CROSSTALK PODCASTS

by Crosstalk Official Network

Season 1

She Got Sober, Relapsed for 10 Years, and Finally Found Her Way Back | Hannah Marie Muse

What happens when you think you’ve beaten addiction, only to find yourself back in the same cycle years later? Hannah Marie Muse shares her raw journey from growing up around addiction, escaping into drugs and alcohol, finding sobriety, relapsing, and eventually rebuilding her life through recovery, community, and purpose. In this powerful Cross Talk Podcast episode, Hannah opens up about addiction and recovery, relapse, alcoholism, AA, family addiction, shame, sobriety, setting boundaries, and finding a meaningful life beyond substance use. She also shares how helping others, creative expression, service, and connection became essential parts of her recovery. If you or someone you love is navigating addiction, relapse, or recovery, this conversation offers an honest reminder that a life beyond addiction is possible. Access our website for the full notes for this episode : Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/ nstagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ leaving a review here

S1 · E153

Sep 3, 2026

55:08

He Chased the High for 10 Years… Then Recovery Changed Everything | Eric’s Story

What happens when getting high becomes the only way you know how to feel okay? Eric shares his raw journey from early drug use to opioid addiction, heroin use, repeated treatment, and ultimately long-term recovery. In this powerful Crosstalk Podcast episode, Eric opens up about hitting rock bottom, rebuilding relationships, working the 12 Steps, and discovering purpose through helping others in recovery. He also shares why recovery isn’t a straight line and how taking action helped him rebuild his life. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, this is a story of hope, resilience, sobriety, and the possibility of a meaningful life after addiction. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: https://crosstalkofficial.com/episode/my-story-isnt-unique-whats-unique-is-the-recoveryeric Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here

S1 · E152

Aug 28, 2026

1:54:50

He Lived in a Car, Went to Jail & Lost Everything | David Bianchi’s Recovery Story

What happens when addiction, trauma, and the search for belonging take you to your breaking point? On this episode of Crosstalk Podcast, actor and recovery advocate David Bianchi shares his raw journey through addiction, jail, and finding sobriety. He opens up about 9+ years of sobriety, learning to face himself without substances or distractions, and how recovery transformed his life, relationships, and purpose. This is an honest conversation about addiction, recovery, resilience, spirituality, and the gifts of sobriety. If you're navigating recovery or supporting someone who is, this story may give you hope and a reason to keep going. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: crosstalkofficial.com/episode/i-was-afraid-of-who-id-become-if-i-got-sober-david-bianchi Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here

S1 · E151

Aug 20, 2026

1:14:27

From Trauma & Addiction to 21 Years Sober: Christina Simos’ Incredible Recovery Story

What happens when childhood trauma, generational alcoholism, addiction, and years of self-destruction collide? Christina Simos shares an incredibly raw story of growing up in a chaotic home, surviving trauma, struggling with alcohol and drugs, and eventually finding a path to sobriety and purpose. Now 21 years sober and CEO of Friendly House, Christina has dedicated her life to helping women recover from addiction. In this episode of Crosstalk Podcast, she opens up about suicide attempts, substance abuse, motherhood, breaking generational cycles, recovery, forgiveness, and why lasting sobriety requires community, consistency, and time. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, alcoholism, trauma, or recovery, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that your past does not have to determine your future. Subscribe to Crosstalk Podcast for more real stories about addiction, recovery, sobriety, and transformation. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: crosstalkofficial.com/episode/i-broke-the-cycle-from-childhood-trauma-and-addiction-to-21-years-of-sobriety Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here

S1 · E150

Aug 13, 2026

1:09:27

I Thought Getting Sober Was the Hard Part… I Was Wrong | Jaime Hindlin

Sobriety wasn't the end of Jaime Hindlin's story. It was the beginning of her greatest challenges. In this deeply honest episode of Crosstalk Podcast, Jaime shares how addiction recovery gave her the strength to survive unimaginable loss, including the death of her father, pregnancy loss, postpartum heart failure, trauma, and the journey to rebuilding her life through healing. This conversation explores addiction recovery, mental health, trauma, grief, motherhood, resilience, self-care, and why sobriety became Jaime's greatest superpower. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or navigating life's hardest moments, this episode offers hope, perspective, and practical wisdom that reminds us healing is possible. If this conversation encouraged you, subscribe to Crosstalk Podcast, like the video, and share it with someone who needs to hear that they're not alone. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: https://crosstalkofficial.com/episode/i-thought-getting-sober-was-the-hard-part-then-life-tested-me-in-every-possible-way Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here

