From Heroin Addiction to Healing Others | Eric Rodriguez's Powerful Recovery Story

From Heroin Addiction to Healing Others | Eric Rodriguez's Powerful Recovery Story

What happens when someone battling heroin addiction becomes the person helping others recover? In this episode of Crosstalk Podcast, licensed therapist Eric Rodriguez shares his journey from addiction and jail to recovery and a career helping others heal. He opens up about trauma, loss, resilience, and the power of connection in overcoming substance use. If you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or looking for hope, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. Like, subscribe, and share to help us reach more people with stories of hope and recovery. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: https://crosstalkofficial.com/episode/from-heroin-addiction-to-helping-others-heal-eric-rodriguezs-recovery-journey [https://crosstalkofficial.com/episode/from-heroin-addiction-to-helping-others-heal-eric-rodriguezs-recovery-journey] Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos]https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠] Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/crosstalk.podcast]⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/crosstalk.podcast/]https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠] 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 [https://ratethispodcast.com/crosstalkpodcasts] | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here [https://ratethispodcast.com/crosstalkpodcasts]

How These Women Got Sober & Found True Happiness | The Life Changing Power of Recovery

What happens when you stop numbing the pain and start rebuilding your life? In this powerful episode of Crosstalk, we sit down with inspiring women from the Sober Is The New Cool community to explore addiction recovery, sobriety, purpose, healing, and the surprising joy that comes after alcohol. From mothers and coaches to recovery advocates and healthcare professionals, each guest shares a raw and honest story of transformation. You'll discover how community, faith, personal growth, and meaningful connections help people overcome addiction and create lives they never thought possible. Whether you're sober, sober-curious, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation will leave you with hope and practical wisdom. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: crosstalkofficial.com/episode/the-unexpected-joy-of-sobriety-stories-of-healing-purpose-and-community Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos]https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠] Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/crosstalk.podcast]⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/crosstalk.podcast/]https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠] 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 [https://ratethispodcast.com/crosstalkpodcasts] | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here [https://ratethispodcast.com/crosstalkpodcasts]

From Addiction to Purpose: How Recovery Helped Us Rebuild Our Lives | Brad & Yasmin's Story

What happens when addiction strips away the life you've built and forces you to confront who you really are? In this powerful episode of Crosstalk Podcast, Brad and Yasmin share their deeply personal journeys through addiction, treatment, trauma, and recovery. From DUIs, fake IDs, and destructive relationships to finding healing, purpose, and becoming leaders in the recovery space, their stories offer hope to anyone struggling with substance use or supporting a loved one through it. overy, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation sheds light on the realities of addictio Whether you're exploring sobriety, navigating early recovery, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation sheds light on the realities of addiction, emotional growth, accountability, and what it truly takes to build a meaningful life after rock bottom. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: crosstalkofficial.com/episode/from-rock-bottom-to-purpose-how-brad-and-yasmin-rebuilt-their-lives-through-recovery Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos]https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠] Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/crosstalk.podcast]⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/crosstalk.podcast/]https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠] 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 [https://ratethispodcast.com/crosstalkpodcasts] | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here [https://ratethispodcast.com/crosstalkpodcasts]

How Childhood Trauma Fueled Alcohol Addiction | Ginny's Powerful Recovery Story

In this powerful episode of Crosstalk Podcast, Ginny shares her deeply personal journey through alcohol addiction, recovery, childhood trauma, and healing. Growing up in a large family, Ginny struggled with feelings of not belonging, people-pleasing, and unresolved emotional wounds that eventually contributed to her battle with alcoholism. Ginny opens up about how hidden childhood experiences, family dynamics, codependency, and the need for acceptance shaped her relationship with alcohol. She also reveals the turning point that led her to seek help, embrace sobriety, and rebuild her life through recovery programs, therapy, and community support. Whether you're struggling with addiction, supporting a loved one, or interested in understanding the connection between trauma and substance abuse, this episode offers hope, insight, and practical wisdom for anyone seeking healing and lasting recovery. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: crosstalkofficial.com/episode/i-spent-years-trying-to-belong-then-alcohol-became-my-escape Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos]https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠] Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/crosstalk.podcast]⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/crosstalk.podcast/]https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠] 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 [https://ratethispodcast.com/crosstalkpodcasts] | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here [https://ratethispodcast.com/crosstalkpodcasts]

She Lost Her Son to Addiction… Then Rebuilt Her Life | Recovery Story That Will Change You

What happens when addiction takes over your life and the people you love most? In this emotional episode of Cross Talk Podcast, Joyce shares her powerful story of addiction, relapse, recovery, and the heartbreaking loss of her son to a fentanyl overdose. From years of substance abuse and rebuilding her life through rehab and sobriety, to learning how to heal from grief and guilt, this is a raw conversation about recovery, second chances, and hope after rock bottom Access our website for the full notes for this episode: https://crosstalkofficial.com/episode/she-lost-her-son-to-addiction-then-had-to-learn-how-to-live-again [https://crosstalkofficial.com/episode/she-lost-her-son-to-addiction-then-had-to-learn-how-to-live-again] Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos]https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠] Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/crosstalk.podcast]⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/crosstalk.podcast/]https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠] 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 [https://ratethispodcast.com/crosstalkpodcasts] | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here! [https://ratethispodcast.com/crosstalkpodcasts]