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In episode 64 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Elisa Saunders, recently featured on Soft White Underbelly, shares her extraordinary journey through childhood trauma, addiction, grief, and recovery. Elisa opens up about the heartbreaking experience of testifying against her older brother as a child, losing both her brother and parents, struggling with alcoholism while working as a school teacher, and receiving two DUIs before finally finding recovery. Now celebrating 14 years sober, Elisa dedicates her life to spreading hope, healing, and proof that recovery is possible. If you're struggling with addiction, trauma, or loss—or love someone who is—this conversation is a reminder that no matter how dark life gets, a new beginning is always possible.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction.Elisa's Links |Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/elisansaunders/Chapters |00:00 Welcome and Breaking Stigmas
02:00 Discussing Addiction, Cats, and Connection
05:00 Defining Alcoholism & Early Signs
10:00 Growing Up Sheltered & Family Differences
17:00 Florida to California: Life Changes & Family Dynamics
25:00 Trauma, Coping, and Discovery of Alcohol
33:00 First Experiences with Substances & Escapism
39:00 Reflecting on Trauma, Inner Child, and Healing
47:00 Active Addiction, DUIs, and Hitting Bottom
53:00 Consequences, Recovery Challenges, and Spiritual Growth
58:00 Faith, Loss, and Building a Life in Recovery
01:00:00 Final Thoughts: Compassion for Family & ClosingFollow us! Instagram | https://instagram.com/fthestigmapodTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigmaFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/fthestigmapodWebsite | www.fthestigma.comPod links |Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3Apple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f-ck-the-stigma/id1691599224Tags in this video ↓fthestigma, podcast, addiction, recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, ptsd, mentalhealth, mentalillness, vulnerability, youth, healthandwellness, god, sobriety, relapse, treatment, loss, grief, addicts, recovery, addict, relationships, psychological, experience, spiritual, spirituality, alcoholic, addiction recovery, insanity, psychosis, story, neglect, jail, prescription, alcoholism, treatment, diagnosis, prison, criminal, psychology, doctor, dealer, felony, felonies, forgiveness, spiritual, DUI, 5150, psych wards#fthestigma #podcast #addiction #mentalhealth #mentalillness #recovery #criminal #addictionrecovery #addict #alcoholism
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In episode 63 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Wild Card, who shares his powerful journey through addiction, relapse, and recovery. Growing up with a father who cooked methamphetamine, Wild Card opens up about how childhood trauma and early exposure to drugs led him into addiction. After losing 9 years of sobriety, he fought his way back and is now 7 years sober. This honest conversation explores mental health, addiction, relapse, resilience, and the hope that recovery is always possible.
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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildcardthedragon/
Chapters |
00:00 Intro & Meet Wildcard
01:08 Life on Tour & Recovery
02:21 Early Family Dynamics
03:52 First Experiences With Alcohol
05:15 Teen Rebellion and School Trouble
06:26 Talk Show Intervention & Troubled Teens
09:12 Trying Sobriety, Relapse Cycle
12:11 Probation, Meetings & Graduation
14:28 Meth, Mental Health, and Rock Bottom
23:24 Sobriety, Success & Emotional Growth
27:37 Relapse After 9 Years Sober
31:13 Mental Health Struggles in Recovery
34:46 Getting Back and Building Foundation
40:52 Seven Years Sober—Reflecting, Grief & Growth
47:19 The Importance of Compassion
52:44 Role of God & Letting Go
54:57 Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Wildcard
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In episode 62 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Dylan Janet, who shares her powerful story of overcoming meth addiction, heroin addiction, alcohol addiction, and years of substance use. After countless attempts to get sober, surviving trauma, toxic relationships, and sex trafficking, Dylan finally found lasting recovery. Now over one year sober, she opens up about her darkest moments, what changed, and why recovery is possible for anyone struggling with addiction, mental health, or trauma.
