Inside Addiction

What does it take to truly break free from the cycle of addiction, prison, and trauma? In this raw and powerful conversation, Damon Nichols shares his unfiltered journey—from growing up in a broken home, to struggling with meth addiction, serving time in prison, and ultimately finding redemption.
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Damon opens up about the rock-bottom moment that changed his life forever, the painful losses he endured, and the long road to recovery that led him to build a new life, run multiple businesses, and help others escape addiction. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a destructive cycle, this episode is proof that transformation is possible.

00:00 – Introduction: Damon Nichols’ journey

00:01:04 – Growing up on a farm: A childhood shaped by struggle

00:02:03 – Parents' divorce, losing his mother & early trauma

00:03:50 – First encounter with drugs: The path to addiction

00:06:10 – The downward spiral: Prison at 21 & the harsh reality behind bars

00:10:20 – Getting out of prison: Why Damon kept falling back into addiction

00:12:45 – A tragic car accident: Losing his fiancée & nearly losing everything

00:15:50 – Meth addiction takes hold: Living in survival mode

00:19:30 – Arrested again: Facing an 8-year prison sentence

00:21:15 – Choosing long-term rehab over prison: The turning point

00:24:10 – Healing trauma: Why deep emotional work is crucial for recovery

00:28:20 – Why 30-day rehabs don’t work: The need for long-term healing

00:31:15 – Rebuilding life from scratch: Homeless, jobless, but determined

00:34:10 – Finding faith, purpose & a supportive community

00:37:00 – From addiction to entrepreneurship: How Damon turned his life around

00:39:15 – Final thoughts: Advice for breaking free from addiction

Damon's website

https://www.damonnichols.com

Luke's website

https://www.insideaddiction.co.uk

Join host Luke Worsfold as he sits down with Timothy Regal to discuss his 15-year battle with porn and sex addiction. Timothy shares his personal journey, the root causes behind addiction, and how he ultimately found healing and freedom. Discover practical steps to overcome porn addiction, rebuild intimacy, and transform your life. Don’t miss this powerful conversation!

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to Timothy Regal’s journey
02:13 – How addiction to porn and sex started
07:09 – The escalation from curiosity to addiction
12:26 – The emotional triggers behind porn addiction
18:58 – When Timothy’s addiction led to affairs
25:28 – The wake-up call that changed everything
30:20 – The role of faith and mentorship in recovery
35:06 – Steps to overcoming porn addiction for good
39:10 – How Timothy helps men break free today
42:43 – The importance of emotional regulation
49:32 – Where to find Timothy Regal for support

🔗 Links to Guest & Host:
🎙️ Timothy Reigle – Website | Twitter/X
🎙️ Luke Worsfold (Host) – Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok

In this powerful episode of Inside Addiction, host Luke Worsfold sits down with Rev. Rachel Harrison to discuss addiction, recovery, and spiritual healing. Rachel shares her personal journey of alcoholism, how codependency shaped her struggles, and the transformative power of soul recovery.

Together, they dive into the challenges of being in a relationship with someone battling addiction, the importance of detaching with love, and how to cultivate inner peace and resilience. Whether you’re in recovery or supporting a loved one, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tools for healing.

Tune in now to discover:

✅ The role of spirituality in overcoming addiction

✅ How to detach with love and let go of control

✅ Navigating addiction within relationships and family dynamics

Guest Links – Rev. Rachel Harrison

🌍 Website: ⁠Recover Your Soul⁠

🎙️ Podcast: ⁠Recover Your Soul Podcast⁠

📸 Instagram: ⁠@recoveryoursoul⁠

📘 Facebook: ⁠Recover Your Soul Community⁠

Host Links – Luke Worsfold

🌍 Website: ⁠Inside Addiction⁠📝

Self-Assessment: ⁠https://test.insideaddiction.co.uk/trigger⁠

📸 Instagram: ⁠@inside.addiction⁠

📘 Facebook: ⁠Inside Addiction⁠

🎥 YouTube: ⁠Inside Addiction⁠

In this powerful episode of Inside Addiction, host Luke Worsfold sits down with Rev. Rachel Harrison to discuss addiction, recovery, and spiritual healing. Rachel shares her personal journey of alcoholism, how codependency shaped her struggles, and the transformative power of soul recovery.

Together, they dive into the challenges of being in a relationship with someone battling addiction, the importance of detaching with love, and how to cultivate inner peace and resilience. Whether you’re in recovery or supporting a loved one, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tools for healing.

Tune in now to discover:
✅ The role of spirituality in overcoming addiction
✅ How to detach with love and let go of control
✅ Navigating addiction within relationships and family dynamics

Guest Links – Rev. Rachel Harrison

🌍 Website: Recover Your Soul
🎙️ Podcast: Recover Your Soul Podcast
📸 Instagram: @recoveryoursoul
📘 Facebook: Recover Your Soul Community

Host Links – Luke Worsfold

🌍 Website: Inside Addiction
📝 Self-Assessment: https://test.insideaddiction.co.uk/trigger
📸 Instagram: @inside.addiction
📘 Facebook: Inside Addiction
🎥 YouTube: Inside Addiction

In this episode of Inside Addiction, host Luke Worsfold sits down with Cyrus Rustom, a former Royal Marine Commando who battled childhood trauma, military hardships, and addiction. After years of heavy drinking, a near-fatal accident in Afghanistan gave him a wake-up call, forcing him to rethink his life.

Cyrus shares how he transitioned from self-destructive habits to self-discipline, using fitness, mindset shifts, and personal growth to rebuild his life. He opens up about his struggles with alcohol, the challenges of recovery, and the importance of having a purpose beyond addiction.

