In this gripping episode of The Recovery Vow Podcast, Eric sits down with Jonathan, a former high-profile business manager who represented stars like Linkin Park, Halsey, and Matthew McConaughey. Jonathan opens up about the "pseudo self" he created to hide a dark secret: a severe gambling addiction that led him to embezzle $7 million from the very clients who trusted him as a friend.

Jonathan courageously details his six-year double life, the delusion of "borrowing" money he couldn't pay back, and the rock bottom moment where he used cocaine hoping to induce a heart attack to escape the shame. He shares his journey through federal prison, the humility of being fired from a fast-food job after managing millions, and how he found a new calling as a therapist helping others.

This conversation is a raw look at the destructive power of addiction, the weight of accountability, and the incredible truth that no matter how far you fall, you can rebuild a life of service and integrity.

On This Episode:

• Managing millions for celebrities while living a double life

• The psychology of the "Pseudo Self" and hiding trauma

• How a gambling addiction spiraled into $7 million in theft

• The rock bottom: Suicidal ideation and heart disease

• Life in federal prison and the difficulty of re-entering society

• Getting fired from Dunkin' Donuts: A lesson in humility

• Making amends when you can't speak to the victims

• Finding true purpose as a therapist and program director

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In this harrowing and miraculous episode of The Recovery Vow Podcast, Eric sits down with Jacob Klein, a music producer and speaker who survived the unimaginable: five fentanyl overdoses in just two weeks.

Jacob shares his intense journey from a child with a "busy mind" to a heroin addict following in the tragic footsteps of a father he lost to the same disease. He opens up about the insanity of the addictive cycle—describing how he would wake up from an overdose only to plot how to use again immediately.

From the heart-stopping moment an EMT recognized him on a McDonald’s bathroom floor to the quiet desperation of detoxing alone in a dingy motel room with only a mantra to keep him alive, Jacob’s story is a testament to the human will to survive. This conversation proves that no matter how many times you fall, or how close to death you come, it is never too late to rewrite your legacy.

On This Episode:

• The genetic legacy: Losing a father to addiction and a mother’s recovery

• From snorting to shooting: The rapid escalation of opioid addiction

• The "insanity" of trying to cheat an overdose

• Waking up to the same EMT three times

• The Facebook photo that made him realize he lost 8 years of time

• Detoxing in a motel: "I don't want to die a junkie"

• How Jacob is using music and his voice to help others today

Connect with Jacob: 

Music: J-Klein on all streaming platforms 

Instagram: @officialjkline

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In this thought-provoking episode of The Recovery Vow Podcast, Eric sits down with Jeff Burningham, an entrepreneur who built billion-dollar companies and ran for Governor of Utah, only to realize his greatest struggle wasn't failure—it was an addiction to "doing."

Jeff opens up about climbing the mountain of success only to find a "cold, howling wind" at the top. He shares the profound realization he had on the banks of the Ganges River regarding life and death, and how that led him to write his national bestselling book, The Last Book Written by a Human.

Together, they discuss the rise of AI as a "cosmic mirror" for humanity, why we numb ourselves with achievement and technology, and why the simple act of sitting in stillness is the most radical tool for healing we have. This conversation is a wake-up call to stop "human doing" and start "human being."

On This Episode:

• The "addiction to doing" and the emptiness of outer achievement

• The Ganges River moment: Seeing life, death, and rebirth simultaneously

• Why AI is a "cosmic mirror" that forces us to look at ourselves

• Meditation: Why sitting still is terrifying but necessary

• How to find "flow states" in nature to heal the brain

• Why "Heaven is Now" and the importance of the present moment

Connect with Jeff Burningham: 

Book: The Last Book Written by a Human 

Website: jeffburningham.com

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In this inspiring episode of The Recovery Vow Podcast, Eric sits down with "Recovery Jon," a social media influencer and advocate who turned a life of trafficking, addiction, and arrests into a platform that reaches millions.

Jon opens up about the childhood trauma that severed his connection with God at age 12, leading to an anger-filled adolescence and a spiral into opiate addiction. He shares the harrowing reality of the opioid epidemic—from trafficking drugs across state lines to staring down the barrel of a gun and feeling nothing but apathy.

