Everyone is Addicted

Everyone is Addicted

This podcast dives into what addiction is really like and how it affects the people who love the addict. I want to bring awareness to addiction. My guest's are in recovery, in active addiction and loved ones of addicts. I want people to understand how addiction affects everyone. I also want to humanize addiction. The guest's will really make you see they are just people like the rest of the world. Also to share resources on how ways to get sober.

Episodes

January 18, 2026 54 mins

In her journey as a mom, Karen has supported her kids through the Five Big A’s: Adoption, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism and Addiction. More than 25 years of parenting has been bookended by infertility on one side and conceiving a surprise bio child in her mid-40’s. She has also been raising one of her grandchildren. You might say she has seen it all and not just survived to tell the stories. Karen has learned to Thrive, not just in spite o...

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This is more than a recovery story — it’s a testament to the power of the subconscious mind.

After a devastating brain injury left him living in darkness, Matt Johnson’s life was forever changed. As his physical recovery stalled, Matt discovered a hidden truth: unresolved PTSD was silently blocking his ability to heal. What the body couldn’t release, the subconscious was holding onto.

Through hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Program...

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At just 14 years old, Eirinn was struggling with her mental health and did what she was told to do — she asked for help. What followed would shape the next decade of her life.

She was diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed Adderall, while also being given opiates for back pain. These powerful medications created a euphoric effect that her young brain quickly became dependent on. Each time Eirinn returned to her therapist expressing that...

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December 8, 2025 49 mins

David's call is to be open for better days ahead as people discover ways to thrive not just exist. David's book " When the Doctor's Say NO! God Says YES!!! shares how David's difficult beginning with birth defects, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at age 6 and constant chronic pain almost destroyed him till he found faith in God and he went from barely existing to growing and thriving accomplishing life altering changes in thousands o...

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From Wall Street millionaire to near-death collapse, Joe’s story is a raw and riveting testimony of redemption, purpose, and identity. By 25, he was earning seven figures, surrounded by status symbols—cars, penthouses, influence. On paper, he had everything. Behind the mask, he was spiritually empty, addicted to achievement, and trapped in a cycle that success could never heal.

When the crash came, it was catastrophic. Joe overdosed...

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November 30, 2025 50 mins

Zach Minnich’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, recovery, and the impact one person can make through honesty and vulnerability. After being prescribed Adderall, Zach quickly learned he had been misinformed about its risks. He had no idea how addictive it could be—or how easily it could take control of his life. As his dependence grew, Adderall stopped being enough, leading him to use meth alongside it. His tolerance s...

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November 26, 2025 58 mins

Former DEA agent Brian Townsend spent over two decades on the front lines of America’s drug war. He’s seen every substance, every trend, every threat—until fentanyl changed everything. Once this deadly opioid hit the streets, Brian witnessed the devastating impact firsthand: skyrocketing overdoses, rising addiction, and a shocking lack of awareness among both law enforcement and the public.

That was his wake-up call. Today, Brian ru...

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After 12 years of prescribed clonazepam (Klonopin) use, D E Foster discovered he was physically dependent — a realization that changed his life forever. His experience with Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) cost him his health, career, and life as he knew it.

Now, 11 years after his last dose, D shares his powerful story of recovery and advocacy. Through his book, podcasts, support work, and research, he’s helpe...

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From growing up surrounded by alcohol addiction to creating a new path toward mindful drinking, Ian Andersen has lived through the painful reality of generational addiction—and turned it into purpose.

Born to parents struggling with alcoholism, Ian lost multiple family members to the disease, including his mother when he was just 11 years old. For years, he wrestled with the same patterns until a moment of clarity changed everything...

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November 4, 2025 68 mins

Today we are joined by Beth McDonough, a duPont Columbia and Emmy award winning investigative tv reporter who spent three decades covering some of the country's biggest news stories, from the Jayme Closs abduction, to the 35W bridge collapse, and the death of rockstar Prince. But in her debut memoir, Standby, Beth turns the camera on herself. After two DUI's, public humiliation and exile, the loss of her beloved journalism career, ...

