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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.
From an early fascination with psychotherapy inspired by Ordinary People to working as a case manager for at-risk populations, Eric’s path to becoming a therapist is marked by resilience and passion. Along the way, he encountered the world of addiction recovery in Florida, which profoundly shaped his career. His work reveals the highs and lows of helping individuals overcome addiction, manage grief, and find purpose.
Today, Eric not only runs a thriving private practice but also shares insights on his podcast, "Good Counsel," where he amplifies stories of resilience and recovery. With a focus on helping families navigate the pain of loss and stigma, Eric’s approach blends empathy, science, and a deep commitment to healing.
This episode offers hope, healing, and practical tools for navigating grief, recovery, and life’s toughest challenges. Tune in to learn how to live a more fulfilled life, overcome comparison traps, and turn personal pain into purpose.
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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 addiction, including life-threatening overdoses and withdrawal-induced seizures. Despite hitting rock bottom, she courageously found recovery through meetings, a support network, and an unwavering connection to her higher power. Today, Jeanette celebrates nearly five years of sobriety, a life filled with peace, gratitude, and love.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into the realities of addiction and recovery. Jeanette’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, gratitude, and support, offering hope to those battling addiction and their loved ones.
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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 recounts the early signs of Nick’s struggles with anxiety, self-doubt, and addiction, starting with marijuana and escalating to heroin. He describes the challenges of supporting Nick through treatment programs and the life-altering lessons learned as a parent. After Nick’s passing, Rich and his wife turned their grief into action by establishing the Nick Pagano LGBTQ+ Recovery Scholarship and working to break stigmas around addiction and recovery. Today, Rich reflects on the journey with wisdom and a deep commitment to helping others.
Listeners will gain insights into the complex relationship between mental health and addiction, practical advice for supporting loved ones in recovery, and the importance of transforming grief into purposeful action. Rich’s story inspires hope, compassion, and resilience for anyone facing similar struggles.
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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 faith.
Hear an inspiring story of transformation and gain hope and actionable insights for your own recovery journey.
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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 find purpose after addiction.
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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 his recovery. Now, as the founder of the Robb Kelly Recovery Group, Dr. Robb shares insights into the brain’s role in addiction and offers hope to those still struggling.
Listeners will gain inspiration and actionable insights into addiction recovery, mental resilience, and the role of neuroscience in reclaiming one’s life.
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𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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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 struggles, from their first encounters with alcohol and eating disorders to the grip of addiction that tightened in college. They detail the depth of isolation felt during the pandemic and the powerful role of faith that guided them toward a new life of sobriety. Now actively helping others, their story of transformation inspires and brings hope to those on a similar path.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into the struggles of addiction and how genuine recovery and faith can foster a profound transformation. This episode offers hope, healing, and inspiration for anyone seeking to break free from addiction.
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𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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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 habits once her children left home. After a life-threatening encounter with alcohol poisoning, she sought treatment, faced her emotional wounds, and found sobriety through therapy, spirituality, and self-care. Today, Lori lives a life filled with gratitude, proving that recovery is possible at any stage of life.
Listeners will gain inspiration and insights into how even a well-hidden addiction can be overcome, with recovery bringing the possibility of a fulfilling, joyful life.
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𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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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 family interventions and his own commitment to recovery, Barry was able to turn his life around and now dedicates his life to helping others overcome addiction.
Listen to Barry’s inspiring story of resilience, breaking generational cycles, and his 28 years of sobriety. Today, he is a partner at Recovery Unplugged, a groundbreaking treatment center using music to heal. Whether you're struggling with addiction, know someone who is, or want to learn more about recovery, this episode offers hope and valuable insight into the recovery process.
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𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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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 recovery began in 2018 when he sought professional help at Hazelden and committed to a life of sobriety. His story will inspire listeners who are battling addiction or have loved ones struggling with it.
Tune in to hear how Joey found hope, healing, and joy in sobriety. This episode will leave you with a message of resilience and the power of recovery.
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𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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