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Crosstalk Podcasts is the inspiring safe space to find out how people live happily, free from addiction. There aren’t many places to go where people transparently share what’s going on inside. You’ll learn all about an individuals journey from childhood to present, and how addictions can create a devastating path. CROSSTALK’S guests will take you from their “bottom” to the steps they took to get it together and live a more happy and purposeful life.
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Peter’s story is one of chaos, loss, and ultimately, redemption. From a childhood marked by trauma and addiction to years of homelessness and intravenous drug use, his life spiraled out of control until a series of devastating events forced him to confront his demons. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Peter shares the pivotal moments that le…
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Andrew Strauss, an Orthodox Jewish man born to Holocaust survivors, traces his alcoholism back to his bris ceremony at just eight days old. This raw confession reveals his double life - from getting expelled from yeshiva for talking to girls, to smuggling drugs across borders, multiple failed marriages, and losing his million-dollar home on a golf …
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Heidi’s life reads like a thriller: adopted into a troubled family, she took her first drink at 7, nearly died from alcohol at 12, and spent decades chasing "normal" while hiding addiction. From faking moderation as a suburban mom to losing her children after driving them drunk, this episode exposes the lies addicts tell themselves and the moment s…
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Ernie’s journey through addiction and recovery spans decades, from his early days as a bright kid in Queens to his struggles with pills, alcohol, and the illusion of "cool." In this raw and revealing episode of Crosstalk, he shares how he hit multiple rock bottoms, switched addictions, and finally found lasting sobriety. His story is a testament to…
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Toni Dreyer grew up in chaos, the eldest of seven, surviving childhood molestation, abuse, and neglect. By her twenties, she was a mother of multiple children, homeless, addicted to crack, and caught in a cycle of trauma and survival. But Toni's story didn’t end there. After prison and years of addiction, a chance meeting with a mental health worke…
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In this powerful episode of Cross Talk Podcast, we sit down with Michael Cardinale, a licensed clinical social worker whose journey from reckless college dropout to addiction counselor is as inspiring as it is raw. Growing up in a loud, loving Irish-Italian family, Michael never saw his drinking as a problem, until it nearly destroyed his life. Exp…
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In this deeply moving episode of Cross Talk Podcast, we sit down with singer-songwriter Griffin House to explore the real, raw journey of addiction, identity, and recovery. Griffin opens up about growing up in an All-American town, the hidden struggles behind the scenes of success, and how alcohol quietly became his emotional support system. From n…
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They say children inherit their parents' struggles, but Lucky Church rewrote his destiny. What began as survival in Bronx crack houses - watching his mother shoot up behind the stove at 5, carrying buckets of his stepfather's overdose blood at 10 - nearly became his own story of addiction. In this visceral Cross Talk episode, Lucky exposes the gene…
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They say children inherit their parents' struggles, but Lucky Church rewrote his destiny. What began as survival in Bronx crack houses - watching his mother shoot up behind the stove at 5, carrying buckets of his stepfather's overdose blood at 10 - nearly became his own story of addiction. In this visceral Cross Talk episode, Lucky exposes the gene…
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From surviving the brutal streets of Kensington to being slowly pulled into a hidden prostitution ring, Alison Van Horn’s story takes an even deeper turn in Part 2 of this Crosstalk Podcast episode, recounting the devastating reality of addiction, exploitation, and the underground world she found herself trapped in. But it was getting arrested, not…
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Meet Alison Van Horn, a driven academic from suburban Philadelphia who grew up in a loving Catholic Italian household, but felt different from the start. Her journey began with stolen candy and cigarettes in grade school and spiraled into a full-blown heroin addiction by her twenties. In this episode, Alison opens up about her descent from a straig…
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Meet Jimmy—a man whose early life was scarred by abuse, alcoholism, and abandonment. His father, a traumatized WWII veteran, once told him, “I never loved you.” That moment, and many like it, shaped a young man who would spiral into addiction, bouncing from jails to detox centers, chasing relief and belonging. Jimmy’s story unfolds with raw vulnera…
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Meet Big John—a former football star, loving husband, and father—who seemed to have it all but was silently losing a generational battle with alcohol. In this powerful episode, John shares his raw and honest journey from secret binges to spiritual breakthroughs. John grew up in a home where alcohol quietly haunted every corner. Despite early succes…
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Meet Christine — a high-functioning professional, mother of two, and by all external measures, a woman who "had it all." But beneath the surface, she was fighting a war with alcohol that nearly destroyed her family, her career, and her sense of self. Christine opens up about her long, spiraling relationship with alcohol: the hidden drinking, the em…