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November 4, 2025 68 mins

Today we are joined by Beth McDonough, a duPont Columbia and Emmy award winning investigataive tv reporter who spent three decades covering some of the country's biggest news stories, from the Jayme Closs abduction, to the 35W bridge collapse, and the death of rockstar Prince. But Beth lost everything when she was fired from Fox News for getting her second DUI. Waking up in a drunk tank after a 36 hour black out, only to hear the o...

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I’m Heather Ann Ferri, and my journey has been one of profound transformation from childhood trauma and generational pain to self-mastery and healing. Growing up in Pittsburgh, PA, I faced life-altering events that shaped my mission as a trauma expert and master alchemist. My time in New York City, performing and choreographing musicals, opened doors to incredible mentors like tap legend Jimmy Slyde, whom I now see as a prophetic g...

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Vernon is 15 years sober. He started drinking at the young age of 12 years old. He eventually turned to crack, but he was a functional addict so it took him a long time to finally accept that he had a problem. Once he joined a 12 step program he began to see his problem and learn his character defects, bringing him to finally heal.

Tune in to see how he is doing now. Trust me he is saving lives with his wisdom.

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October 23, 2025 47 mins

Are you struggling with porn addiction and feeling stuck in a cycle you can’t escape? You’re not alone — and there is a way out. In this powerful interview, G.T., a professional recovery coach, shares his personal journey of overcoming porn addiction and reveals his unique 3-step method that helps clients completely lose the desire to watch porn.

Through his confidential, compassionate coaching, G.T. helps people reclaim their confi...

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October 9, 2025 54 mins

Pete vs Anxiety — a powerful podcast where host Pete dives deep into real-life battles with anxiety, trauma, and mental health. From his own raw and personal experiences to those of his guests, Pete sheds light on the journeys that are often left in the dark.

What makes Pete different? He’s been there. He’s still there. And he uses his story — full of humor, heart, and healing — to help others move forward. Whether you're dealing wi...

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October 1, 2025 52 mins

Gary Moloney dropped out of school before his exams he returned to school at 23. He has almost a decade of experience in the gambling industry most recently as a senior executive at BET99 — he is going to be traveling across Ireland and the US giving talks on how the gambling industry operates and gambling addiction. He has seen people lose so much money, but won't admit that they have an addiction until they lose every penny. In I...

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September 29, 2025 52 mins

Gary Maloney has worked in the Gambling industry for at least 10 years now. Through his experience's he has seen people become addicted and lose everything. He talks about that now that it's on the phone it is even more dangerous. He works client accounts and tries to explain to problem gamblers that they need help, but that never goes over well just like any other addict. We do have free will and he knows it is not his fault that ...

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September 29, 2025 58 mins

I’m Heather Ann Ferri, and my journey has been one of profound transformation from childhood trauma and generational pain to self-mastery and healing. Growing up in Pittsburgh, PA, I faced life-altering events that shaped my mission as a trauma expert and master alchemist. My time in New York City, performing and choreographing musicals, opened doors to incredible mentors like tap legend Jimmy Slyde, whom I now see as a prophetic g...

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September 28, 2025 61 mins

Dr. Scott Robinson has survived not one, but two near-death experiences. During his second NDE, he was already declared dead, placed in a morgue freezer, and identified by his own parents—before waking up. What happened next changed his life forever. In this powerful interview, Dr. Scott shares his incredible story and the divine mission he received while out of his body: to help millions heal—physically, emotionally, and spiritual...

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September 28, 2025 64 mins

💔 Abuse. Addiction. Chaos. For years, that's all Holly knew when it came to love. Trapped in a cycle of abusive and dysfunctional relationships, Holly's world was filled with fear, co-dependency, and emotional trauma. From a toxic partners abuse, including meth and porn addiction, she endured it all while trying to hold onto some sense of hope. But one quiet day, sitting alone on a park bench, Holly had a life-changing realization...

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