6/21 Episode 216: Mother's Day Reunion
Tonight we welcomed back one of our dearest friends, Jenny Mansfield. If the last name sounds familiar, that's because she's Brad's sister whom we met in tandem just a few weeks ago on Mother's Day. Tonight brought a new challenge when the live was cut after airing just two minutes of World Cup highlights. Apparently you can't do that. Our sister Jenny took center stage and showed everyone what independent, sober living looks like. She shared her trials, triumphs, and the many obstacles she's overcome in both life and recovery. Her relationship with Brad is a powerful one. We're incredibly grateful she took the time to tell her story, because there is a strength in that kind of honesty that transcends distance, borders, and time zones.
6/17 Episode 215: Pinch Hitter
Here’s a cleaned-up version that keeps your voice while tightening the flow: With just a couple of months to go before reaching the two-year mark, we celebrated that milestone with Steve and our audience. There’s something special about watching people you care about finally "get it." Tried and tested, giving away what was so freely given to us remains one of the best ways to stay sober. As Men's Health Month continues, awareness around men's mental health is growing, largely because the stigma around saying, "I'm not okay," is beginning to fade. Admitting that you're struggling isn't weakness—it takes strength—and that message is becoming more accepted, especially within the world of addiction recovery. Chat GPT had nothing to do with this show summary.
6/14 Episode 214: Steve M.
We welcomed longtime friend of the show Steve M. back to the podcast tonight. Coming in hot with over a year clean, Steve continues to prove that recovery is not only attainable—it's worth it. He plays Call of Duty and loves Bunnies. His story resonates with so many who have walked a similar path, and he's now seeing the fruits of sobriety as a long-standing legal situation has finally come to an end. Steve shared his experience, strength, and hope with our audience, reminding us that life gets better when we stay the course. A devoted father, rabbit enthusiast, and living example of recovery in action, Steve brought honesty, humor, and inspiration to another great episode.
6/10 Episode 213: BB In The House
Bethany Basler joined the team tonight. Bethany, or "BB" as we call her, was amazing as always. A passionate advocate for recovery and peer support, Bethany has built a strong presence online and recently launched her own podcast, *Rock Bottom Recovery*. While she's been a guest on our show before, there are still parts of her story that haven't been told. Tonight, she opened up about her journey, shared insights from her recovery experience, and discussed the importance of connection, community, and carrying the message to those still struggling. Bethany continues to be a powerful voice in recovery, and we're grateful she spent the evening with us.
6/7 Episode 212: Larry the Fable Guy
We welcomed back Larry Foster—the man, the myth, the legend—to the podcast as we kicked off Men's Health Month in Middle Earth. Larry fits right in with the team because, truthfully, he is part of the team. As a longtime counselor in addiction recovery and Lord Protector of the Realm, Sir Larry shared the wisdom and insight we all needed to hear, covering mental health awareness, generational influences, and the realities of today's recovery landscape. Bringing both old-school experience and a modern perspective, Larry offered a balanced view of addiction and recovery that resonated with everyone. "Larry the Grey" also helped us bring our Lord of the Rings theme to life. We like to have fun. Thank you, Larry, for joining us once again!
6/3 Episode 211: Last Minute Meston
We welcomed Kaeden to the show tonight. At just 26 years old, he has already overcome a tremendous amount of adversity and is now four months clean, embracing the sober living lifestyle. Our crew first met Kaeden at Prairie Sky Recovery Centre during the live, on-site broadcast of Episode 190. As they so often do, the boys connected with someone who heard the message of recovery and thought, "I want that." Four months later, we caught up with Kaeden to hear his story and see how he's doing. He is a great example of what can happen when someone reaches the point of being truly ready for change and has a supportive family willing to advocate for them along the way. We're incredibly proud of Kaeden and all that he's accomplishing.
5/31 Episode 210: Durand Fritz Right In
D'oh! It was our Simpsons themed episode as we welcomed our new friend, Durand Fritz to the show. Durand is a double amputee, having lost both his right arm and right leg. Faced with challenges that would test anyone's spirit, he turned to the same coping mechanisms many of us have. Can you blame him? Today, however, Durand is no longer defined by his circumstances. Through recovery, resilience, and a renewed perspective, he's transformed adversity into purpose. He now lives his best life, spreading positivity, inspiring others, and proving that our limitations do not have to determine our future. Thank God Tim's hair wasn't amputated.
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