Addiction Uncovered

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I'm Jill, a Licensed mental health and addiction counselor, and a sober mom of 2 teens. With over 15 years of experience in behavioral health, I've listened to countless stories from those grappling with addiction and pursuing recovery. These stories inspired me to establish a space where people can share their experiences, bringing hope to those currently facing addiction. We’ll talk about what it's like being sober, how to access support, how to fight stigma, and ways to support loved ones in their struggle.  This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel! 

  1. 5d ago

    From Addiction to the Air Force: Ryan Desch’s Journey to Sobriety & Purpose

    In this episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase sits down with Ryan Desch, a trauma-informed mental health counselor, Air Force veteran, and person in long-term recovery. Ryan shares how his addiction escalated quickly in college, leading him to drop out and enter rehab at just 21 years old. What followed was a life-changing journey — from early sobriety to a 10-year career in the U.S. Air Force, and now into the world of mental health counseling. This episode explores identity, discipline, trauma, and what it truly means to rebuild your life from the ground up. If you’ve ever wondered what life can look like after addiction — this is it. References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Ryan Desch – Mental Health Counselor & Air Force Veteran Penn State University – https://www.psu.edu EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) – https://www.emdr.com This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:51 – From “I’d Never Use” to Full-Blown Addiction 00:09:15 – Why Our Brain Craves Comfort & Predictability 00:15:40 – Staying Sober in the Military Environment 00:25:12 – From Air Force to Mental Health Counseling 00:30:34 – Advice for Anyone Struggling with Addiction

  2. Sep 23 ·  Bonus

    It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: A Live Conversation About Addiction & Recovery | LIVE

    What happens when four people with very different recovery journeys sit down in front of a packed room and simply talk? That’s exactly what happened in this special live episode of Addiction Uncovered. Host Jill Nastase brings together Matt Dwyer, Buom Dobuol, Paul Weishapl, and Dr. Nikki Zabik for an honest conversation about addiction, recovery, mental health, and the realities of living sober. The panel tackles the assumptions people make about addiction, why you don't have to “lose everything” before asking for help, and the ways sobriety can bring back something many people don't expect: joy. They also talk about rebuilding relationships, finding sober hobbies, creating supportive communities, and what family members can do when someone they love is struggling. Most importantly, the message is simple: It’s okay to not be okay. You are not alone. And asking for help is a sign of strength. Recorded live in downtown Omaha, this special Addiction Uncovered conversation brings together lived experience, science, harm reduction, and community to remind us that recovery is possible — and life in sobriety can be incredibly rewarding. References: Nebraska Harm Reduction Program — Official Website UNMC — Official Website ROSS Leaders — Official Website This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Welcome to the First Live Addiction Uncovered 00:02:41 – What Do People Get Wrong About Addiction? 00:05:41 – You Don’t Have to Lose Everything 00:07:12 – The Unexpected Joys of Sobriety 00:11:43 – Finding Fun Without Alcohol or Drugs 00:14:18 – Does Alcohol Really Help Anxiety? 00:20:46 – Finding Community & Creating Safe Spaces 00:23:06 – It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

  3. Sep 16

    A 10-Year-Old’s Perspective on Addiction with Holly & Malachi Porter

    In one of the most powerful episodes of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase sits down with Holly Porter and her 10-year-old son Malachi to explore how addiction impacts not just individuals — but families. Holly shares her journey from early substance use to becoming a counselor and business owner, now over 10 years sober. But what makes this episode truly unique is hearing from Malachi — a child growing up in recovery, navigating life with a sober mom and a father who is currently incarcerated due to addiction. Malachi offers wisdom far beyond his years, speaking openly about loss, resilience, faith, and what it means to grow up surrounded by both addiction and recovery. This episode is a must-listen for parents, families, and anyone who wants to understand the real impact of addiction across generations. References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Holly Porter – Founder, Main Street Counseling Malachi Porter – Guest Main Street Counseling – https://www.mainstreetcounseling.com Alcoholics Anonymous – https://www.aa.org Contact: mainstreetcounseling@outlook.com Social: @mainstreetcounseling This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:24 – From Experimenting to Addiction (Holly’s Story Begins) 00:05:50 – What a 10-Year-Old Learns from Addiction 00:13:35 – Growing Up with an Incarcerated Parent 00:17:58 – Turning Pain into Purpose (Helping Others Recover) 00:21:32 – Advice for Families Facing Addiction

  4. Sep 2

    What Does “Sober Curious” Actually Mean? | Casey Davidson Explains

    The term “sober curious” is everywhere right now — but what does it actually mean? In this episode of Addiction Uncovered, Casey Davidson breaks down the concept and explains how people can start questioning their relationship with alcohol without labeling themselves or hitting a breaking point. She joins Jill Nastase to share her journey from daily drinking to sobriety, the “moderation trap” many people get stuck in, and why taking a longer break from alcohol can change everything. References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Casey Davidson – Sobriety Coach & Host, Hello Someday Podcast Hello Someday Podcast – https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/podcast Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hello-someday-podcast-for-sober-curious-women/id1508913688 This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:06 – The Sober Journey 00:07:28 – Being Sober Curious 00:15:45 – Happiness Through Sobriety 00:20:43 – Helpful Resources 00:25:54 – Casey’s Current Pursuits 00:30:43 – Advice & Wrap-up

