In The Trenches

In The Trenches Episode 5, hosted by Cary Quashen, continues its mission of uncovering the "secrets and skeletons in the closet" regarding addiction and mental health. Carrie, who celebrated 45 years (16,451 days) of sobriety on Christmas Eve, notes a staggering shift in statistics, stating that while addiction used to affect one in six Americans, current numbers suggest nearly one-third of the population will face an alcohol or drug problem in their lifetime.

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 4, hosted by Cary Quashen and co-host Robbie Robinson, features a raw discussion on the modern drug crisis, the fallacy of "safe" experimentation, and the personal recovery stories of guests Less and Corey. Carrie, who celebrated 45 years of sobriety around the time of recording, uses this episode to address the "elephants in the room" regarding substance abuse and mental health.

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 3, hosted by Cary Quashen, features a discussion focused on the intersection of education, law enforcement, and parenting. Carrie is joined by two prominent community figures: Dr. Mike Vera, the Superintendent of the William S. Hart Union High School District, and Robbie Robinson, an Intervention Specialist for the Sheriff’s Department.

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 2 features host Cary Quashen leading a discussion centered on gratitude, recovery, and the personal journeys of three guests: Katrina, Jack, and Dylan. Recorded shortly after Thanksgiving, the episode focuses on finding purpose after hitting "rock bottom" and the importance of maintaining sobriety through life’s trials.

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 1, hosted by Cary Quashen, was released on December 3, 2025, and features a deep dive into the modern drug crisis, specifically the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit pills,. Carrie, who has been in treatment for over 40 years and clean for nearly 45, introduces the show (formerly called "The Real Deal") as a platform to discuss the harsh realities of addiction and mental health. He is joined by guests Jaime Puerta, an advocate who lost his son to a fake pill, and Nicole Gray, who shares her journey of 112 days of sobriety.

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".