The Other Side of Addiction

Wild Serenity, Reclaim Your Style, Power, and Peace From The Inside Out With Maren

This Episode Was Sponsored By EMERGO ACADEMY/emergoacademy.com LADIES, This is a show you'll definitely want to watch... What if the way you show up in the world is simply a reflection of how you feel about yourself on the inside? In this episode, I sit down with Maren Swenson, founder of Wild Serenity, to explore the connection between self-worth, self-expression, and personal freedom. While many people see fashion as clothing, Maren sees it as something much deeper—an outward reflection of the truth we have reclaimed within ourselves. We discuss why so many women spend their lives seeking approval, validation, and permission to be who they truly are. We talk about the wounds that leave people feeling unseen, unheard, and unworthy, and how those wounds often lead to hiding our voice, stuffing our emotions, and living according to someone else's expectations. Maren shares how powerful it becomes when a woman reconnects with her inner voice, trusts herself again, and begins expressing who she is without apology. As confidence grows from within, everything begins to change—from the way she speaks, to the boundaries she sets, to the way she presents herself to the world. This conversation is about more than style. It's about authenticity. It's about healing. It's about finding the courage to stop asking for approval and start honoring the person you were created to be. Because true beauty isn't found in what you wear. It's found in finally giving yourself permission to be seen. www.marenswenson.com #WildSerenity #TheOtherSideOfAddiction #HealingJourney #SelfWorth #Authenticity #PersonalGrowth #FindingYourVoice #InnerPeace #SelfExpression #WomenEmpowerment #Transformation

"Growth is Absolutely Possible" with Michelle Peacock

This Episode was sponsored by EMERGO ACADEMY/emergoacademy.com “Friday’s conversation reminded me of something we don’t talk about enough… Growth doesn’t have to be complicated. It doesn’t have to be perfect. And it sure doesn’t have to look like what anyone else says it should. I sat down with Michelle Peacock—founder of Michelle Cares Inc.—and what stood out most wasn’t just what she’s built… it’s how she lives it. We talked about something simple, but powerful… giving back. Volunteering. Showing up. Not because you have it all figured out—but because you’re willing to take one step forward. For so many in recovery, confidence gets lost along the way. And Michelle shared how something as small as helping someone else… can be the very thing that helps you start believing in yourself again. This episode is real. It’s human. It’s a reminder that healing isn’t fancy—it’s connection, it’s laughter, it’s showing up… even when you feel like you’re held together with coffee and determination. Growth is absolutely possible… and this conversation proves it.” michellecares.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551563316118

The Stoic Alcoholic: It's not Only About Counting Days With Benton Savage.

This episode was sponsored by EMERGO ACADEMY/emergoacademy.com What if recovery wasn’t just about counting days… but about rebuilding your entire way of thinking? In this raw and unfiltered episode, I sit down with Benton Savage—author, entrepreneur, and a man who has lived through the chaos of addiction, relapse, and self-destruction. After 30 years of addiction, burned bridges, and countless setbacks, Benton reached a turning point—and what came next wasn’t just sobriety… it was transformation. From his powerful memoir WRONG SIDE OUT: MADNESS MISDIAGNOSED to his latest release The Stoic Alcoholic: It’s Not Only About Counting Days, Benton shares how Stoic principles, discipline, and radical self-responsibility became the foundation for rebuilding his life. This conversation goes deep. We talk about: The reality of multiple relapses and why they don’t define you The damage addiction leaves behind—and how to face it head-on Why counting days isn’t enough in recovery Applying Stoicism to real-life pain, struggle, and growth What it truly means to take control, find purpose, and choose a better path This episode isn’t polished. It’s not sugar-coated. It’s real. It’s honest. And it’s exactly what people need to hear. As Benton said himself: “It’s not just about quitting alcohol… it’s about taking control of your life.” If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like you keep starting over—this one is for you.

The Stoic Alcoholic: It's not Only About Counting Days With Benton Savage.

