CROSSTALK PODCASTS

In this episode, we dive deep into complex trauma, emotional regulation, and the journey to becoming a better parent, partner, and individual

From overcoming childhood wounds to navigating marriage, sobriety, and parenting, Jared Devin shares actionable insights on breaking patterns, connecting with your kids, and healing relationships.

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From the outside, he looked successful. Inside, he was spiraling. When his dad finally sat him down and said, “We don’t want you here unless you’re serious about your drinking,” everything shifted.

Jared shares his story from his first black out to almost loosing everything

This episode reveals what it really takes to start over at Day One!

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He thought he was making a smart investment Instead, he lost $1,000 to a scam and got hit with consequences he never expected

In this raw and powerful episode of Crosstalk Podcasts, we dive into a real life testimony of greed, humiliation, obedience, and redemption

If you’ve ever ignored the warning and paid for it, this conversation will hit differently.

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From childhood trauma and growing up in a dangerous environment to life-changing mentorship and faith, this story proves that surrender, guidance, and small acts of love can transform your life completely.

Watch as one young man shares how he overcame fear, temptation, and challenges without ever touching drugs or alcohol and how faith and intentional mentorship shaped his journey.

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This episode of the Crosstalk Podcast features a raw, unforgettable conversation about growing up in Compton, surviving street violence, and finding freedom from addiction through faith and personal transformation. Alex Johnson shares his early life experiences in gang heavy neighborhoods, exposure to trauma at a young age, and how normalized violence shaped his worldview while growing up in Southern California.

The discussion dives...

In this deeply human episode of CrossTalk Podcast, we sit down with Mike to explore a lifetime shaped by addiction, recovery, service, and conscious choice. Mike opens up about a tragic accident that altered his life forever and the hard-earned wisdom that followed.

From early struggles with alcoholism to finding stability through sobriety and the 12-step program, this conversation is a raw reflection on accountability, personal gro...

In this powerful episode of Crosstalk Podcast, we sit down with Mike, a longtime member of the recovery community whose life story spans early exposure to substances, generational sobriety, devastating trauma, and ultimately, long-term recovery. Growing up around Alcoholics Anonymous through his father’s sobriety, Mike’s relationship with alcohol and drugs began young and escalated quickly fueled by experimentation, denial, and a c...

In this thought-provoking episode of Crosstalk Podcasts, we welcome Dr. Jeff from PCH (Psychological Care and Healing) for a deep dive into the flaws of our current mental health system. Challenging the very foundation of psychiatric diagnosis, Dr. argues that the DSM manual often creates more problems than it solves, turning adaptive survival responses into lifelong "disorders." He reveals how the split between anxiety and depress...

In this powerful episode of Cross Talk Podcast, we sit down with Jenna to explore the profound impact of growing up with a mother struggling with alcoholism. From the age of six, Jenna learned to disconnect from her body and her feelings, a coping mechanism that later manifested in disordered eating and complex relationships. She opens up about her journey of reclaiming those lost emotions, the struggle for control in a chaotic env...

In Part 2 of our extraordinary conversation with music icon Dion and his protégé Adam, we dive deeper into the wisdom gathered from 57 years of sobriety and a legendary life in rock & roll. They discuss their new book, “The Rock & Roll Philosopher,” a collection of stories that blend music history with profound life lessons—from dealing with lawsuits and managers to finding spiritual freedom.

Dion reveals the critical import...

In an unprecedented episode, we sit down with music legend Dion (of “The Wanderer” and “Runaround Sue” fame) and his spiritual protégé, Adam. Dion opens up with staggering humility about getting sober on April 1st, 1968—57 years ago—after his father-in-law took him to a meeting and told him, “A sick mind can’t cure a sick mind.”

Adam shares his harrowing entry into recovery, including a profound spiritual experience with a Catholic ...

Kiefer, a director at Clear Behavioral Health, joins us for a raw and hopeful episode. With a seemingly ideal suburban upbringing, he traces his path from a 3.9 GPA high school student to a college dropout with a 0.9, all while his addiction to alcohol, benzos, and cocaine progressed from age 14. He shares the terrifying reality of his blackouts, the family interventions he missed, and the moment he "came to" in a treatment center ...

In this powerful second part of our conversation with trauma therapist Laura Sorte, we dive into the brutal reality of her active addiction. Laura recounts the dangerous "disguises" of being a "wine connoisseur," the horrifying blackouts that led to her being found unconscious on NYC streets and strapped to a hospital bed, and the family intervention that was called off when they collectively decided she'd been "mugged."

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Laura Sorte, a therapist and expert in recovery, joins us for a profound and vulnerable conversation. She takes a retrospective look at her seemingly happy childhood to uncover the subtle moments of heartbreak and unmet emotional needs that contributed to her journey with substance use. Laura discusses the impact of learning disabilities, growing up as a twin under constant comparison, and how the identity of "not being smart enoug...

Dr. Jeffrey Katzman, Director of the Academy for Research and Education at Silver Hill Hospital, joins Cross Talk to discuss one of the most pressing yet stigmatized issues of our time: the loneliness epidemic. He reveals startling data, including that loneliness is as deadly as smoking 14 cigarettes a day and contributes to a death every three minutes. Dr. Katzman explains how this crisis is deeply intertwined with addiction, ment...

Wendy, a licensed therapist, international speaker, and author, shares her profound 28-year recovery journey that began with a desperate look in the Yellow Pages. She recounts her early life as "Wild Wendy," her codependent family dynamic, and a marriage based on the wrong values. Wendy opens up about the moment her drinking became undeniable in front of her children and the immediate surrender that followed when she walked into he...

Kenny Lansing shares his journey from a successful Wall Street career to a devastating addiction that required five separate rehab attempts. He describes his early days as the "mayor" of the party, the car crash that failed to be a wake-up call, and how losing his job unleashed a two-month spiral that shocked his family. Kenny details the cycle of failed treatments, the lies that piled up, and his physical dependence on prescriptio...

April shares her powerful and raw journey into recovery, which began at 61 years old after a successful career and a life that looked put-together from the outside. She opens up about the insidious nature of her "high-functioning" addiction, describing it as a disease that constantly told her she didn't have one. April details the devastating consequences, including damaging her relationship with her son and destroying the career s...

In this powerful episode of the Cross Talk Podcast, we sit down with Richard and John, two men with profound recovery journeys. Richard shares his harrowing path from smoking pot at 12 and shooting heroin as a teenager to finding a moment of clarity that led to 43.5 years of continuous sobriety. He opens up about the "gift of desperation," losing nine of his thirteen childhood friends, and how he moved from blaming his parents to t...