Best Patrick Custer Podcasts (2026)

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Forced Out: The Day Avalon Came to My House - Michael Passons (part 2) 1:33:20

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"They showed up at my house and told me I was no longer in the group." In Part 2, Michael Passons reveals the failed "cure" that cost him his career and the 17-year battle to reclaim his life. For nearly two decades, the official story was that Michael Passons left the multi-platinum group Avalon to "pursue other interests." Today, the silence ends…

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#8 Will Drury: From Dope Sick to Dad Again—Finding Hope in the Cold Cell and a New Calling 1:18:05

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Will Drury’s story is a raw, winding path through grief, addiction, jail, and the kind of recovery that rebuilds a life from the ground up. He started using at 13, lost close friends to DUI tragedies, and by 18 he was a “kid having a kid”—while sliding deeper into alcohol, weed, and eventually opioids. Hydrocodone turned into oxycodone, tolerance t…

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#7 Misty Pearson: From Prescription to Prison to Purpose—Finding Hope After Addiction 49:49

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Misty Pearson’s story begins where many never expect addiction to start: a legitimate injury, a doctor’s prescription, and a life that looked “put together.” One torn ACL set off a chain reaction—opioids, shame, escalation, arrests, and ultimately nine and a half years of incarceration. But Misty’s story doesn’t end there. Through forced sobriety, …

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Michael Passons Breaks Silence: His Truth About Avalon, Christian Music & 20‑Year Return (Part 1) 52:56

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Part 1 of 2: Discover the untold story behind one of Christian music’s biggest voices. In his most in‑depth interview ever, Michael Passons, founding member of the GRAMMY‑nominated group Avalon, sits down with Patrick Custer to share the highs, lows and hidden battles that shaped his journey. From singing hymns as a toddler in Yazoo City, Mississip…

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#6 Patrick Custer: From Rock Bottom to Radical Resilience—How Sobriety, Identity, and a Brain Tumor Shaped a Life of Hope 1:26:26

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Patrick Custer’s story is a masterclass in courage. Raised in a conservative religious home, Patrick spent his early life feeling “different” and carrying shame he couldn’t name. Addiction took hold in college, spiraling him from functioning student to around-the-clock drinking and stimulant use. At 24, a family intervention saved his life—and sobr…

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Series Premier: Country Music's Annie Bosko Reveals Mental Health Struggles & Nashville Industry Realities 52:27

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Ever been told you’ll never get better? In this powerful debut episode, Patrick Custer and California Cowgirl Annie Bosko unpack her journey; from singing at her great‑grandmother’s funeral at five to fighting for her physical voice again after a devastating vocal injury and her inner voice for the power to fight back when business betrayal in the …

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#5 Justin Lowry: From Cocaine to Compassion—How Recovery Sparked a Dental Revolution 1:05:32

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Justin Lowry’s story is a wild ride through chaos, collapse, and ultimately, radical redemption. Starting drugs at age 12, Justin’s life spiraled through addiction, business success, bankruptcy, and homelessness—until a near-death hospital stay and jail time forced him to face the truth: he was the problem. Now sober and thriving, Justin has turned…

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#4 Ryan Fowler: From the NFL to Addiction—and the Fight for a Better Life 1:02:35

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Former NFL linebacker Ryan Fowler opens up about the hidden world of pain, pressure, and performance inside professional football—and how it led to years of addiction. From Vicodin on the sidelines to a staff member supplying players in the locker room, Fowler shares how the drive to be perfect, strong, and “capable” nearly cost him everything. Now…

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#3 Orlando Andrews: Coming Home to Yourself 1:08:32

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What if the real trauma begins when you’re not allowed to be yourself? In this powerful conversation, Orlando Andrews shares his deeply personal recovery journey—one shaped by loss, discovery, and bold innovation. From confronting the failures of $60,000 treatment programs with 70% relapse rates, to developing new solutions like the SPARC device, O…

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#2 Kim Ryan: My Chaos 1:00:00

