Primary Purpose with Pej

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Welcome to Primary Purpose with Pej, the podcast where host Pejman "Pej" Alaghamandan dives deep into the moments that define us. Through raw and insightful conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, recovery advocates, and thought leaders, Pej explores what truly drives people to change, grow, and find purpose. Each episode unpacks powerful stories of resilience, transformation, and personal discovery—offering inspiration for anyone seeking direction, clarity, or motivation. Whether you're on a journey of self-improvement or just love a compelling story, Primary Purpose is here to ignite your passion and fuel your pursuit of meaning. Subscribe now and join the conversation!

  1. −6 d

    Dre Ramirez Exposes the Dark Side of the Recovery Industry

    Recovery is about more than getting sober—it's about rebuilding a life when everything has fallen apart. This week on Primary Purpose with Pej, Pej sits down with Dre Ramirez to share her remarkable journey from child actor to addiction, homelessness, and ultimately lasting recovery. Behind what once appeared to be a promising life was a painful struggle that led her through treatment centers, the realities of body brokering, and some of the darkest moments of addiction. Now living in recovery since 2018, Dre has transformed her experience into a life of purpose by helping others navigate the behavioral health system with honesty, compassion, and accountability. In this powerful conversation, she opens up about the recovery industry, resilience, finding hope after hitting rock bottom, and why true healing requires more than simply getting clean. Whether you've been personally affected by addiction or know someone who has, this episode offers a raw, inspiring look at what it truly takes to reclaim your life. #Recovery #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #Healing #Hope #Sobriety #SelfImprovement #Inspiration #Resilience #PersonalGrowth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 2 juli

    Inside the Body Brokering Industry: Michael "Solo" Lynch Reveals What Really Happens

    What really happens inside the body brokering industry? In this eye-opening episode of Primary Purpose with Pej, Michael "Solo" Lynch pulls back the curtain on a world few people ever see. After years of living through addiction, incarceration, and some of life's darkest moments, Solo has transformed his life and now uses his experiences to educate others and advocate for ethical practices in recovery and beyond. Solo shares shocking truths about the body brokering industry, the exploitation that can exist within addiction treatment, and why vulnerable individuals are often caught in the middle. He also reflects on his own journey from prison and addiction to recovery, purpose, and helping others reclaim their lives. This is a powerful conversation about accountability, hope, and exposing the realities that too many people never hear about. #podcast #podcastclips #podcastlife #trending #viral #mustwatch #WatchNow #youtubeshorts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 25 juni

    Dr. David Wiss: What If Your Anxiety Isn't All in Your Head?

    What happens when you've done everything you're supposed to do to improve your mental health—and you're still struggling? This week on Primary Purpose with Pej, Dr. David Wiss joins the show to challenge the way we think about anxiety, depression, addiction, brain fog, and emotional suffering. As a functional medicine clinician, registered dietitian nutritionist, researcher, and mental health expert, Dr. Wiss believes that many symptoms commonly treated as purely psychological may actually have underlying biological causes. From gut health and hormones to inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, genetics, and environmental toxins, he explains how the body and brain are deeply connected in ways that are often overlooked. Drawing from more than 14 years of clinical experience and over 30 published research papers, Dr. Wiss shares why so many people remain stuck despite seeking help and what can happen when we move beyond symptom management to uncover the root causes of suffering. This conversation offers a fresh perspective on healing, recovery, and the possibility that your body may have been trying to tell you something all along. #mentalhealth #anxiety #depression #healing #recovery #wellness #brainhealth #mindset #selfimprovement #personalgrowth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 18 juni

    Dr. Peter Coleman Helped Thousands Beat Addiction, Here's What He Learned

    What if everything you thought you knew about addiction was incomplete? This week on Primary Purpose with Pej, Pej sits down with addiction medicine pioneer Dr. Peter Coleman, whose work has helped transform the way people approach recovery from alcohol and opioid dependence. With more than three decades of experience and thousands of lives impacted, Dr. Coleman shares the lessons he's learned from treating addiction, supporting families through recovery, and challenging long-held beliefs about what healing really looks like. Together, they explore the realities of the opioid epidemic, why so many people struggle to access effective treatment, the science behind addiction, and the importance of compassion in recovery. Dr. Coleman also reflects on founding one of the nation's first outpatient detox programs and building a treatment model that restored dignity, hope, and possibility to those seeking freedom from substance use disorders. This powerful conversation is a reminder that recovery is not only possible, it happens every day. #addictionrecovery #recoveryjourney #mentalhealth #Sobriety #recoveryispossible #healing #recoverycommunity #alcoholrecovery #mentalhealthawareness #hope #resilience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 11 juni

    How Michael Dean Built a Legacy Across Music, Media & Entrepreneurship

    Before podcasts, before social media, and before artists had direct access to fans online, Michael Dean was already building communities, creating content, and documenting music history. On this episode of Primary Purpose with Pej, Michael shares his remarkable journey from Seattle's underground hip-hop scene in the late 1980s to touring with influential independent artists, becoming an entrepreneur, author, musician, and one of the earliest voices in the online Prince community. This conversation goes far beyond music. Michael opens up about purpose, artistic independence, staying true to your vision, and the importance of building something meaningful over time. From personal interactions with Prince during the early days of the internet to lessons learned through decades of creativity and reinvention, this episode is packed with insights for artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone searching for their own path. If you've ever wondered what it takes to create a lasting legacy while remaining authentic to yourself, this conversation is for you. #Prince #MichaelDean #PrimaryPurposeWithPej #Pej #MusicIndustry #HipHopHistory #IndependentArtist #Entrepreneurship #CreativeJourney #ArtistLife #MusicPodcast #PrinceFans #Storytelling #PurposeDriven #MusicBusiness #LegacyBuilding #CreativeEntrepreneur #SeattleHipHop #MusicHistory #PersonalGrowth #Inspiration #PodcastInterview #IndependentMusic #ContentCreator #ArtistDevelopment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 4 juni

    Relapse & Survival: The Truth About Addiction Recovery with Sam Kamkar

    For years, Sam's life was trapped in a cycle that seemed impossible to break. Addiction, fentanyl, Xanax, jail, treatment centers, relapse, and self-destruction became his reality. Every path he was on pointed toward becoming another tragic statistic, and many people had already written his ending for him. In this powerful episode of Primary Purpose with Pej, Sam shares the unfiltered truth about addiction, recovery culture, body brokering, manipulation within the treatment industry, and the difficult process of rebuilding a life after years of chaos. This conversation goes beyond sobriety and explores what it really takes to break free from toxic environments, reclaim your identity, and create a future when all hope seems lost. If you or someone you love has struggled with addiction, this episode offers a raw, honest look at both the darkness of addiction and the possibility of recovery. #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #RecoveryJourney #FentanylCrisis #MentalHealth #PrimaryPurposeWithPej #RecoveryPodcast #SobrietyPodcast #AddictionAwareness #InspirationStories #Healing #RecoveryCommunity #PodcastClips #LifeAfterAddiction #HopeAndRecovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 28 maj

    “I Should Be Dead”, Benjamin Lerner on Addiction, Relapse & Redemption

    Today on Primary Purpose with Pej, we sit down with Benjamin Lerner, rapper, composer, recovery advocate, and the great-grandson of legendary songwriter Irving Berlin. Behind the music, talent, and family legacy was a devastating battle with fentanyl, heroin, and crack cocaine that nearly cost Benjamin his life.Now sober since 2016, Benjamin has turned his pain into purpose. Through a unique blend of classical piano and hip-hop, he’s built an audience of hundreds of millions by speaking openly about addiction, relapse, shame, recovery, and redemption. This conversation dives deep into generational pressure, self-destruction, creativity, sobriety, and what it really takes to face the truth and rebuild a life from the ground up.If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, this episode is proof that recovery is possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 21 maj

    She Beat a 13-Year Addiction — Now She’s Exposing What Recovery Really Looks Like | Mandi West

    This week on Primary Purpose with Pej, Pej sits down with Mandi West — a Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Certified Recovery Specialist, and Certified Gambling Counselor with over 10 years in sustained recovery after a 13-year battle with substance use disorder. Mandi shares her powerful journey from addiction to recovery, the realities of rebuilding a life after chaos, and how her lived experience now fuels her work helping others heal. Together, they dive into the truth about addiction treatment, stigma, gambling addiction, recovery communities, social media advocacy, and the systemic challenges people face when seeking help. With both clinical expertise and firsthand experience, Mandi brings an honest, compassionate, and deeply informed perspective to one of the most important conversations happening today. If you or someone you love has struggled with addiction, this episode is a reminder that recovery is possible — and that purpose can be found on the other side of pain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to Primary Purpose with Pej, the podcast where host Pejman "Pej" Alaghamandan dives deep into the moments that define us. Through raw and insightful conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, recovery advocates, and thought leaders, Pej explores what truly drives people to change, grow, and find purpose. Each episode unpacks powerful stories of resilience, transformation, and personal discovery—offering inspiration for anyone seeking direction, clarity, or motivation. Whether you're on a journey of self-improvement or just love a compelling story, Primary Purpose is here to ignite your passion and fuel your pursuit of meaning. Subscribe now and join the conversation!

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    Network One Digital | Pej Media
  • Aktiva år
    2025 - 2026
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    60
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    © Pej Media
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    Primary Purpose with Pej