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Dylan's Links |
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thedylanjenet/
Website | https://dylanjenet.live/
Chapters |00:00 Introductions & Recovery Milestones
03:00 Early Life, Family, and Moving to LA
09:00 First Experiences with Substances
12:00 Trauma, Blackmail, and Escalation
17:00 Addiction, Relationships & Hitting Bottom
23:00 Spiritual Awakening & Turning Point
28:00 The Science & Stigma of Addiction
34:00 Relapse, Recovery, and Support Systems
41:00 Grief, Loss, and the Reality of Recovery
46:00 Fighting Stigma & Community Solutions
49:00 Life in Recovery & New Purpose
51:00 Reflections & Closing Remarks
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In episode 61 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Connager Parks to discuss his incredible journey through mental health struggles, addiction, homelessness, and recovery. Born with a deformity caused by abuse his mother endured during pregnancy, Connager shares how childhood trauma, his father's battle with addiction, and his own meth addiction led him to homelessness at just 17 years old. After getting sober at 22, he completely changed the trajectory of his life and found purpose in recovery.
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Connager's Links |
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/connager.mov/
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Conmov.00
Chapters |
00:00 Intro & Guest Introduction
01:02 Younger People in Recovery
04:42 Applying Recovery Steps to Life
07:20 Coner's Early Life & Medical Challenges
11:00 Family, Upbringing & Divided Home
16:14 Diagnoses & Social Struggles in School
19:23 Discovering Substances & Early Experimentation
23:32 Vlogging, Content Creation & High School Popularity
26:09 High School to Harder Drugs
30:53 COVID Hits & Life at the Skatepark
34:46 Experimenting with Psychedelics
37:13 Meth, Addiction, & Losing Control
46:42 Rock Bottom & Hitting the Streets
49:35 First Rehab & Family Impact
54:02 Lessons Learned in Rehab
57:39 Film School & Aiming for a Better Life
01:00:57 Cycles of Recovery, Relapse & Isolation
01:08:08 Rock Bottom Revisited & Reaching Out
01:12:06 New Sober Living & Helping Others
01:18:47 Early Recovery and Ongoing Struggles
01:26:11 Finding Purpose, Career, & Family Support
01:31:08 Faith, Goals, & Embracing Life
01:34:43 Reflections, Healing, & Closing
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In episode 60 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with musician Multifaceted Monster (Michael Smith) to discuss his battle with alcoholism, meth addiction, cocaine use, and mental health struggles. Michael shares what it was like growing up without his father, searching for a connection with a higher power, and navigating years of substance use that eventually led to daily binge drinking, frequent psychiatric hospitalizations, and multiple 51-50 holds. He opens up about his lowest moments, the rock bottom that changed everything, and the path that ultimately led him to recovery.This conversation explores addiction, mental health, recovery, trauma, spirituality, alcoholism, drug addiction, and finding hope after years of struggle.
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Website | https://multifacetedmonster.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/multifacetedmonster/
Chapters |
00:00 Intro & Meet the Guest
00:30 Growing Up: Family, Childhood, and Moving
01:14 Early Rebellion & Childhood Stories
02:18 Family Dynamics and Religion
03:29 Parental Absence & Communication Issues
05:14 Substance Use Begins
06:16 Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism
07:28 Weed, Social Acceptance, and Early Drug Use
09:59 Cocaine & Escalating Addiction
12:34 Meth, Toxic Relationships, and the Spiral Down
15:05 Legal Consequences & Crime Stories1
8:54 Never Feeling Like It Was a Problem
21:32 First Rehab Experience
24:22 Multiple 5150s & Suicidal Ideation
27:00 Stigma of Suicide & The Reality
31:14 Therapy, Recovery & Family Dynamics
35:54 Rock Bottom and Road to Recovery
41:40 Living Sober: New Life and Achievements
54:50 Relationships, Recovery & Setting Boundaries
01:02:02 Healthy Relationships & Personal Growth
01:05:16 How to Find Multifaceted Monster & Outro
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In episode 59 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with entrepreneur, recovery advocate, podcast host, and founder of Kreatures of Habit, Michael Chernow, for an honest conversation about addiction, trauma, recovery, and personal transformation.Michael shares his story of growing up with family challenges, experiencing s*xual assault, battling substance use disorder, and navigating the pain that fueled his addiction. He opens up about the realities of recovery, the lessons he's learned through adversity, and how sobriety helped him rebuild his life with purpose.
