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From Overdose to Awakening: A Story of Faith, Recovery, and Redemption

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2271681/open_sms] In this powerful and inspiring episode, Cheryl shares her deeply personal journey through substance use and the moment everything changed—a near-fatal overdose that became a turning point in her life. What followed was nothing short of a spiritual awakening, as she turned her life over to God and began a path of healing without a formal recovery program. She also opens up about the emotional weight of being pregnant during active use, and how she found forgiveness in her faith.  For anyone who loves someone struggling with substance use, this episode offers a raw, honest, and ultimately hope-filled glimpse into the inner world of someone who found redemption through a relationship with her higher power. Cheryl’s story is a reminder that even when things seem beyond repair, grace can break through in the most unexpected ways.

Interview with Ann Knapp- Healing from the Inside Out: Natural Energy Wellness for Stressed-Out Hearts

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2271681/open_sms] When you love someone struggling with addiction, the stress can seep into every corner of your life—mentally, emotionally, and physically. In this episode, we explore how natural energy wellness can offer real, grounding relief. Our guest, Ann Knapp, shares how energy healing practices like breathwork, grounding, and intuitive release can help restore balance, calm your nervous system, and reconnect you with your inner strength. If you’ve been feeling drained, anxious, or out of touch with yourself, this conversation offers hope, practical tools, and a new way to heal—from the inside out. If you would like to get in touch with Ann please call 585-489-1495 or visit https://www.naturalenergywellnessllc.com/ Ann works out of Solutions Studio and Spa in Rochester NY and is the founder of Natural Energy Wellness

Interview with Paul. Walking Both Roads: One Man’s Journey Through Addiction and Recovery

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2271681/open_sms] In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, we sit down with a man who has experienced addiction firsthand—and also the heartbreak of watching loved ones struggle with it. He shares what it’s like to walk in both worlds, attending both Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon, and how each program has shaped his healing, perspective, and relationships. This episode offers rare insight into the complexities of recovery, the impact of addiction on families, and the hope that comes from working both sides of the equation.

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Interview with Jackie and Rick: Love on the Brink: A Couple’s Journey Through Addiction and Healing

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2271681/open_sms] Addiction doesn’t just impact the person struggling—it shakes the foundation of relationships, testing love, trust, and resilience. In this powerful episode, we hear from a couple who faced the devastating effects of substance use disorder in their marriage. They share the raw truth about how addiction nearly tore them apart, the breaking point that forced change, and the hard work it took to rebuild trust and connection. Through honesty, recovery, and personal growth, they found a way forward. Tune in for a story of pain, healing, and the strength of love in the face of addiction. Meeting that is on Sunday mornings mentioned by Rick: > Topic: Upstate NY 12 & 12 Step Meeting  > Time: Every Sunday 7:30 AM > Join Zoom Meeting > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81627913981?pwd=WDBQRGVUaDFNbThoUjVIM0tRTkRndz09 > [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81627913981?pwd=WDBQRGVUaDFNbThoUjVIM0tRTkRndz09] > Meeting ID: 816 2791 3981 > Passcode: honesty > > Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kC9x6qTqE [https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kC9x6qTqE]