S1 · E148

Jul 30, 2026

59:55

What Sobriety Really Feels Like: 20+ Recovery Stories That Will Change How You See Addiction

What does life after addiction really look like? In this inspiring episode, more than 20 people in recovery share how sobriety transformed their lives... from rebuilding relationships to finding purpose, joy, and hope at the No Matter What Foundation charity golf event. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, these powerful stories prove that healing is possible. Subscribe for more conversations on recovery, mental health, resilience, and personal growth. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: crosstalkofficial.com/episode/i-was-afraid-of-who-id-become-if-i-got-sober-david-bianchi Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here

S1 · E147

Jul 23, 2026

36:26

From HIV, Addiction & Shame to 30 Years Sober | Tom McDermitt

What happens when you're told you have just two years to live? In this powerful episode of Crosstalk Podcast, Tom McDermitt shares his remarkable journey from childhood bullying and struggling with his identity to addiction, an HIV diagnosis, crystal meth dependency, and ultimately finding hope through recovery. His story is a powerful reminder that no matter how dark life becomes, healing and purpose are possible. Tom opens up about the AIDS epidemic, internalized shame, hitting rock bottom, Alcoholics Anonymous, the mentors who changed his life, and how he now helps others overcome addiction at Caron Treatment Centers. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone you love, or simply looking for an inspiring story of resilience, this conversation offers hope, honesty, and practical wisdom. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: https://crosstalkofficial.com/episode/from-an-hiv-diagnosis-to-30-years-sober-tom-mcdermitts-story-of-hope-recovery-and-purpose Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here

S1 · E146

Jul 16, 2026

32:09

He Lost Everything to Heroin. Now He's Changing Lives.

Justin Garland opens up about his powerful journey from heroin addiction, isolation, and rock bottom to long term recovery and creating The Maze, New York City's alcohol free members club. In this deeply honest conversation, he shares how addiction took over his life, the family intervention that saved him, and why true recovery is about connection not just sobriety. From childhood struggles and substance abuse to rehab, recovery, and finding purpose, this episode explores the realities of addiction, healing, mental health, community, and what it really takes to build a meaningful life after recovery. Whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for an inspiring story of transformation, this conversation offers hope, honesty, and practical insight. If this episode encouraged you, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share to help us inspire more people on their recovery journey. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: https://crosstalkofficial.com/episode/from-heroin-addiction-to-building-the-maze-justin-garlands-journey-to-recovery-and-connection Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here

S1 · E145

Jul 9, 2026

34:39

He Lost Two Brothers. The Lesson That Saved His Life Will Stay With You | John Morello

What keeps one person from following the same path as everyone around them? In this powerful episode of Crosstalk Podcast, comedian, actor, and storyteller John Morello shares how growing up surrounded by addiction, losing two brothers, and the influence of a few remarkable people shaped the man he became. This conversation goes beyond addiction. It's about grief, identity, purpose, and the life changing impact of someone believing in you when you can't believe in yourself. If this episode resonates with you, like, subscribe to Crosstalk Podcast, and share it with someone who needs this message. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: crosstalkofficial.com/episode/he-lost-two-brothers-the-people-who-believed-in-him-changed-everything Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here

S1 · E144

Jul 2, 2026

33:47

From Heroin Addiction to Healing Others | Eric Rodriguez's Powerful Recovery Story

What happens when someone battling heroin addiction becomes the person helping others recover? In this episode of Crosstalk Podcast, licensed therapist Eric Rodriguez shares his journey from addiction and jail to recovery and a career helping others heal. He opens up about trauma, loss, resilience, and the power of connection in overcoming substance use. If you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or looking for hope, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. Like, subscribe, and share to help us reach more people with stories of hope and recovery. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: https://crosstalkofficial.com/episode/from-heroin-addiction-to-helping-others-heal-eric-rodriguezs-recovery-journey Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here

S1 · E143

Jun 25, 2026

31:34

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