  5. Aug 19

    How Sobriety Helped Buom Dobuol Rebuild His Life & Serve Others

    What happens when someone stops numbing the pain and starts facing it head-on? In this episode of Addiction Uncovered, Buom Dobuol opens up about the real cost of addiction, the mental health struggles he hid from others, and the turning point that led him toward sobriety. He talks with Jill Nastase about answered prayers, giving himself grace, and building healthier routines through faith, community, movement, and service. Buom’s story is especially powerful because it shows that addiction doesn’t always look the way people expect — and that recovery can become a platform for helping others heal too. References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Buom Dobuol – Community Engagement Director, Ross Leaders Ross Leaders – https://www.rossleaders.org Heartland Work Solutions – https://www.heartlandworksolutions.com Sober Approach – https://www.soberapproach.com New Me Run Club – https://www.instagram.com/newmerunclub/ This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:50 - The Start of Addiction 00:06:28 - Answered Prayers 00:08:20 - Excellent Sudanese Programs & Other Programs 00:12:37 - Tips on How to Stay Sober 00:16:09 - Advice for Those Struggling with Addiction 00:18:34 - Wrap-up

  6. Aug 17

    The Science of Addiction: What Alcohol Really Does to Your Brain | Dr. Nikki Zabik

    Why is addiction so difficult to overcome? In this special bonus episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase welcomes Dr. Nikki Zabik, Research Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), to explore the neuroscience behind addiction, alcohol, anxiety, and recovery. Drawing from both her groundbreaking research and her own sobriety journey, Dr. Zabik explains why addiction isn't simply about willpower—it's about how alcohol changes the brain's stress and reward systems over time. Together, Jill and Dr. Zabik discuss why people continue drinking even when they know the risks, the difference between "browning out" and blacking out, how alcohol rewires anxiety pathways, and why movement, creativity, and connection play such an important role in long-term recovery. Whether you're in recovery, love someone struggling with addiction, or simply want to understand the science behind substance use, this conversation offers practical insight and genuine hope. References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Dr. Nikki Zabik – Research Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Email:nzabik@unmc.edu Bluesky: @neurozabik.bsky.social Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)https://www.aa.org This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:06 – Why We Keep Using Drugs (The Brain Explained) 00:04:58 – Dr. Nikki's Personal Sobriety Journey 00:09:42 – Browning Out vs. Blacking Out 00:14:56 – Why Knowing the Risks Isn't Enough 00:19:18 – The Science Behind Alcohol & Anxiety 00:25:01 – Three Healthy Ways to Rewire Your Brain 00:29:34 – Recovery Is About Intention, Not Perfection 00:32:08 – Advice for Anyone Struggling with Addiction

  7. Aug 17

    From Chaos to Connection: Matt Dwyer's Journey to Sobriety & Fatherhood

    Recovery isn't just about putting down the bottle—it's about becoming the person the people you love deserve. In this special bonus episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase sits down with Matt Dwyer, who shares his powerful journey from growing up in an alcoholic family to finding lasting sobriety after decades of struggle. Matt opens up about beginning to drink at just 11 years old, chasing success while secretly battling addiction, and finally reaching the point where he realized alcohol was keeping him from being the father he wanted to be. Today, Matt says the greatest gift sobriety has given him isn't career success or personal achievements—it's the opportunity to wake up every day and be fully present for his children. This conversation is an honest reminder that recovery doesn't just change one life—it changes entire families. References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Matt Dwyer – Recovery Advocate Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)https://www.aa.org This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:06 – Growing Up in an Alcoholic Family 00:03:22 – Why Alcohol Felt Like the Answer 00:06:07 – Two Treatments... But Still Not Ready 00:09:47 – Chasing Success While Hiding Addiction 00:14:48 – Becoming the Father My Kids Deserved 00:18:12 – The Hardest Part of Early Sobriety 00:20:35 – Why Connection Beats Addiction 00:24:41 – Breaking the Family Cycle 00:27:20 – Matt's Advice for Anyone Struggling

  8. Aug 5

    From Prison to Purpose: Jake Shaddy’s Journey Building a Different Approach to Recovery

    In the Season 4 premiere of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase sits down with Jake Shaddy, founder of Different Approach Omaha, a transitional housing program helping individuals rebuild their lives after incarceration and addiction. Jake’s story began with alcohol use at just 13 years old, eventually leading to juvenile incarceration and later prison as an adult. But while incarcerated, he began envisioning a new future — one where he could help others leaving prison avoid the same mistakes he made. Today, Jake has built a growing network of sober living homes in Omaha that provide structure, mentorship, employment support, and individualized recovery plans for men and women rebuilding their lives. This episode explores addiction, second chances, and why Jake believes recovery should never be “one size fits all.” References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Jake Shaddy – Founder, Different Approach Omaha Different Approach Omaha – https://differentapproachomaha.org Different Approach Sober Living – https://differentapproachsoberliving.com This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:52 – The Start of Addiction 00:04:17 – After Juvenile Incarceration 00:09:48 – The Path to Sobriety 00:14:15 – Life After Prison 00:18:07 – Different Approach Omaha 00:24:02 – Passion for Individualized Treatment 00:27:15 – Advice & Wrap-up

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I'm Jill, a Licensed mental health and addiction counselor, and a sober mom of 2 teens. With over 15 years of experience in behavioral health, I've listened to countless stories from those grappling with addiction and pursuing recovery. These stories inspired me to establish a space where people can share their experiences, bringing hope to those currently facing addiction. We’ll talk about what it's like being sober, how to access support, how to fight stigma, and ways to support loved ones in their struggle.  This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel! 

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    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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