Some stories don’t just inspire — they interrupt the cycle. In this episode of The Next Fix, host Ryan Penley sits down with Marcy Langlois to unpack her journey from childhood trauma and addiction to healing, purpose, and coaching others through their own breakthroughs.

Born with a cleft lip and palate — 25 surgeries by age 18

Bullied, bullied, and battling identity and shame

Turned to alcohol young to numb the pain

At 17, survived a tragic car accident that took three lives

Spiraled deeper into addiction, guilt, and suicidal thoughts

Rock bottom wasn’t the end — it was the moment everything began to change.

Marcy shares how recovery, self-reflection, trauma work, and spiritual exploration helped her rebuild her life from within. She eventually developed a three-step healing approach that integrates:

🧠 Mind

🫁 Body

🔋 Energy & frequency

Today, she’s coaching others to break their own patterns and step into wholeness.

Trauma and identity wounds

Addiction as survival

Grief, guilt, and recovery

Chronic illness and emotional roots

Energy healing and frequency shifts

Rewriting internal narratives

Turning pain into a purpose-driven path

Website: https://marcylanglois.com/

Website: https://www.facebook.com/MyRockBottomRecovery

💔 When your father dies of a meth overdose, your life changes forever⛓️‍💥. For Tom Sauer, that tragedy became the fuel for a mission: to serve, to heal, and to fight for veterans battling addiction. Today, the 18-year Navy and Marine Corps veteran is not only the founder of Miramar Recovery, but also a voice in Washington pushing for policy changes to improve care for those who’ve worn the uniform. 🇺🇸

In this powerful conversation with host Ryan Penley, Tom shares:

The impact of his father’s addiction and his own decision to join the Marines

Lessons from the Naval Academy, military life, and the difficult transition to civilian life

How founding Miramar Treatment Center became a personal mission to support veterans

The challenges and shortcomings of the VA healthcare system — and what needs to change

Why support systems are the bedrock of recovery and resilience

This is more than one man’s comeback story. It’s a call to action for veteran care, recovery, and reinventing what’s possible after hitting rock bottom.

👉 Connect with Tom Sauer and Miramar Recovery here: https://miramarhealth.com/

What happens when a German teenager lands in Alaska, serves in the U.S. military, and eventually calls Las Vegas home? In this episode of The Next Fix, Ryan Penley sits down with Andy Dietrich to unpack a journey full of culture shock, personal growth, and lessons learned in some of life’s most unpredictable places.

Andy’s story weaves together addiction, recovery, and the power of social skills, while also exploring his IT career, psychology studies, and the wild stories that inspired his book Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes. From mischief with Vegas nightlife to hard-earned insights on responsibility and resilience, Andy brings a refreshingly lighthearted take on heavy topics.

🎙️ Highlights include:

Navigating culture shock moving from Germany to Alaska at 14

How military service paved the way to citizenship

The temptations and opportunities of Las Vegas

Why social skills are a game-changer in life and business

The stories and lessons behind his book

👉 Grab Andy’s book: https://www.andysbook.com

🚨 Ex-Navy weapons tech. Author of The Trust Trap. Coach to high performers who are tired of being screwed over — by others and by themselves.

Clay Moffat joins The Next Fix to reveal why trust isn’t about “feeling safe” — it’s about seeing how you’ve been sabotaging yourself. In this raw conversation, he exposes the nervous system glitches that hijack your relationships, your deals, and even your own confidence. 🌌

Ryan Penley dives deep with Clay into his comeback story from substance abuse, the near-blindness surgery that pushed him to write The Trust Trap as a legacy, and the brutal lessons that reshaped his life. Clay delivers uncomfortable clarity about how we betray ourselves, miss red flags, and set up our own burnout cycles — and most importantly, how to break them.

✨ What you’ll learn:

Why trust is really about YOU, not “them”

How labels + perception glitches distort your decisions

The hidden role of victimhood in sabotage and self-doubt

Why personal growth is a continuous process of choices

Fresh insights from Clay’s evolving book The Trust Trap

🔥 If you’ve ever felt screwed over by others — or worse, by yourself — this episode will challenge the way you see trust, power, and the choices that shape your future.

📖 Connect with Clay Moffat

🎙️ Connect with Ryan Penley (Host)

What happens when the life you built falls apart? In this episode of The Next Fix Podcast, Ryan Penley sits down with Josh Tomeoni—men’s coach, Certified Financial Planner™, and host of The Derelict Podcast—to unpack his powerful comeback story. After walking through divorce and addiction, Josh now helps men reclaim their wealth, confidence, and purpose so they can thrive in the next chapter.

Josh opens up about:

This is a raw, honest conversation about what it means to start over, heal deeply, and step into version 2.0 of yourself. Whether you’re navigating divorce, recovery, or personal reinvention, Josh’s story and wisdom will leave you inspired to embrace the work of healing.

✨ “You experience the life you focus on.” – Josh Tomeoni ✨

📖 Learn more about Josh: thederelict.com

🌍 More from your host, Ryan Penley

Blake Hunt went from “stereotypical alcoholic” to therapist and recovery advocate. 🍺➡️🌱 In this episode, he opens up about relapse, humility, and how sobriety gave him a life worth living. You won’t want to miss this raw and inspiring conversation.

