Addiction Uncovered

Vitamin Deficiencies & Addiction: What No One Tells You

Could nutrient deficiencies and nervous system dysregulation be fueling addiction? In this episode of Addiction Uncovered, Malerie Scheffler joins Jill Nastase to explain how blood sugar instability, gut health, dopamine production, and chronic stress impact addictive behaviors. Malerie opens up about her own recovery journey and how learning to regulate her body changed everything. Now she works with individuals and nonprofits to teach breathwork, nervous system regulation, and functional healing. This conversation will change the way you think about addiction. References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Malerie Scheffler – Functional Health Practitioner & Founder, Mal’s Medicinals Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – https://www.aa.org [https://www.aa.org] National Institute on Drug Abuse – https://www.drugabuse.gov [https://www.drugabuse.gov] This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://hurrdatone.com/] or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@Hurrdat_ONE]!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:46 – The Start of Addiction 00:04:51 – The Human Body & Addiction 00:12:09 – Vitamin Deficiencies with Addiction 00:18:59 – Malerie’s Recovery Journey 00:26:05 – Contact Information & Wrap-up

Breaking the Cycle: From Addiction & Jail to Owning a Recovery Program | Mallory Bowen

In this powerful episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase interviews Mallory Bowen, a former teen mom who battled addiction, probation, toxic relationships, and self-destruction — and now owns a successful intensive outpatient program in Utah dedicated to helping men reenter society after prison. Mallory shares how addiction began with abandonment wounds, how the “Jaywalker Story” from AA changed her mindset, and why she now leads with love when working with violent offenders and men rebuilding their lives. This episode is about redemption, surrender, and discovering purpose after chaos. References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Mallory Bowen – Founder, Intensive Outpatient & Sober Living Program Utah Valley – https://www.utahvalley.com [https://www.utahvalley.com] Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – https://www.aa.org [https://www.aa.org] Utah Department of Human Services – https://dsamh.utah.gov [https://dsamh.utah.gov] National Institute on Drug Abuse – https://www.drugabuse.gov [https://www.drugabuse.gov] This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠ [https://hurrdatone.com/] or visit ⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@Hurrdat_ONE]!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:46 – The Start of Addiction 00:07:11 – The Addiction Timeline 00:10:17 – “The Jay-Walker Story” 00:17:52 – Hope Isn’t Hard 00:23:09 – Advice & Contact Information

From Grief to Growth: Cierra’s Journey Through Addiction, Seizures & Recovery

In this powerful episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase interviews Cierra, who shares her deeply personal journey through grief, alcohol addiction, medical crises, and recovery. After losing her grandmother during the pandemic, Cierra turned to alcohol to cope — a decision that slowly spiraled into physical dependence, pancreatitis, seizures, withdrawal psychosis, and ultimately detox. What followed was a life-changing recovery journey, including residential treatment and rediscovering self-worth. This episode is raw, emotional, and filled with hope for anyone struggling with addiction or relapse. This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website [https://hurrdatone.com/] or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@Hurrdat_ONE]!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:01 – The Start of Addiction 00:10:04 – Loss of Loved Ones & Withdrawal 00:22:11 – The Fateful Drive 00:27:03 – The Struggle of Change 00:29:46 – Advice

Parents of Children with Addiction: What No One Talks About

Addiction doesn’t just affect the person struggling — it reshapes entire families. In this powerful episode of Addiction Uncovered, Maraleigh Lewandowski shares her experience as both a therapist and a mother navigating her son’s addiction. She opens up about fear, shame, broken trust, boundaries, and the isolation parents often feel when no one truly understands what they’re going through. A must-watch episode for parents, caregivers, and families affected by addiction. References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Maraleigh Lewandowski – Therapist & Parent Advocate 📧 Contact: maraleigh.lewandowski@gmail.com This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠ [https://hurrdatone.com/] or visit ⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@Hurrdat_ONE]!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:55 – The Start of Addiction 00:09:42 – Navigating Hard Feelings 00:11:59 – Setting Boundaries 00:18:20 – Advice for Parents 00:24:42 – “It’s Never Hopeless”

From Shadows to Support: George McGinness on Addiction, Homelessness & Recovery

In this powerful episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase interviews George McGinness, a peer recovery coach and advocate whose life was shaped by addiction, trauma, and homelessness — and transformed by recovery. George shares how addiction began at a young age after a traumatic loss, the overdose that nearly took his life, and how recovery led him to become a voice for people experiencing homelessness. Now clean since August 3, 2021, George dedicates his life to harm reduction, Narcan distribution, and changing how society views addiction and homelessness. This episode challenges stigma and reminds us that compassion saves lives. This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:43 – The Start of Addiction 00:06:56 – The Overdose 00:09:10 – Promoting Recovery 00:16:01 – Changing the View on the Homeless 00:23:16 – Advice & Contact Information