What happens when childhood trauma, generational alcoholism, addiction, and years of self-destruction collide? Christina Simos shares an incredibly raw story of growing up in a chaotic home, surviving trauma, struggling with alcohol and drugs, and eventually finding a path to sobriety and purpose.

Now 21 years sober and CEO of Friendly House, Christina has dedicated her life to helping women recover from addiction.

In this episode of Crosstalk Podcast, she opens up about suicide attempts, substance abuse, motherhood, breaking generational cycles, recovery, forgiveness, and why lasting sobriety requires community, consistency, and time.

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, alcoholism, trauma, or recovery, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that your past does not have to determine your future. Subscribe to Crosstalk Podcast for more real stories about addiction, recovery, sobriety, and transformation.

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What does it really take to chase your dreams?

In this episode of Crosstalk Podcast, hit songwriter, Bonnie McKee shares her journey through childhood trauma, addiction, the music industry, and 14 years of sobriety.

From signing a record deal as a teenager to writing chart-topping hits, Bonnie opens up about recovery, resilience, working with Katy Perry, and finding purpose after addiction.

Whether you're on your own healing journey or simply love honest conversations, this episode is filled with hope, insight, and inspiration.

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Sobriety wasn't the end of Jaime Hindlin's story. It was the beginning of her greatest challenges.

In this deeply honest episode of Crosstalk Podcast, Jaime shares how addiction recovery gave her the strength to survive unimaginable loss, including the death of her father, pregnancy loss, postpartum heart failure, trauma, and the journey to rebuilding her life through healing.

This conversation explores addiction recovery, mental health, trauma, grief, motherhood, resilience, self-care, and why sobriety became Jaime's greatest superpower. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or navigating life's hardest moments, this episode offers hope, perspective, and practical wisdom that reminds us healing is possible.

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What does life after addiction really look like?

In this inspiring episode, more than 20 people in recovery share how sobriety transformed their lives... from rebuilding relationships to finding purpose, joy, and hope at the No Matter What Foundation charity golf event.

Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, these powerful stories prove that healing is possible.

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What happens when you're told you have just two years to live?

In this powerful episode of Crosstalk Podcast, Tom McDermitt shares his remarkable journey from childhood bullying and struggling with his identity to addiction, an HIV diagnosis, crystal meth dependency, and ultimately finding hope through recovery.

His story is a powerful reminder that no matter how dark life becomes, healing and purpose are possible. Tom opens up about the AIDS epidemic, internalized shame, hitting rock bottom, Alcoholics Anonymous, the mentors who changed his life, and how he now helps others overcome addiction at Caron Treatment Centers.

Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone you love, or simply looking for an inspiring story of resilience, this conversation offers hope, honesty, and practical wisdom.

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Justin Garland opens up about his powerful journey from heroin addiction, isolation, and rock bottom to long term recovery and creating The Maze, New York City's alcohol free members club.

In this deeply honest conversation, he shares how addiction took over his life, the family intervention that saved him, and why true recovery is about connection not just sobriety.

From childhood struggles and substance abuse to rehab, recovery, and finding purpose, this episode explores the realities of addiction, healing, mental health, community, and what it really takes to build a meaningful life after recovery.

Whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for an inspiring story of transformation, this conversation offers hope, honesty, and practical insight.

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What keeps one person from following the same path as everyone around them?

In this powerful episode of Crosstalk Podcast, comedian, actor, and storyteller John Morello shares how growing up surrounded by addiction, losing two brothers, and the influence of a few remarkable people shaped the man he became.

This conversation goes beyond addiction. It's about grief, identity, purpose, and the life changing impact of someone believing in you when you can't believe in yourself. If this episode resonates with you, like, subscribe to Crosstalk Podcast, and share it with someone who needs this message.

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What happens when someone battling heroin addiction becomes the person helping others recover?

In this episode of Crosstalk Podcast, licensed therapist Eric Rodriguez shares his journey from addiction and jail to recovery and a career helping others heal. He opens up about trauma, loss, resilience, and the power of connection in overcoming substance use.

If you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or looking for hope, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.

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What happens when you stop numbing the pain and start rebuilding your life?

In this powerful episode of Crosstalk, we sit down with inspiring women from the Sober Is The New Cool community to explore addiction recovery, sobriety, purpose, healing, and the surprising joy that comes after alcohol.

From mothers and coaches to recovery advocates and healthcare professionals, each guest shares a raw and honest story of transformation. You'll discover how community, faith, personal growth, and meaningful connections help people overcome addiction and create lives they never thought possible.

Whether you're sober, sober-curious, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation will leave you with hope and practical wisdom.

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What happens when addiction strips away the life you've built and forces you to confront who you really are?

In this powerful episode of Crosstalk Podcast, Brad and Yasmin share their deeply personal journeys through addiction, treatment, trauma, and recovery. From DUIs, fake IDs, and destructive relationships to finding healing, purpose, and becoming leaders in the recovery space, their stories offer hope to anyone struggling with substance use or supporting a loved one through it. overy, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation sheds light on the realities of addictio

Whether you're exploring sobriety, navigating early recovery, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation sheds light on the realities of addiction, emotional growth, accountability, and what it truly takes to build a meaningful life after rock bottom.

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