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Chapters |
00:00 Welcome & Moving to LA
01:31 Introduction to Recovery and Breaking Stigma
03:25 Roots of Addiction & Importance of Healthy Habits
05:25 Growing Up in New York City
07:50 Family Dynamics and Childhood Trauma
13:13 Early Signs of Addiction and School Life
16:16 Escaping Pain, Substance Use Begins
20:07 Cycle of Self-Hate and the Role of Love
25:33 Sports, Sexual Abuse, and Seeking Validation
29:57 Molestation Realization & Impact
33:11 Addiction Intensifies & Life on His Own
36:35 Balancing School, Work, and Early Job Experience
39:59 Addiction Deepens, Hitting Rock Bottom
41:52 Overdose & Immediate Aftermath
45:02 Explaining the Insanity of Addiction
48:07 Powerlessness & Turning Point
53:41 Asking for Help and the Start of Recovery
56:09 The Recovery Plan & Building New Habits
01:00:04 Lasting Transformation Through Structure
01:03:37 Importance of Daily Wins & Routine
01:06:05 The Role of Fitness and Nutrition in Recovery
01:08:38 Sobriety, Abstinence, and Individual Recovery Paths
01:12:19 Managing Trauma & Breathwork
01:14:26 Addiction as a Disease & Combating Stigma
01:17:56 Long-Term Self-Compassion & Living Sober
01:18:38 Closing Thoughts & Gratitude
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Website | https://www.michaelchernow.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelchernow/
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In episode 58 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Cristina for a raw and honest conversation about addiction, mental health, self harm, and the reality of how the disease of addiction can fatally progress. Cristina shares how family, environment, and trauma impacted her mental health and how she fought to overcome self harm and reclaim her life.
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Chapters |
00:00 Intro & Meet Christina
02:00 Growing Up in California & Early Childhood
04:30 Medical Struggles and Early Memories
06:40 Life at Home & Family Dynamics
08:30 Religious Upbringing & Family Struggles
10:00 First Encounters with Trauma and Abuse
12:30 Early Self-Harm & Emotional Coping
15:40 Diagnosis, Medications & Mental Health
18:40 Addiction: Alcohol, Drugs & Progression
21:00 Teen Addiction & Environment
23:00 Meth Use & Struggles with Recovery
26:00 Relapse, In and Out of Meetings
29:00 Motherhood, Toxic Relationships & Loss
31:30 Second Relapse & Spiraling Addiction
34:40 Rock Bottom: Meth, Alcohol & Losing Custody
40:00 Turning Point: Homelessness to Seeking Help
44:00 Entering Treatment & Rebuilding Life
47:00 Motherhood in Recovery & Healing
49:00 Spiritual Life & Daily Practices
51:00 Gratitude, Meditation & Surviving the Worst
54:00 Life Today: Recovery, Growth & Giving Back
57:00 The Power of Spiritual Connection
58:00 Final Thoughts & Outro
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In episode 57 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Jacob Kline who shares his raw and honest story of battling heroin addiction, how his addiction progressively took over his life, and the turning point that finally led him to sobriety and recovery. Jacob opens up about the realities of addiction, the struggles he faced during active use, and what helped him get sober. If you’re interested in addiction recovery stories, mental health conversations, and breaking the stigma surrounding substance use, this is an episode you can’t miss.