Together, they discuss the moment of surrender in a holding cell that changed everything, the power of the 12 steps, and how Jon used social media to show the world that recovery is possible. This conversation is a powerful testament that no matter how far you fall—even if you end up in a jail cell instead of Yankee Stadium—God’s plan for your life is bigger than your past.

On This Episode:

• The childhood trauma that led Jon to stop praying for years

• From baseball dreams to the nightmare of opiate trafficking

• The "gun to the head" moment and the apathy of addiction

• The jail cell realization: "This is not Yankee Stadium"

• How posting a "before and after" photo launched a movement

• Finding a "spiritual bank account" and rebuilding self-worth

• The full-circle moment of standing in center field at Yankee Stadium

Connect with Jon: 

TikTok/Socials: @RecoveryJon

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Trigger Warning: Trauma, Sex Addiction & Necrophilia. Viewer Discretion Advised

In this raw and intense episode of The Recovery Vow Podcast, Eric sits down with Evelyn to share her harrowing story of discovery, betrayal, trauma, and the fight to save a marriage that was built on lies. After twenty years of what she thought was a happy union, a transatlantic cruise became the setting for a nightmare when her husband began confessing to a decade-long double life....

Evelyn courageously opens up about the devastating reality of "trickle truth"—from learning about massage parlors to discovering a history of prostitution and disturbing addictions that spanned their entire marriage.... She details the immense emotional and financial toll of sex addiction, the grueling process of full disclosure, and how therapies like EMDR and brain mapping helped her navigate the shock....

This heart-wrenching conversation is a testament to the complexity of the vow "for better or for worse." Evelyn’s journey reminds us that while betrayal shatters trust, finding one's voice through truth and recovery can lead to a new kind of survival.

On This Episode:

• The "cruise ship confession" that changed everything

• Understanding the pain and damage of "trickle truth" 

• The reality of sex addiction, process addiction, and betrayal trauma

• How EMDR and brain scans aided in processing the shock

• Counting the cost: The financial and emotional price of addiction

• Why Evelyn chose to stay and how she found an outlet in writing

Connect with Evelyn: 

Book: Shattered Vows

Music: Evelyn Reed on iTunes/Spotify

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Today’s episode delivers an honest and deeply grounded conversation about recovery, trauma, and long-term healing.

Eric is joined by Arlina Allen, recovery coach, author, and podcast host, who shares her story of getting sober at 25 after years of childhood sexual abuse, family dysfunction, and emotional pain that shaped her relationship with alcohol, identity, and self-worth.

Arlina opens up about how early trauma and parental divorce created a deep sense of shame, powerlessness, and self-blame—patterns that later fueled addiction and destructive coping. She explains how trauma impacts the nervous system, why reactions are often “historical” rather than situational, and how unresolved pain shows up in relationships, anger, anxiety, and perfectionism.

With more than three decades of sobriety, Arlina reflects on the practices that supported her healing, including self-inventory, gratitude, mindfulness, and redefining her understanding of God in a way that felt safe, compassionate, and accessible. She also breaks down common misconceptions about 12-step recovery, the difference between meetings and the program, and why long-term sobriety requires ongoing spiritual and emotional maintenance.

This episode is a thoughtful exploration of what it means to heal from trauma, release shame-based beliefs, and build a life rooted in honesty, service, and personal responsibility.

On This Episode:

Arlina’s path to sobriety and early childhood trauma

How sexual abuse, neglect, and divorce shape addiction

Why emotional reactions are often tied to unresolved pain

The role of gratitude and mindfulness in recovery

Redefining God after religious wounds

Clarifying myths and misunderstandings about 12-step recovery

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Instagram: @arlinaallen

Book: The 12-Step Guide for Skeptics

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Website: recoveryvow.com

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In this episode of The Recovery Vow Podcast, Eric sits down with Kelly Wafford and Aubrey Howard, the women behind Rock & Meadow, to talk about grief, calling, faith, and why healing can’t be rushed.

What started as premarital counseling turned into grief work, deep friendship, and eventually a calling that required patience, obedience, and a willingness to sit in the waiting room with God.

