The Fight Continues

The Fight Continues

After an incredible first season, Dare Me! Podcast host Glenn Victor and Producer Dean Baker are back for Season 2 with a continued commitment to helping those still struggling with addiction while inspiring anyone facing life’s challenges.In this episode, Glenn and Dean welcome listeners back and revisit the personal story that inspired this podcast—how a devastating ankle injury led to prescription opioid addiction, and how recovery made a new life possible. Now more than five years completely free of opiates and opioids, Glenn picks up where Season 1 left off.Glenn and Dean also discuss the latest opioid overdose fatality statistics, concerns over law enforcement strategies involving fentanyl trafficking, and dangerous new synthetic opioids, including nitazenes, that have hit the streets.As always, the Dare Me! Podcast is about more than addiction. It explores fitness, music, mental wellness, personal growth, and finding peace through life’s struggles—because recovery isn’t just about surviving; it’s about learning to truly live.Whether you’re battling addiction yourself, supporting someone you love, or simply looking for encouragement and inspiration, you’re invited to join the conversation. Welcome home! 🫂Thank you for joining us as Season 2 begins 🎬 If we help even one person, it’s all worth it! #OpioidAddiction [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/opioidaddiction] #MentalHealthMatters [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealthmatters] #Fentanyl [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fentanyl] #Nitazenes [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nitazenes] #DareMePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/daremepodcast]

Aloha & Mahalo Edition | Season 1 Grand Finale-Dare Me! Podcast Episode 48

Recorded in Honolulu, Hawaii, this final episode from Season 1 of the Dare Me! Podcast closes out a year-long conversation that didn't fake it for clicks or clean it up for comfort. This is what it was-real life, in real time. As always, host Glenn Victor speaks openly about opioid addiction, withdrawal, and how to power through it, sharing real experiences, hard truths, and practical insight for anyone searching for a way out or supporting someone who is. This final episode of season 1 pulls everything together-family, special guests (including a caller from Saudi Arabia reflecting just how far the show has reached), a reel of celebrity shoutouts the show received along the way, music, fitness, and all the moments that mattered. There's some laughs, some tears, some reflection, and a reminder of why this whole thing started in the first place. No preaching. No polished "recovery story". Just the truth...however it lands. If you've been in it, you'll recognize it. If you're in it now, you'll feel it. If you're watching someone you care about going through it, you'll understand it. Somewhere in all of this, there's a reason this show existed. If it lands with even one person...mission accomplished! 💪🏽 P.S. Stay through to the end for a special song from Glenn and his son-in-law Cameron dedicated to one of the most meaningful moments along the way. Aloha & Mahalo 🤙🏽 #opioidaddiction #mentalhealthmatters #family #twins #aloha # mahalo #daremepodcast

Need a Breather-Dare Me! Podcast Episode 47

Sometimes you just need to step back, take a breath, and look at where you’ve been—and where you’re going. In this episode of the Dare Me! Podcast, Glenn Victor and co-host Dean Baker reflect on the journey of building the show as they close in on one full year and 52 episodes. From the early grind to finding their rhythm, this episode is a moment to pause, reset, and take it all in. As always, Glenn shares his personal experience with opiate and opioid addiction, withdrawal, and the ongoing process of staying clean and sober—along with real-world perspective for anyone trying to break free or stay on track. Also included: • Reflections on the podcast journey • Opioid crisis discussion • Music, current events, and real-life moments This podcast is for anyone struggling with addiction, those in recovery, and the people who care about them. #opioidaddiction #opiatewithdrawals #mentalhealth #soberliving #daremepodcast

Authenticity | Being Real vs Being Seen-Dare Me! Podcast Episode 46

Authenticity—what it really means to be yourself and how living out of alignment can quietly feed addiction. In this episode of the Dare Me! Podcast, Glenn Victor breaks down the difference between being real and being seen, and how chasing image over truth can impact your mindset, decisions, and recovery. This episode also includes discussion and footage from Glenn’s experience at a Madonna concert in Sacramento—tying into the theme of identity, perception, and authenticity. As always, Glenn shares his personal journey through opiate and opioid addiction, withdrawal, and the ongoing process of staying clean and sober—along with real-world perspective for anyone trying to get their life back on track. Also included: • Opioid crisis discussion • Music and current events • Real-life recovery insight #opioidaddiction #mentalhealth #authenticity #madonna #daremepodcast

"Resentment-ships" | The #1 Cause of Relapse-Dare Me! Podcast Episode 44

In Episode 44 of the Dare Me! Podcast, Glenn Victor breaks down resentments and relationships—what he calls “resentment-ships”—and how they quietly destroy your peace, your mindset, and your progress. This episode dives into: * Why resentments are so dangerous * How they build up in relationships * The role they play in relapse and self-sabotage * Practical ways to recognize and work through them * Why starting romantic relationships in your first year clean and sober can backfire Real talk, personal experience, and straight-up insight on something that affects people a lot more than than they may realize. #resentments #toxicrelationships #mentalhealth #relapse #daremepodcast