Jared Weeks is the co-founder of the band Saving Abel. He shares his story of trauma, addiction, and recovery and how unconditional love and forgiveness helped him grow. On this episode, Jared talks to Matt about: His experiences growing up in a small southern town and the trauma he faced including being molested as a child Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and the role it played in his life His first experiences with alcohol and pills, and how he hit rock bottom The importance of taking responsibility for his actions and making the decision to change Finding support and unconditional love ..read more

Marko Babineau is a legendary record executive turned successful real estate agent. He shares his successes and rock bottoms and how becoming sober changed his life On this episode, Marko talks to Matt about: Growing up in Dorchester, MA, and winning 2 world championships marching with the Boston Crusaders marching band Becoming a local marketer and the out-of-the-box promotions he did with Arista Records The wild night with BJ Thomas that he thought would get him fired Touring in a van with The Police and breaking them to the US Spending 3 weeks in his office calling people until he got 100 ..read more

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Rikki Zazula is the daughter of metal pioneers Marsha and Jon Zazula (known as Jonny Z), founders of Megaforce Records. She shares how she was around drugs and Rock’n Roll from a young age and how that exposure led to drug addiction and other mental health issues which took decades to mitigate. On this episode, Rikki talks to Matt about: How her parents started Megaforce Records soon after she was born and signed rising artists such as Metallica and Anthrax Being surrounded by metal music as a child and having artists stay in her home in New Jersey The drug addictions both her parents struggl ..read more

Slim Jim Phantom is the legendary drummer for the Stray Cats known for leading the rockabilly revival, pioneering his stand-up drumming style, and being one of the coolest drummers in rock-n-roll. He shares how the Stray Cats made it big, how he decided to go sober, and how he lives the rockabilly lifestyle. On this episode, Jim talks to Matt about: Growing up on Long Island and spending his time practicing music with his friends How discovering rockabilly music changed his life and influenced his style and sound Forming the Stray Cats and moving to London with hardly any money and no place t ..read more

Megan Holiday is a radio personality on KROQ Monday-Friday at 2-6pm in Los Angeles. She shares how her career was impacted by her addiction and how sobriety allows her to continue to do what she loves and spread positivity on and off the air. On this episode, Megan talks to Matt about: Growing up around Riverside CA and the shock of witnessing her brother get hit by a drunk driver as a kid Her love of music and her journey discovering different styles How she got her start in radio and how drug use derailed her career Going in and out of rehabs and sober living houses until the death of a fri ..read more

Greg Baldwin is a leading comedian, producer, actor, and host of the Second Chances podcast. He shares how he stumbled upon a career in comedy after helping someone in his recovery meeting and has since used his experience as an addict to tell honest and hilarious stories.  On this episode, Greg talks to Matt about: Growing up in the bay area and exploring drugs at an early age Working in ad sales at a radio station and quickly getting into trouble for being too drunk Blowing a job opportunity after accidentally dropping a bag of meth during the interview Losing everything and getting ar ..read more

David Nathan is an acclaimed music executive who has worked with Columbia Records, Island Records, Republic Records, and Big Machine Records, before creating his own label, Happy Jack Records, to honor the legacy of his late son, Jack. He shares stories from decades in the industry and how his new label helps fulfill Jack’s dream of providing artists with mental health support.  On this episode, David talks to Matt about: How he got started working in the music industry and went from radio stations to record companies. Helping to build Republic Records and being the go-between for Big Ma ..read more

Crystal Vallee is a speaker with Steered Straight who motivates and educates youth and families about the dangers of running from pain and abusing drugs and alcohol. She shares the struggles and trauma that preceded her incarceration for a drug-related car accident, and how she found deep purpose in helping others avoid the path she took. On this episode, Crystal talks to Matt about: Growing up in a dysfunctional family and feeling like she didn’t fit in at home which led to struggles throughout her life Losing a friend to murder at a young age and the damage caused by the lack of proper grie ..read more

Mike Diamond, author, director, life coach and interventionist, known for his work on the hit TV shows NY Ink and Bondi Ink Tattoo Crew, shares how he went from partying hard in the Miami, LA, and NYC club scenes to becoming an interventionist and being the go-to guy to get people sober as well as his advice for living a healthy and happy life. On this episode, Mike talks to Matt about: Growing up in Australia and being put in a difficult situation while attending acting school in Sydney. Getting gifted a winning green card lottery ticket allowing him to move to America. Working clubs in Miam ..read more