A story that perfectly embodies the meaning of the Alive.Again. Podcast.

The choices we make—and the courage it takes to change them. In this powerful conversation, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with Brad Rouse—writer, sober coach, and mitigation specialist at whitecolleradvice.com—to explore the truth about taking responsibility, healing shame, and rebuilding life after addiction and incarceration.

Brad opens up about:

✨ The moment he finally accepted full responsibility for his past

✨ Carrying (and releasing) deep guilt and shame

✨ His path to long-term sobriety

✨ Why storytelling is essential for emotional healing

✨ How humor helped him survive the hardest moments

✨ The daily discipline of practicing self-respect

✨ What life looks like when you start over with intention and humility

This episode is for anyone navigating addiction, recovery, reinvention, or the quiet struggle of self-forgiveness.

It’s honest. It’s raw. It’s hopeful.

And it’s a reminder that redemption is always possible—one choice at a time.

⏱ Episode Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:17 Brad’s Background & Work

01:32 Personal Responsibility & Acceptance

02:59 Healing, Shame & Sobriety

09:45 Humor as a Survival Tool

14:49 Forgiveness & Letting Go

23:15 Practicing Self-Respect During & After Prison

27:38 Life After Incarceration

34:12 Final Thoughts

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Contact Brad: bradrouse.com

Contact Andreea: andreeaparc.com

Contact Alexa: wasstudio.com

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