018: Sam's Story: Taking a Real First Step
In this episode of Anonymous, Sam shares an intense and deeply reflective story of addiction, relapse, recovery, and spiritual transformation. Getting sober young, Sam struggled to relate to older AA ...
20 Touko 51min
017: Tamar's Story: Drinking Was Working Until It Stopped
Tamar never considered alcoholism a possibility. Drinking initially felt grounding and connective rather than escapist. Over time, it became essential for managing anxiety, grief, social interaction, ...
13 Touko 57min
016: Ben’s Story: The Chemical Happiness Trap
This conversation covers a lot of ground. Ben’s journey starts in Canada, where he struggled with mental health issues that he treated with drugs and alcohol. That was fun at first, but as often happe...
22 Huhti 1h 4min
015: David’s Story: Learning to be Human
In this episode, John and Jason talk to David, who lays out his story of addiction and recovery so directly and simply that it’s easy to forget just how incredible it is. Part of it is his deep, grave...
15 Huhti 45min
014: Serena's Story: Finding Her People
This is a harrowing story of pain, addiction, recovery, relapse, and redemption. As a child, Serena developed deep feelings of worthlessness, isolation, and emotional pain after losing her father to s...
8 Huhti 48min
013: Christopher’s Story: So That’s Why People Do This
In this episode, John and Jason talk to Christopher, who found relief from crippling fear and anxiety in a can of Fosters he stole from his dad’s fridge when he was 14. Partying in High School and col...
30 Loka 202551min
012: Missi's Story: Changing My State
Missi joins Jason and John to share a story about a frightening childhood experience that reverberated through her life. Her desire to be someone other than herself and a need for validation led to a ...
23 Loka 202554min
011: Brad’s Story: ‘I Got This’ Is Not a Step
This episode was recorded the day after Brad celebrated 24 years of sobriety, and he packs a lot of experience, honesty, wisdom, and humor into his story. Brad tells us about his drug and alcohol abus...
16 Loka 202556min