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Meet Christine — a successful professional, loving mother, and the last person you'd expect to battle addiction. But behind the polished exterior was a woman drowning in alcohol, trauma, and guilt. This is the raw, powerful story of how she found the courage to get sober at 50. Christine grew up surrounded by alcohol, in a culture that normalized o…
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Meet Matt Butler—NYC-born singer-songwriter, former Universal-signed artist, and founder of the nonprofit Art That Serves. From music-fueled isolation and addiction to sharing songs in prisons across the country, Matt’s story is a powerful reminder of transformation through honesty, service, and purpose. Matt opens up about his early life in Manhat…
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Caitlin's story is one of resilience, pain, and profound transformation. Born into an alcoholic home and labeled the family's "problem child," Caitlin struggled with intense anxiety from a young age. Her early life was overshadowed by physical symptoms of stress, family denial, and the silent pressure of feeling fundamentally flawed. Her journey in…
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In this powerful episode, we meet Shari and Marguerite, two extraordinary women whose personal struggles with addiction nearly destroyed their lives. From picture-perfect facades to devastating lows, their stories reveal the hidden truths behind the masks they wore. Shari battled drugs, alcohol, gambling, and multiple suicide attempts, losing herse…
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From Partying to Purpose: Zach Clark’s Journey to Recovery Zach Clark had it all—a loving family, a great upbringing, and a future in sports. But what started as innocent partying quickly turned into a relentless chase for the next high. In college, alcohol fueled his weekends, and soon, cocaine and Adderall became part of the equation. By his mid-…
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Growing up in a loving family outside of New York City, Matt Williams had everything he needed—supportive parents, a good home, and endless possibilities. But behind the surface of a normal childhood, something darker was brewing. Undiagnosed ADHD made it hard for him to focus, and as a teen, he discovered a thrill in getting away with things—start…
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Dr. Harold Jonas grew up feeling like a failure—struggling with self-worth, addiction, and a toxic family dynamic. Introduced to drugs at a young age, he quickly spiraled into a life of crime, heroin dependency, and repeated run-ins with the law. He tried to escape through relationships, business ventures, and even a rushed marriage in Las Vegas, b…
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In this episode of Crosstalk Podcast, we welcome Eric Weber—also known as Bow Tie—a leading addiction counselor with 25 years of experience in mental health, addiction recovery, and behavioral disorders. From working in correctional facilities to treating patients at Karen Treatment Centers, Eric has seen addiction from every angle. Today, he revea…
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Meet Sarah Frias, a former nurse who found herself battling IV drug addiction, facing near amputation, and spiraling into a deep, dark place. For years, she believed she was only a good nurse when using pills. But addiction took her further than she ever imagined—until she found the strength to turn her life around. Sarah grew up struggling with id…
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John Driscoll, CEO of the Caron Treatment Center, has spent decades fighting the addiction crisis. From his early days working in a Chicago homeless shelter to leading one of the nation’s top recovery centers, John shares the lessons he’s learned, the heartbreaking losses, and the victories that make it all worth it. In this episode, John talks abo…
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Meet Craig Robinson, a successful attorney whose life took a dramatic turn due to addiction. Craig shares his extraordinary journey of overcoming cocaine and alcohol dependency, navigating career setbacks, and rebuilding his life with resilience and hope. Craig’s story begins with a “normal” childhood and a promising career in law, but substance us…
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Meet Tamara, a veteran and mental health counselor whose life has been a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. From a childhood shaped by addiction in her family to her own battles with substance abuse, Tamara’s journey is filled with profound lessons on grief, loss, and the strength it takes to start over. In this episode, Tama…
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Meet Taylor Baim, a personal trainer and recovering addict who has overcome immense personal challenges, including family turmoil, the loss of a close friend, and his own struggles with shame and self-acceptance as a gay man. Taylor opens up about his tumultuous upbringing, marked by his parents' separation, a chaotic family dynamic, and early expo…
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Lauren’s story is one of resilience, loss, and rediscovery. Born in El Paso, Texas, Lauren seemed to have a loving and supportive family, but hidden beneath the surface were unaddressed traumas that led her down a path of eating disorders, alcoholism, and self-doubt. In this episode, she shares how childhood insecurities and family dynamics shaped …
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In this raw and powerful episode of Crosstalk, host Corey Raven sits down with long-time friend Henry Jay to dive into his journey from a promising young athlete to battling addiction and ultimately finding recovery. Henry opens up about growing up in Westchester, his passion for baseball, and how early exposure to alcohol planted the seeds for a l…
