S2 E21 - Von Sprecken - Second Chance Comedy

S2 E21 - Von Sprecken - Second Chance Comedy is a show for folks in Recovery or those who support them. Von shares how PTSD fueled his addictions and his despair leading to suicidal ideation and then experiencing the hell of witnessing his brother go through the same thing that ultimately ended his life. There are a lot of insights and experiences which helped Von got out of despair and into helping others and producing Second Chance Comedy. Nancy Norton: https://www.nancynorton.tv/ Nancy Norton Comedy shows, Keynotes and more: https://linktr.ee/nancynorton Resources for this episode: Second Chance Comedy: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/second-chance-comedy-a-standup-comedy-show-about-addiction-tickets-908539685657?aff=erelpanelorg Sobriety House in Denver: https://www.sobrietyhouse.org/ Neurons of the heart: https://www.gaia.com/article/mysteries-of-the-human-heart PTSD: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355967 Self-Harm: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12201-self-harm Distorted Thinking: https://www.verywellhealth.com/cognitive-distortions-5226061