Published: 07/14/2023
How almost dying killed the person Philippe used to be. Philippe reflects on his life-threatening overdose on fentanyl and how his lowest moments paved his path to sobriety. With a new sense of purpose dedicated to impacting his community, Philippe is now a speaker for Generation S.O.S. and helped establish the Inservice Foundation, which strives to provide proper and accessible treatment for those facing addiction. What lessons have you learned from a major setback?
Published: 07/07/2023
Ryan Yadav shares his experience of going through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and how he continues to use DBT skills in everyday life. DBT inspired Ryan to create an online resource, MindfulTeen, for teens to better understand what they’re feeling, the types of treatment options that exist, and exercises that help users to identify and regulate their emotions.
Published: 04/24/2023
Laisha is honest about her trauma, shame, addiction and recovery. She reflects on her experiences facing stigma, inspiring others to believe that there is no shame in sharing your story. #f*ck the stigma.
Published: 04/04/2023
Melissa Butterworth (aka BOSSBABE) shares how she became the CEO of her own life. Melissa, author of CLUES, attributes her success to her mentors, positive thinking, gratitude, and her adversities.
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Published: 10/31/2022
A daughter’s account of being raised under addiction; the ins and outs of a complex father-daughter relationship.
Published: 10/24/2022
A fitness coach turned his childhood anxiety and familial trauma into strength and knowledge. Listen to him talk about being a man struggling with mental health, coping with alcohol, and processing trauma.
Published: 10/17/2022
A brutally honest story about navigating addiction and sobriety in NYC, “the easiest place in the world to get drunk, and the easiest place to get sober”.
Published: 10/11/2022
Binge drinking, inner work and meditation. Listen to Bardia, the Stop Drinking Coach, talk about drinking culture in his 20s and how to find purpose without participating.
Published: 09/30/2022
Our speaker tells her story about fentanyl, friendships, rehab and sober living, proving that there is life after active addiction.
Published: 05/05/2022
Jim Hood, the CEO of Generation SOS, lost his son to drug use after years with the ups and downs of addiction at the tender age of 20. Devastated but not defeated, Jim processed his pain by turning to a higher purpose: teenage drug prevention. In this episode, we learn what resilience looks like from a grieving dad, experience an intensely vulnerable moment from Kristie, and learn the importance of the work Generation SOS is doing to save our children.
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