Crosstalk

Saying it Out Loud - Melissa S. - The Healed Professional

Melissa S., aka The Healed Professional, joins Jake and Jim for a powerful conversation about the moment that changed her life: sharing on a work conference call that she was an alcoholic. That honest, vulnerable moment became the catalyst for a complete career shift and a new calling as a sober coach. We also talk about trying different recovery methods, what healing really looks like, and how recovery is not one-size-fits-all. It’s a real conversation about courage, transformation, and what it means to live an authentic life.

Don't Drink and Don't Be an Asshole - Billy B.

Billy B. joins Crosstalk to talk about hitting bottom during COVID, getting sober for his daughter, and finding a new path through SMART Recovery. Honest, funny, and direct, this episode is about what happens when you finally decide enough is enough and start doing the work to become someone better.

Step 2 - The Evidence File - Magoo S.

In this episode, Magoo shares how Step 2 and the principle of hope helped shape her recovery. Sober since 2001, she talks about building an “evidence file,” a way of looking back at all the times life could have gone much worse but didn’t, and finding proof of something greater at work. It’s a powerful conversation about humility, surrender, and learning to keep coming back.

A Professional Perfectionist - Megan L

In this episode of Crosstalk, we sit down with Megan L. for an honest conversation about the quiet forces that shape our lives—fear, love, and the stories we tell ourselves. Megan opens up about living with what she describes as a “disease of perception,” navigating life as a professional perfectionist, and the exhausting pursuit of external validation. Together, we explore the pivotal question at the center of it all: are you choosing love, or are you choosing fear? A thoughtful, vulnerable episode about unlearning old patterns and finding a more grounded way forward.

Here I Go Again - Bob S.

In this episode of Crosstalk, Bob S. shares a powerful story of addiction, identity, and resilience shaped by growing up in Oklahoma. Living a life fueled by impulsivity and heavy drinking, Bob entered recovery and came to understand his alcoholism and his sexuality, discovering both truths through AA. Along the way, he faced profound loss, strained family relationships, and the ongoing challenge of staying sober while learning to fully accept who he is. Bob’s story is one of hope and grace, and a reminder that there is serenity through acceptance.