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Episode 2: My Chaos – Kim Ryan on Trauma, Recovery, and the Moment She Knew She Was Okay In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Kim Ryan joins host Jonny Phillip to share her remarkable story of addiction, trauma, and transformation. From surviving the chaos of substance use to finding long-term recovery and peace, Kim opens up about the darke…

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Love, Loss, and Resilience (ft. Donna Adams) | Rooted Recovery Stories 207 1:46:27

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Together, Patrick and Donna explore:-The pivotal turning points that shifted her path toward recovery-The role of faith and community in rebuilding her life-How facing the truth about herself became the foundation for lasting change-The courage it took to break free from the same relationship patterns she’d been repeating for decades-Why hope is po…

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How ADHD Works (Part 2 with Dr. Priyanka Rao) 38:07

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You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re wired differently. In this powerful part two of our four-part series, Dr. Priyanka Rao joins us again to unravel the truth about ADHD in adults, the misunderstood behaviors, the shame loops we internalize, and how to actually move through task paralysis, executive dysfunction, and rejection sensitivity wit…

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From Chaos To The Canvas (ft. Ryan Rado) | Rooted Recovery Stories 206 1:43:56

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“I didn’t know how to express the pain. So I turned it into art.” What happens when survival becomes silence and silence becomes a scream on canvas? Join us for an enlightening episode of Rooted Recovery Stories as host Patrick Custer sits down with artist Ryan Rado. In this candid conversation, Ryan shares his journey through childhood trauma, the…

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Reframing ADHD (Part 1 with Dr. Priyanka Rao) 31:00

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Is ADHD a flaw or just misunderstood? In this powerful Part 1 episode of Mind Amendment, Dr. Priyanka Rao, clinical psychologist and creator of NeuroDivergent Renaissance joins host Patrick Custer to reframe everything you thought you knew about ADHD. From late diagnosis and masking to misinformed clinicians and internalized shame, Dr. Rao unpacks …

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#1 Mitzi Dawn: Trainwrecks and Pink Clouds 1:07:59

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Welcome to the debut episode of Breaking Down Addiction, a podcast by National Addiction Specialists. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, singer-songwriter and recovery advocate Mitzi Dawn shares her powerful journey—from growing up in the rooms of AA to discovering, later than expected, that addiction hadn’t skipped her after all. Mitzi opens…

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From Burnout To Balance (Part 4 with Dr. Jessi Gold) 48:05

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When your job is to care for others, who takes care of you? In the final installment of this powerful series, psychiatrist Dr. Jessi Gold and host Patrick Custer dive into the unspoken weight carried by mental health professionals. From the hidden rules of psychiatry that discourage vulnerability to the culture of silence around clinicians' own pai…

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What Would My Patients Think? (Part 3 with Dr. Jessi Gold) 47:13

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Even psychiatrists are human. But in a system that punishes vulnerability, what does it cost to say so out loud? In Part 3 of our conversation with Dr. Jessi Gold, we dive into the emotional toll of working in mental health while carrying your own unspoken pain. From her early days in medicine, where hierarchy silenced empathy, to the personal and …

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Would You Be Friends With Yourself? (Part 2 with Dr. Jessi Gold) 40:37

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This one is for anyone who’s ever been praised for being strong while silently burning out. Sometimes what looks like self-care is actually self-avoidance. And sometimes the loudest voice in the room is the one in your head telling you you are not enough. In this powerful part two episode, host Patrick Custer continues his conversation with psychia…

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Burnout: The Hidden Struggle Of Healers (Part 1 With Dr. Jessi Gold) 45:04

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Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse. Sometimes it looks like showing up every day with a smile you don’t feel and calling that survival. In this powerful conversation, host Patrick Custer sits down with psychiatrist, educator, and mental health advocate Dr. Jessi Gold to unpack the hidden cost of caring for everyone else. From perfectionism a…

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Silence to Action: Allyship & Pride Month (Part 4 with Ashley Hampton) 24:53

