The Recovering Reality Podcast

Recovering Reality
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You don't have to struggle through life. There's a better way, and that's what the Recovering Reality Podcast is all about. Seventeen years ago, Erik Frederickson was set free from addiction; not just cleaned up, but transformed through Christ. Now he and his wife, Mayana, host real conversations about faith, recovery, addiction, identity in Christ, and God's power to transform any life. Erik is a Christian life & recovery coach, bestselling author & speaker. Mayana speaks, writes devotionals worldwide & coaches women. The best Christian recovery podcast. Your story isn't over.

  1. Episode 205 - God Has a Sense of Humor. What Happens When He Shows Up in the Mess?

    APR 16

    Episode 205 - God Has a Sense of Humor. What Happens When He Shows Up in the Mess?

    Does God have a sense of humor? Erik and Mayana share a testimony that answers that question with a resounding yes, and then goes deeper into what it really means to encounter God in the middle of hardship. Because when He shows up in the mess, something gets established in you that no one can take can take away from you. This episode is real, it’s funny, and it’s powerful. If you’ve ever needed God to show up in a situation that felt impossible, this one is for you. CONNECT WITH US Website → https://recoveringreality.com Erik’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality Mayana’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealitywomen Free Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSLCuT4Kf/?mibextid=wwXIfr GO DEEPER Our Devotionals on the Bible App → https://www.bible.com/organizations/4e791eae-c105-44ac-9b19-860399ff59f2 Recovering Reality Academy → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com WORK WITH ERIK & MAYANA Erik’s Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/work-with-us Mayana’s Women’s Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/recovering-reality-women

    40 min
  2. Episode 204 - The night Jesus walked into my nightmare

    APR 4

    Episode 204 - The night Jesus walked into my nightmare

    What happens when Jesus shows up in the middle of your worst nightmare, literally? In this episode, Erik sits down with his wife Mayana to hear a powerful testimony. Mayana shares her personal encounter with Jesus that set her free from years of tormenting nightmares; not through therapy, not through medication, but through a supernatural visitation that changed everything. This is a raw, real, faith-filled conversation about what it looks like when heaven breaks into your darkest moment. If you’ve ever felt tormented, hopeless, or trapped, this episode is for you. Your story isn’t over. CONNECT WITH US Website → https://recoveringreality.com Erik’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality Mayana’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealitywomen Free Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSLCuT4Kf/?mibextid=wwXIfr GO DEEPER Our Devotionals on the Bible App → https://www.bible.com/organizations/4e791eae-c105-44ac-9b19-860399ff59f2 Recovering Reality Academy → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com WORK WITH ERIK & MAYANA Erik’s Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/work-with-us Mayana’s Women’s Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/recovering-reality-women

    34 min
  3. How to Start Your Transformation Journey with God (Practical & Spiritual Insights)

    MAR 24

    How to Start Your Transformation Journey with God (Practical & Spiritual Insights)

    Life Coach Erik Frederickson Shares Practical & Spiritual Insights to Start Your Journey of Transformation with God Whether you’re just beginning or starting over, this episode is for you. Erik shares practical and spiritual insights on what it really looks like to begin a journey of transformation with God — no fluff, just truth and tools you can use today. CONNECT WITH US Website → https://recoveringreality.com Erik’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality Mayana’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealitywomen Free Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSLCuT4Kf/?mibextid=wwXIfr GO DEEPER Our Devotionals on the Bible App → https://www.bible.com/organizations/4e791eae-c105-44ac-9b19-860399ff59f2 Recovering Reality Academy → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com WORK WITH ERIK & MAYANA Erik’s Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/work-with-us Mayana’s Women’s Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/recovering-reality-women

