Brandon Couch opens up about the collision between the titles he wore—employee, grad student, veteran, husband, father—and the truth he refused to name: drug addict. In this raw conversation, he traces how opiate withdrawal bulldozed denial, how “using” turned into logistics, and how striving for control became a death spiral disguised as “management.” Through candid reflection, Brandon unpacks the cost of a double life, the freedom that honesty brings, and the support that made recovery possible. If you’re carrying secret titles or white-knuckling control, this episode is an invitation to tell the truth, ask for help, and step toward healing. You always have a seat right here on The Recovery Couch. Key Takeaways “I carried a litany of titles… the one I refused explained everything.” Opiate withdrawal doesn’t negotiate—it breaks in. Addiction turns life into logistics: who has it, how much, what time, what cash? Multitasking is just doing multiple things badly. Presence requires honesty; honesty threatens a double life. Losing the prescription interrupted a deadly spiral. Titles are good servants and terrible saviors. The truth is what sets you free.
00:00 The Weight of Titles
02:24 The Illusion of Control
06:00 Surrendering to Truth
07:39 The Path to Liberation
09:32 A Message of Hope
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