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- 5 days ago1h 2m
When Escaping Reality Becomes an Addiction: Learning to Face Life | Nathan Hanum
Enjoy this re-released audio and never before seen video from Season 1.What happens when the thing you use to escape your problems becomes the biggest problem in your life?In this episode of Walk With Me – Conversations With Real People, host Stephanie Bloom sits down with Nathan Hanum to explore alcohol addiction, the psychology of escapism, personal responsibility, and what it means to live fully in reality.Nathan didn't grow up in a dysfunctional household. He describes a stable, loving childhood filled with freedom and exploration. But after years of bullying, unfulfilled ambitions, and increasingly heavy drinking, alcohol became his escape from disappointment and discomfort.His addiction eventually led to multiple DUIs, incarceration, repeated treatment, and a life-threatening hospitalization. At his lowest point, Nathan experienced a moment that changed the direction of his life.Through recovery, reflection, and a new understanding of the things he could and couldn't control, Nathan began confronting the deeper patterns behind his addiction.In this conversation, we explore:How substance use can shift from recreation to emotional escapeWhy avoiding uncomfortable emotions can reinforce destructive patternsThe relationship between shame, guilt, fear, and personal freedomWhat Nathan learned through treatment and the 12 StepsThe importance of radical honesty and personal accountabilityHow gratitude and acceptance changed his perspectiveWhy being comfortable with discomfort can be transformativeThe difference between surviving and truly livingFinding purpose through music, individuality, and self-discoveryNathan also shares his personal perspectives on spirituality, freedom, society, and choosing a life that aligns with his values.A powerful takeaway from this episode: You cannot control everything that happens around you, but you can begin changing how you respond to it.Whether you're navigating addiction, struggling with avoidance, or simply learning to face life's uncomfortable realities, this conversation offers a personal perspective on recovery, resilience, and the courage to stop running.Connect with Nathan Hanum:Facebook: Search "Nate Living Life Hanam" (as stated in the interview)Music on YouTube: Search "Incipient I"Album: No Boxes or Bars, All Space and StarsConnect with Walk With Me:Explore more conversations, stories, and resources at:https://WalkWithMeConversations.comIf this conversation resonates with you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who may benefit from hearing it.A note to viewers: This episode includes discussion of alcohol dependence, suicidal thoughts, and personal experiences with recovery. Nathan shares his individual perspective, including his reported return to drinking. His experience should not be interpreted as evidence that controlled drinking is safe for others with a history of severe alcohol dependence. The conversation also includes personal political and social opinions that are not independently verified.#AddictionRecovery #Escapism #AlcoholRecovery #WalkWithMe #PersonalGrowth00:00 Meet Nathan Hanum: Learning to Live in Reality02:07 Growing Up Different and Facing Bullying07:04 Early Substance Use and Experimentation10:41 Recognizing Alcohol Addiction14:47 DUIs, Jail, and the Consequences of Drinking17:24 When Drinking Became a Way to Escape Life19:54 Shame, Guilt, Fear, and Recovery22:00 A Life-Changing Moment and Hospitalization23:19 Finding Support and a New Perspective27:16 Letting Go of Control30:47 Nathan's Personal Understanding of Recovery34:30 Finding Direction After Addiction42:35 Living Without Regret44:17 Why Escapism Can Become Dangerous47:01 Finding Yourself and Your Purpose49:34 Forgiveness and Facing Difficult Emotions57:40 Learning to Be Comfortable with Discomfort59:23 Nathan's Music and How to Connect
- 1 weeks ago37 min
How Shame Fuels Addiction & Finding Hope After Suicide Loss | Colleen Clifford
What happens when shame shapes your identity for decades? And how do you find hope after losing someone you love to suicide?In this deeply personal episode of Walk With Me – Conversations With Real People, host Stephanie Bloom welcomes Colleen Clifford, author of Life Beyond the Binge: A Commercial Fisherwoman's Journey Home, for an honest conversation about binge drinking, hidden shame, grief, self-forgiveness, and suicide prevention.Colleen spent years convincing herself that her relationship with alcohol wasn't a problem because she didn't drink excessively every day. But while writing her book, she uncovered something far deeper: an experience at age 19 had created a painful belief about her own worth, a belief she carried for decades without questioning.Her journey took another devastating turn when her husband, Scott, died by suicide in 2011. Faced with overwhelming grief, guilt, and unanswered questions, Colleen began the long process of finding compassion, understanding, and a renewed purpose.Today, she is turning her experiences into a message of hope, encouraging others to speak openly about their struggles, challenge the stories they believe about themselves, and ask for help before reaching a breaking point.In this episode, we explore:Why binge drinking can go unrecognized for yearsHow shame and unresolved experiences