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“I support you, but can we not talk about this at work?” We’ve all heard it. Some of us have said it. But what happens when support stops at comfort? In this bold Pride Month conversation, Mind Amendment host Patrick Custer sits down with therapist, educator, and cultural worker Ashley Hampton to unpack what it really means to be a safe space for o…

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The Last Bet: Grief And Gambling Addiction (ft. Patrick Casale) | Rooted Recovery Stories 205 1:16:11

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Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide, grief, addiction, mental health challenges, and other sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised. He didn’t think he’d make it to 26. By then, Patrick Casale had already lost his stepmother to cancer, his best friend to suicide and himself to gambling addiction, shame, and emotiona…

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Therapist Break Too (Part 3 with Ashley Hampton) 26:04

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Traditional therapy wasn’t enough to fix a broken system. Nearly 60% of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals report feeling misunderstood or harmed in therapy. Clinicians are burning out. Marginalized communities are slipping through the cracks. That’s why Ashley Hampton left the comfort of private practice to launch a nonprofit rooted in healing justice b…

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Raised In The Fire: Breaking Cycles Building Truth (ft. David Hawkins) | Rooted Recovery Stories 204 1:48:06

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What happens when the people who raised you were also the ones you had to survive? In this powerful Pride Month episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, media entrepreneur and LGBTQ+ advocate David Hawkins joins host Patrick Custer to share his journey of growing up queer and deeply misunderstood in rural South Carolina. From the emotional toll of being…

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Seen Not Served: Therapy Reimagined (Part 2 with Ashley Hampton) 25:22

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In Part 2 of our Healing in the Margins series, licensed therapist Ashley Hampton returns to Mind Amendment to unpack what it really means to create spaces that are not only inclusive but truly affirming for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. This conversation goes beyond buzzwords and into the heart of the matter: Why marginalized people are still be…

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Coming Out Country: From Hiding To Healing (ft. Ty Herndon) | Rooted Recovery Stories #203 1:37:09

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What if telling the truth about who you are meant risking everything you’ve worked for? In this deeply personal episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, country music icon, Ty Herndon, returns to reflect on the cost of hiding, the power of coming out, and the kind of healing that only comes when you stop performing and start living. Ty opens up about th…

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Therapy Wasn't Built For You (Part 1 with Ashley Hampton) 21:28

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Before she was a therapist, Ashley Hampton was a Black, queer, Southern girl trying to survive in a world that wasn’t built for her. In this powerful kickoff to Mind Amendment’s Pride Month series, Healing in the Margins, Ashley shares what it really means to seek emotional safety and how traditional models of therapy often fail the very people who…

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The Cost of Coping (ft. Shane Diamond) | Rooted Recovery Stories #202 1:59:57

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What do you do when everything you've built, your identity, your career, your marriage starts to unravel at once? Shane Diamond, a celebrated speaker, writer, and advocate, joins us to talk about surviving chaos, coming out as trans, and finding recovery in the most unexpected ways. From figure skating in hockey skates to waking up at 4 a.m. after …

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You Cannot Accept Yourself Until You Do This (ft. Blair Imani) | Rooted Recovery Stories #201 1:55:02

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Healing doesn’t always begin with answers. Sometimes it starts with the questions no one ever thought to ask. Before she became the voice behind Smarter in Seconds, Blair Imani was navigating a deeply personal journey through mental health, identity, and belonging, quietly and in plain sight. In this powerful conversation, Blair shares the story mo…

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Healing In Public (Part 3 with Blair Imani) 33:28

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From setting boundaries to redefining joy, Blair Imani returns with a final chapter on emotional safety, public healing, and why hope is the boldest form of resistance. In the final installment of this transformative three-part series, Mind Amendment host Patrick Custer sits down with Blair Imani to explore the softer, deeper power of mental health…

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Were You Taught Faith Or Programmed To Obey (ft. Monte Mader) | Rooted Recovery Stories #200 1:44:25

