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Over ten years sober Matt brought some amazing stories, clarity, and fire tonight. We talked everything from addiction to Russian bath houses and organs. Come hang out for a while, Don't forget to like and subscribe!
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Chris Brennan stops by and shares his wealth of knowledge with us on this weeks episode of The Defectives Podcast. Chris is based out of the Philly area and has helped thousands of people in his 29 years of sobriety. As usual we covered a shitload of topics and Chris led the way. Come hang out for a while. Drop a Like, click that subscribe button to support the show. Follow us on Instagram @the__defectives Email us @defectivespodcast@gmail.com
Pastor Zack joins the podcast as we take a different look into spirituality, religion, and recovery. Pastor Zack has helped untold numbers of people get connected to a power greater than themselves. He carries a powerful message and we had a beautiful conversation together. Come hang out for a while.
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It's a Family affair tonight with Daren's sister Toni joining the podcast. We talk about their relationship, growing up and what it looks like today. Come hang out for a while.
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Daren and Ryan sit down and discuss some of their firsts in sobriety. We talk weddings, golf, flying, trips and much more. Come hangout for a bit
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Daren and Ryan sit down with Devin and play around in the spiritual sandbox. We had a beautiful conversation and went all over the place but kept coming back to some key points. Hope you enjoy this one we know we did. Devins a powerhouse and brought the fire tonight. Love Yas
Daren and Ryan talk purpose and what that looks like today compared to days past. Thanks for sticking around. Please help us out spreading the word and send your favorite episode to a friend! thanks for being a part of our growing community. Love Yas Email us at defectivespodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @the__defectives
We have a live one on our hands. Ryan had a powerful experience in the middle of this episode. Come hang out for a while.
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Rogan joins us for the second time. We talk about spiritual practices and what growing spiritually has looked like. Come hang out for a while. Do us a favor and send this podcast to one person. Together we can grow.
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I don't even know what we talked about honestly. But we got fired up! Self and its many manifestations. How we get in our own way. We sat down, got to talking tonight and it was a beautiful time. Come hang out for a while.
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Sober 32 years, Rogan joins the podcast. The Pirate of the Atlantic breaks down his views and experience with addiction today in a master class. My mind is absolutely melted writing this description. We cover his journey to sobriety and go off into a shitload of different topics. Part 2 coming next week.
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Daren and Ryan dive deep and get real on some shit they've been going through recently. We talk about some real ass shit on this one. Take a look at some areas where god isn't.
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The long awaited Christian episode. Christian joins Daren and Ryan to share his story and experience. Christian has been a HUGE part of both Daren and Ryans recovery journey and it was an honor to have him join the podcast. He absolutely showed up and carries a strong message.
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Ryan Daren and Charlie sit down and talk for what would be Charlie Pt. 2. If you listen to one episode let this be it. We covered a bunch of different topics and hung out for a while. Enjoy!
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Time for our first guest on the podcast! Ryan sat down with Charlie to recap their friendship and get a look into addiction and alcoholism from the outside. Daren graciously sat this one out but joins us in part 2 which will be out next week. This is the start of guest appearances on the podcast, something we're going to diving into moving forward.
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Daren and Ryan talk about Acceptance and the trials and tribulations of the entire process with things they're currently going through.
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Chaos! Its everywhere. Daren and Ryan talk about the differences between chaos then and now. We also dive into meditation and the changes that have occurred in each others lives.
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Daren and Ryan discuss Fears and how they deep they run. They also talk about Faith overcoming Fear and what those fears look like today.
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Daren and Ryan finish up the family talk and dive into some other topics as well.
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Daren and Ryan talk about their families, how alcoholism and addiction affected the relationships, and what it looks like today.
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Daren and Ryan talk about what they thought sobriety would be like and share their experience with what its actually been.
Daren and Ryan detail their descent to hell and back through addiction and alcoholism. Their bottom, how they met, and their spirits waking up.