Forged From The Ashes

In Episode #5 of Forged From The Ashes, Jeff explores how addiction sustains itself through self-deception—quiet, believable thoughts that sound like logic but keep people trapped in the cycle.

The podcast delves into the deceptive nature of addiction, highlighting how it sustains itself through self-deception and convinces individuals that destructive behaviors are their own ideas. It explores the impact of believing these lies, recognizing the pattern of destructive thoughts, creating a gap for choice, and taking control back by refusing the lies.TakeawaysAddiction sustains itself through self-deceptionRecognizing the lies creates a gap for choiceChapters00:00 The Lies Addiction Tells09:58 Believing the Lie19:53 Creating a Gap25:52 Refusing the Lie

In this piece, I explore why addiction isn’t something people can “just quit.” Drawing from personal experience, I explain how addiction lives in thought patterns, routines, identity, and emotional coping—not just in the substance itself.

In Episode 3 of Forged From The Ashes, Jeff shares how rock bottom isn’t one moment, but a quiet buildup of grief, addiction, and loss—and how finally seeing himself clearly became the start of change.https://cjdfoundation.org/TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-800-659-1991 https://www.heart.org/en/https://www.gbs-cidp.org/gbs/

Teaser Trailer #4

This is the first episode in a series of my podcast, this episode talks a little about myself and what I am doing with my podcast

The podcast episode begins with an introduction and overview of the podcast, followed by a discussion on recognizing the first signs of addiction and the cycle of denial and negotiation. The host shares personal experiences and insights related to these themes, providing a raw and unfiltered perspective on addiction and recovery.TakeawaysRecognizing the first signs of addictionThe cycle of denial and negotiationChapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview