Second Chances

Willie Aames is an actor, writer, producer/director who starred in 22 network series and has a long list of credits. Despite his Hollywood successes, his career faltered. After an appearance on Celebrity Fit Club, his life completely fell apart and he wound up bankrupt, homeless and divorced. While pulling himself up by his bootstraps, Willie took an out-of-the-blue offer and his whole life turned around. Listen to this AMAZING Hollywood story where the happy ending truly happens on a love boat.

Amy Dresner wrote My Fair Junkie, a horrifyingly truthful, gritty, extremely raw memoir that, believe it or not, is also funny. From a wealthy, squeaky-clean childhood to a woman who was “out of her mind,” addicted to alcohol, drugs, and sex. After rehab, relapse, domestic violence, divorce, three suicide attempts, and losing everything, she finally came to a place - a seismic psychological shift - of reclaiming her life.

Second Chances is sponsored by Chapelure Media and Dimensions Recovery Centers.

William Constantine is a world renowned psychic medium and is as authentic and caring as it gets, but his past could have led him down a darker path. He had a very traumatic childhood at home with a drug-addicted mother, was bullied and abused in the foster care system, and has been homeless, all of which he says prepared him to do the work he does now. William is a true humanist and a true inspiration, practicing what he preaches; that one can heal from trauma and find inner peace.

The Addict Whisperer, Anna David has been sober for more than 17 years and has an impressive list of accomplishments. She is a six-time New York Times bestselling author, hosts the top recovery podcast, Recover Girl, with guests ranging from Moby to Dr. Drew to ANT. She's appeared on The Today Show, the CBS Morning Show, Dr. Drew and more, as well as contributing to The New York Times, Time and Cosmo.  Her second chance didn't get wasted.  Hear how she turned it into a career that also helps other

Film Star and Comedian Jamie Kennedy is no stranger to struggle.  Hear his hilarious audition story with famed director Baz Luhrmann, his failures and successes and the second chance that came dressed as a German Surgeon. He's been slapped around and has been beaten down by Hollywood, but this is old home week with Jamie's reunion with ANT. There is singing, so be warned, but this episode will make you laugh.

Homeland star Maury Sterling drops by to talk about the 70's, his acid-infused childhood and the second chance that brought him to stardom. This inspiring story of darkness turned to light will move you.

Adult Film Mega-Star and this generations voice for girl power, Mary Carey has had an illustrious life.  A rough childhood brought her to the edge but that little voice inside had other plans for her.  Listen to her story of redemption, porn mega stardom, a run for California Governor, self-doubt, holding on and letting go.

Cort McCown is a hilarious stand-up comedian with small-town roots, Playboy experience, and some pretty major political beliefs.  His story of redemption at the hands of the demon addiction is a cautionary tale.  Playboy, Vince Vaughn and Las Vegas are the back drop of his Second Chances - and bring him back from the brink.

Acclaimed author, TV writer, and food network star, Greg Cope White opens up about his journey as a young gay man sneaking into the United States Marine Corps.  His dramatic story inspired by the headlines of bullied young kids choosing to end their life will move you and tug on your humanity.  His book, The Pink Marine is the story of how a teenage boy who struggles with self-acceptance  and doesn’t fit the traditional definition of manliness finds acceptance and self-worth in Marine Corps boot camp.

Being born into a famous family doesn't always guarantee you happiness.  Very public struggles with weight and addiction brought our next guest to the brink.  But reaching deep within, she found that inner strength to "hold on."  Listen as Carnie talks about her second chance and the life changing advice she has for those seeking theirs.