CROSSTALK PODCASTS

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Crosstalk Podcasts is the inspiring safe space to find out how people live happily, free from addiction. There aren’t many places to go where people transparently share what’s going on inside. You’ll learn all about an individuals journey from childhood to present, and how addictions can create a devastating path. CROSSTALK’S guests will take you from their “bottom” to the steps they took to get it together and live a more happy and purposeful life.

  1. 6d ago

    From Trauma & Addiction to 21 Years Sober: Christina Simos’ Incredible Recovery Story

    What happens when childhood trauma, generational alcoholism, addiction, and years of self-destruction collide? Christina Simos shares an incredibly raw story of growing up in a chaotic home, surviving trauma, struggling with alcohol and drugs, and eventually finding a path to sobriety and purpose. Now 21 years sober and CEO of Friendly House, Christina has dedicated her life to helping women recover from addiction. In this episode of Crosstalk Podcast, she opens up about suicide attempts, substance abuse, motherhood, breaking generational cycles, recovery, forgiveness, and why lasting sobriety requires community, consistency, and time. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, alcoholism, trauma, or recovery, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that your past does not have to determine your future. Subscribe to Crosstalk Podcast for more real stories about addiction, recovery, sobriety, and transformation. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: crosstalkofficial.com/episode/i-broke-the-cycle-from-childhood-trauma-and-addiction-to-21-years-of-sobriety Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here

    From Trauma & Addiction to 21 Years Sober: Christina Simos’ Incredible Recovery Story

  2. Jul 30

    I Thought Getting Sober Was the Hard Part… I Was Wrong | Jaime Hindlin

    Sobriety wasn't the end of Jaime Hindlin's story. It was the beginning of her greatest challenges. In this deeply honest episode of Crosstalk Podcast, Jaime shares how addiction recovery gave her the strength to survive unimaginable loss, including the death of her father, pregnancy loss, postpartum heart failure, trauma, and the journey to rebuilding her life through healing. This conversation explores addiction recovery, mental health, trauma, grief, motherhood, resilience, self-care, and why sobriety became Jaime's greatest superpower. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or navigating life's hardest moments, this episode offers hope, perspective, and practical wisdom that reminds us healing is possible. If this conversation encouraged you, subscribe to Crosstalk Podcast, like the video, and share it with someone who needs to hear that they're not alone. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: https://crosstalkofficial.com/episode/i-thought-getting-sober-was-the-hard-part-then-life-tested-me-in-every-possible-way Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here

    I Thought Getting Sober Was the Hard Part… I Was Wrong | Jaime Hindlin

  3. Jul 23

    What Sobriety Really Feels Like: 20+ Recovery Stories That Will Change How You See Addiction

    What does life after addiction really look like? In this inspiring episode, more than 20 people in recovery share how sobriety transformed their lives... from rebuilding relationships to finding purpose, joy, and hope at the No Matter What Foundation charity golf event. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, these powerful stories prove that healing is possible. Subscribe for more conversations on recovery, mental health, resilience, and personal growth. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here

    What Sobriety Really Feels Like: 20+ Recovery Stories That Will Change How You See Addiction

  4. Jul 16

    From HIV, Addiction & Shame to 30 Years Sober | Tom McDermitt

    What happens when you're told you have just two years to live? In this powerful episode of Crosstalk Podcast, Tom McDermitt shares his remarkable journey from childhood bullying and struggling with his identity to addiction, an HIV diagnosis, crystal meth dependency, and ultimately finding hope through recovery. His story is a powerful reminder that no matter how dark life becomes, healing and purpose are possible. Tom opens up about the AIDS epidemic, internalized shame, hitting rock bottom, Alcoholics Anonymous, the mentors who changed his life, and how he now helps others overcome addiction at Caron Treatment Centers. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone you love, or simply looking for an inspiring story of resilience, this conversation offers hope, honesty, and practical wisdom. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: https://crosstalkofficial.com/episode/from-an-hiv-diagnosis-to-30-years-sober-tom-mcdermitts-story-of-hope-recovery-and-purpose Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here

    From HIV, Addiction & Shame to 30 Years Sober | Tom McDermitt

  5. Jul 9

    He Lost Everything to Heroin. Now He's Changing Lives.

