In her journey as a mom, Karen has supported her kids through the Five Big A’s: Adoption, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism and Addiction. More than 25 years of parenting has been bookended by infertility on one side and conceiving a surprise bio child in her mid-40’s. She has also been raising one of her grandchildren. You might say she has seen it all and not just survived to tell the stories. Karen has learned to Thrive, not just in spite of it all but because of it all. Karen and her husband Michael have co-authored Thriving in Grace: Unleashing Wellness from a Biblical Perspective and The Fruit of Gratitude. Together they hope to live long enough to experience having an empty nest! Karen brings hope for you to find you can thrive and be at peace in the midst of your own chaotic life.

This is more than a recovery story — it’s a testament to the power of the subconscious mind.

After a devastating brain injury left him living in darkness, Matt Johnson’s life was forever changed. As his physical recovery stalled, Matt discovered a hidden truth: unresolved PTSD was silently blocking his ability to heal. What the body couldn’t release, the subconscious was holding onto.

Through hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Matt learned how to rewire the subconscious mind, release deeply rooted emotional trauma, and finally begin true healing. What started as a personal breakthrough soon became a calling.

Today, Matt Johnson is a hypnotist and NLP coach who has turned his own recovery journey into powerful methods that help others:

• Release long-held emotional baggage
• Break free from subconscious blocks
• Heal trauma stored in the nervous system
• Overcome addictive patterns at the root
• Reclaim clarity, confidence, and control

This video shares Matt’s raw journey — from injury and isolation to purpose and transformation — and offers hope to anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or trapped in cycles they can’t explain.

If you’re struggling with trauma, PTSD, addiction, or emotional pain that won’t let go, this story may remind you that healing is possible — even when it feels out of reach.

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At just 14 years old, Eirinn was struggling with her mental health and did what she was told to do — she asked for help. What followed would shape the next decade of her life.

She was diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed Adderall, while also being given opiates for back pain. These powerful medications created a euphoric effect that her young brain quickly became dependent on. Each time Eirinn returned to her therapist expressing that she still didn’t feel right, her dosage was increased — until she reached the maximum amount legally allowed.

Despite being addicted, Eirinn knew something deeper was wrong. For years, her concerns were dismissed. She was labeled, misunderstood, and slowly became the black sheep of her family, spiraling into darker thoughts and additional substance use.

But Eirinn never stopped advocating for herself.

Eventually, she received the diagnosis that finally made sense: Bipolar Disorder. That moment changed everything.

She got sober by going cold turkey, enduring extreme withdrawals at a very young age — a level of strength and resilience that is nothing short of inspiring. With the correct diagnosis, proper medication, and the support of a peer support worker, Eirinn began to truly understand herself for the first time.

Today, Eirinn is sober, stable, and thriving — and she’s turned her pain into purpose.

🌱 Eirinn is now a Peer Support Worker, using her lived experience to help others navigate addiction and mental health challenges. She believes peer support creates deeper trust, because clients feel truly seen and understood by someone who has been there. Instead of putting a band-aid on problems with prescriptions alone, she uses empathy, experience, and knowledge to support real healing.

⚠️ Eirinn’s story is also a powerful reminder for parents: Medications like Adderall can be dangerous for developing minds. Awareness, second opinions, and alternative supports matter. Our children deserve to be listened to — not silenced.

If this story resonates with you, or if you or someone you love has been affected by misdiagnosis, overmedication, addiction, or mental health struggles, you are not alone.

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David's call is to be open for better days ahead as people discover ways to thrive not just exist. David's book " When the Doctor's Say NO! God Says YES!!! shares how David's difficult beginning with birth defects, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at age 6 and constant chronic pain almost destroyed him till he found faith in God and he went from barely existing to growing and thriving accomplishing life altering changes in thousands of lives internationally. If David can do it so can you!

From Wall Street millionaire to near-death collapse, Joe’s story is a raw and riveting testimony of redemption, purpose, and identity. By 25, he was earning seven figures, surrounded by status symbols—cars, penthouses, influence. On paper, he had everything. Behind the mask, he was spiritually empty, addicted to achievement, and trapped in a cycle that success could never heal.