Host Ryan Penley sits down with Blake Hunt to unpack his powerful journey through addiction, mental health struggles, and the long road to sobriety.

Blake shares how alcohol became his escape from discomfort, the breaking point that led to hospitalization, and the humility it took to finally embrace recovery. He talks openly about relapse, treatment, and rebuilding his life—proving that healing is possible with the right support.

Now thriving as a mental health professional, Blake finds joy in helping others, nurturing healthy relationships, and embracing the simplicity of sober living. His story is a reminder that recovery isn’t just about surviving—it’s about building a life worth living.

📌 Learn more about Blake Hunt and his work at www.blakehuntrecovery.com

✨ Takeaways from this episode:

📌 For more from host Ryan Penley—including coaching, challenges, and resources—visit www.ryanpenley.org

In this episode of The Next Fix Podcast, host Ryan Penley sits down with Ivan Fredette—coach, speaker, Iron Clad Brotherhood founder, and host of "The Final Relapse"—to unpack how he turned rock bottom into a framework for resilience, personal excellence, and brotherhood. Ivan shares the mirror-moment that forced change, the habits that kept him moving when motivation died, and how he reframed addiction into a superpower directed at purpose. 🛡️🧠

✨ In this conversation, you’ll discover:

🧭 Ivan’s Five Pillars of Life: aspirations, relationships, health, revenue, oneness

⚔️ The Iron Cs: clarity, confidence, courage, consistency, core values, charisma

⏰ Why imperfect action (like not hitting snooze) compounds into identity change

🤝 How brotherhood and community keep you accountable when life hits back

🔁 How to turn relapse patterns into a relentless growth engine

This isn’t just a sobriety story—it’s a leadership playbook for anyone ready to rebuild from the inside out and become someone they’re proud to follow. 🎧

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In this episode of The Next Fix Podcast, host Ryan Penley sits down with Dave Albin, America’s #1 Firewalk Instructor and founder of Firewalk Adventures. Dave opens up about his troubled childhood, his battle with addiction, and the pivotal moment that led him to 36 years of sobriety. 🙌

For nearly two decades, Dave worked alongside Tony Robbins, guiding unforgettable firewalking experiences—including a world record in London where 12,300 people crossed burning coals in one night. Today, through his nonprofit Operation Do No Harm, Dave is using firewalking and other breakthrough experiences to empower veterans, first responders, and communities in need. 🛡️🔥

✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:

🚧 How Dave overcame addiction and despair to rebuild his life.

🔥 Why firewalking is such a powerful tool for personal growth and transformation.

🌟 Behind-the-scenes lessons from working with Tony Robbins for 19+ years.

🛡️ How Operation Do No Harm is bringing healing to veterans and first responders.

💡 Why everyone has the power to rewrite their story.

If you’re ready to break through fear, embrace resilience, and be reminded that it’s never too late to change your life—this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 🎧

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Keywords: addiction recovery, firewalking, personal development, Tony Robbins, mental health, Operation Do No Harm, resilience, entrepreneurship, community support, life transformation

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In this inspiring episode of The Next Fix, Jamie Green—Trauma Release Specialist, NLP Life Coach, Reiki Master, and founder of SunshineSoulVibes—shares her journey from a childhood marked by pain to a life dedicated to healing and empowerment.

Jamie opens up about:

🌱 Overcoming childhood trauma and breaking free from limiting beliefs

🧠 Harnessing the subconscious mind to create lasting change

✨ Blending NLP, Reiki, and spirituality for deep emotional healing

💡 Using intention as a driving force for transformation

🛠 Her signature framework for releasing negative emotions and reprogramming beliefs

Listeners will discover how:

🌸 Trauma doesn’t define your purpose

🔑 Faith, community, and self-awareness create a safe space for growth

🎯 Sensory experiences can be a gateway to healing

💪 You already have the tools to reclaim your power and rewrite your story

About Jamie:

🎧 Tune in to learn how to release what’s holding you back, reclaim your power, and step into your next chapter with courage and clarity.

📌 Learn more about Jamie Green: https://sunshinesoulvibes.com/

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A shot to the head and 90-day coma didn’t break John — they woke him. From Worcester’s mafia underworld, addiction, and prison to becoming an author, fitness coach, and service dog advocate, John’s story is the kind of transformation that reminds us: anything’s possible. Triggered to Change

⚙️ The moment that shattered everything — and sparked a spiritual awakening

💪 Addiction + incarceration as unconventional classrooms

🔥 Building a life from the wreckage: Triggered to Change (his memoir) and Titanium Health & Fitness

🐕 How his book’s proceeds help power service dog programs for people overcoming trauma and disability https://www.amazon.com/Triggered-Change-Life-Full-Turbulence/dp/B0DWLVRWW5

🎤 How a TEDx talk positioned him as a voice of hope and action https://www.youtube.com/@turbulencebook

People who are done surviving and ready to thrive: survivors of trauma, seekers of purpose, and anyone curious about how to turn pain into service and power.

← Listen: The Next Fix — hope and strategy for life post-addiction

✍️ Grab Triggered to Change, where John’s life becomes your instruction manual: https://www.turbulencebook.com

💬 Contact John about events or speaking: submit at his site

📧 Reach out to host Ryan Penley: for coaching, collaborations, or resources ryanpenley.org