In this deeply honest and emotionally raw episode, we open the floor to a conversation that hits close to home for many—the pain of losing someone we love to addiction. Together with my guest, we reflect on the emotional toll, the guilt that creeps in, and the lingering questions that haunt us:

Could I have done more?

Why couldn’t I save them?

Did they know how much I loved them?

Were my boundaries not enough—or too much?

These thoughts become a relentless loop of heartbreak and helplessness. We talk about the heavy reality that even when we show up with love and support, the choices others make still belong to them. And yet... it doesn’t make the pain any easier.

We also dive into a topic that often stirs debate within the recovery world: How someone gets clean.

There’s no one-size-fits-all path to healing. Whether it's through a 12-step program, faith, therapy, medication, fitness, or something entirely personal—we believe what matters most is that it works for them. Everyone’s recovery story is their own, and we honor that.

This episode is a reminder that:

Healing comes in many forms

Grief and guilt are part of the process

And love—real love—doesn’t always come with answers, but it stays with us long after someone is gone

💬 Whether you’ve lost someone, supported someone, or are on your own journey, this conversation is for you.

This Episode was Sponsored by Emergo Adcademy, emergoacademy.com