Louder Than My Demons

This year, the story of David stopped feeling like scripture and started feeling like survival.In this episode of Louder Than My Demons, I look at David not as a polished hero, but as what he really was — a shepherd, a warrior, an outlaw, a king… and a man who fell hard and kept going.David didn’t rise because he was perfect.He rose because he learned discipline in obscurity, restraint under pressure, and humility after failure.We walk through the real arc of David’s life — the fields, the fight, the caves, the crown, and the consequences — and I break it down through the Five S’s that have carried me through my own rebuilding:• Sobriety — clarity over numbness• Spirituality — honest faith, not performance• Self-Care — training the body to steady the mind• Strength — consistency over rage• Songwriting — turning chaos into something that survivesThis episode isn’t about being holier than anyone else.It’s about being honest.About learning how to stand again after the fall.About becoming an outlaw when the system breaks you — and a king when you stop breaking yourself.🎸 Beyond the Song:I reflect on “40” by U2, a modern psalm rooted in David’s words, and why it resonated so deeply during a year of rebuilding.If you’ve ever felt overlooked, exposed, or unsure of who you are after everything changed — this one’s for you.

Episode 11 — Rebuild the ManRebuilding your life isn’t about crawling out of a hole — it’s about stepping back into the arena with your fists up.In this episode of Louder Than My Demons, Jozey talks about what it means to rise after survival mode ends. Confidence returning. Discipline sharpening. Training harder. Eating cleaner. Being open to connection again. Pushing the band forward. Claiming his place in the podcast world — all while never taking sobriety for granted.This episode features:A fired-up hot open and outlaw sermon on rebuilding with strengthA powerful reckoning on discipline, identity, and momentumA Tales from the Guitar Lounge story about chaos, control, and sobrietyA live acoustic performance of “Sin City Outlaw”A journal entry on committing to a 30-day resetOne core truth: rebuilding the man happens by raising standards, not excusesIf you’re rebuilding too — welcome.We recover loud.Louder than our demons.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes.

This Weeks Demon Cuts dives deep into Jimmy Page’s 1988 solo album Outrider — the forgotten chapter of a survivor. This is the story of a man clawing his way back from loss, addiction, stolen demo tapes, and the shadow of Led Zeppelin… and somehow creating one of the rawest, most overlooked statements of his career.In this episode, we break down the essential tracks, including:Wasting My Time (feat. John Miles)Writes of Winter (Grammy-nominated instrumental)The Only One (with Robert Plant & Jason Bonham)Emerald Eyes (the closest Outrider gets to late-era Zeppelin magic)Blues Anthem (feat. Chris Farlowe sounding more Mississippi than British)We explore the Bonham bloodline, the Page–Plant spark hidden in the middle of the ’80s, the Kramer guitar shock, and why this album deserved so much more love than it ever received.The Bullet That Missed?Not the music — the critics who didn’t realize Jimmy Page was being reborn right in front of them.If this episode cut you open, share it. Spread it. Pass it to someone who might need the fire.Mission 22. Stop Soldier Suicide.We honor every veteran still fighting their battles.Next week: Amorica by The Black Crowes.This is Demon Cuts —another chapter in my survival and sobriety war journal.

In Episode 10 of Louder Than My Demons, I talk about the hardest night I’ve faced since getting sober — the night I almost relapsed. After a year of nonstop fight-or-flight, my nervous system finally cracked. The pressure, the fear, the trial, the depression… it all hit at once, and for the first time in almost 12 months, I thought: “I could drink.”This episode is raw, honest, and exactly what LTMD was built for.It’s not about perfection — it’s about survival.Inside this episode:Outlaw Sermon — “The Edge Isn’t Failure”The Reckoning — my breakdown and the near relapseThe Spiral — how living in defense mode breaks your body and mindThe Turn — why I said “Not you, not again”The 5 S’s — how I used them to pull myself backTales From the Guitar Lounge — the moment sobriety gave back to meThe debut of my new song: “Not You, Not Again”The Reprise — “One Day Stronger”If you’re standing on your own edge right now… this episode is for you.Thank you for walking this road with me.Welcome to The Unbroken — Rewire. Rebuild. Redeem.

Welcome to DEMON CUTS — no polish, no mercy, just truth.Every episode breaks open a record that helped carry me through this survival and sobriety war journal I'm writing in real time.Today we dive into Mötley Crüe’s Dr. Feelgood —the album born out of chaos, death, addiction, resurrection, and the most disciplined studio performance of their entire career.This was Crüe's ONLY #1 record.Five million sold.Their sharpest sound.Their biggest tour.And the moment the band began to fracture.In this Demon Cut we cover:🔥 Nikki Sixx dying and coming back🔥 Bob Rock turning the band into a machine🔥 The Cuts Above — the tracks that defined the era🔥 The special guests nobody talks about🔥 The Bullet That Missed — how this album should’ve won the Grammy🔥 Why Mötley Crüe STILL deserves the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame🔥 And why Dr. Feelgood hits different for anyone fighting their own demonsIf this album cut you open the way it cut me…Share it. Spread it. Pass it to someone who might need it more than you know.Coming up next on Demon Cuts:🎸 Jimmy Page – Outrider🦅 The Black Crowes – AmoricaAnd for the full story — the recovery, the healing, the rebuilding —check out the main podcast: Louder Than My Demons.Mission 22 — Stop Soldier Suicide.We honor every veteran who served or is still serving.Take it and bleed.

EPISODE 9— THE SACRIFICETonight’s episode is dedicated to the men and women who wrote a check worth their lives — and to those still carrying the unseen scars of their service.Veterans. Survival. Hope. Healing.This one is more than a podcast.It’s a tribute… and a mission.🔴 Organizations Supporting Veterans:Mission 22 — https://mission22.comStop Soldier Suicide — https://stopsoldiersuicide.orgWounded Warrior Project — https://woundedwarriorproject.orgHeadstrong Project — https://getheadstrong.orgVet Centers — https://vetcenter.va.govTravis Manion Foundation — https://travismanion.org🆘 If You Need Help:Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then Press 1Text: 838255Chat: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net💪 My November Challenge:I’m taking on the 2,000 Push-Up Challenge with Stop Soldier Suicide.Support the mission: (insert your fundraiser link)🎶 Music Featured in This Episode:“Sacrifice ” — Jozey & The CorruptionAcoustic version recorded at Colt One StudiosEvolving Spaces - Jozey📚 Books Referenced:Tribe — Sebastian JungerThank You for Your Service — David FinkelRedeployment — Phil KlayShoot Like a Girl — Mary Jennings Hegar📑 Research / Reports:RAND Corporation — Invisible Wounds of WarVA — 2024 Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual ReportSAMHSA — Veteran NDUSH Data🧭 What’s Coming Soon:🔥 Demon Cuts: Dr. Feelgood review dropping any day now🔥 Next week’s Sobriety Check-In — raw, emotional, necessarySubscribe so you don’t miss it.🗣 Remember…We recover loud.Louder Than My Demons.Donate To The 2000 Pushup Challenge:https://www.facebook.com/donate/1168479338549886/122182403720530804/

Welcome to The Demon Cut — No Polish. No Mercy. Just Truth.In this episode, Jozey dives deep into Metallica’s 2003 album St. Anger — a record born from chaos, rehab, and rage.From James Hetfield’s recovery to Bob Rock’s infamous “garage-band” production, St. Anger isn’t just an album — it’s a therapy session with guitars.🎧 Featuring Truths in the Noise, The Outlaw Verdict, and reflections on Invisible Kid and Sweet Amber, this Demon Cut explores why sometimes the noise is the message.💬 “You don’t walk out of hell tuned and polished — you crawl out coughing. That’s what this album sounds like.”🔥 Timestamps:Intro – Welcome to The Demon CutThe Garage Band That Was MetallicaTruths in the NoiseThe Outlaw Verdict: My Cuts AboveThe Bullet That MissedFinal Reflection💀 If your demons ever get too loud… make sure you’re louder.🎙 Hosted by Jozey – Louder Than My Demons Podcast🔗 Find the full podcast and daily clips at https://louderthanmydemons.com📱 Follow @LTMDPodcast on every platform.🎸 #Metallica #StAnger #LouderThanMyDemons #MusicTherapy #Sobriety #RockRecovery

