AUTHENTIC ADVERSITY

In this conversation, Nick TNT shares his journey of recovery and the transformative power of breathwork. He discusses the inspiration for teaching breathwork and the challenges of promoting his book. Nick also opens up about his difficult upbringing and the patterns of dishonesty he developed. He emphasizes the importance of breathwork in healing trauma and regulating the nervous system. Nick shares his perspective on reshaping re...

In this episode, Chris Howe sits down with Shane Cuthbert to discuss his incredible journey of recovery and redemption. Shane opens up about his challenging childhood, including being bullied, suffering a compound fracture, and experiencing molestation. He shares how these traumatic experiences led him down a path of addiction and eventually to prison. Shane also talks about the turning point in his life and how he found hope and p...

In this episode, Chris Howe sits down with Jackie to discuss her journey through addiction and sobriety. They delve into her childhood, growing up in a loving family, and her early experiences with alcohol and drugs. Jackie shares how the loss of her grandmother and other personal challenges led her down a path of heavy drinking and partying. They also explore the turning point that made Jackie realize she had a problem and her jou...

Kelly shares his personal journey of growing up with alcoholism in his family, his own struggles with addiction, and his path to recovery. He discusses the role of alcohol and drugs in his life, the impact it had on his self-esteem, and how he used substances to cope with his emotions. He shares his trials and triumphs of the journey to recovery. Kelly also talks about the importance of finding a community and having a plan in plac...

Ernesto Sanchez shares his story of growing up in a drug and gang-infested community in South Central Los Angeles and how it led him down a path of crime and eventually to prison. He discusses the challenges he faced in prison and the transformation he underwent to become a reentry career coach. Ernesto emphasizes the importance of making positive choices and finding redemption, no matter one's background or past experiences. H...

Frank Meeink shares his journey from being a neo-Nazi skinhead to becoming an activist and author. He discusses his upbringing in tough neighborhoods, his involvement in the neo nazi skinhead movement, and his eventual transformation towards compassion and empathy. Frank also talks about his struggles with addiction and the importance of addressing the underlying issues that contribute to negative behaviors and beliefs. He emphasiz...

David LeCompte shares his inspiring story of recovery and redemption. From a troubled childhood to a life of addiction and crime, he hit rock bottom after the death of his son. But through faith and the support of others, he found the strength to turn his life around. Now, he is a leader in his church, leads a recovery meeting, and is dedicated to helping others find freedom from addiction. David emphasizes the importance of findin...

Noah Levine shares his personal journey from a troubled childhood through addiction and finally finding recovery and Buddhism. He discusses the impact of punk rock on his life and how it led him to meditation and mindfulness. He talks about the challenges he faced in early recovery and the importance of taking personal responsibility. Noah also shares his experience of starting Refuge Recovery and the growth of the program.

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On episode 22, Chris interviews Geoff Blaylock, a mental health and addiction counselor and motivational speaker. Geoff shares his personal story of growing up in a large Irish-Catholic family and experiencing trauma and inconsistent attachment with his parents. He discusses the impact this had on his mental health and self-confidence. Geoff also talks about his journey through addiction and recovery aswell as his more recent healt...

Brad Dunn of ⁠ @reliant.fitness ⁠ shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and transforming his life through fitness and discipline. He emphasizes the importance of leading by example and living the principles he teaches. Brad also discusses the power of community and the positive impact it can have on personal growth and development. He highlights the importance of authenticity and consistency in coaching and how it can...

Brad Dunn of  @reliant.fitness  shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and transforming his life through fitness and discipline. He emphasizes the importance of leading by example and living the principles he teaches. Brad also discusses the power of community and the positive impact it can have on personal growth and development. He highlights the importance of authenticity and consistency in coaching and how it can i...

Didontae Farmer shares his remarkable story of overcoming adversity on the Authentic Adversity Podcast. Growing up in California, Didontae faced numerous challenges, including moving between different cities and living in foster homes. He experienced the loss of family members and struggled with mental health issues. Didontae turned to a life of crime, which eventually led to his arrest and incarceration. However, he was able to tu...

Josh Davis, a recovering alcoholic, shares his journey of overcoming addiction and finding happiness in sobriety.

After experiencing personal traumas and struggling with his own drinking, he reached a breaking point and decided to seek help. Through attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and finding support from others in recovery, Josh was able to turn his life around. Now, he is focused on spreading kindness and positivity thro...

Sam Troth shares his story of recovery and redemption with Chris Howe on The Authentic Adversity Podcast.

Sam was sexually abused by a work colleague of his father's at the age of nine, which continued until he was 13. This ended his normal upbringing and led to a troubled life, with 68 convictions in criminal courts and time spent in prison. ​

Sam's life story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance o...

In this episode, Chris chats with Sergio Morandin again but more in depth about mental health and addiction recovery.

Sergio was dealing with a lot of anger and frustration even in recovery. He had reached a breaking point and decided to talk to his sponsor, a firefighter, for advice. The firefighter suggested that Sergio see an anger management therapist. Despite his initial reluctance, Sergio decided to take his friend's adv...

In this episode, Chris chats with Sergio Morandin, a remarkable individual who has turned his life around after struggling with addiction and incarceration. Born in Toronto to immigrant parents, Sergio's early years were marked by substance abuse, which led to several run-ins with the law and eventually landed him in the West End Detention Centre at the age of 25.

It was during this time that Sergio was introduced to Alcoholics...

In episode 14, Chris chats with Mohawk Matt, a former grafitti writer, gang member, drug addict and prisoner. Matt managed to turn his life around and is now clean and sober and an employee and a model for Sullen Art Collective clothing company, dedicated to helping others through their struggles.

Growing up in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, Mohawk Matt had a middle-class upbringing and played sports, almost making it as ...

Kevin Ross is a multi-talented individual who has achieved great success in various fields such as Muay Thai, training, art, writing, and motivational speaking. But Kevin's journey to success wasn't always an easy one. Growing up in the typical American middle-class lifestyle, he thought life was normal until his parents split up. Kevin was then uprooted and moved into several unsatisfactory living situations, which led him...