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What if the faith you were raised in wasn’t chosen but programmed? Whether you’re questioning everything or doubling down on your beliefs, this landmark 200th episode is for you. Monte Mader’s journey from Christian nationalist-in-training to spiritual deconstructionist isn’t an attack it’s an invitation. An invitation to examine what you inherited…

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When Growth Gets Messy (Part 2 with Blair Imani) 55:29

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Before Blair Imani became a trusted voice in education and inclusion, she was navigating the vulnerable, often unseen side of public learning. In Part 2 of this Mental Health Awareness Month series, Mind Amendment host Patrick Custer sits down with Blair to explore the cost of visibility, the power of accountability, and the quiet courage it takes …

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From People Pleasing to Purpose (ft. Chrissy Metz) | Rooted Recovery Stories #199 1:38:56

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From the outside, Chrissy Metz seemed to have it all starring in a hit show, inspiring millions, and radiating confidence but behind the spotlight was a woman navigating the painful realities of childhood trauma, body image struggles, people-pleasing, and the long road to emotional healing. In this heartfelt conversation, Chrissy opens up about the…

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Before Changing Millions of Minds She Had to Survive on Her Own (Part 1 with Blair Imani) 30:45

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Before Blair Imani became a global force for truth, inclusion, and education she was a young girl silently battling to make sense of a world that told her she didn’t belong. Raised Baptist in the American South, and later converting to Islam as a young adult, Blair’s path through identity, mental health, and cultural dissonance isn’t just powerful …

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Triggers and Transformation (ft. Caleb Lovely) | Rooted Recovery Stories #198 1:39:19

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From buried hurt to healing harmonies, Caleb Lovely reveals how trauma shaped his truth and gave rise to a song that speaks volumes. In this powerful episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, host Patrick Custer sits down with Middle Tennessee artist Caleb Lovely, a celebrated songwriter and the creator of the poignant new single, "Triggers." In honor of…

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7 Signs You Need To Work On Your Mental Health 8:52

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From fatigue to forgotten joy, listen and learn about the hidden cues your mind and body are begging you not to miss. In this episode of Mind Amendment, host Patrick Custer uncovers seven hidden signs that indicate you may need to pay attention to your mental health before it spirals out of control. We often believe that mental health issues manife…

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Therapy Trap: Why Chasing the "Feel Better" Is Not Healing (Part 4 with Trish Caldwell) 23:43

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Most people don’t relapse because they’re weak they relapse because the system is broken. In this eye-opening finale with Trish Caldwell, we dismantle the outdated practices still plaguing mental and physical healthcare today. From rushed trauma processing to therapy models designed for the wrong population, Trish breaks down how ego, convenience, …

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The Solution Is Before The Crisis (Part 3 with Trish Caldwell) 22:33

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"The solution isn’t what you reach for in the crisis it’s what you’ve built long before it." In Part 3 of this eye-opening series with Trish Caldwell, Mind Amendment host Patrick Custer digs deeper into why healing often feels elusive even when we “know what to do.” Trish flips the script on the traditional view of coping skills like deep breathing…

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From Rock Bottom To Rock Star (ft. Amy Darling) | Rooted Recovery Stories #197 1:19:49

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From broken beginnings to bold breakthroughs, Amy Darling shares how she hit rock bottom and rose again, louder than ever. Join host Patrick Custer as he sits down with the incredible Amy Darling, a Nashville-based rock and roll front woman, DJ, and model known for her fierce authenticity and electrifying performances. In this conversation, Amy sha…

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Emotional Regulation (Part 2 with Trish Caldwell) 22:43

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Have you ever been told to "just think differently" when you're feeling triggered? In this enlightening episode of Mind Amendment, we dive deep into the often misunderstood world of emotional regulation with expert Trish Caldwell as she explains why this common advice can be ineffective and even harmful as we explore the curriculum for Promises tha…

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Beyond the Headlines: My Truth, My Miracle, My Passion (ft. Firerose) | Rooted Recovery Stories #196 1:13:45

