In this inspiring episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase sits down with Jason Feregrino, who shares how addiction slowly became part of his identity — and how faith, honesty, and self-reflection helped him break free.

Jason opens up about chasing the party lifestyle, realizing he no longer recognized himself, and making the decision to step away from alcohol and substances. After committing to sobriety in 2023, his life began to change in powerful ways — from building stronger relationships to launching a growing entrepreneurial business.

Now nearly three years sober, Jason shares how gratitude, faith, and daily choices continue to shape his recovery journey.

This episode is a reminder that no matter how far you think you've fallen, it’s never too late to start over.

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In this deeply personal episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase sits down with her cousin Joseph (Giuseppe) Nastase, who has been sober since April 21, 2007.

Joe shares the raw truth about his early struggles with addiction, mental health challenges, and the years when life felt completely out of control. From self-destructive behavior and homelessness to finding hope through Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, Joe reflects on the mentors, family members, and recovery community that helped him rebuild his life.

Now 18 years clean, Joe lives a life he once believed was impossible — grounded in gratitude, self-discipline, and the daily choice to stay sober.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, one day at a time.

References:

Alcoholics Anonymous – https://www.aa.org

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Could nutrient deficiencies and nervous system dysregulation be fueling addiction?

In this episode of Addiction Uncovered, Malerie Scheffler joins Jill Nastase to explain how blood sugar instability, gut health, dopamine production, and chronic stress impact addictive behaviors.

Malerie opens up about her own recovery journey and how learning to regulate her body changed everything. Now she works with individuals and nonprofits to teach breathwork, nervous system regulation, and functional healing.

This conversation will change the way you think about addiction.

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In this powerful episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase interviews Mallory Bowen, a former teen mom who battled addiction, probation, toxic relationships, and self-destruction — and now owns a successful intensive outpatient program in Utah dedicated to helping men reenter society after prison.

Mallory shares how addiction began with abandonment wounds, how the “Jaywalker Story” from AA changed her mindset, and why she now leads with love when working with violent offenders and men rebuilding their lives.

This episode is about redemption, surrender, and discovering purpose after chaos.

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Utah Valley – https://www.utahvalley.com

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In this powerful episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase interviews Cierra, who shares her deeply personal journey through grief, alcohol addiction, medical crises, and recovery.

After losing her grandmother during the pandemic, Cierra turned to alcohol to cope — a decision that slowly spiraled into physical dependence, pancreatitis, seizures, withdrawal psychosis, and ultimately detox. What followed was a life-changing recovery journey, including residential treatment and rediscovering self-worth.

This episode is raw, emotional, and filled with hope for anyone struggling with addiction or relapse.

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Addiction doesn’t just affect the person struggling — it reshapes entire families.

In this powerful episode of Addiction Uncovered, Maraleigh Lewandowski shares her experience as both a therapist and a mother navigating her son’s addiction. She opens up about fear, shame, broken trust, boundaries, and the isolation parents often feel when no one truly understands what they’re going through.

A must-watch episode for parents, caregivers, and families affected by addiction.

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In this powerful episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase interviews George McGinness, a peer recovery coach and advocate whose life was shaped by addiction, trauma, and homelessness — and transformed by recovery.

George shares how addiction began at a young age after a traumatic loss, the overdose that nearly took his life, and how recovery led him to become a voice for people experiencing homelessness. Now clean since August 3, 2021, George dedicates his life to harm reduction, Narcan distribution, and changing how society views addiction and homelessness.

This episode challenges stigma and reminds us that compassion saves lives.

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What does long-term recovery really look like?

In this episode of Addiction Uncovered, Roland Nielson shares how addiction shaped his childhood, escalated through adolescence, and followed him across the country — until fatherhood changed everything.

Interviewed by Jill Nastase, Roland reflects on what finally made sobriety stick, how community support saved his life, and why recovery today is filled with gratitude, purpose, and joy.

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In this episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase sits down with Haley Ehlers to talk honestly about addiction, relapse, and the hard work of rebuilding self-worth.

Haley opens up about where her addiction began, how trauma shaped her recovery journey, and why relapse didn’t mean failure — it became part of her healing. This conversation is raw, compassionate, and filled with hope for anyone who feels stuck or discouraged in recovery.

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In a powerful twist for Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase sits on the other side of the mic as her best friend Collette Grimm interviews her about her personal journey through anxiety, motherhood, alcohol dependency, and finally—sobriety.

This is Jill at her most honest, vulnerable, and inspiring. If you’re considering sobriety—or just curious about what it feels like—this episode is for you.

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