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"From Parachuting Oxy at 12 to Finding Sobriety at 18 – Clara’s Miracle of Recovery" 

Seth FINALLY sits down with Clara, an incredible sober warrior who went from crushing pills in sixth grade to turning tricks for meth by 18, only to find sobriety BEFORE her 21st birthday. This episode is a raw, riveting look at how addiction hijacks identity before you even know who you are and how Clara’s rock bottom became her lifeline. 

This discussion includes: 

🔹 The moment she was THANKFUL for her first DUI

🔹 Why her party girl persona was just armor for crippling self-hatred

🔹 How sex work fed her addiction to and need for validation, not just money. 

🔹 The Super Bowl sendoff that became her sobriety date. 

Clara’s story proves it doesn’t matter how young you are when you start, just that you are willing to stop. 

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"From Chaos to Clarity – Mikayla’s Fight for Freedom" 

Seth sits down with Mikayla, who has survived the spiral of alcoholism, heroin, meth, and 20+ jail stints. This episode is a raw testament to the power of surrender, the miracle of recovery, and the hard-earned wisdom that sobriety isn’t just about quitting substances—it’s about reclaiming who you really are.

In this episode, Mikayla shares:  

This is for anyone who’s ever felt like a lost cause. Mikayla’s story proves: no matter how far you fall, redemption is always within reach.  

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"From Despair to Deliverance: Brittany's Path Through Alcoholism to Freedom"

**Trigger Warning** This episode contains discussions of attempted suicide and adult language. Listener discretion advised.

Seth sits down with Brittany, an absolute warrior whose journey through alcoholism took her to the edge of death before a moment of divine intervention changed everything. This raw conversation exposes the brutal reality of addiction while offering undeniable proof that recovery is possible from even the darkest places. 

Brittany’s story includes:

🔹 Developing alcoholism as early as middle school and the decades-long cycle of relapse 

🔹 The night she nearly ended her life - until a phone call interrupted her plans 

🔹 Losing custody of her children and learning true surrender 

🔹 Surviving betrayal by a mental health professional meant to help her 

🔹 Rebuilding trust with her kids through consistent sober actions

From drinking around the clock while barely functioning to finding purpose in helping other women, Brittany's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of radical honesty in recovery.

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SEASON 1 : EPISODE 15

“From Ice Picks to Ice Breakers: Cory’s Journey from Prison Yards to Parenting"

Seth sits down with Cory—a tattooed former gang member who went from homeless camps to aspiring real estate investor in just three years of sobriety. Cory is living proof that sometimes the loudest wake-up call isn’t getting shot, stabbed or a prison sentence, but the quiet pain in a loved one’s eyes.

This discussion includes:

🔹 Getting his first line of meth from his mom at 15 to "sober up" from drinking

Cory’s story is proof that no one is too far gone—and that sobriety isn’t about losing your edge, it’s about sharpening it for what matters.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of violence, overdose, and childhood trauma. Listener discretion advised.

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"Jenny’s Journey to Sobriety and Finding Her Unicorn"

Seth sits down with Jenny, a powerhouse professional and individual, devoted wife and mom, who mastered the art of "having it all together" while secretly drowning in the need for control, fear, and wine. This episode is a raw look at how addiction thrives in the shadows and dishonesty, and how Jenny crossed that invisible line where drinking stopped being fun and voluntary, to frustrating and mandatory.

Jenny shares:

🦄 The moment she realized she was drinking for the effect

Jenny’s story proves you don’t need a rock bottom, just the courage to stop digging. And whether it's loving yourself, or someone else, love is love and it should be celebrated! ❤️🌈

🦄 Check out Jenny's links here: linktr.ee/our605life

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SEASON 1: EPISODE 13

Seth sits down with Kerry—a former big city executive with the picture life to a divorcee with a loss of hope and direction. This episode is a perfect example of how alcoholism is a progressive affliction that can only get worse.

Kerry shares her story of going from the "life of the party" to nearly dead on her kitchen floor. How she hurt the people she loves most and how that ultimately changed everything. This is her road map of how she found purpose in the pain she once drowned in vodka.  

This discussion explores:  

Kerry's story proves that sobriety isn't about surviving—it's about finally thriving.   

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SEASON 1 : EPISODE 12

“No Such Thing as a Functional Alcoholic: Drew’s 8-Year Journey from Secret Drinking to Radical Honesty"

Seth sits down with Drew—a successful attorney, father of four, and recovering "functional alcoholic"—to dismantle the lie that addiction has to look dramatic to be destructive. Drew shares his story of nightly wine dependency, dishonest grocery store runs, and his calendar of failed sobriety attempts which ultimately led him to surrender on October 30, 2016. 

This episode discusses:

🔹 Why "two drinks a night" can be just as enslaving as blackout binges 

🔹 The misleading ways professionals excuse addiction as cultural, social, and excusable.

🔹 How honesty is crucial to sobriety and adhering to your known values.

🔹 The reality that getting sober does not mean life will not be difficult.

🔹 Why forgiveness, even when not reciprocated, is the ultimate act of self-liberation 

🔹 Sobriety is a superpower.

From co-parenting through divorce to recently becoming engaged to be married again, Drew’s story proves recovery isn’t about perfection, it’s about trading the illusion of control for the freedom of RADICAL accountability. 

If you relate to Drew’s story and would like to connect with him, don’t wait.

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SEASON 1 : EPISODE 11

"The Other Side of Addiction: A Therapist’s Guide for Families & Spouses"  

Seth sits down with Tracy Palecek—his own therapist—to tackle the often-overlooked struggles of family members living with addiction. As a licensed therapist specializing in trauma, resilience, and addiction dynamics, Tracy offers a lifeline to spouses and loved ones who feel isolated, manipulated, or emotionally exhausted by their partner’s disease.  

This episode dives into:  

Tracy also shares her front-row perspective to Seth’s journey—including the lies he told in therapy for years—and why she believes families deserve their own support systems. Whether you’re navigating a loved one’s active addiction or rebuilding trust in recovery, this episode is a toolkit for survival—and a reminder that your pain matters too.  

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SEASON 1 : EPISODE 9

“From Chaos to Serenity: Troy’s Journey to Sobriety"

Seth welcomes Troy, a husband, father, and recovering alcoholic whose story of transformation is deeply rooted helpings others, honesty, and humility. With a rebellious attitude and decades of alcohol abuse, Troy’s path of destruction includes 11 DUI’s, 7 stints in treatment, +2 years in the penitentiary, and ultimately leads to facing a 10 year sentence. Troy’s story is a testament that nobody is beyond hope.

He talks about the power of accountability and community. Now +3 years sober, Troy shares how he went from a life of manipulation and self-destruction to one centered on honesty, service, and spiritual growth. His testimony is a powerful reminder that recovery is not just about quitting alcohol—it's about healing from the inside out and living a life of integrity, one day at a time.

☎️ If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please reach out. You’re never alone.

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