In Part 2 of this conversation, Branden Campbell continues his story by diving into what real recovery actually looks like after the decision to get help is made.

Branden opens up about recognizing addiction as a response to trauma, emotional dysregulation, and years of unresolved internal struggles. He shares how prescription medications slowly took control, how addiction hid behind responsibility and success, and why simply “not using” was never enough.

This episode goes deep into accountability, boundaries set by loved ones, and the difficult but necessary moments that forced Branden to confront himself. We talk about entering Renaissance Ranch, the power of a therapeutic community, learning emotional regulation, and rebuilding integrity one decision at a time.

Branden reflects on shame vs. guilt, why recovery requires showing up even when you don’t feel like it, and how sobriety has reignited creativity, purpose, and connection with his family, band, and himself.

This is an honest conversation about recovery as a process, not a finish line—and why doing the work daily is the only way forward.

00:00 Intro and recap from Part 1
04:45 Recognizing addiction as a response to trauma
10:20 Prescription medication and hidden addiction
17:30 Emotional dysregulation and avoiding feelings
25:10 Boundaries set by family and bandmates
32:40 Entering Renaissance Ranch and early resistance
41:15 Accountability, community, and being called out
50:30 Shame vs. guilt and rebuilding integrity
01:02:10 Aftercare, sober living, and outpatient recovery
01:18:30 Creativity, purpose, and staying sober long-term

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