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Chapters |
00:00 Introductions and Podcast Theme
01:15 Growing Up in Battle Creek, Michigan
03:00 Family and Early Exposure to Addiction
04:00 Emotional Struggles and Yearning for Belonging
05:45 First Encounters with Substances
08:50 Early Addiction and High School Consequences
12:00 Escalation: Legal Issues and First DUIs
18:00 Transition to Heroin and Early Adult Life
23:00 Probation, Discovery, and Escalation
28:00 Injecting and Life Spiraling Down
32:00 Homelessness, Relocation, and Attempts to Change
36:00 Relapse Cycles and Deeper Despair
41:00 Austin, Texas: Searching for Change
47:00 Rock Bottom: Overdoses and Turning Point
53:00 Surrender and Choosing Recovery
56:00 Early Sobriety and the Role of Community
01:00:00 Recovery Methods and Evolving Approaches
01:07:00 Life After Addiction: Coaching, Music, Service
01:12:00 Ongoing Challenges, Vulnerability, and Staying Connected
01:16:00 Gratitude, Giving Back, and Closing Thoughts
Jacob Kline's Links |
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/officialjkline/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/JacobKline512/
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In episode 56 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Glynis Franz shares her powerful story of addiction and recovery. From childhood trauma and her mother’s addiction to juvenile detention centers, prison, and intravenous heroin use, Glynis opens up about the reality of substance use disorder, hitting rock bottom, and rebuilding her life in recovery. Now the founder of Peak Path Health and host of the Peak of Possibility Podcast, she’s helping others find hope, healing, and purpose.
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Chapters |
00:00 Intro & Guest Introductions
01:10 Getting Sober Young & Influences
02:10 Background and Family History
04:00 Finding Community in Recovery
05:50 Early Exposure to Drugs & Family Changes
08:10 Escalating Use & Early Addiction
10:30 Consequences, Family Dynamics, and Denial
13:00 Legal Issues & Juvenile Detention
16:10 First Sobriety, Relapses, and Early Recovery
19:00 Struggles with Relapse and Recovery Perspectives
22:20 Facing Trauma and Root Causes
25:30 Sobriety Journeys Are Different For Everyone
28:00 Getting Sober After Prison
31:00 Learning to Live Sober & Finding Mentors
34:00 Honesty, Identity, and Authenticity in Recovery
37:00 Growth, Self-Acceptance, and Helping Others
40:00 Working in Recovery & The Treatment Industry
44:00 Starting an Ethical Treatment Center
48:00 Corruption and Compassion in Rehab51:00 Mission-Driven Recovery Work54:00 Final Thoughts & Closing
Glynis's Links -
Podcast | https://www.youtube.com/@UC3hd2l7YKPwLZIUCnonhbRA
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/glamorousglynis/
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In episode 55 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Dave Puhky shares how hitting rock bottom became the turning point that changed everything. In this episode, he breaks down how he quit all mind-altering substances, rebuilt his life through fitness and martial arts, and now advocates for men’s mental health and sobriety. If you’re struggling or seeking real recovery insight, this conversation is for you.
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Chapters |00:00 Intro & Guest Welcomes00:33 Early Addictions and Recovery Journeys04:00 Hitting Bottom: Mental vs. External Signs08:00 Growing Up, Family Trauma & Early Drinking14:00 Victimhood, Responsibility & Using Pain as Purpose19:30 Addiction, Trauma, and the Power of Facing Demons24:00 Finding Connection & Presence Over Materialism31:00 Cycle of Addiction, Isolation & Comfort Zones36:00 DUIs, Legal Trouble & Learning from Rock Bottom44:00 Breaking the Cycle: Getting Sober & Building New Habits50:00 Martial Arts, Fitness & Healthy Addictions55:00 Balance, Joy, and Defining Your Own Success57:00 Final Thoughts, Socials & Thanks
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In episode 54 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with @icoreywarren a sober coach and mental health advocate who shares his raw journey from heroin use in high school to alcohol addiction—and ultimately, recovery. Now dedicated to helping others, Corey breaks down the myths surrounding alcohol, addiction, and sobriety, while offering real insight into how addiction impacts the brain and decision-making.This conversation dives into recovery, relapse prevention, and the truth about substance use—aimed at breaking stigma and helping others find a path forward.
