Define Insanity

This episode of Define Insanity features Meech, a man whose life journey took him from addiction and incarceration to sobriety and service.

As the son of a police officer, Meech grew up with structure and strong expectations, yet still found himself pulled into a destructive path—selling drugs, drinking heavily, and using substances. That path eventually led to jail and prison, forcing him to confront the reality of where his choices had taken him.

Sobriety became the turning point.

Through recovery and deep personal accountability, Meech rebuilt his life. Today, he’s sober and working as a counselor, helping others navigate addiction using the hard-earned wisdom of lived experience.

This is an honest, grounded conversation about addiction, consequences, recovery, and what real change looks like when someone commits to it.

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Hosted by: Joe & Justin

Produced & Edited by: KC Ellis

Meet Chad, a seventh-generation soldier from rural Louisiana who enlisted in the Army at 17.

He became an Army Ranger and deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq.

Chad was wounded in combat three times, earning three Purple Hearts.

He opens up about the realities of war, the invisible injuries he brought home, and his long struggle with PTSD.

Chad talks honestly about the difficulty of transitioning back into civilian life and the challenges that came with losing his identity after leaving the military.

He shares the turning point that helped him begin to heal — finding purpose through supporting other veteransnavigating similar battles.

Joe and Justin explore themes of resilience, service, trauma, identity, and what it looks like to rebuild your life from the inside out.

This episode is raw, moving, and full of hard-earned wisdom from someone who has survived more than most—and chosen to use his story to help others.

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In this week’s episode, Joe and Justin sit down with Ryan, a man whose story comes full circle. They first met years ago while living in a sober house — a place where hope, struggle, and growth often collide.

Ryan opens up about his repeated battles with addiction and the lessons learned through every relapse, setback, and restart. Today, he’s living proof that perseverance and faith can rebuild a life. Now committed to helping others in recovery, Ryan shares how service and community have become the foundation of his new life.

This is an honest, heartfelt conversation about redemption, resilience, and what it means to keep showing up.

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Produced & Edited by: KC Ellis

In this week’s episode, Joe and Justin sit down with Christina — a wife, new mother, and woman in long-term recovery whose story embodies the heart of Define Insanity.

Christina opens up about growing up in a home impacted by alcoholism, how that early chaos shaped her own path, and the moment she decided to break the cycle. Through honesty, surrender, and the guidance of Alcoholics Anonymous, she found freedom — and today, she helps other women do the same.

This is a powerful conversation about breaking generational patterns, rediscovering faith in yourself, and finding purpose through service.

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In this powerful conversation, Marinos opens up about the roots of his anxiety, the emotional weight of growing up with a narcissistic parent, and how these experiences shaped his journey through addiction and recovery. He shares the turning points that finally helped him break the cycle, what life looks like in sobriety, and how he now uses his experiences to guide others toward healing.

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In this episode, Joe and Justin sit down with Derrick to talk about his journey to sobriety. With 16 months clean, Derrick opens up about the reality of addiction—how it impacted his family, his marriage, and his sense of self. He shares the pivotal moments that led him to seek help, the daily work of staying sober, and how rebuilding trust has transformed his relationships.

This conversation is raw, real, and a reminder that recovery is possible.

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After eight episodes of conspiracy theories, Amber Alerts, and milk carton sightings… Sal finally walks through the door.

Turns out, he wasn’t kidnapped by Russians, abducted by aliens, or hiding out with the Chinese — he just decided to show up.

For the first time, Sal shares his real story: growing up without his father, struggling with addiction, and finding sobriety before losing his mom.

His mother, who had 5 years of sobriety herself, got to see Sal turn his life around before she passed — a legacy of strength that still drives him today.

It’s the epic conclusion to the “Sal's Missing” saga — equal parts hilarious and inspiring.

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In this week’s episode of Define Insanity, Joe and Justin welcome Shawn — a longtime friend of Justin’s with an incredible story of resilience.

Shawn was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at a young age and endured multiple operations while trying to live a “normal” childhood. Along with the physical struggles came a deep sense of shame and isolation. But with his mother’s unwavering determination to find solutions, and his grandfather’s steady example of perseverance, Shawn found a way forward.

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Joe and Justin welcome Ninja Mike to the show for a powerful conversation about resilience, recovery, and connection.

Mike shares openly about his battles with addiction and his experience facing cancer — challenges that could have derailed his life, but instead became turning points. Through these struggles, he’s built a deep commitment to his own growth and found strength in the recovery community around him.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Ninja Mike’s journey is shaped not only by personal perseverance but also by the support, accountability, and shared purpose that come from being part of a community in recovery. His story highlights how healing isn’t done alone — and how finding your people can change everything.

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Matt’s journey is one of facing the darkest battles and finding a way forward. Living with borderline personality disorder brought him to a place where life itself felt unbearable. But instead of staying there, Matt turned to fitness, CrossFit, and a specialized program designed to help people with BPD. In this conversation, he opens up to Joe and Justin about what it was like at rock bottom, how he slowly rebuilt his sense of self, and the tools he now uses to navigate life with more peace and stability.

If you’ve ever struggled with mental health or felt like change was impossible, Matt’s story is proof that healing is possible — and that resilience can be built one step at a time.

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New episodes drop every other Friday.

Hosted by: Joe & Justin

Produced & Edited by: KC Ellis