Picking Up The PEACEs

With the death of a close friend and a big move coming up, Johnny and Jen catch up on life after not recording for over a month.

We sat down with Josh S. of We Fight Monsters to talk about his journey and what he and his crew have cooking in South Memphis.

In this episode, we speak to Beth, one of Johnny's therapists from his darkest time who describes what it was like working with him and other Veterans in crisis.

In this episode, Tara takes us through her wild ass journey to freedom. From being a good student and cheerleader in high school to 13 years of incarceration, countless institutions and hopelessness, all the way back to current day as an assistant clinical director, amazing mother and woman in long term recovery. We discuss the pivotal point of each shift and everything else along the way.

On this episode: How do you connect with something greater than the self? What is prayer versus meditation? Who are people praying to? Does despair create a snowball effect? How do you want to live and feel? Can faith bring you back to the surface?

On this episode: What are we chasing? What are we avoiding? What's the difference between pleasure and joy? How the desire to fix an un-fixable internal condition can lead to death.

In this episode, we have the legend Cole Shiflet! This man has saved many lives including our very own co-host, Johnny. We dive into his personal recovery story as well as how he’s been a major part in helping others on their journey. Join us as we discuss recovery centers, enjoying family life in recovery while continuing to fight through anxiety, and how community can change everything.

In this episode, we have another incredible guest who shares her personal and powerful journey from addiction to becoming a loving mother. We delve into our spiritual explorations and the challenges we face with family and friends along the way. Join us as we explore resilience, transformation, and the profound moments that shape one's path to recovery and connection.

What do you have to experience in your life to step towards change? Which Bottom is Worse? Spiritual or Physical? Change & recovery isn't perfection. It is freedom!

In Episode 2 of "Picking up the Peaces," we take a deeper dive into Johnny's unusually rocky past, shedding light on devastating losses caused from suicide and overdoses, which hit very close to home for Johnny. It sheds light on our thoughts around drugs, alcohol, and suicide, and how these tragedies reshaped his belief system and motivated the resilience necessary to persevere.

While there are many podcasts from special forces veterans and successful millionaires, who have made their way through tough times, "Picking up the Peaces" is unique. We aim to bridge the gap between those suffering in silence, like the 'General Population' of the military with PTSD, and those on their journey from rock bottom to success. Our goal is to showcase individuals from all walks of life, educating them about 'Picking up the Peaces' and finding the peace they didn't know they needed. From combat to homelessness and addiction, we've faced it all. These are the stories we'll share to inspire hope and provide a platform for others. Let's Fucking Go.