When the crash came, it was catastrophic. Joe overdosed twice—surviving the second by a miracle after six cans of Narcan brought him back. Instead of recovery, he tore out his IV and walked straight back into the darkness. It should have been the end. But God had other plans.

That moment became the turning point that forged The Comeback King.

Through faith, discipline, and spiritual transformation, Joe rebuilt his life from the inside out—his mindset, mission, purpose, and identity. Today, he’s an inspirational speaker, high-performance strategist, and founder of Reforge Academy, where he empowers leaders, entrepreneurs, and high achievers who look successful on the outside but feel unfulfilled within.

Joe helps them break cycles, rebuild from within, and redefine success—emotionally, spiritually, and financially. His teachings turn breakdowns into blueprints and achievement into legacy.

Joe’s message isn’t just about overcoming addiction—it’s about reclaiming identity, rising into your calling, and becoming the person you were created to be.

Today we are joined by Beth McDonough, a duPont Columbia and Emmy award winning investigataive tv reporter who spent three decades covering some of the country's biggest news stories, from the Jayme Closs abduction, to the 35W bridge collapse, and the death of rockstar Prince. But Beth lost everything when she was fired from Fox News for getting her second DUI. Waking up in a drunk tank after a 36 hour black out, only to hear the other women in lock up listening to the news. The news was reporting about her. After the massive public humiliation and losing everything she including her home, she took accountability for her actions and got herself sober through a 12 step program. She started from scratch as a dog walker because no one would hire her, not even the local grocery store. She grew her business and eventually sold it. She got a second chance working in the news as a producer. Now she has wrote a powerful memoir, in hopes of helping other people through her personal experience's. It's called Standby and can be found anywhere books are available.

Her website: www.bethdmedia.com

Zach Minnich’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, recovery, and the impact one person can make through honesty and vulnerability. After being prescribed Adderall, Zach quickly learned he had been misinformed about its risks. He had no idea how addictive it could be—or how easily it could take control of his life. As his dependence grew, Adderall stopped being enough, leading him to use meth alongside it. His tolerance skyrocketed, and the dangerous combination pushed him to the brink of a potential heart attack.

After a particularly intense binge, Zach woke up with a moment of clarity that something had to change. It took two more battles with relapse before he finally quit both substances cold turkey—choosing life, health, and a new purpose.

What makes Zach Minnich truly stand out? Since finding sobriety, he has dedicated himself to raising awareness about addiction and recovery. Through honest, educational videos on Instagram, Zach shares the raw truths he wishes he had known earlier. His mission is simple but powerful: to make sure no one feels alone in their struggle.

If you need support, guidance, or simply someone who understands, Zach is there to listen and help. His compassion, transparency, and commitment to helping others make him a source of hope for countless people navigating addiction.

Zach’s passion is inspiring—and the sky is the limit for how many lives he will impact on his journey of helping others find their way to recovery.

Former DEA agent Brian Townsend spent over two decades on the front lines of America’s drug war. He’s seen every substance, every trend, every threat—until fentanyl changed everything. Once this deadly opioid hit the streets, Brian witnessed the devastating impact firsthand: skyrocketing overdoses, rising addiction, and a shocking lack of awareness among both law enforcement and the public.

That was his wake-up call. Today, Brian runs a nonprofit dedicated to fentanyl awareness, fighting to educate communities, protect families, and save lives.

In this powerful interview, Brian reveals:

✔️ The real dangers of fentanyl you’ve never heard about ✔️ How it spreads through communities undetected ✔️ Jaw-dropping statistics everyone should know ✔️ Real-life stories from his DEA career that will leave you speechless ✔️ What parents, teens, and everyday people need to understand right now

If you think you know fentanyl… Brian will open your eyes to an entirely new level of reality.

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Brian's business is called 2mg, because that's all it takes to overdose. His website is www.2mg.com