Forged From The Ashes

Jeff Ramion
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I invite you to embark on a profound journey, a deeply personal exploration of my tumultuous life marked by abuse, addiction, recovery, and everything that lies in the shadows in between. This will be an unfiltered account, laid bare in all its rawness and honesty—a rollercoaster of highs and lows that promises to be as gripping as it is cathartic. Prepare yourself for a vivid and emotional ride through my struggles and triumphs.

Episodes

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode #7 CJD Real, Rare, & Relentless

    Episode 7, “CJD – Rare, Real, & Relentless,” is a deeply personal and awareness-driven episode of Forged From The Ashes, where Jeff shares his lived experience with Creutzfeldt‑Jakob disease, exploring its devastating reality, rapid progression, and the mental battle that comes with a rare, incurable illness.

    18 min

  2. MAY 10 ·  BONUS

    Understanding

    A brief rundown on Forged From The Ashes Podcast

    7 min

  3. MAY 8

    Episode #6 When Your Mind Turns on You

    This episode examines the link between addiction and mental health, showing how trauma and self-destructive thinking can fuel substance use and intensify the cycle. The host shares a raw personal account and ends with a clear message of hope and a reminder to seek support if you’re in crisis.

    38 min

  4. SEASON 11, EPISODE 7 TRAILER

    CJD Trailer Ep # 7

    Trailer for Ep # 7 CJD

    1 min

  5. SEASON 1, EPISODE 6 TRAILER

    TEASER FOR # 6

    Teaser Trailer for Episode # 6

    23 sec

  6. MAY 1

    Episode #5 The Lies Addiction Tells you

    In Episode #5 of Forged From The Ashes, Jeff explores how addiction sustains itself through self-deception—quiet, believable thoughts that sound like logic but keep people trapped in the cycle.

    30 min

  7. APR 28 ·  BONUS

    Bonus Trailer Ep5

    The podcast delves into the deceptive nature of addiction, highlighting how it sustains itself through self-deception and convinces individuals that destructive behaviors are their own ideas. It explores the impact of believing these lies, recognizing the pattern of destructive thoughts, creating a gap for choice, and taking control back by refusing the lies. Takeaways Addiction sustains itself through self-deceptionRecognizing the lies creates a gap for choice Chapters 00:00 The Lies Addiction Tells09:58 Believing the Lie19:53 Creating a Gap25:52 Refusing the Lie

    5 min

  8. APR 24

    Why People Just Don't Quit

    In this piece, I explore why addiction isn’t something people can “just quit.” Drawing from personal experience, I explain how addiction lives in thought patterns, routines, identity, and emotional coping—not just in the substance itself.

    48 min

  9. APR 17

    What Rock Bottom Actuall Looks Like

    In Episode 3 of Forged From The Ashes, Jeff shares how rock bottom isn’t one moment, but a quiet buildup of grief, addiction, and loss—and how finally seeing himself clearly became the start of change. https://cjdfoundation.org/ TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-800-659-1991 https://www.heart.org/en/ https://www.gbs-cidp.org/gbs/

    45 min

  10. SEASON 1, EPISODE 4 TRAILER

    Teaser Trailer #4

    Teaser Trailer #4

    23 sec

  11. APR 9

    I Was Not Supposed To Make It

    This is the first episode in a series of my podcast, this episode talks a little about myself and what I am doing with my podcast

    21 min

  12. APR 8

    The First Time I knew I Had A Problem

    The podcast episode begins with an introduction and overview of the podcast, followed by a discussion on recognizing the first signs of addiction and the cycle of denial and negotiation. The host shares personal experiences and insights related to these themes, providing a raw and unfiltered perspective on addiction and recovery. Takeaways Recognizing the first signs of addictionThe cycle of denial and negotiation Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

    31 min

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About

I invite you to embark on a profound journey, a deeply personal exploration of my tumultuous life marked by abuse, addiction, recovery, and everything that lies in the shadows in between. This will be an unfiltered account, laid bare in all its rawness and honesty—a rollercoaster of highs and lows that promises to be as gripping as it is cathartic. Prepare yourself for a vivid and emotional ride through my struggles and triumphs.

Information

  • Creator
    Jeff Ramion
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jeff Ramion