    21 min
  4. Katie - Warrior for Christ

    06/25/2025

    Katie - Warrior for Christ

    Connect with Erik here: Book- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/etBUtxB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A.C.T.S. Academy - https://actsacademy.thinkific.com Website- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.recoveringreality.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Katie's life has been filled with darkness and confusion, stemming from fears and trauma in her teenage years. When she was diagnosed with autism in her thirties, it explained many of her teenage storms. She developed a more intimate relationship with God when she heard the "Bless the Lord" sermon series, but realized that she had to find a new church home where she had no memories of her ex-husband's adultery. Warrior for Christ She was led to Destiny Church where she is loved and has freedom to serve God. God miraculously healed her from her past! Katie is a warrior for Christ who is unwavering in her faith! She prays those who read her testimony will see God's light in the midst of their storms and experience God's love, peace, and freedom just as she has. "They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony." -Revelation 12:11 Follow Katie here: Bless The Lord: God's Light Through The Dark Storms of Life: Xulon Press https://www.xulonpress.com/bookstore/bookdetail.php... Amazon Kindle https://www.amazon.com/Bless-Lord-Warriors.../dp/B0DZKPRRY6 __________ Spotify https://creators.spotify.com/.../Bless-the-Lord-Gods... __________ Katie, Warrior for Christ

    39 min
  5. "Power, Love, and a Sound Mind"

    05/20/2025

    "Power, Love, and a Sound Mind"

    Connect with Erik here: Book- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/etBUtxB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A.C.T.S. Academy - https://actsacademy.thinkific.com Website- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.recoveringreality.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is day 8 of our most popular course in our Online Ministry School - A.C.T.S. Academy. This section covers the importance of hosting a mindset rooted in God's power, love, and sound mind. You can get a free preview of this 10-section course - HERE And as a thank you for being a faithful follower of our podcast, here is a 10% discount for the course - Renewed10 - use this code at checkout. Enjoy this free section from the course.

    21 min
  6. Marco Ferrante - CEO of Journey to Solutions

    05/13/2025

    Marco Ferrante - CEO of Journey to Solutions

    Connect with Erik Here: Book- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/etBUtxB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A.C.T.S. Academy - https://actsacademy.thinkific.com Website- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.recoveringreality.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Marco Ferrante is the owner of Journey to Solutions, an educational community resource center that supports people with addiction, mental health, in recovery, as well as the family members affected. As the executive director of PRP Nonprofit, Marco is dedicated to fostering community growth, helping people find their identity, as well as offering a plethora of opportunities and resources. As a devoted father, husband, and mentor, Marco is passionate about guiding others to success in both their personal and professional lives. With experience in coaching, public speaking, leadership development, and ministry, he uses his expertise to inspire and equip those in their careers and spiritual journeys. Stay connected to his work here: FaceBook HERE IG HERE TikTok HERE

    1h 4m
  7. Renee Nicole - Owner of Missions Cafe

    04/11/2025

    Renee Nicole - Owner of Missions Cafe

    Connect with Erik Here: Book- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/etBUtxB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.recoveringreality.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality/ Renee Nicole is the owner of Missions Cafe and president of the Dover Community Garden project. She is also the proud momma of two beautiful daughters, Drew and Reece. She has a passion for helping people and for the lost to encounter Jesus and discover they are deeply and endlessly loved. Missions Cafe https://missionscafe19.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missionscafe19/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themissionscafe

    49 min
  8. Jake Barrena - Overcoming Life's Challenges

    04/03/2025

    Jake Barrena - Overcoming Life's Challenges

    Connect with Erik Here: Book- ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/etBUtxB⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website- ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.recoveringreality.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram- ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality/ Jake Barrena is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author, and performance coach with over 20 years of experience building and advising businesses. As the owner of Barrena Corporation and Barrena Real Estate Group, he has founded over a dozen businesses, openly sharing lessons from both successes and failures. Based in Orange County, California, Jake is a devoted husband and father, living a life rooted in faith, integrity, and authenticity. His book Carpe NOW encourages others to seize the moment and lead with purpose. Whether speaking, coaching, or writing, he is committed to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential while building a lasting legacy. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jakebarrena/ Website https://konect.to/jakebarrena Barrena Real Estate Group https://konect.to/barrenarealestategroup

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You don't have to struggle through life. There's a better way, and that's what the Recovering Reality Podcast is all about. Seventeen years ago, Erik Frederickson was set free from addiction; not just cleaned up, but transformed through Christ. Now he and his wife, Mayana, host real conversations about faith, recovery, addiction, identity in Christ, and God's power to transform any life. Erik is a Christian life & recovery coach, bestselling author & speaker. Mayana speaks, writes devotionals worldwide & coaches women. The best Christian recovery podcast. Your story isn't over.

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