can shape our behaviorThe connection between negative self-beliefs and destructive coping mechanismsNavigating guilt and complicated grief after suicide lossWhy staying busy isn't always the same as healingThe power of vulnerability, journaling, and self-reflectionLearning to experience joy while still carrying griefWhy asking for help can be one of the most courageous decisions we makeHow sharing our experiences can give others permission to healColleen's story is a powerful reminder that the things we believe about ourselves are not always true, our past doesn't have to define our future, and even after profound loss, life can hold meaning, connection, and joy.About Colleen CliffordColleen is a longtime commercial fisherwoman, author of Life Beyond the Binge: A Commercial Fisherwoman's Journey Home, and passionate suicide prevention advocate. Through writing and speaking, she hopes to reduce shame, encourage meaningful conversations, and remind people that their lives matter.Connect with Walk With MeExplore more conversations about mental health, personal growth, trauma recovery, relationships, and the human experience.🌐 https://WalkWithMeConversations.comSubscribe to Walk With Me – Conversations With Real People for authentic conversations that remind us we are never as alone as we sometimes feel.Mental Health ResourcesIf you or someone you love is experiencing emotional distress or thoughts of suicide, support is available.In the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.Veterans and service members can call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.Content Note: This episode contains discussions of suicide loss, alcohol misuse, trauma, depression, and grief. Please listen with care.#WalkWithMe #ColleenClifford #SuicidePrevention #BingeDrinking #GriefRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingFromShame #SelfForgiveness
- 2 weeks ago0 min
Fentanyl: Chemical Warfare
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- 2 weeks ago44 min
Your Worst Enemy Is Yourself: Breaking Destructive Habits | Frank Molman
The Wake-Up Call at 30: Leaving Drugs Behind and Rebuilding Life | Frank MolmanWhat happens when you realize that the life you've been living isn't the life you want to keep living?For Frank Molman, that realization came just before his 30th birthday.Growing up in Santa Cruz, California, Frank experienced a free-range childhood filled with friendship, skateboarding, partying, and plenty of questionable decisions. What began as teenage experimentation eventually became years of substance use, reckless behavior, and a lifestyle he knew couldn't continue forever.But Frank doesn't tell his story through the lens of regret or shame. Instead, he reflects candidly on the choices he made, the experiences that shaped him, and the moment he realized that continuing down the same path could determine the rest of his life.In this episode of Walk With Me – Conversations With Real People, host Stephanie Bloom sits down with Frank for a raw, humorous, and unfiltered conversation about addiction, sobriety, personal responsibility, and the unexpected freedom that comes from living a simpler life.Today, Frank has traded the chaos of his twenties for a structured routine built around work, weightlifting, and protecting his sobriety. His story is a reminder that transformation doesn't always require an elaborate plan. Sometimes, it begins with a decision to stop doing what is destroying your future.In This Episode, We Explore:Growing up as a free-range kid in the 1990s and early 2000sHow recreational substance use can become a destructive lifestyleThe moment Frank realized he needed to change before turning 30His experience quitting drugs and embracing sobrietyWhy he doesn't necessarily regret the experiences of his pastHow weightlifting, discipline, and routine support his life todayThe importance of recognizing when your own choices are working against youWhy protecting your peace sometimes means embracing a simpler lifestyleA Powerful Takeaway"Your worst enemy is yourself at the end of the day." — Frank MolmanFrank's journey challenges us to consider an important question:Are the habits you're practicing today creating the life you want to live tomorrow?You don't have to erase your past to build a different future. You can acknowledge where you've been, take responsibility for where you're going, and make a different choice.Connect With Frank MolmanListen to Frank's podcast, Weirdo, But I'm Real Tho, on Spotify, and search for his podcast on Instagram.Connect With Walk With MeWalk With Me – Conversations With Real People shares authentic conversations about life's challenges, personal growth, resilience, healing, and the experiences that shape who we become.Hosted by Stephanie Bloom, the podcast creates space for real people to share their stories without judgment, reminding listeners that they are not alone in their struggles.Explore more conversations, resources, and Stephanie's book, The Quiet Rebellion: Choosing Peace, Boundaries and Embodied Freedom After Trauma.Visit: https://WalkWithMeConversations.comSubscribe and share: If Frank's story resonates with you, share this episode with someone who may need the reminder that it's never too late to choose a different direction.Content note: This episode includes frank discussion of substance use, addiction, overdose risks, and past violence, along with strong language.
