Escaping Addiction Through Creativity: A Tattoo Artist’s Redemption | The M-Balm Effect #235

In this powerful episode of The M-Balm Effect, M-Balm sits down with Jeff Pierce — tattoo artist, entrepreneur, and owner of NEXUS TATTOO — for a raw and honest conversation about mental health, addiction, and the healing power of art.Jeff opens up about his personal battle with alcoholism, the mental health struggles that fueled it, and how hitting rock bottom became the catalyst for building something meaningful. From the darkness of addiction came the Genesis of NEXUS TATTOO, a space not just for ink, but for growth, recovery, and connection.We dive deep into:Jeff’s journey to sobrietyHow art became his therapyThe mental health crisis within the tattoo industryStarting a business after addictionWhy tattoos can be a form of healingThis isn’t just a story about tattoos — it’s about redemption, resilience, and redefining purpose. Whether you're an artist, in recovery, or just someone navigating the chaos of life, this episode will hit home.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations.#MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #AlcoholismSurvivor #TattooArtist #NEXUSTattoo #MbalmEffect #SobrietyJourney #TattooTherapy #OvercomingAddiction #ArtistLife--The M-Balm Effect, where raw reality meets hard banter! Hosted by M-Balm, this podcast is your one-stop shop for unfiltered discussions on real-life experiences, hot-button topics, and the downright bizarre, all served with a side of dark humor. Guests are invited onto the show to dive deep into the murky depths of eccentric conversations.Free way to support the show is with the 👍 Like ButtonSubscribe and hit the bell to stay up to date on all the content! 📽🎙⌨️-- Brought To You By -- 👉 REDCON1: https://redcon1.com/?rstr=MBALM (Enter MBALM20) at checkout for 20% OFF!)👉 VYV SMELLING SALTS: https://myvyv.com/ (Enter MBALM15 at checkout for 15% OFF!)👉 DXRK ARTS CLOTHING: https://dxrkarts.com (Shop alternative apparel!)-- Website Links --🌲The M-Balm Effect Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/TheMBalmEffect👕TME MERCH: https://thembalmeffect.bigcartel.com🖱OFFICIAL SITE: https://thembalmeffect.com-- Connect With Us! --📘FACEBOOK: / thembalmeffect 📸INSTAGRAM: / the_mbalm_effect 🐦TWITTER: / thembalmeffect -- Contact Us! --☎Give Us A Call! 855-MBALM19 (855-622-5619)📬Email Us: [e-mail]-- Podcast Platforms --🎙SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5uSBId1D5D6eAbpP3AdU2l?si=56e653bb08874320🎙IHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-the-m-balm-effect-45916078/🎙APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-m-balm-effect/id1523216242🎙RADIOPUBLIC: https://radiopublic.com/the-mbalm-effect-WDVzbl#Podcast #Society #Comedy