Love, Forgiveness, Sobriety & Purpose: Sean Hemeon on Healing His Inner Child - Ep. 96

What if your deepest regret could become the very thing that heals you—and helps someone else heal too?

In this raw and unforgettable episode of Recounting Life Lessons, we sit down with actor, artist, and soon-to-be debt author Sean Hemeon, who just celebrated 20 years of sobriety. Sean's real-life story reads like a Hollywood script—complete with addiction, cartel connections, federal agents, and undercover work—but what makes it unforgettable isn't the drama, it's the emotional depth, spiritual transformation, and powerful healing that came after.

Sean shares how his greatest regret became the heartbeat of his upcoming memoir, The Good Little Drug Lord, and how he went from pain and regret to a life of purpose and love.

If you've ever struggled with shame, family wounds, or the weight of unspoken regrets, this episode will speak straight to your heart.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

• How one life-altering regret became the inspiration for a redemptive memoir
• The difference between acknowledging regret vs. being imprisoned by it
• Why forgiveness is an active verb—and how to practice it in real time
• How resentment and unresolved trauma keep us stuck in survival mode
• A powerful framework for understanding and navigating parent-child wounds
• How healing your inner child can transform your current relationships
• The spiritual shift that helped Sean go from victimhood to empowered creator
• How your personal healing can influence your entire family system
• The surprising way Sean's relationship with his mother was fully restored
• Why every human needs to feel seen, heard, and understood—and how to be that safe space for others
• What happens when you finally stop performing and start living from your heart

 

A FEW GOLDEN NUGGETS

1. Your regrets can become creative fuel. When faced with your deepest regret, you can either stay imprisoned by it or transform it into a message that heals. Sean chose the latter.
2. Resentment is often a habit... and forgiveness is a practice. Forgiveness isn't a one-time decision. It's a daily choice, a mindset shift, and a spiritual discipline that frees you more with each layer release.
3. We all long to be seen, heard, and understood. Whether you're a parent, a partner, or a friend—true connection begins when you stop judging and start listening without trying to fix or defend yourself and your own beliefs.
4. Transformation often requires releasing old expectations. When Sean let go of what love from his mother "should" look like, he finally received it in a way he never expected. 

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Follow Sean on Instagram: @sean_hemeon
• Sean's Website: www.seanhemeon.com
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