🔹 What You’ll Learn:✔️ How childhood trauma led to heavy drinking✔️ The life-threatening moment that changed everything✔️ Why he chose discipline over addiction✔️ The role of exercise in mental and emotional recovery✔️ How to create a life worth staying sober for

 Follow Cyrus Rustom:📸 Instagram: ⁠@coachcyrus⁠

Follow Inside Addiction:🌍 Website: ⁠Inside Addiction⁠📺 YouTube: Lisa Inside ⁠Addiction⁠

💬 What was your biggest takeaway from Cyrus’s story? Let us know in the comments! 👇

In this episode of Inside Addiction, host Luke Worsfold sits down with Cyrus Rustom, a former Royal Marine Commando who battled childhood trauma, military hardships, and addiction. After years of heavy drinking, a near-fatal accident in Afghanistan gave him a wake-up call, forcing him to rethink his life.

Cyrus shares how he transitioned from self-destructive habits to self-discipline, using fitness, mindset shifts, and personal growth to rebuild his life. He opens up about his struggles with alcohol, the challenges of recovery, and the importance of having a purpose beyond addiction.

🔹 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How childhood trauma led to heavy drinking
✔️ The life-threatening moment that changed everything
✔️ Why he chose discipline over addiction
✔️ The role of exercise in mental and emotional recovery
✔️ How to create a life worth staying sober for

 Follow Cyrus Rustom:
📸 Instagram: @coachcyrus

Follow Inside Addiction:
🌍 Website: Inside Addiction
📺 YouTube: Lisa Inside Addiction

💬 What was your biggest takeaway from Cyrus’s story? Let us know in the comments! 👇

What if the path to overcoming addiction isn’t just about willpower, but about rewiring your mind and body? Tom Cronin shares his powerful journey—from the high-pressure world of finance, trapped in a cycle of drinking, drugs, and anxiety, to discovering the life-changing effects of meditation.

For years, Tom was a high-functioning addict, believing his alcohol and drug use were just part of the lifestyle. But behind closed doors, he suffered from crippling panic attacks, depression, and ultimately a complete breakdown. His recovery didn’t come from traditional methods alone—meditation became his way out.

In this episode, you’ll discover:✅ How addiction crept into Tom’s life without him realising✅ The hidden link between stress, trauma, and substance abuse✅ His rock-bottom moment and what finally forced him to change✅ How meditation rewires the brain and can help with addiction recovery✅ Practical tips for socialising sober and rebuilding your life

If you’ve ever struggled with addiction, anxiety, or feeling trapped in your own mind, Tom’s story will inspire you to take action.

Tom Kronin's website:

https://tomcronin.com/

Tom Kronin's Instagram:

⁠@tomkronin⁠

Luke Worsfold' website:

www.insideaddiction.co.uk

What if the path to overcoming addiction isn’t just about willpower, but about rewiring your mind and body? Tom Cronin shares his powerful journey—from the high-pressure world of finance, trapped in a cycle of drinking, drugs, and anxiety, to discovering the life-changing effects of meditation.

For years, Tom was a high-functioning addict, believing his alcohol and drug use were just part of the lifestyle. But behind closed doors, he suffered from crippling panic attacks, depression, and ultimately a complete breakdown. His recovery didn’t come from traditional methods alone—meditation became his way out.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ How addiction crept into Tom’s life without him realising
✅ The hidden link between stress, trauma, and substance abuse
✅ His rock-bottom moment and what finally forced him to change
✅ How meditation rewires the brain and can help with addiction recovery
✅ Practical tips for socialising sober and rebuilding your life

If you’ve ever struggled with addiction, anxiety, or feeling trapped in your own mind, Tom’s story will inspire you to take action.

Tom Kronin's website:

https://tomcronin.com/

Tom Kronin's Instagram:

@tomkronin

Luke Worsfold' website:

www.insideaddiction.co.uk

Luke Worsfold speaks with Brad Wetlzer, a travel writer and memoir coach, about his transformative journey through addiction, trauma, and misdiagnosis. Brad shares his deeply personal story, including growing up in a household affected by addiction, his misdiagnosis with bipolar disorder, and the heavy cocktail of psychiatric medications that left him a "walking zombie."

Discover how Brad reclaimed his life through yoga, therapy, and community, and learn how he channels his experience to help others write their own stories. This conversation explores resilience, the dangers of unchecked authority in psychiatry, and the importance of questioning diagnoses and treatment plans.

What We Cover in This Episode:

Key Takeaways:

About Brad Wetlzer:
Brad Wetlzer is a renowned travel writer, author, and memoir coach. His memoir, Into the Soul of the World: My Journey to Healing, chronicles his life from success to addiction and back to recovery. He now helps others share their personal journeys through writing. Learn more about Brad at www.bradwetlzer.com. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @bradwetlzer.

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Luke Worsfold speaks with Brad Wetlzer, a travel writer and memoir coach, about his transformative journey through addiction, trauma, and misdiagnosis. Brad shares his deeply personal story, including growing up in a household affected by addiction, his misdiagnosis with bipolar disorder, and the heavy cocktail of psychiatric medications that left him a "walking zombie."

Discover how Brad reclaimed his life through yoga, therapy, and community, and learn how he channels his experience to help others write their own stories. This conversation explores resilience, the dangers of unchecked authority in psychiatry, and the importance of questioning diagnoses and treatment plans.

What We Cover in This Episode:

Key Takeaways:

About Brad Wetlzer:
Brad Wetlzer is a renowned travel writer, author, and memoir coach. His memoir, Into the Soul of the World: My Journey to Healing, chronicles his life from success to addiction and back to recovery. He now helps others share their personal journeys through writing. Learn more about Brad at www.bradwetlzer.com. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @bradwetlzer.

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Follow Inside Addiction: