Have you ever tried to stop a destructive habit, only to find yourself even more tightly bound than before?

In this perceptive episode of our ongoing series, Dealing with Your Addictions, Austin sits down with David Koch, a licensed professional counselor, certified sex therapist, and director of program operations at Crossroads Counseling Centers in St. Louis, Missouri. David teaches on addictions and brings both professional expertise and personal vulnerability to the conversation.

Together, Austin and David explore the realities of addiction—what it is, how it develops, the role that contributing factors play, and why recovery is such a complex and often painful journey.

As you listen, you will get a behind-the-scenes look at:

Whether you’re personally wrestling with addiction, walking alongside someone who is, or simply wanting to better understand this issue, you’ll appreciate the honesty, hope, and practical insight this episode has to offer.

It turns out that struggling with addiction doesn’t make you a failure—it just means the healing part of your story hasn’t been written yet. 

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