Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes of addiction recovery? Most people only see the surface, but the deep, raw moments are where true transformation happens.

In this episode of Crosstalk Podcast, we speak with Blake E Cohen to dive into the unfiltered journey of relapse, therapy, and self discovery. From painful interventions to breaking down emotional walls, our guest shares what it really takes to confront addiction and rebuild a life.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, ashamed, or afraid to ask for help, this episode is a must watch. Learn how honesty, vulnerability, and tough love can lead to lasting change and why relapse doesn’t mean failure.

Watch now and discover the path most people never talk about.

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What happens when the person helping others recover… is secretly struggling themselves?

In this powerful episode of Crosstalk Podcast, CJ shares his raw and unfiltered addiction recovery story from being sent to rehab at 19, to relapsing while working inside a rehab facility, and the moment everything finally broke.

If you’ve ever wondered why some people can’t “just stop,” or why recovery is more than just quitting substances, this conversation will change how you see addiction.

We dive into relapse, hidden addiction, opiate abuse, the pressure of pretending to be okay, and how true recovery only began when everything fell apart.

If you're on your own recovery journey or even just trying to understand it this is the episode you don’t want to miss

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Locked in an apartment with two alcoholics during COVID… and I stayed sober. How?

In this episode of Cross Talk, we break down the hidden truths about addiction, recovery, and the power of relationships. Therapy isn’t the only path, and support doesn’t always look like what you expect.

You’ll discover:

-Why relationships can make or break recovery

-How self-destructive behaviors start and how to navigate them

-The unconventional lessons I learned while surviving lockdown

This isn’t just another recovery story it’s a real look at what it takes to stay sober when everything around you is falling apart.

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Before sobriety, Sam Miller was a master of escape; drugs, lies and pretending to be someone else.

In this brutally honest conversation, stand up comedian Sam Miller opens up about the chaos that shaped his life growing up afraid of his father, praying for his death as a kid… and the complicated emotions that followed when it actually happened. But that was only the beginning.

Watch the full conversation and hear the story behind the jokes.

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What drives addiction? Stand up comedian Sam Miller opens up about growing up around alcohol, childhood trauma, and why he turned to substances at a young age.

He shares a powerful truth about addiction: it wasn’t about chasing a high it was about escaping the feelings that came with being sober.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this episode offers powerful insights about recovery, resilience, and transformation.

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What happens after treatment ends?

In this deeply honest conversation, Emily opens up about eating disorder recovery, urges vs cravings, fear foods, nighttime triggers, body image in the entertainment industry, and learning to live with balance instead of restriction.

This episode goes beyond food; it's about identity, ego, self compassion, boundaries, family dynamics, and learning how to respond to hard thoughts with love instead of shame.

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In this episode, we dive deep into complex trauma, emotional regulation, and the journey to becoming a better parent, partner, and individual

From overcoming childhood wounds to navigating marriage, sobriety, and parenting, Jared Devin shares actionable insights on breaking patterns, connecting with your kids, and healing relationships.

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In this episode, we dive deep into complex trauma, emotional regulation, and the journey to becoming a better parent, partner, and individual

From overcoming childhood wounds to navigating marriage, sobriety, and parenting, Jared Devin shares actionable insights on breaking patterns, connecting with your kids, and healing relationships.

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From the outside, he looked successful. Inside, he was spiraling. When his dad finally sat him down and said, “We don’t want you here unless you’re serious about your drinking,” everything shifted.

Jared shares his story from his first black out to almost loosing everything

This episode reveals what it really takes to start over at Day One!

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He thought he was making a smart investment Instead, he lost $1,000 to a scam and got hit with consequences he never expected

In this raw and powerful episode of Crosstalk Podcasts, we dive into a real life testimony of greed, humiliation, obedience, and redemption

If you’ve ever ignored the warning and paid for it, this conversation will hit differently.

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