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Chapters |
00:00 Welcome & Small Town vs. City Life
02:13 Moving, Flying & Control Issues
04:36 Rise Recovery Community & Business Journey
06:30 Social Media, Advocacy, & Its Challenges
09:07 Sobriety Journey Begins
13:13 From Heroin to Armed Robbery
17:20 Stigma, Addiction, and Upbringing
19:32 Transition to Alcohol & College Years
22:27 Alcohol, Consequences & Social Perceptions
25:46 Alcoholism: Heavy Drinking vs. Addiction
29:33 Getting Sober Young vs. After Decades
32:01 Coaching in Recovery: Structure & Prep
35:02 The Role of Community & Program Choice
38:39 AA, Spirituality, & Changes in Recovery Culture
41:13 Triggers, Life Skills & Emotional Regulation
44:04 Addiction: Nature vs. Nurture
46:28 Opening Rise Recovery & Family Influence
49:38 Relapse, Rock Bottom, and Turning Point
53:29 Spirituality, God & Recovery
58:33 Faith, Family, and Long-Term Change
01:03:29 Advice for People Struggling with Addiction
01:06:17 Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health
01:10:51 Understanding Addiction & Social Media Analogy
01:13:23 Clean Culture Brand & Broader Recovery Message
01:16:43 Closing Thoughts & Farewells
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Website | https://www.coreywarren.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/icoreywarren
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In episode 53 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Alika Gambill to talk about what it really looks like to rebuild your life from the ground up. Alika opens up about the trauma he experienced growing up and how it shaped the path that led him into nearly two decades of addiction. He shares the chaos of that lifestyle, his struggle with addiction, and the reality of trying to survive while losing himself in the process. Alika speaks on rebuilding a relationship with his abusive father, navigating forgiveness, and what it means to break generational cycles.
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Chapters |
00:00 Introduction & Hawaiian Roots
01:00 Growing Up in Hawaii: Culture & Family
04:00 Family Dynamics and Childhood Challenges
08:00 Turbulent Home Life and Early Trauma
12:00 Feeling Overlooked and Introverted
15:00 Turning to Alcohol & Identity Issues
19:00 Following Role Models: Substances and Surf
22:00 Addiction, Identity, and Men’s Perspective
25:00 Finding Religion & First Encounters with God
29:00 Entry Into Drugs and Escalating Addiction
34:00 Living in Active Addiction
39:00 Victim Mentality and Family Resentments
44:00 Turning Point: Understanding & Forgiveness
47:00 Bottoming Out and the Path to Sobriety
53:00 Sobriety, Recovery, and Changing Mindsets
57:00 Addict Thinking: It’s About the Mind
01:00:00 Life After Addiction & Giving Back
01:02:00 Misconceptions About Addiction & Closing Thoughts
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In episode 52 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Ahmad Hussain, founder and CEO of DEFENT, breaks down the harsh reality of the fentanyl epidemic and the truth behind the rising death toll. He shares what drives his mission to create an all-in-one fentanyl detection device and why urgent action is needed to address this national crisis.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction.
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Website | https://defent.com/
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Chapters |
00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction
01:00 What is Defend? The All-in-One Solution
03:00 Challenges with Traditional Fentanyl Test Strips
05:00 Harm Reduction and Its Stigma
09:00 Who Needs Harm Reduction? Breaking Stereotypes
13:00 Personal Motivation: The Opioid Crisis
17:00 Rising Fentanyl Deaths and Underlying Causes
21:00 Why Fentanyl Is Everywhere: Economics & Supply Chains
25:00 Strategy: Disrupting Drug Supply from the Bottom Up
29:00 Limitations of Testing for Chronic Users
33:00 Public Funding and Making Testing Accessible
35:00 Addiction, Mental Health & Social Stigma
39:00 Early Education and Honest Communication
43:00 Myths About Fentanyl Risk and Consumer Attitudes
46:00 Community Reporting and Real-Life Impact
49:00 How the Device Works: All-in-One Explained
53:00 Barriers to Adoption & Market Challenges
57:00 Schools, Narcan, and Preventative Measures
01:00:00 Xylazine, Nitazines, and Changing Drug Risks
01:03:00 The Future of Harm Reduction
01:07:00 Key Takeaways: Test Your Substances
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In episode 51 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Garet McLendon to share his powerful story of addiction, trauma, and recovery. In this episode, he opens up about the struggles that led him down a destructive path, the turning points that forced change, and what it really takes to rebuild your life from the ground up. From hard truths about relapse to finding purpose in sobriety, Garet gives raw insight into the realities of overcoming addiction and breaking the stigma around mental health.