    Justin Garland opens up about his powerful journey from heroin addiction, isolation, and rock bottom to long term recovery and creating The Maze, New York City's alcohol free members club. In this deeply honest conversation, he shares how addiction took over his life, the family intervention that saved him, and why true recovery is about connection not just sobriety. From childhood struggles and substance abuse to rehab, recovery, and finding purpose, this episode explores the realities of addiction, healing, mental health, community, and what it really takes to build a meaningful life after recovery. Whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for an inspiring story of transformation, this conversation offers hope, honesty, and practical insight. If this episode encouraged you, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share to help us inspire more people on their recovery journey. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: https://crosstalkofficial.com/episode/from-heroin-addiction-to-building-the-maze-justin-garlands-journey-to-recovery-and-connection Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here

    He Lost Everything to Heroin. Now He's Changing Lives.

  6. Jul 2

    He Lost Two Brothers. The Lesson That Saved His Life Will Stay With You | John Morello

    What keeps one person from following the same path as everyone around them? In this powerful episode of Crosstalk Podcast, comedian, actor, and storyteller John Morello shares how growing up surrounded by addiction, losing two brothers, and the influence of a few remarkable people shaped the man he became. This conversation goes beyond addiction. It's about grief, identity, purpose, and the life changing impact of someone believing in you when you can't believe in yourself. If this episode resonates with you, like, subscribe to Crosstalk Podcast, and share it with someone who needs this message. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: crosstalkofficial.com/episode/he-lost-two-brothers-the-people-who-believed-in-him-changed-everything Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here

    He Lost Two Brothers. The Lesson That Saved His Life Will Stay With You | John Morello

  7. Jun 25

    From Heroin Addiction to Healing Others | Eric Rodriguez's Powerful Recovery Story

    What happens when someone battling heroin addiction becomes the person helping others recover? In this episode of Crosstalk Podcast, licensed therapist Eric Rodriguez shares his journey from addiction and jail to recovery and a career helping others heal. He opens up about trauma, loss, resilience, and the power of connection in overcoming substance use. If you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or looking for hope, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. Like, subscribe, and share to help us reach more people with stories of hope and recovery. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: https://crosstalkofficial.com/episode/from-heroin-addiction-to-helping-others-heal-eric-rodriguezs-recovery-journey Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here

    From Heroin Addiction to Healing Others | Eric Rodriguez's Powerful Recovery Story

  8. Jun 18

    How These Women Got Sober & Found True Happiness | The Life Changing Power of Recovery

    What happens when you stop numbing the pain and start rebuilding your life? In this powerful episode of Crosstalk, we sit down with inspiring women from the Sober Is The New Cool community to explore addiction recovery, sobriety, purpose, healing, and the surprising joy that comes after alcohol. From mothers and coaches to recovery advocates and healthcare professionals, each guest shares a raw and honest story of transformation. You'll discover how community, faith, personal growth, and meaningful connections help people overcome addiction and create lives they never thought possible. Whether you're sober, sober-curious, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation will leave you with hope and practical wisdom. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: crosstalkofficial.com/episode/the-unexpected-joy-of-sobriety-stories-of-healing-purpose-and-community Video is available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/⁠ 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here

    How These Women Got Sober & Found True Happiness | The Life Changing Power of Recovery
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Crosstalk Podcasts is the inspiring safe space to find out how people live happily, free from addiction. There aren’t many places to go where people transparently share what’s going on inside. You’ll learn all about an individuals journey from childhood to present, and how addictions can create a devastating path. CROSSTALK’S guests will take you from their “bottom” to the steps they took to get it together and live a more happy and purposeful life.

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  • Creator
    Crosstalk Official Network
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    151
  • Rating
    Explicit
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