In The Trenches

In Episode 35, host Cary Quashen is joined by Christian, his wife, and Jamie for a deeply moving conversation on confronting trauma, grief, and generational addiction. The installment highlights the devastating reality of the fentanyl crisis through the recent loss of Christian's cousin, Dana, while exposing the hidden physical dangers of high-potency THC concentrates and CHS (Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome). Featuring Jamie's powerful determination to rebuild her life and pursue a career in counseling after spending over a decade in the prison system, this episode reinforces that recovery begins by surrendering excuses, finding a higher purpose, and knowing "you are worth it".

Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".

In Episode 34, host Cary Quashen is joined by returning guests Ben and Mike Fleig (both celebrating 38 days sober) for a deep, candid discussion on the brain chemistry of addiction, the pursuit of dopamine, and the life-changing power of surrender,,,. Mike shares a moving letter reflecting on his 50-year battle with pills and alcoholism at 62 years old,,, while Ben discusses breaking free from the dangerous illusion of "drinking like a gentleman",,. Highlighting startling statistics that nearly 40% of Americans experience a substance use disorder in their lifetime, this installment reinforces that seeking help is a courageous act of strength, reminding every listener that past choices do not define your future and that "you are worth it",,,,.

Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".

In Episode 33, host Cary Quashen marks National Recovery Month by facilitating a poignant and raw discussion with guests Ryan and Ben on the life-and-death stakes of addiction. The episode serves as a sobering memorial for Dana, a daughter and mother recently lost to a fentanyl overdose, and highlights the staggering reality that opiates are now involved in seven out of ten drug overdoses. Through Ryan’s account of relapsing after 20 years of sobriety and Ben’s journey through physical withdrawal and health crises, the show provides a powerful warning about modern substance lethality—including the surge in THC-induced psychosis—while reaffirming the core message that "yesterday does not define you". This installment is a call to choose life, seek connection over isolation, and reclaim your purpose through integrity.

Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".

In Episode 32, host Cary Quashen facilitates a deeply emotional and raw conversation featuring long-time friend Bob, returning guest Fabian (celebrating 73 days of sobriety), and former staff member Ryan, who is reclaiming his life after a seven-year relapse following two decades of sobriety. The heart of the installment centers on the tragic and recent loss of Donna and Tom’s daughter, Dana, to a fentanyl overdose, serving as a harrowing reminder that in today's landscape, "all drugs kill" due to lethal contamination in everything from meth to marijuana. This powerful episode explores the "skeletons in the closet" of addiction and grief while offering a path toward healing through the philosophy that "yesterday does not define you".

Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".

In the latest installment of In the Trenches, host Cary Quashen and veteran teen counselor Jacy dive deep into what Cary calls the "silent pandemic" of modern substance abuse: THC-induced psychosis. Cary shares the staggering statistic that he has sent more people to emergency rooms for marijuana-related mental breaks in the last 18 months than in his previous 40 years of treatment.

Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".

In the latest installment of In the Trenches, host Carrie Quashion facilitates a powerful multigenerational conversation on the brutal realities of alcoholism and the "amnesia" of addiction. The episode features three men at different stages of life and recovery: John Peterson (67), Ben McConna (33), and Skyler Sham (22).

Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".

In the latest installment of In the Trenches, host Cary Quashen and co-host Robby Robinson welcome back Fernando Guerrero and his team from Guerrero Boxing to celebrate a historic achievement for Santa Clarita youth sports. The episode centers on the triumph of Kevin, a young fighter who traveled to Wichita, Kansas, for the USA Boxing Junior Olympics and returned with a national ranking of #5.

Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".

In The Trenches Episode 28, hosted by Cary Quashen with co-host Robby Robinson (an intervention specialist for the sheriff’s department and former gang probation officer), focuses on the "Parent Bill of Rights" and the critical need for parents to reclaim their roles in a landscape dominated by enabling and digital disconnection.

Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".

Episode 26 of In the Trenches, hosted by Cary Quashen with co-host Dylan, features a diverse range of topics, from community sports achievements and Carrie’s medical recovery to a deep dive into the psychological disconnect between modern parents and youth.

Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".

In the latest episode of In the Trenches, host Cary Quashen and counselor Chris facilitate a deep conversation with three individuals at different stages of their recovery: John (60 days sober), Debbie (202 days sober), and Sandy (8 days sober). The discussion centers on the reality that "we are only as sick as our secrets" and that bringing these struggles into the light is the only path to healing.

Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".