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Chapters |
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:50 Garrett's Sobriety Journey
02:03 Life Today & Daily Routine
03:10 Finding Balance in Recovery
06:07 Early Life and Childhood Memories
07:13 Family, Addiction and Early Exposure
10:25 First Experiences With Substances
11:01 Escalation and Living With Addiction
14:10 Turning to Selling Drugs & Crime
17:08 Life on the Streets and Prison
21:19 Chaos, Paranoia, and Survival
26:41 Addiction Deepens and Losing Hope
32:41 Isolation and the Breaking Point
36:46 Hitting Rock Bottom and Treatment
41:12 First Steps to Recovery
45:46 Staying Engaged and Active in Recovery
50:01 Life Lessons and Growth in Sobriety
54:08 Advice and Message for Those Struggling
59:01 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
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In episode 50 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Faust Castellanos, who shares a powerful and deeply vulnerable conversation about trauma, addiction, faith, and recovery. Known for his appearance on Soft White Underbelly and several other podcasts, as well as his work as a pastor, clinical therapist, and founder of a peptide company, Fausto opens up about the sexual abuse he endured during his adolescent years and how that unresolved trauma led him to drugs and alcohol at just 14 years old. He shares candidly about overdoses, traumatic experiences, and hitting rock bottom in his early twenties before finally choosing sobriety and rebuilding his life from the ground up. Now thriving in recovery and helping others through faith, therapy, and entrepreneurship, Fausto explains why sharing his story publicly has been one of the most empowering and healing experiences of his life. This episode dives deep into childhood trauma, substance abuse, overcoming shame, getting sober, faith based healing, and what it truly means to transform pain into purpose.
Chapters |
00:00 Intro & Purpose of the Podcast
01:00 Meet Foster: Therapist, Influencer, Speaker
02:00 Motivation & Overcoming Adversity
04:00 Early Life: Trauma, Addiction, and Pain
07:30 Alcohol, Drugs & Escaping Anxieties
12:00 Teen Addiction & Spiraling Out
18:00 Progression of Substances & Deepening Struggles
22:00 Narcissistic Abuse Explained
26:00 Rock Bottom: Overdoses & Seizures
29:00 Attempts at Normalcy & Cycles of Toxic Relationships
34:30 Escalation: Heavier Use & Isolation
38:00 Reaching Out for Help & First Spiritual Experience
41:00 Entering Recovery: AA, Social Media & Vulnerability
46:00 Religion, Spirituality, and Recovery
55:00 Overcoming Trauma: Forgiveness & Growth
01:00:00 Addiction as a Disease and Relapse
01:02:00 Final Thoughts on Recovery and Resilience
01:03:00 Outro: Reflections and Gratitude
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In episode 49 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Michael Lynch and Dr. Kenny Clark as they return to announce the launch of their new podcast, Solo and Doc, and have a powerful conversation about rebuilding in recovery after losing everything to addiction. We talk about what it felt like to be absent fathers during active addiction and how they worked to repair and rebuild those relationships in sobriety. Dr. Kenny shares an honest look into the inner workings of his relapses, while we also dive into how trauma impacts addiction, the grief of losing friends to substance use, and what it truly takes to heal. This is a raw and real conversation about accountability, fatherhood, relapse, and hope in recovery that you do not want to miss.