What if recovery wasn’t just about counting days… but about rebuilding your entire way of thinking? In this raw and unfiltered episode, I sit down with Benton Savage—author, entrepreneur, and a man who has lived through the chaos of addiction, relapse, and self-destruction. After 30 years of addiction, burned bridges, and countless setbacks, Benton reached a turning point—and what came next wasn’t just sobriety… it was transformation. From his powerful memoir WRONG SIDE OUT: MADNESS MISDIAGNOSED to his latest release The Stoic Alcoholic: It’s Not Only About Counting Days, Benton shares how Stoic principles, discipline, and radical self-responsibility became the foundation for rebuilding his life. This conversation goes deep. We talk about: The reality of multiple relapses and why they don’t define you The damage addiction leaves behind—and how to face it head-on Why counting days isn’t enough in recovery Applying Stoicism to real-life pain, struggle, and growth What it truly means to take control, find purpose, and choose a better path This episode isn’t polished. It’s not sugar-coated. It’s real. It’s honest. And it’s exactly what people need to hear. As Benton said himself: “It’s not just about quitting alcohol… it’s about taking control of your life.” If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like you keep starting over—this one is for you. https://www.amazon.com/Wrong-Side-Out-Madness-Misdiagnosed/dp/1968059326/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KAZMFE9MF3AF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HEZmllB9mEY0K8hVYjhWFZHKb4V2qCPIiCfEe7PStpqM36cnFbeuUfCm4ksiovFu87WQqVeokmEfNhWFPWahaYT42Jn_dX3ZAIj96XrVs3pLjNmMEWF9YUaIAAWeN34aKzmifNo6xRn_12jCVLllZgXMStziaPRc322o3lGnJBWx12gRApZJHbRVkfP2rySLFOnIRgRBUyhr8bqQt8JIs8BqplriBTZMM1PTMuY3Z-4.6NOeKLE3FLqagG1plofUzLLbAyk00gYFPEebeIlJPs0&dib_tag=se&keywords=wrong+side+out&qid=1780684799&s=books&sprefix=wrong+side+out%2Cstripbooks%2C216&sr=1-1 https://www.amazon.com/Stoic-Alcoholic-Only-About-Counting-ebook/dp/B0H1NKWM6Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=F0PSXGRMVIMH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TzIgS0S896jZ7-mkvNMwn0bWTlZDgyObxNiF5XSwYj_-YMp_i0jplsyrAlvvNUipKYYTQubosG8-ZTceB94j-UrJhYzMihqkJX1rWlBRXvUMhxxfUL1250qE8iQ2MiAE1Vri5tiyd30VAhHlDa7HNJJpyo81bs3Vq1NKPcGp-Y1hhXMWM_DlqL-boIaesHqMJBbkBGGDcvYpD-jbGpMAiYE9yPvhMjGt264NQflftx4.jiH9i3yFX9a87QWIvrbm5xmxj1fmgzAS9yfH1HP8JNY&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+stoic+alcoholic&qid=1780684871&sprefix=the+stoic+al%2Caps%2C661&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Free-SATISFIED-Benton-Savage/dp/B0F5H46CLK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2S0MN5BCCENZH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZBQpw1oeguTTCyXL5Z6Mf6_GjrjX5moZ-aEqv17bH_RhKWHqVZYVMMmCx2sOHqLq-kCXzHEqz2uehCW72Wbr4b_jOmZig7j8DjJefbPjQnaZk-oYSAh3dNkZra2aVqD2Q4psCOQzFpoxoFClO_Vr0BbTXGKmaps38zvb1Yeb1t4s_V9n9fiZ_qrj4PqwnYB-LO5QMf-wR1-DW9ZofhatIcvIDO8emvAkGLPSPFGeDOk.1DKBa-vUkHa0foBidKXp2sdzkBSN9gLEq4ryLqW0RvE&dib_tag=se&keywords=free+and+satisfied&qid=1780685015&s=books&sprefix=free+and+satisfied%2Cstripbooks%2C2623&sr=1-1 https://www.amazon.com/Fortune-Cookies-sayings-navigate-challenges-ebook/dp/B0GLLLNJY5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3W05GENL1NZ1S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4proDU_iUUDlV6fBdn7zAeR0z3e-qgJqGekrw-kTj2k.-O_VhhqpiR1j3YfatOfqGQsvHIQB8CigOe5xLhkb9u4&dib_tag=se&keywords=fortune+cookies+by+Benton+Savage&qid=1780685084&s=books&sprefix=fortune+cookies+by+benton+savage%2Cstripbooks%2C541&sr=1-1

The Breath Box, The Magical Combination with Laura Anderson

This episode was sponsored by EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.com Today’s episode, “The Breath Box, The Magical Combination,” was a powerful conversation with Laura Anderson, Manager of The Breath Box Studio. We explored a different kind of healing—one that goes beyond talking and reaches into the body, the nervous system, and the breath itself. Laura shared how The Breath Box creates a deeply immersive experience through a unique combination of breathing techniques, sound, tones, hertz, and frequencies designed to help people regulate the body, release emotional blocks, and reconnect with themselves in a profound way. We talked about the importance of understanding that the brain is not a Google search—it doesn’t instantly process pain, trauma, stress, or life’s hardest experiences. It needs time, space, and the right environment to slow down, feel safe, and heal. This episode highlights how intentional breathwork can support somatic healing, emotional clarity, inner peace, and a more grounded life. If you’ve been carrying stress, anxiety, guilt, trauma, or emotional heaviness, this conversation opens the door to a healing modality that is both powerful and deeply personal. Free Breath Box Online Community Event: April 17th @ 6pm CST "Stress & Anxiety" Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99685419246?pwd=xlbuZCjz6x4RR93ZfWffsD31ZIcIYK.1 Laura Anderson Breath Box Studio Manager Laura@breathbox.studio -Just Put The Headphones On- (210) 560 0377