They share why skipping grief creates long-term damage, how control can mask unprocessed pain, and what it looks like to build a life — and a mission — rooted in faith, courage, and resolve.

If you’re in transition, recovery, or asking “what’s next?”, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

In This Episode:

Why skipping grief isn’t healthy

The danger of rushing healing and “reframing too fast”

How Rock & Meadow was birthed in a waiting season

Faith, counseling, and doing the work together

“You’re doing better than you think — but there’s more”

Connect with Rock & Meadow:

Website: rockandmeadows.com

Instagram: @rockandmeadows

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Today’s episode is a powerful conversation about what recovery really looks like beyond getting sober. Eric is joined by Jenna Miller, who shares her journey through addiction, unresolved trauma, chronic pain, and the spiritual awakening that led her to eight years of sobriety.

Jenna opens up about the moment alcohol stopped being a choice, the intervention that saved her life, and how faith, honesty, and deep inner work helped her rebuild a life rooted in peace—not performance. She also shares how trauma stored in the body shaped her addiction, why worthiness was her deepest struggle, and how healing required far more than willpower.

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in survival mode, questioning their faith, or wondering if real peace is possible after addiction.

On This Episode:

The crisis moment that led Jenna to ask for help

How trauma and chronic pain fueled addiction

What it felt like when alcohol became an obsession

Why early sobriety brought excitement—and loss

Learning to live by “easy does it” after years of chaos

How Jenna’s understanding of God transformed in recovery

Finding peace in the body, mind, and spirit

Eight years sober—and what recovery looks like today

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Website: quantumbodyalchemy.com

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Today’s episode is a raw, eye-opening journey through addiction, identity, and the spiritual awakening that changed everything. Eric is joined by actor and speaker Jeremy Jackson, who opens up about his rise to fame on Baywatch, his deep battle with cocaine and meth addiction, and the inner transformation that rebuilt his life from the inside out.

Jeremy’s honesty is powerful—and his message is one every struggle, survivor, and seeker needs to hear: “The more you let go, the more you will receive. Nothing is falling apart—everything is falling together. God’s got you.”

In this conversation, Jeremy breaks down the emotional wounds, unconscious patterns, and spiritual blind spots that kept him stuck for years…and the God-led revelations, internal practices, and mindset shifts that finally set him free.

If you need hope, truth, or a reminder that your story isn’t over—press play.

On This Episode:

Jeremy’s early fame, fatherlessness, and the pressure of becoming the family provider at six

How addiction took over—and the moment he realized he was losing everything

Why “rock bottom” isn’t the end, but the beginning

The undercover arrest that confronted him with 35 years in prison

Depression, relapse, and why the material world could never fill the void

The spiritual practices that rebuilt his identity from within

What happens when you stop chasing approval and start renewing your mind

Why inner work, not willpower, is the foundation of lasting recovery

Jeremy’s daily mantras—including the powerful truth: “God’s got you.”

Connect with Jeremy Jackson:

Instagram: @jeremyjackson 

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In this powerful episode of The Recovery Vow Podcast, Eric sits down with Dr. John King, an Australian-born trauma expert, speaker, and founder of The Phoenix Collective. Dr. King shares his remarkable story of surviving childhood abuse and trafficking, and how decades later, God led him on a 15-year journey of rebuilding his life from the ground up.

Together, they unpack how trauma, addiction, and recovery intertwine—and why real healing requires patience, grace, and daily discipline. Dr. King reveals the powerful tools that helped him overcome years of PTSD and depression, from biohacking and brain rewiring to simple daily habits that build peace and mental clarity.

This profound conversation reminds us that recovery doesn’t happen overnight—it’s a lifelong process of grace, growth, and renewal of the mind.

On This Episode: 

How Dr. King survived childhood abuse and found purpose in recoveryWhy faith and neuroscience work together in healing traumaThe danger of trying to “microwave” recoveryPractical tools to rewire your brain and renew your mindHow slowing down, discipline, and self-grace lead to lasting peace

Connect with Dr. John King:

Instagram: @drjohnkinglive

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