What does healing look like when you begin from rock bottom? In this episode of Addiction Uncovered, Paul Weishapl shares how addiction consumed most of his adult life — and how prison unexpectedly became the place where he found sobriety, mindfulness, purpose, and a sense of identity beyond his past.

Today, Paul teaches harm reduction strategies and compassion-centered care for people who use drugs. His story is a rare and powerful look at hope inside and outside the prison system.

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00:00:00 – Intro

In this powerful episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase sits down with Marine Corps veteran Coby Bendig, who opens up about his early addiction, trauma from multiple deployments, and the years he spent battling alcohol and drug use.

Coby shares his raw and emotional journey—from underage drinking and combat trauma to PTSD treatment, hallucinogenic-assisted breakthroughs, and a pivotal arrest that led him to the VA and, ultimately, recovery.

Today, Coby uses his lived experience to support youth through prevention work and advocates for mental health and veteran-centered recovery. His honesty, humility, and hope make this an episode you won’t forget.

Helpful Resources:

Coalition Rx – coalitionrx.org

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In this heartfelt episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase talks with Heather Bird, a licensed therapist and social worker with over 30 years in the human services field. Heather opens up about her personal story — losing her father to alcoholism — and how that experience shaped her mission to help families heal from addiction.

Through candid reflection and professional insight, Heather discusses managing emotions, court-ordered treatment, grief, and finding peace after loss. Her story reminds us that even in heartbreak, healing and hope are possible.

📧 Contact Heather: [email protected]

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After years of addiction, homelessness, and misdiagnosis, Tracey Curtis found recovery through faith, honesty, and the 12 steps. In this emotional episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase talks with Tracey about her road to 19 years of sobriety, rebuilding trust, and learning to live with purpose.

Tracey’s journey from chaos to clarity is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible — but it takes honesty, community, and daily commitment.

📧 Contact Tracey: [email protected]

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After years of substance abuse, arrests, and self-destruction, Corey Allmendinger made a decision that changed everything. Now 12 years sober, he’s a licensed counselor, husband, father of eight daughters, and mentor to others in recovery.

In this heartfelt conversation, host Jill Nastase and Corey explore the turning points that led to his transformation — from early substance use in junior high to finding spiritual peace and helping others heal through The Healing Path.

A must-watch episode for anyone who believes in hope, faith, and new beginnings.

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After a ten-year battle with opioid addiction, Dave Ogden Jr. found his path to recovery — and a new mission to help others do the same. In this heartfelt conversation on Addiction Uncovered, Jill Nastase explores Dave’s experiences with withdrawal, relapse, Suboxone treatment, and what finally helped him turn his life around.

In this episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase speaks with Amy Holman, project manager at the Nebraska Pharmacists Association, who oversees programs on Narcan distribution and safe medication disposal.

Amy shares her unique perspective as someone who loves a person struggling with substance use disorder, while also leading statewide overdose prevention efforts. She opens up about navigating boundaries, the painful reality of withdrawal, and why Narcan access can save lives.

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In this emotional episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase sits down with Kayla Allmendinger, founder of The Healing Path, to share her incredible journey from addiction and loss to faith, sobriety, and building a recovery clinic that changes lives.

Kayla opens up about her darkest days of meth addiction, the moment she turned everything over to a higher power, and the transformation that led her to become a licensed counselor and co-founder of The Healing Path. She now helps others find hope and freedom, proving that recovery is possible for anyone.

📧 Connect with Kayla:

[email protected]🌐

Learn more: https://www.the-healing-path.org/

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:12 - Struggles with Addiction

00:09:21 - The Turning Point to Sobriety

00:17:42 - Advice

00:21:05 - What Does Life Look Like Now?

00:28:01 - “The Healing Path”

00:31:40 - Wrap-up

Jeremy’s addiction began when he was just 12 years old, leading to DUIs, drug use, and countless broken promises. Valerie stood by him until she couldn’t anymore—delivering the ultimatum that changed everything.

In this Addiction Uncovered conversation, host Jill Nastase sits with Jeremy & Valerie Vargas to talk about recovery, faith, and the hard work of rebuilding trust in marriage. Their journey shows how love and commitment can overcome even the darkest chapters.

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“Sobriety is my superpower.” That’s how Erin describes her transformation after years of drinking to escape pain. In this episode of Addiction Uncovered, Jill Nastase talks with Erin about growing up with trauma, struggling with perfectionism, and the life-altering moments that led her to quit drinking for good.

Through ayahuasca, therapy, and support from family, Erin discovered a deep resilience she never knew she had—and she’s sharing it here to inspire others.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro & Teaser

00:00:50 - Welcome Erin!

00:04:48 - The Recovery Journey

00:16:00 - Psychodrama

00:19:14 - Hardest Part of Staying Sober

00:25:15 - Advice, Resources, & Wrap-up