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Chapters |
00:00 Introductions & Podcast Origins
01:05 Discussing Recovery & Addiction as a Disease
03:00 Personal Stories of Addiction and Family Impact
09:17 Rebuilding Family Relationships in Recovery
12:00 Trauma, Addiction, and Personal Growth
18:00 Defining Trauma & Its Effects
28:00 Relapse: Understanding the Process
35:30 Emotional States and Relapse Triggers
43:00 Importance of Community in Recovery
47:00 Restarting Recovery After Setbacks
54:30 Transforming Loss into Purpose
01:00:00 Closing Thoughts & Next Steps
Our mission is to normalize mental health and mental illness as widespread, treatable, and acceptable. We do this by providing useful resources, improving access to services for those who need help, sharing stories, and building a community of young people who all agree…
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In episode 48 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Rich Bishop, who shares his journey through addiction and mental health struggles. From drinking alcohol at just two years old to later turning to opiates and other hard substances, Rich explains how he spent most of his life searching for escape. He also opens up about the devastating loss of his father, who battled severe mental health issues and agoraphobia before dying by suicide. As Rich’s addiction escalated and led to homelessness, he somehow found his way to rehab and has remained sober since his first time in treatment. In this honest conversation about trauma, substance abuse, grief, and recovery, Rich reveals what truly helped him get sober and stay sober, offering hope to anyone struggling with addiction and mental health.
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Chapters |
00:00 Introductions & Backgrounds
01:07 Shared Treatment History & Podcast Goals
01:14 Rich's Early Life and Family Struggles
02:21 Impact of Agoraphobia & Parental Mental Health
03:51 Coping with Trauma and Loss
05:11 Early Substance Use and Addictive Patterns
06:40 Teenage Years: Escalating Addiction
08:31 Addiction as a Coping Mechanism
09:59 High Functioning Addiction & Escaping Consequences
15:35 Progression Through Substances & Life Events
20:23 Poverty, Relationships, and Rock Bottom
26:27 The Moment of Asking for Help
29:14 Treatment Experience & Malibu
32:28 Building Connections in Recovery
36:47 Spirituality and Faith in Recovery
40:07 Letting Go of Materialism & Comfort Zones
43:04 Growth Through Uncomfortable Experiences
45:05 Owning the Addict Label & Redefining Self
47:01 Power of Connection Over Isolation
48:49 Friendship, Honesty & Overcoming Loneliness
51:20 Is Addiction a Disease?
52:41 Challenging Stigma & Addiction in All Walks of Life
54:54 Addiction Doesn't Discriminate – Final Messages
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In episode 47 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez welcomes back Santana Dawson for the third time for an honest conversation about change, healing, and what it really takes to grow. Together, they unpack the fear of change and how trauma shapes our present behaviors, relationships, and mindset. They dive deep into how our parents and childhood experiences impact who we become, how we respond to stress, and how we navigate mental health and addiction recovery. Laisha and Santana also speak vulnerably about surviving suicide attempts, reaching four years of recovery, and what it looks like to rebuild a life after rock bottom. This episode explores breaking generational cycles, overcoming trauma, facing the fear of growth, and the power of sharing your story to help the next person struggling. If you’re navigating healing, sobriety, mental health challenges, or learning how to embrace change without losing yourself, this conversation will remind you that transformation is possible and your story has purpose.
