Episode 7: Cody Jefferson

Episode 7: Cody Jefferson

EPISODE 7: CODY JEFFERSON — WHAT'S GOT TO DIE IN YOU? Some conversations hit different. This was one of them. In Episode 7 of the CRASH Podcast, I sit down with Cody Jefferson to talk about loss, purpose, faith, fatherhood, identity, and the moments that force us to become who we're meant to be. Cody shares his journey from ministry, divorce, grief, burnout, and unimaginable tragedy to building a life centered around purpose, leadership, and helping men become who they were created to be. We dive into addiction beyond substances, the danger of living for other people's approval, why so many men feel disconnected despite outward success, and the question that changed the trajectory of his life: "What's got to die in you to become the man you said you'd be?" This wasn't an interview. It was two men having an honest conversation about rebuilding, redemption, family, and the responsibility we carry as fathers and leaders. If you've ever felt called to something bigger, struggled to let go of who you used to be, or wondered if your past can actually serve a greater purpose, this episode is for you.

Episode 6: Teddy Roman

summary In this episode, Teddy Roman shares his inspiring journey from addiction to sobriety, highlighting the importance of self-awareness, the role of childhood trauma, and practical steps for overcoming substance abuse. Discover how understanding the roots of addiction can empower lasting change. In this heartfelt conversation, Teddy Roman shares his journey from rock bottom to recovery, emphasizing the power of asking for help, building discipline, and transforming one's life through self-awareness and resilience. Discover inspiring insights on overcoming addiction, the importance of mindset, and how to create a life of purpose and fulfillment.

Episode 5: Nick Hietmann

EPISODE 5 – CRASH = Crushing Realization It’s About Self-Healing In Episode 5 of the CRASH Podcast, Bjorn sits down with Nick Heitmann — a sober dad, content creator, and man who fought his way back from addiction, chaos, jail time, broken trust, and nearly losing everything that mattered most. Nick opens up about growing up around alcohol-fueled family culture, chasing validation, the destruction caused by ego and addiction, multiple DUIs, cocaine, losing jobs in the film industry, losing his home, and ultimately hitting the kind of emotional bottom that forced him to finally face himself. This episode dives deep into: * addiction and self-destruction * relationships damaged by alcoholism * fatherhood and rebuilding trust * ego, accountability, and surrender * recovery through AA, fitness, and self-work * the difference between getting sober for others vs. getting sober for yourself * using social media to give hope to struggling dads and addicts Nick’s story is raw, honest, painful, funny at times, and ultimately hopeful. This is a conversation about what happens when life forces you to realize that recovery isn’t just about quitting substances… It’s about healing yourself.

Episode 4: Justin Wenzel

Episode 4 of the CRASH Podcast features Justin Wenzel — a former automotive executive who built a life around performance, partying, and control until everything underneath it started collapsing. CRASH = Control. Ruin. Awakening. Surrender. Healing. From the outside, Justin looked successful: luxury cars, leadership roles, fitness transformations, music, nightlife, and money. Behind the scenes, it was alcohol, pills, cocaine, nitrous, depression, codependency, and years of trying to outrun himself while still functioning at a high level. In this episode, Justin opens up about growing up in Michigan, navigating addiction in the automotive industry, doctor shopping during the opioid era, getting sober through the court system, surviving suicide attempts, and ultimately walking away from the life he thought he wanted in order to build one that actually gave him peace. This conversation goes deep into identity, ego, environment, brotherhood, recovery, and the reality that healing is more than just quitting substances. It’s about rebuilding your entire life from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt trapped between who you are and who you know you could become, this episode will hit home.

Episode 3: Angel Sanchez

CRASH — Choosing Recovery After Self-Hatred Episode 3 of the CRASH Podcast is with my guy Angel Sanchez / Beard Gang Motivation — and this one gets raw. Angel shares the full story of growing up feeling different, losing both parents young, falling deep into alcohol and meth addiction, homelessness, survival on the streets of Las Vegas, and the long road that finally led him into recovery. We talk about ego, fear, ADHD, spirituality, trauma, street life, prison-level consequences, and what happens when you finally stop blaming the world and start facing yourself. This isn’t polished recovery talk. It’s two guys who’ve lived through chaos having a real conversation about addiction, identity, survival, faith, and rebuilding life from the ground up. There’s dark humor, brutal honesty, and a lot of moments that people in recovery will immediately recognize.