In this DEBUT episode of LTMD Demon Cuts, I revisit one of the most honest rock albums ever recorded — Zakk Wylde’s 1996 masterpiece, Book of Shadows.Long before Black Label Society, Zakk stripped away the distortion and traded whiskey for reflection, pain for peace, and fury for faith. I break down why this record still hits harder than most metal albums today — not because of volume, but because of vulnerability.From Sold My Soul to I Thank You Child, we dig into the lyrics, tone, and production choices that defined a moment of transformation in Zakk’s career. If you’ve ever wrestled with addiction, faith, or the search for meaning through music, this one’s for you.🎧 SegmentsIntro: Why Book of Shadows Still MattersGuitar Tone & Emotion: Blues, Soul, and TruthLyrical Breakdown: Redemption & ReflectionTakeaway: When the Loudest Thing Is Honesty🎙️ LTMD Demon Cuts is a spin-off of Louder Than My Demons — short-form dives into the songs, records, and artists that echo the fight between chaos and recovery.#LouderThanMyDemons #DemonCuts #ZakkWylde #BookOfShadows #AlbumReview #FaithAndFire #GuitarPodcast #RecoveryAndMusic #Songwriting #RockAndRecovery #90sRock #MusicAndHealing

No guests. No script. No polish.This mini-episode is just me — raw, sober, and real. I open up about where the trial stands, what’s happening with my lawyer, and what all of it means for the road ahead.It’s not about drama; it’s about honesty. About facing life head-on when it would be easier to hide.That’s what Louder Than My Demons has always been — sobriety, strength, and staying true even when life gets messy.🎧 Listen. Reflect. Keep walking.#LouderThanMyDemons #MyTrialMyTruth #OutlawRecovery #SobrietyPodcast #FaithAndStrength #Resilience

Episode 8: Stillness in the Storm: Finding Peace in the Chaos“Stillness isn’t silence — it’s power.”When the world around you spins out of control, and the person you loved becomes the storm itself… the only way to survive is to find your center.In Episode 8 of Louder Than My Demons, Jozey steps into the eye of his own chaos — addiction, heartbreak, and the noise that comes with rebuilding your life. This isn’t a sermon about perfection. It’s a conversation about how to stay grounded when everything you believed in starts to break apart.💬 You’ll hear:The Outlaw Thought “Grace Is the Higher Ground” — how forgiveness frees you faster than revenge.Tales from the Lounge: Miss Edy’s Story — a reminder that peace isn’t found, it’s chosen.The Reckoning — the moment Jozey realizes chaos can’t be conquered by force, only by stillness.Reflections from his personal journal and the practice that keeps him calm when the storm hits hardest.If you’re fighting addiction, heartbreak, anxiety, or just trying to find faith in the wreckage — this episode is for you.🎧 Listen everywhere: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music🎙️ Follow LTMD: @LouderThanMyDemons🎵 Music: “Grace,” “Sin City Outlaw,” and original beds by Jozey & The Corruption📖 Host: Jozey Zeitler#LouderThanMyDemons #StillnessInTheStorm #FindingPeaceInChaoslouder than my demons, stillness in the storm, finding peace in chaos, sobriety podcast, faith and recovery, mindfulness for men, emotional healing, recovery journey, spiritual growth, addiction recovery stories, josey zeitler, outlaw sermon, meditation for recovery, inner peace, chaos and healing