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Chapters |
00:00 Welcome & Intro to F the Stigma
01:01 Reuniting & Reflections on Past Milestones
03:00 Personal Growth After Sobriety
05:00 Owning Your Story vs. Society’s Labels
08:30 Stigma, Labels, and Stereotypes
12:00 Expectations from Others – Family, Guilt & Shame
15:00 Childhood, Fear, and How We Learn to Cope
18:00 Addiction Beyond Substances: Codependency & Loneliness
22:00 Confronting Old Memories & Breaking Cycles
26:00 Strangers vs. Family: Acceptance on the Recovery Journey
29:00 Purpose, Fulfillment, and the Search for Meaning
33:00 Radical Optimism & Embracing Life’s Duality
36:30 Living in the Gray: Extremes, Emotions & Self-Balance
41:00 Change, Control & Learning to Adapt
45:00 Goals, Vision Boards & The Power of Writing Things Down
51:00 Paper, Ink & Manifesting Your Growth
53:00 Connection, Spontaneity & The Power of Small Acts
55:00 Reflections, Goodbyes & What’s Next
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In episode 46 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Jeff, who shares his story of addiction, crime, and recovery, opening up about how growing up without a father figure and coming from a troubled family became his excuse for using drugs. He talks about how substance use within his family normalized addiction and led him down a path of criminal behavior, repeated prison time, and years stuck in the cycle of incarceration. Jeff reflects on the turning point that forced him to take accountability, break free from addiction, and leave the criminal lifestyle behind. Now four years in recovery, he shares how he rebuilt his life, found purpose, and proves that long-term recovery is possible after years of crime, prison, and substance use.
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Chapters |
00:00 Welcome & Podcast Mission
01:14 Introducing Geeoff: Background & Early Life
02:40 Childhood Struggles & First Encounters with Addiction
05:08 Starting Substance Use as a Teen
08:05 Escalation: Crime, Jail, and Addiction Deepening
11:57 Living with Addiction: Violence, Jail Time & Consequences
16:36 Rock Bottom: Bank Robbery & Family Descent
23:31 Jail Time, Attempts at Recovery, and Relapse
28:00 The Turning Point: Last High & Entering Recovery
33:09 Sobriety Journey: Recovery Houses & New Beginnings
37:34 Family, Fatherhood & Life Changes
42:54 Life Today: Simplicity, Fear, and Values
47:15 Stepchildren, New Family Roles & Reflections
50:00 Faith, Baptism, and Spiritual Growth
51:32 Losing My Brother: Grief, Guilt, and Tough Love
58:37 Turning Pain into Purpose: Foundations & Giving Back
01:03:20 Understanding Addiction & Breaking the Stigma
01:09:28 Recovery, New Perspectives & Lived Experience
01:13:40 Lessons Learned & The Power of Real Experience
01:15:06 Concluding Thoughts & Inspirational Message
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In episode 45 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Malik Keene, discussing his journey from active addiction to long-term recovery. Malik opens up about quitting drugs and alcohol, walking away from the drug dealer lifestyle, and confronting a gambling addiction that deeply impacted every area of his life. He shares how multiple DUIs and compulsive gambling became major turning points, forcing him to face the consequences of addiction and ultimately choose sobriety. Now dedicated to helping others, Malik explains how he transformed his lived experience into purpose and became a sobriety coach, supporting individuals seeking recovery from substance use, gambling, and other addictive behaviors. This episode offers an honest conversation about addiction, accountability, mental health, and what real recovery looks like beyond just quitting substances.
Malik's Links! |Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3901295416779134Book A Screening Call - https://calendly.com/malik-malikkeene/screening-callMalik's Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVQ6M2TR
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00:00 Welcome & Podcast Mission
01:13 Introducing Malik’s Recovery Journey
03:30 Addiction Timeline & Early Struggles
06:40 Middle School Trauma & Search for Belonging
13:00 High School Years: Experimentation & Party Lifestyle
17:00 First Experience with Addiction Consequences
22:00 Escalation in College: Drugs, Gambling, and Dealing
29:00 Understanding Gambling & Its Risks
36:00 Rock Bottom Moments: Violence, DUIs, and Crisis
47:00 Cycle of Addiction: Guilt, Relapse, and Denial
01:00:00 Spiritual Turning Point & Seeking Help
01:04:00 Key Relationships & the Path to Surrender
01:09:00 Checking Into Rehab & Embracing Recovery
01:18:00 Transformation, Faith, and Life After Addiction
01:25:00 Debating Identity: 'Once an Addict, Always an Addict?'
01:32:00 Multiple Pathways to Recovery & Breaking the Stigma
01:36:00 Supporting Others, Resources & Final Thoughts
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