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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 1H 6M

What Trauma Leaves Behind feat. General Steele of Smif-N-Wessun

from Validate Me

Recovery isn't just about getting sober. It's about confronting the stories you've been telling yourself, breaking generational cycles, and learning how to be honest with who you are.In this episode of Validate Me, Peter Rosenberg sits down with General Steele to talk about addiction, trauma, family, faith, recovery, writing his memoir, and the lifelong work of healing. Together, they explore how pain gets passed down, what it takes to break the cycle, and what trauma leaves behind long after the wounds are invisible.If you enjoy the conversation, leave a comment and subscribe. If you have a question, story, or topic you'd like us to discuss on a future episode, email us at [email protected]:00 Intro1:18 Steele’s Early Life5:02 Growing Up Around Trauma9:45 The First Drink14:30 Addiction Takes Hold19:12 Faith, Recovery & Redemption24:38 Writing His Memoir29:45 Breaking Generational Cycles34:10 Living With Accountability38:15 The Work Never Ends42:30 Final [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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