Some people grow up in environments where they are taught to "earn" everything they get, making them hesitant to accept kindness unless they feel they have reciprocated equally. Others may carry a sense of unworthiness,…
There’s a pain only those struggling with addiction truly understand—the desire to stop using drugs but feeling like you can’t. It’s a tug-of-war between the person you want to be and the relentless pull of the substances that seem to control your every move. You’ve told yourself, “This is the…
Beneath the surface of addiction lies a complex web of unaddressed pain, emotional wounds, and unresolved trauma. For many addicts, substances become a means of coping with or numbing the deeper suffering they carry. True recovery, therefore, is not just about putting down the substance; it is about healing the…
Cleaning chitterlings, or "chitlins," is a task rooted in tradition and culture, especially in southern cuisines. Despite their delicious potential, many shy away from preparing them due to the tedious cleaning process. However, with a little knowledge, patience, and technique, cleaning chitterlings can become an effortless part of creating a…
Addiction is often referred to as a disease of the mind, but it’s more accurately described as a disease of deception—a cunning enemy that distorts our reality and blinds us to the truth. This self-deception becomes a constant companion, whispering lies that trap us in cycles of destructive behavior. It…
In life, we all carry scars—unseen but deeply felt wounds from our past that shape who we are and how we engage with the world. These wounds often stem from trauma, neglect, rejection, or unresolved pain. Left unexamined, they become the root of much of our suffering, manifesting as destructive…