Ashley Spencer sits down with Joseph Gorordo to discuss her journey through recovery, motherhood, and cancer.

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This week in the Talksy chair, we have author and recovery advocate Dean Anderson, the voice and pen behind such works as Finding Myself Sober and Was That A Red Flag? Dean sits down with Jason for a conversation that hits on everything from how his sobriety informed his writing career, the differences between “friendships” with sobriety and alcohol, and the lengths we go to in order to mask our addiction to Dean’s new book, his service and advocacy work, life with his family in recovery, and his wife’s soon-to-be-famous catchphrases. The two also discuss all-too-familiar perpetual dysfunction and disorientation of alcoholism and how “People, Places, and Things” just hits different for Bostonians. Check out the full episode now!

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Join your hosts Jason and Joseph as they sit down with Brian Percox, a featured voice in addiction and recovery. In this heartfelt episode, Brian shares his powerful journey through substance use and the steps he took toward lasting recovery.

Key Moments:

• Brian’s personal story—from hitting rock bottom to finding hope.

• Exploring the emotional, social, and psychological hurdles on the road to recovery.

• The role of community and professional support in staying clean.

• Practical tools and mindset shifts Brian found most effective.

• Insights on resilience, relapse prevention, and living a meaningful sober life.

Why This Episode Matters:

• A raw, honest, and optimistic take on recovery that resonates with both those in the trenches and allies on the sidelines.

• A relatable narrative filled with actionable inspiration for anyone touched by addiction.

Tune In If You’re:

• In recovery or considering it.

• Supporting loved ones through addiction.

• Interested in real-world stories of transformation and hope.

Join Jason & Joseph for another wild ride on Talksicology as they sit down with Adam David, a South Florida singer/songwriter who went through treatment at Recovery Unplugged and is now making waves as a contestant on The Voice. Adam’s journey is nothing short of inspiring—rising from a turbulent past to capturing the attention of music legends like John Legend and Adam Levine.This episode dives into:🎸 Adam’s band & music journey🎤 Writing songs through a higher power🎭 Living with a mysterious reputation💉 Being forced to use drugs & hitting rock bottom🏫 Alternative schools & being misdiagnosed as a kid🧬 Ancestry, artificial insemination & birth names🤯 The power of overthinking & self-discovery🎶 Music Cares, Face the Music & finding purposeFrom SXSW drug stories to Austin tattoo culture, bullying, and the Pitcher of Water analogy, this episode has it all. Adam's path to recovery, his experiences in AA vs. NA, and his newfound empathy prove that even in the darkest times, music and healing go hand in hand.Is being an addict a superpower? Can music be a form of therapy? Find out in this deep, funny, and brutally honest conversation.📺 Hit that subscribe button and drop a comment! Let’s talk Talksicology. 🔥This episode of Talksicology is proudly brought to you by Recovery Unplugged. For those in need of support, please call 855-206-6172 or visit recoveryunplugged.com.📲 Follow Talksicology for more raw, unfiltered conversations on mental health, recovery, and personal growth.

This week in the Talksy chair, we have educator, mental health advocate, and emotional wellness coach Cristi Williams. Cristi is also the mother Paramore vocalist, entrepreneur, and PTSD survivor Hayley Willams. She sits down with Jason and Joseph to discuss her work at Shading the Light (her emotional wellness organization), her own domestic trauma, her class at Belmont University entitled "Social and Emotional Intelligence in the Entertainment Industry” (EMO-1), and her years chaperoning Paramore while being a parent and educator to Hayley. The three also discuss MusiCares (the mental health organization that helps music-industry professionals access treatment and support), singer-songwriter and former RU client Adam David’s relationship with Jason, and much more. The episode is replete with stories about being the mother of a young musician experiencing global fame, and a reminder of the responsibilities that comes with. Cristi also discusses how these unique circumstances propelled her into a career of coaching musicians and eventually educating students at Belmont. Check it outThis episode of Talksicology is proudly brought to you by Recovery Unplugged. For those in need of support, please call 855-206-6172 or visit recoveryunplugged.com.📲 Follow Talksicology for more raw, unfiltered conversations on mental health, recovery, and personal growth.

In this episode of Talksicology, host Jason Cabello sits down with Aaron Hostutler—Project Manager, Creative Director, and Video Producer for Power Home Remodeling. Aaron’s journey is anything but conventional. From serving as a military photographer to leading meditation meetings at the Quest festival in Mexico, his experiences weave a fascinating story of discipline, creativity, and self-discovery.