Sexual addiction is often discussed in whispers—or not at all. In this episode, Logan Hufford shares what it’s actually like to live inside it, and what it takes to begin climbing out.

Logan grew up in Anchorage and spent years living a double life marked by secrecy, escalating behaviors, and the slow erosion of trust at home. Rather than focusing on shock value, this conversation explores the mechanics of addiction: how it hijacks the brain, isolates people in shame, and convinces them they’re beyond help.

We talk about why willpower alone rarely works, how repeated “confessions” can still leave someone stuck, and what finally made real recovery possible. Logan explains why his story is descriptive, not prescriptive—and why lasting change required community, accountability, and learning from people who had already walked the path ahead.

Listeners will also hear about the recovery group that played a critical role in Logan’s healing and how people in Alaska—and beyond—can take a first step toward getting connected. This is the first Alaska-based podcast where Logan has shared his story, and it opens the door to resources that many don’t know exist.

This episode is for anyone who feels alone in addiction, anyone already in recovery wondering if change can last, and anyone who wants a clearer, more honest understanding of what recovery actually looks like.

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What happens when the responsibility to care for animals collides with gaps in the law?

In this episode of The State I Am In, Manny sits down with Megan Merritt, founder of Homebound Farm & Rescue in Sterling, Alaska. A lifelong Alaskan and the self-described “machine” behind the rescue, Megan works daily with animals that have been abandoned, neglected, or left in conditions where help should exist—but often doesn’t.

The conversation centers on a recent video Megan posted showing horse and cows living in exposed winter conditions and in poor health, multiple reports have been made and yet nothing has changed in years. This sparks a deeper discussion about animal neglect, personal freedom, and where stewardship begins. Together, Manny and Megan explore how animal welfare laws on the Kenai Peninsula are written, how they’re enforced (or not), and why nothing is being done.

Megan shares her personal journey into rescue work, the emotional toll of advocating for animals when intervention fails, and the reality of working cases that repeat year after year without resolution. The episode also raises difficult questions:
• When does personal liberty end and responsibility begin?
• Why are veterinarians rarely involved when the law says they should be?
• And what changes could actually protect animals while respecting individual freedom?

This is an honest, grounded conversation about Alaska, community, compassion, and the uncomfortable gray areas where the system falls short.

🎥 Note: The video discussed in this episode is available on TikTok via Homebound Farm & Rescue and provides important context for the conversation:

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This is the final episode of 2025 — it’s just me.

In this solo episode, I reflect on the first nine months of The State I Am In: what started as a simple “what if” has grown into real conversations with remarkable Alaskans, unexpected lessons about creation and consistency, and a deeper understanding of what this place — and its people — truly represent.

I talk about the transition from podcast listener to creator, the challenges of showing up imperfectly, and the realities of building something meaningful while juggling life, work, and uncertainty. We revisit the heart of this show — Alaska beyond the postcards — and why the mantra Keep North continues to guide every conversation.

Looking ahead to 2026, I share what’s coming next: new voices, broader topics, solo reflections, ways to support and engage with the show, and why this next year feels like a defining chapter — not just for the podcast, but for me personally.

Thank you for listening, sharing, supporting, and believing in this project from the beginning. This is only the start.

Keep North, Alaska.

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