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Meet Josh, a recovering alcoholic and former inmate who overcame a life of addiction, criminal activity, and despair to build a life of purpose and service. In this powerful episode, Josh shares his raw and unfiltered story, offering a rare glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of addiction recovery. Josh’s story begins in a chaotic childhood fil…
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Eric Bricker, a therapist based in East Boca, Florida, shares his extraordinary journey from a marketing student with no clear path to becoming a mental health advocate specializing in grief, trauma, and addiction recovery. With decades of experience helping individuals and families, Eric’s story offers a rare look at the human side of therapy. Fro…
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Meet Jeanette, a resilient woman who overcame years of substance abuse, including struggles with alcohol, opiates, and Xanax, all while maintaining a high-powered job. Her story reveals the stark contrast between a polished exterior and the chaos within. Jeanette shares her journey, from an idyllic childhood in Brooklyn to her descent into addictio…
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In this powerful episode, Rich Pagano opens up about his journey as a father navigating the devastating impact of his son Nick's addiction and the profound loss that followed. A professional drummer and music producer, Rich shares the emotional highs and lows of raising a child who struggled with identity, mental health, and substance use. Rich rec…
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Millie shares her incredible story of resilience and recovery after years of battling addiction. From growing up in an alcoholic family to hitting rock bottom after years of substance abuse, Millie recounts her journey of finding hope, rebuilding her life, and inspiring others through recovery. Her story is a testament to the power of surrender and…
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In this episode, Matt opens up about his experiences growing up after the loss of his father on 9/11 and how trauma led him down the path of addiction. Matt describes the moments that brought him to his lowest point and the journey to reclaiming his life through recovery. Listeners will gain valuable insight into the courage it takes to rebuild and…
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In this episode, meet Dr. Robb Kelly, an esteemed addiction specialist who went from homelessness to helping others reclaim their lives. With a childhood marked by trauma, Dr. Rob spiraled into severe alcoholism, eventually losing everything. Through a powerful transformation and a spiritual awakening, he embraced neuroscience-backed methods to aid…
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In this episode, our guest bravely shares their story of overcoming a hidden but powerful addiction journey. Growing up in a high-achieving family, they seemed to have it all together—until the challenges of perfectionism, early trauma, and a battle with alcohol and anorexia took over their life. Our guest takes listeners through their early strugg…
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Lori’s story is one of transformation—growing up in a stable yet transient household, she found herself swept into a life of alcoholism later in life. As a mother, she maintained a perfect facade, but behind closed doors, her addiction grew. Lori recounts her life, from watching her husband battle alcoholism to falling into her own hidden drinking …
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In this powerful episode of Crosstalk Podcasts, we sit down with Dr. Barry Ryman as he shares his incredible journey from addiction to recovery. Barry opens up about his early life growing up in South Florida, his first encounter with drugs at a young age, and how his substance abuse spiraled out of control, leading him to hit rock bottom. Through …
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Access the full show notes for this episode at crosstalkofficial.com Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please hel…
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Joey’s story is one of struggle, survival, and ultimate redemption. Growing up in Philadelphia, his early introduction to alcohol led him down a path of addiction, which impacted his modeling career and personal life. After battling Crohn’s disease and multiple surgeries, Joey found himself trapped in a cycle of addiction. However, his journey to r…
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Access the full show notes for this episode at crosstalkofficial.com Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please hel…
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Access the full show notes for this episode at crosstalkofficial.com Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please hel…
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Access the full show notes for this episode at crosstalkofficial.com Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please hel…
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Access the full show notes for this episode at crosstalkofficial.com Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please hel…
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Access the full show notes for this episode at crosstalkofficial.com Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please hel…
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Access the full show notes for this episode at crosstalkofficial.com Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please hel…
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Access the full show notes for this episode at crosstalkofficial.com Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please hel…
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Access the full show notes for this episode at crosstalkofficial.com Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please hel…
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Access the full show notes for this episode at crosstalkofficial.com Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please hel…
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