From gang fights and gun running to Buddhist mindfulness and teaching self-awareness — Cesar Cardona’s story is a masterclass in transformation.

From gang fights and gun running to Buddhist mindfulness and teaching self-awareness — Cesar Cardona’s story is a masterclass in transformation.

Send us Fan Mail Cesar Cardona grew up torn between two worlds — New York and Jacksonville, Black and Spanish, intellect and street life. Rejected by both sides of his family, he found belonging in violence, drugs, and gangs. By 15 he was running guns and robbing people; by 20 he owned a house and was selling sex to survive. But after nearly losing his life in a brutal assault, Cesar’s path took a radical turn. From his hospital bed to a Buddhist meditation hall in Los Angeles, he learned tha...

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Meth, Witchcraft and the Escort Industry | Valerie's Recovery Story

Send us Fan Mail Valerie shares her story of growing up around meth addiction, childhood abuse, foster care, witchcraft, the escort industry, and finding recovery after nearly losing her life. Suppor...

3 Jul 45min

Recovery starts, but it never ends. Daniel P.

Recovery starts, but it never ends. Daniel P.

Send us Fan Mail Daniel has 18 years in recovery and he gives credit for the life he has today largely to the program of Narcotics Anonymous. I don't care if you're a new comer or an old timer, this c...

26 Jun 1h 7min

Cocaine, DMT, Cults and Spiritual Warfare | Kimberly's Recovery Story

Cocaine, DMT, Cults and Spiritual Warfare | Kimberly's Recovery Story

Send us Fan Mail Kimberly shares her story of childhood trauma, addiction, homelessness, cult involvement, spiritual beliefs, and recovery through faith. After moving into a house she later believed w...

19 Jun 55min

I Lost Both Feet to Addiction | Bud's Recovery Story

I Lost Both Feet to Addiction | Bud's Recovery Story

Send us Fan Mail Bud shares his journey through heroin, fentanyl, Tranq dope, meth, homelessness, and seven years on the streets of Kensington, Philadelphia. After losing both feet to frostbite and ne...

12 Jun 1h 4min

Drug induced Psychosis and Spiritual Warfare | Alex’s Recovery Story

Drug induced Psychosis and Spiritual Warfare | Alex’s Recovery Story

Send us Fan Mail Alex shares her journey through IV heroin addiction, fentanyl, abusive relationships, grief, losing her children, and the spiritual beliefs that shaped her recovery. This conversation...

5 Jun 30min

Crack Cocaine, Murder, and Redemption | Pierre’s Recovery Story

Crack Cocaine, Murder, and Redemption | Pierre’s Recovery Story

Send us Fan Mail Pierre shares his journey through crack cocaine addiction, drug trafficking, organized crime, prisonment for 2nd degree murder, identity struggles, and recovery. From growing up as t...

29 Mai 56min

Crystal Meth, HIV and Spiritual Awakening | Edmundo’s Recovery Story

Crystal Meth, HIV and Spiritual Awakening | Edmundo’s Recovery Story

Send us Fan Mail Edmundo shares his journey from psychedelic ceremonies in Mexico to crystal meth addiction in Canada, navigating HIV, trauma, spiritual experiences, academic discrimination, and recov...

22 Mai 58min

She Never Stood a Chance | Caroline’s Story of Addiction and Recovery

She Never Stood a Chance | Caroline’s Story of Addiction and Recovery

Send us Fan Mail Caroline shares her story of growing up around addiction, losing her mother to overdose, becoming a high-functioning alcoholic, surviving abusive relationships, and finally finding r...

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