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Music was her lifeline in a world of chaos. Join host Patrick Custer for an intimate conversation with Firerose Cyrus, an Australian-born singer-songwriter whose inspiring journey of resilience, recovery, and reinvention is as powerful as her music.In this heartfelt conversation, Firerose shares her experiences of chasing dreams across the globe wh…

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The Breakthrough (Part 1 with Trish Caldwell) 28:45

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Healing isn’t always a straight line, and sometimes, the very tools meant to help us can keep us stuck. In this powerful first episode of Mind Amendment, we sit down with Trish Caldwell, Senior Vice President of Clinical Services at Promises Behavioral Health, to unpack what’s really missing in traditional approaches to mental health and addiction …

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The Comeback Queen: Life Beyond The Spotlight (ft. Taylor Armstrong) | Rooted Recovery Stories #195 1:04:01

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Taylor Armstrong's life hasn't always been all glitz and glam. Behind reality TV fame lies a story of struggle, survival, and strength. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Taylor Armstrong, a former star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, as she opens up about her harrowing journey through an abusive marriage and her path to healing. T…

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"Only God Knows" the Battle for my Soul (ft Struggle Jennings) Part 2 | Rooted Recovery Stories #194 1:28:31

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Struggle Jennings’ journey has been one of trials, transformation, and triumph. In this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, we continue our conversation with him as he shares the exciting news about his new single, “Only God Knows” featuring Jelly Roll.Struggle opens up about his battle with addiction, life after prison, and the role faith and comm…

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"Only God Knows" the Battle for my Soul (ft Struggle Jennings) Part 1 | Rooted Recovery Stories #193 1:24:24

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Struggle Jennings might have the most fitting name in music. His journey has been anything but easy, and his music reflects every battle he’s fought. In this episode, we explore how he blends country and hip-hop to tell his story. He opens up about losing his father at a young age, growing up in a tough environment, and the struggles that led him d…

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The Limitless Cost of Keeping the Secret (Ft. Josh Cloud) | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 192 1:25:09

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One secret kept him safe. One truth would leave him with nowhere to go. For Josh Cloud, music wasn’t just a dream—it was his identity. But after American Idol and the contract that followed stripped him of his ability to perform, he lost the only thing that made him feel alive. The silence left space for something else to creep in—fear, isolation, …

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UNPACKED: Stacks of Shame for a Path of Freedom (Ft. Melissa Bull) | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 191 1:37:19

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What if the place that was supposed to feel like home felt more like a prison? In this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick Custer sits down with media strategist, Melissa Bull, who opens up about growing up in a chaotic home shaped by her mother’s struggles with hoarding and mental health. She shares raw, unfiltered memories of navigating a…

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When A Grown Man Cries(feat. Alex Hall) | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 190 1:26:15

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Sobriety and music were what saved Alex Hall's life from the grips of addiction. But before he was able to put down the bottle he felt it was something he needed as the catalyst to achieve success as a singer/songwriter. Join host Patrick Custer as he sits down with country music artist Alex Hall to explore his incredible journey through the highs …

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From Chaos to Clarity (feat. Madeline Finn) | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 189 1:29:58

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Music became Madeline Finn’s path to healing, but it wasn’t always that way. Before becoming a talented songwriter, singer, bassist, and producer, Madeline struggled with addiction, mental health challenges, and the journey of self-discovery. In this episode, she discusses her upcoming album Parts Work, which tackles themes of healing, addiction, a…

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What Actually Saved Me (feat. Fimone) | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 188 51:09

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Songwriting saved Fimone’s life, but before music became the outlet for her that it is today, she struggled with addiction, trauma, and the overwhelming journey of self-acceptance. In this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Fimone opens up about her path from growing up in rural Minnesota to navigating the complexities of identity, addiction, and …

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From Heartbreak To Healing (feat. Mari Brown) | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 187 1:17:48

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Divorce and abandonment can leave us feeling lost and uncertain, but they also hold the potential for profound transformation. In this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Mari Brown sits with host Patrick Custer as they dive deep into the themes of beauty, resilience, and transformation. Join them for a heartfelt conversation filled with laughter, …