Forged From The Ashes

The Lies Addiction Tells You

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594195/fan_mail/new] In Episode #5 of Forged From The Ashes, Jeff explores how addiction sustains itself through self-deception—quiet, believable thoughts that sound like logic but keep people trapped in the cycle.

Why People Just Don't Quit

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594195/fan_mail/new] In this piece, I explore why addiction isn’t something people can “just quit.” Drawing from personal experience, I explain how addiction lives in thought patterns, routines, identity, and emotional coping—not just in the substance itself.

What Rock Bottom Actually Looks Like

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594195/fan_mail/new] In Episode 3 of Forged From The Ashes, Jeff shares how rock bottom isn’t one moment, but a quiet buildup of grief, addiction, and loss—and how finally seeing himself clearly became the start of change.

The First Time I Knew I Had A Problem

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594195/fan_mail/new] The podcast episode begins with an introduction and overview of the podcast, followed by a discussion on recognizing the first signs of addiction and the cycle of denial and negotiation. The host shares personal experiences and insights related to these themes, providing a raw and unfiltered perspective on addiction and recovery. Takeaways * Recognizing the first signs of addiction * The cycle of denial and negotiation

I Wasn't Supposed To Survive

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594195/fan_mail/new]  I want to tell you who I am. Not the clean-up version. Not the safe version. The real version. So this episode is called "I wasn't supposed to make it" And the truth is, I mean that. Because there were a whole lot of moments in my life where it really looked like I wasn't going to make it at all.