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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.

Access our website for the full notes for this episode: https://crosstalkofficial.com/episode/my-dad-told-me-not-to-come-home-unless-i-got-sober

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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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From childhood trauma and growing up in a dangerous environment to life-changing mentorship and faith, this story proves that surrender, guidance, and small acts of love can transform your life completely.

Watch as one young man shares how he overcame fear, temptation, and challenges without ever touching drugs or alcohol and how faith and intentional mentorship shaped his journey.

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This episode of the Crosstalk Podcast features a raw, unforgettable conversation about growing up in Compton, surviving street violence, and finding freedom from addiction through faith and personal transformation. Alex Johnson shares his early life experiences in gang heavy neighborhoods, exposure to trauma at a young age, and how normalized violence shaped his worldview while growing up in Southern California.

The discussion dives deep into topics many people silently struggle with, including pornography addiction, fatherlessness, shame, and emotional isolation. Alex opens up about the moment he was exposed, the humiliation that followed, and how those experiences ultimately led him toward a spiritual awakening. This episode connects addiction recovery with broader themes of identity, purpose, and healing making it relatable whether your struggle is with substances, habits, trauma, or self worth.

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In this deeply human episode of CrossTalk Podcast, we sit down with Mike to explore a lifetime shaped by addiction, recovery, service, and conscious choice. Mike opens up about a tragic accident that altered his life forever and the hard-earned wisdom that followed.

From early struggles with alcoholism to finding stability through sobriety and the 12-step program, this conversation is a raw reflection on accountability, personal growth, and spiritual awakening. We dive into the reality of recovery why there’s no single “right” way to heal, how changing behavior reshapes thinking, and why daily practices like meditation, gratitude, and service matter.

Mike shares stories from his aviation career, fatherhood, marriage, sponsorship, and the quiet moments that define real spiritual progress. This episode is a reminder that recovery is not just about quitting alcohol—it’s about rebuilding character, restoring relationships, and choosing presence over autopilot. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply searching for meaning, this conversation offers insight, hope, and perspective.

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