What happens when the life you built crumbles, but grace gives you a second chance?

In this deeply personal and inspiring conversation, Amy Sylvis sits down with Kevin Petersen, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Peterson Family Counseling. From faking his USC graduation to rebuilding his life through recovery, faith, and service, Kevin’s journey is a testament to resilience and redemption. He shares candid stories of addiction, family intervention, second chances, and how the Trojan community and divine guidance led him from brokenness to abundance. 

Today, he helps families navigate addiction with love and boundaries through his Chronic Hope books and his work with Jaywalker Lodge. This episode reminds us: your past doesn’t disqualify you, it prepares you to help others.

Connect with Kevin Petersen: https://www.chronichope.us/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinpetersenmamft/

Connect with Amy Sylvis:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysylvis/

Contact Us:

https://www.sylviscapital.com

https://www.sylviscapital.com/webinar

More Resources:

Books from Kevin Petersen, LMFT

Chronic Hope: Families & Addiction - https://a.co/d/5XJfTCo

Chronic Hope: Parenting the Addicted Child - https://a.co/d/eMzSFKb

Jim Carrey’s 2014 Commencement Speech at Maharishi University of Management - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPtftLhSnlY

00:00 Meet Kevin Petersen

02:41 Kevin's Early Life and Struggles

08:35 The Turning Point

10:58 A New Beginning at USC

17:18 Career and Personal Growth

21:21 Life in Jacksonville Beach

23:14 Stories of Second Chances

23:46 A Life-Changing Decision at 43

24:28 The Struggle Between Fulfillment and Success

25:28 The Journey to Private Practice

26:27 Specializing in Addiction Therapy

27:41 The Importance of Family Support

29:51 Overcoming Personal and Professional Challenges

32:23 Helping Families Navigate Addiction

36:17 Resources for Families Dealing with Addiction

38:55 Personal Triumphs and Future Plans