40 days of silence. One decision changed everything.The Road Back is about rebuilding with dignity and strength.🎙️ Tales from the Guitar Lounge: honoring Ace Frehley’s comeback.🎵 Beyond the Songs: “Cocaine for Breakfast.”#LouderThanMyDemons #TheRoadBack #Redemption #Sobriety #Strength

The hardest chains to break aren’t made of steel — they’re made of memory.This episode dives into trauma bonds, letting go, and finding peace in the wreckage.🎸 Beyond the Songs: “Grip” — finding strength through sound.🧠 Tales from the Lounge: lessons from the stage.#LouderThanMyDemons #TraumaBonds #RecoveryJourney

Songwriting isn’t just music — it’s survival.In this episode, I share how writing songs became my lifeline when I couldn’t speak my truth anywhere else. From gratitude and trial updates, to Nikki Sixx’s influence, to three songs that defined my last relationship — That’s My Baby (the dream), Better Than You (the rage), and Will Not (the resurrection).Next week → Chains in the Mirror: trauma bonds & toxic relationships.👉 If this hit you, please follow and share it.#LouderThanMyDemons #Podcast #Songwriting

In this week’s Reckoning, I’m laying it all out — raw, unfiltered, and from the heart. Gratitude isn’t just “thank you” and yoga mats… it’s defiance. It’s standing in the middle of your own personal hell and saying, “You didn’t break me.”I share the Five S’s, the science behind why gratitude changes your brain, and the gritty reality of how it’s kept me alive through the hardest year of my life. This one’s not about being polite — it’s about staying alive.Next week: A deep-dive into songwriting — the process, the pain, and the magic behind the music.Coming soon: The first Speakeasy Confessional – Jozey Takes the Stand — nothing held back.📌 If this hits you, click Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next.💬 Drop your three things you’re grateful for in the comments — let’s build a community that’s louder than our demons.

In this episode of Louder Than My Demons, we get real about faith, struggle, and finding something sacred in the chaos.I’m not here to preach. I’m not here to sell you salvation. I’m here to tell the truth — that spirituality saved my life when nothing else could.From my childhood church to boot camp prayers, and finally back to something I can call faith… this one’s raw.✝️ Includes stories of my son Colton’s faith, a broken belief system rebuilt, and the prayers I only learned how to say when I hit the floor.💬 Featured segments:The Reckoning: SpiritualityTales from the Guitar LoungeBeyond the SongsOutlaw Reprise🎧 Available now on all podcast platforms. 📩 Need help or feeling what I felt? Check out the resources page at LouderThanMyDemons.com/resources

trength isn’t just about lifting weight — it’s about carrying truth.In this episode of Louder Than My Demons, I dig into what it means to be strong when everything in you wants to break.From sobriety setbacks to spiritual growth, from emotional breakdowns to pulling yourself off the floor — this chapter is for the fighters.I talk about the heavy moments — the real ones — and how strength isn’t loud, it’s resilient. It’s standing up one more time than you fall.I’ll also share how a quote from Corey Taylor cracked something wide open in me… and why I believe some of the loudest voices in rock are also the most vulnerable.🥊 This one’s for the comeback kids. The misfits. The ones still swinging.Hit play. Stay loud. Get stronger.

In this debut episode of Louder Than My Demons, I talk about what it means to stay clean, stay loud, and live with the pain and pride of being a Straight Edge Superstar. This is raw. This is real. This is where it begins.

This isn’t a highlight reel—it’s the warning cry before the comeback.I’m Jozey, and Louder Than My Demons is my story of staying alive—through scars, sweat, riffs, and sober mornings that hit harder than any hangover ever did.The podcast drops July 21.If you’ve ever fought your own demons, this is for you.This podcast contains adult language, stories of addiction, and raw truths that aren’t always pretty. Listen at your own risk—and maybe find your own redemption in it