- 2 weeks ago59 min
He Survived War, Abandonment & Trauma—Then Found Peace Within | Udo Erasmus
What if the peace you've been searching for has been within you all along?Udo Erasmus survived World War II as a young child, became a refugee, experienced separation from his mother, and grew up questioning everything he thought he could trust.But his search for answers led him somewhere unexpected: inward.In this episode of Walk With Me – Conversations With Real People, host Stephanie Bloom welcomes Udo Erasmus, founder of Udo's Oil, author, and longtime advocate for holistic health and self-discovery.At 84 years old, Udo shares an extraordinary story of survival, spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and the daily practices that transformed his relationship with himself and the world.In this conversation, we explore:How childhood trauma and abandonment shaped Udo's search for truthWhy searching outside ourselves may never bring lasting inner peaceThe connection between heartache, self-awareness, and healingHow meditation and stillness transformed his relationshipsBreaking free from inherited beliefs and limiting thought patternsReconnecting with family after decades of conflictWhy peace doesn't have to depend on what's happening around usMoving beyond criticism and conflict to create meaningful changeOne of Udo's most powerful messages is that peace is not something we must earn, purchase, or wait for the world to provide.It's something we can learn to reconnect with.Whether you're navigating grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world, this conversation invites you to explore a different relationship with yourself.ABOUT THE GUESTUdo Erasmus is the founder of Udo's Oil and an author and educator whose work spans nutrition, holistic health, human nature, and inner peace.CONNECT WITH WALK WITH MEExplore more conversations about healing, resilience, personal transformation, and the human experience.Website: https://WalkWithMeConversations.comSubscribe to Walk With Me – Conversations With Real People for authentic stories, meaningful perspectives, and conversations that remind us of our shared humanity.A space where stories unfold, perspectives shift, and hearts connect—one conversation at a time.JOIN THE CONVERSATIONWhat has helped you find peace during difficult times? Share your experience in the comments.If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need to hear this message.#UdoErasmus #InnerPeace #HealingFromTrauma #SelfDiscovery #WalkWithMePodcast
- Oct 6, 202651 min
Your Partner Should Feel Like Home: Breaking the Fight/Flight Cycle in Relationships | Gaylen Wilson
Galen Wilson shares his life story, detailing his experiences from childhood through various career challenges, struggles with alcoholism, and ultimately finding love and purpose after a heart transplant. His journey emphasizes resilience, the importance of relationships, and the tools he developed to overcome adversity. The conversation explores the Monument Method, a relationship coaching approach developed by Galen, which emphasizes the importance of emotional safety and connection in romantic relationships. It discusses techniques for managing conflicts, enhancing intimacy, and creating a safe emotional environment for couples.TakeawaysResilience through adversityImportance of relationships Emotional safety fosters intimacyConflict management through connectionChapters00:00 Introduction and Early Life02:56 Career Challenges and Alcoholism10:10 Recovery and New Beginnings20:00 Health Crisis and Heart Transplant26:59 Love, Support, and New Purpose31:52 Understanding Attachment in Relationships35:01 The Monument Method: Building Connections40:49 Healing Through Emotional Safety46:49 The Sanctuary Bond: A Safe Haven51:53 Creating Lasting Romantic Connections56:57 The Broader Impact of the Monument Method
- Sep 29, 202640 min
When Success Still Feels Empty: Finding Your Way Back to Yourself | Ali Christos
What happens when you get the money, the recognition, the relationships, and the life you thought you wanted—and you still don’t feel whole?Ali Christos knows what it is like to build a life that looks successful from the outside while struggling deeply on the inside.In this vulnerable conversation, Ali shares his journey from childhood bullying and trauma to depression, a suicide attempt as a teenager, years of chasing external success, the breakdown of a 15-year marriage, and a serious accident that forced him to reevaluate what actually mattered.We explore what helped him begin finding his way back: forgiveness, yoga, meditation, music, serving others, allowing difficult emotions instead of constantly numbing them, and developing a deeper relationship with spirituality and his own inner life. Ali also shares how he eventually became a quantum hypnosis practitioner and discusses his beliefs about the Higher Self, QHHT, intuition, past-life experiences, manifestation, and consciousness.At the heart of this episode is a question many of us eventually face: Who are you when achievement, validation, money, relationships, and the image you’ve built can no longer tell you who you are?If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “I should be happy… so why don’t I feel that way?” this conversation is an invitation to look beneath the accomplishments and reconnect with the person underneath them.Content note: This episode includes discussion of childhood trauma, domestic violence, depression, suicidal thoughts and a past suicide attempt, self-harm, substance use, and other potentially difficult subjects.Discover more conversations at WalkWithMeConversations.com.
- Sep 22, 202642 min
When Anxiety Shows Up in the Body: You Are More Than a Diagnosis | Noah May
What happens when anxiety doesn’t feel like panic—but instead shows up as nausea, vomiting, weight loss, fear, and an increasing need to avoid everyday life?In this episode of Walk With Me — Conversations With Real People, Stephanie Bloom talks with journalist and podcaster Noah May about living with depression and anxiety from a young age, navigating grief, bullying, family challenges, and the physical toll mental health struggles can take on the body.Noah shares how music helped him feel less alone, how medication has supported him, and how his relationship with mental health has changed as he has grown older. Together, Stephanie and Noah also explore the importance of continuing to look for therapies, practices, supports, and lifestyle tools that may help someone move forward.At the heart of Noah’s story is a powerful reminder: mental health struggles may be part of your experience, but they do not have to become your entire identity.In this conversation:• Anxiety presenting through physical symptoms• Depression and suicidal ideation during adolescence• Grief and the loss of a loved one• Bullying and emotional isolation• Music as a source of connection and support• Medication and mental health management• Nutrition, digestive health, and the nervous system• Finding the right therapist and continuing to seek support• Releasing shame around mental health• Learning that a diagnosis does not define who you areConnect with Noah:NoahsPodcasts.comExplore more conversations, stories, and resources at WalkWithMeConversations.com.Content note: This episode includes discussion of depression, suicidal ideation, mental health crisis, and significant weight loss.
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