Hard Knox Talks: Your Addiction Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Janet Tait shares her journey through childhood violence, addiction, losing custody, homelessness, meth-induced psychosis and surviving a brutal stabbing before finding recovery and eventually becoming a registered social worker. Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Biz Nico shares his journey through alcoholism, drug dealing, violence, relapse, a near-fatal fall, faith, and the spiritual experiences that shaped his recovery before leading him to serve people living on Saskatoon’s streets. Reach out to Biz Biznicomusic@gmail.com Find him on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@officialBizNicoMusic Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Elijah grew up surrounded by addiction, instability and gang life, joining a gang around 10 years old and facing a murder charge at just 13. His story would take him through drug dealing, violence, being shot, meth, heroin and fentanyl addiction, homelessness and eventually recovery. After a recent relapse, Elijah joins me newly clean again to talk about where he’s been, what brought him back, and why he still believes recovery works. Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Chastity went from teenage mother to nurse, then watched addiction unravel the life she had built. Xanax and alcohol progressed to opioids, heroin and meth, eventually costing her career and leading her into crime, jail and experiences with demonic presences. Today, she’s back in healthcare, treating people with addiction and using the lived experience she once feared would destroy her career to help others recover. Check out Chastidy's book https://a.co/d/0eb9Cjcy Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Billy shares his journey from glue sniffing and gang violence in Glasgow to heroin addiction, drug dealing, prison, grief, and ultimately recovery. After 27 years caught in addiction, Billy says learning to separate himself from the “chatter” in his mind and reconnect with his spirituality transformed the way he understands recovery and life. Reach out to Billy Amazon – Who Turned the Light On: https://amzn.eu/d/0bKUz4cY Website: https://billymckay.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/who_turned_the_light_on_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19CAZxf3pA/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whoturnedthighton Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Aaron shares his journey through opioid addiction, heroin, meth, overdose, relapse, psychosis, and frightening experiences he understood as spiritual — and how faith, honesty, and finally working the 12 Steps changed his recovery. Find Aaron 👇 Bio: https://ourlastrelapse.com Book — Our Last Relapse: https://ourlastrelapse.com/shop/23051e1e-ddbb-4996-af2b-385e160260d0 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurLastRelapse?sub_confirmation=1 Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Gerald grew up in Chicago searching for somewhere he belonged. That search eventually led him into drugs, the rap and nightclub scene, crack cocaine addiction, and years of destructive relationships that nearly cost him everything. Find Gerald's Book Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Mike spent years chasing relief through alcohol, prescription opioids, methamphetamine, and anything that could numb the pain. What followed was prison, homelessness, broken relationships, and a life that seemed beyond repair. While living on the streets of Tucson, Mike experienced moments he believes were deeply spiritual, including one encounter with a woman who told him she was the devil. Whether viewed through the lens of addiction, faith, or mental health, those experiences became part of a much larger journey toward recovery. In this conversation, Mike opens up about childhood insecurity, prison, nearly robbing a convenience store out of desperation, rebuilding his relationship with his daughter, and discovering a peace he had spent decades searching for. This is a story about addiction, homelessness, faith, redemption, and the belief that no one is beyond hope. Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail James shares his journey through foster care, childhood abuse, meth addiction, psychosis, witchcraft, and recovery. After enduring years of neglect and abuse, he turned to drugs in an attempt to numb the pain. His search for belonging eventually led him into meth addiction and occult practices before finding a path toward healing and purpose. This episode explores the lasting impact of childhood trauma, the realities of addiction, spirituality, and the hope that recovery is possible—even after surviving experiences no child should have to endure. Reach out to James at mineauadvisorygroup@gmail.com Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Emma never imagined she'd lose everything. She was a mother of five, a children's counsellor, and the kind of parent driving a minivan to soccer practice. But after a prescription opioid introduced her to a feeling she couldn't escape, her life unraveled with shocking speed. Within months, heroin and fentanyl addiction had cost her career, her home, and nearly her relationship with her children. Emma shares what it was like to live out of the same minivan she once used to take her children to school, suffer a stroke, continue using drugs while hospitalized, survive six weeks on life support, and ultimately find recovery through accountability, family support, and hope. This is a story about addiction, motherhood, resilience, and discovering that recovery is about much more than putting the drugs down. Emma's TED Talk Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Valerie shares her story of growing up around meth addiction, childhood abuse, foster care, witchcraft, the escort industry, and finding recovery after nearly losing her life. Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Daniel has 18 years in recovery and he gives credit for the life he has today largely to the program of Narcotics Anonymous. I don't care if you're a new comer or an old timer, this conversation has something for everyone and it's definitely worth a listen. Find Daniel on Instagram Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Kimberly shares her story of childhood trauma, addiction, homelessness, cult involvement, spiritual beliefs, and recovery through faith. After moving into a house she later believed was connected to an occult group, she says she was unknowingly given substances during a ritual that changed the course of her life. What followed was a period of fear, despair, suicidal thoughts, and a search for help that ultimately led her to Christianity and recovery. Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Bud shares his journey through heroin, fentanyl, Tranq dope, meth, homelessness, and seven years on the streets of Kensington, Philadelphia. After losing both feet to frostbite and nearly dying from addiction-related health complications, he was forced to make a choice. This conversation explores recovery, accountability, trauma, and rebuilding a life after unimaginable loss. Check out Budd's Book HERE Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Alex shares her journey through IV heroin addiction, fentanyl, abusive relationships, grief, losing her children, and the spiritual beliefs that shaped her recovery. This conversation explores trauma, addiction, faith, darkness, and finding purpose after years of chaos and pain. Reach out to Alex Givingchangeinc@gmail.com Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Pierre shares his journey through crack cocaine addiction, drug trafficking, organized crime, prisonment for 2nd degree murder, identity struggles, and recovery. From growing up as the son of an OPP officer to becoming incarcerated for manslaughter, this conversation explores trauma, Indigenous identity, harm reduction, healing, and rebuilding purpose after addiction and incarceration. Learn more about CRISM Quebec Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Edmundo shares his journey from psychedelic ceremonies in Mexico to crystal meth addiction in Canada, navigating HIV, trauma, spiritual experiences, academic discrimination, and recovery. This conversation explores healing, identity, mental health, and finding new tools for sobriety and self-respect. SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm CRISM Quebec Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Caroline shares her story of growing up around addiction, losing her mother to overdose, becoming a high-functioning alcoholic, surviving abusive relationships, and finally finding recovery through grief, therapy, and AA. SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Find Karoline's book here Find Karoline on Facebook Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Roman spent over a decade addicted to cocaine, trying different ways to quit without success. That changed after a single ayahuasca experience. He describes intense visions, encounters with unknown beings, and a process that felt like something inside him was being taken apart and rebuilt. When it was over, the cravings were gone. This conversation explores addiction, psychedelics, perception, and what happens when a person experiences something they can’t fully explain—but can’t ignore either. Follow Roman on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/romancorkery/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/roman.corkery SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Kaylee shares how addiction pulled her into a world of cartel violence, ritualistic environments, and severe meth-induced psychosis. What started as early substance use turned into trauma, survival, and losing touch with reality. SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Support the show SEIU-West Wellness News Parenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox Talks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube: ht...