Conversations on Addiction Series
This series dives into the real stories behind addiction — beyond the headlines, beyond the stereotypes. Hosted by someone who's lived it and works alongside it, this series brings raw, honest chats with people who know addiction inside and out: those who’ve experienced it, supported others, or work deep in the field. We’ll unpack the messy mix of societal, cultural, medical, and emotional layers that fuel addiction — and get real about what actually helps people change. No sugar-coating. No one-size-fits-all solutions. Just straight-up stories, fresh insights, and practical tools.
In this first episode of Conversations on Addiction, Rebecca sits down with Cory to explore his personal journey with addiction. We dive into raw, honest, and eye-opening discussions about what addiction really is—beyond the mainstream narrative.
Cory shares his lived experience, the challenges he’s faced, and the insights he’s gained along the way. Together, we debunk common myths, look at addiction through a broader lens, and discuss the deeper emotional and behavioral patterns that keep people stuck.
Most importantly, Cory shares the tools and strategies that helped him create lasting change—offering inspiration and practical steps for anyone on their own path to transformation.
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Tune in, open your mind, and let’s start a conversation that truly matters. 🎙✨
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A Journey Through Addiction, Depression, and Self-Compassion
In this episode, Rebecca sits down with Jess—a mother, wife, and yoga teacher—who shares her deeply personal journey through addiction and depression. Far from the stereotypes, Jess’s story is one of internal battles: negative self-talk, emotional pain, and the search for a way to feel okay in the world.
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Jess’s story offers insight into how addiction often arises from a place of emotional pain and disconnection, not moral failure. Her vulnerability invites us to see addiction differently—as a human response to suffering, not a label that defines a person.
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This conversation is not just about addiction—it’s about the stories we inherit, the roles we’re expected to play, and how we begin to find ourselves again. It’s about moving from self-judgement to self-compassion, and from surviving to living.
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Whether you’re someone navigating your own path, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about what it means to be human in a world that often asks us to hide our pain—this episode is for you.