Real Talk about Addiction and Recovery: Eliminating the Whisper
The mission of the American Addiction Recovery Association (AARA) is simple but powerful: To save lives, restore families, and strengthen communities.AARA is America’s exclusive organization which combines the voices of families and peers together to address the addiction epidemic. Working together, peers and family members will make a difference.AARA will do for addiction what the Susan G. Komen Foundation has done for breast cancer: shatter stigma and show America that recovery is real.The number one cause of death in the United States for Americans 18 - 45 is overdose. This is not acceptable. The numbers are at historic hi...
Joey Yak: Reinventing Success: A Story of Growth, Grit, and Self-Mastery
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In this raw and eye opening episode, recording artist and entrepreneur Joey Yak shares his deeply personal journey from the chaos of the music industry and drug addiction to a life grounded in purpose, discipline, and authenticity. With unfiltered honesty, Joey opens up about the highs of fame, the lows of substance abuse, and the identity crisis that forced him to confront who he really was.
Through pain, relapse, and reflection, Joey rebuilt his mindset not just to survive, but to lead a life of impact both on and off the...
Robert’s Journey: From Struggles and Setbacks to Strength and Purpose
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In this honest and inspiring episode, Robert shares his journey from tough beginnings to finding strength, success, and a deeper sense of purpose. Through raw stories and hard earned wisdom, he opens up about the battles he’s faced, the lessons he’s learned, and how faith and resilience helped him rise above it all. Whether you’re grinding through your own struggles or looking for real motivation, this episode is a must-listen.
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Robert’s Journey: From Struggles and Setbacks to Strength and Purpose
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In this honest and inspiring episode, Robert shares his journey from tough beginnings to finding strength, success, and a deeper sense of purpose. Through raw stories and hard earned wisdom, he opens up about the battles he’s faced, the lessons he’s learned, and how faith and resilience helped him rise above it all. Whether you’re grinding through your own struggles or looking for real motivation, this episode is a must-listen.
Shatterproof: Lauren Sisler’s Story of Tragedy, Truth, and Triumph
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What if your life changed forever in a single night?
In this emotional and deeply personal episode, Lauren Sisler—Emmy-winning sports reporter and author of Shatterproof—shares the devastating loss of both her parents to opioid overdoses within just hours of each other.
But this isn’t just a story of loss—it's a story of silence, survival, and ultimately, strength.
 Hear how Lauren found her voice, broke the stigma, and turned her pain into purpose.
Whether you’ve struggled with addiction, grief, or the weight of u...
From Pain to Purpose: Ben Newman’s Journey Through Family, Addiction, and Fire
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Before Ben Newman became a top performance coach to NFL teams and Fortune 500 CEOs, he was just a kid growing up in the shadows of addiction. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Ben opens up about the struggles he faced watching his parents battle addiction — and how those early scars became the fuel for his relentless purpose.
With raw honesty, Ben shares how pain became his foundation for resilience, discipline, and success. This isn't just a story of triumph — it’s a reminder that your past doesn’t define you, but it c...
Sheila Mendelson: Healing Through Understanding
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Sheila Mendelson, a successful entrepreneur, shares personal stories and professional insights into the complex journey of healing, resilience, and recovery from addiction.
Her candid conversation offers both inspiration and practical advice for anyone navigating emotional challenges, trauma, and the addiction recovery journey.Â
Tune in to hear a voice of compassion, clarity, and hope.
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Britt Reid - From Super Bowl Champion to Recovery Champion Part: 2
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Join Coach Scott Cochran and Jeff Breedlove for a powerful conversation with Britt Reid. From Super Bowls to prision Britt Reid has endured the hell of addiction and now is a leader advancing the hope and joy of recovery.
This powerful, emotional, direct, and transparent episode will give the listner a realistic insight to addiction and recovery - you will experience a range of emotions as Britt Reid brings you real talk about addiction and recoveryÂ
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www.eliminatethewhisper.orgÂ
Britt Reid - From Super Bowl Champion to Recovery Champion
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Join Coach Scott Cochran and Jeff Breedlove for a powerful conversation with Britt Reid. From Super Bowls to prision Britt Reid has endured the hell of addiction and now is a leader advancing the hope and joy of recovery.
This powerful, emotional, direct, and transparent episode will give the listner a realistic insight to addiction and recovery - you will experience a range of emotions as Britt Reid brings you real talk about addiction and recoveryÂ
#EndTheWhisper
www.eliminatethewhisper.orgÂ
The Beginning of Real Change: Inside the Launch of Real Talk About Addiction
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Legendary Coach Scott Cochran and Jeff Breedlove launch the Real Talk About Addiction and Recovery - Eliminating the Whisper Podcast - in this pilot episode Scott and Jeff share their powerful personal addiction recovery stories, introduce the mission of the American Addiction Recovery Association, and invite you to help Eliminate the Whisper in your local communityÂ
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