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The Moment Jason Finally Believed He Could Recover—And What Got Him There16 Dec 202500:16:03

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The Moment Jason Finally Believed He Could Recover—And What Got Him There

What does it take to believe in a future you can’t see?

In this heartfelt episode, Jason Coombs shares the exact moment something shifted inside him—when someone else’s belief lit a spark that he couldn’t find on his own. Pulled straight from Chapter 11 of his book Unhooked, Jason recounts a powerful story of surrender, grace, and the kind of hope that doesn’t wait to be felt—it’s chosen, one painful step at a time.

If you’ve ever tried everything to help someone you love recover… and you’re still not okay… this episode is your lifeline.

Inside This Episode:

  • A game-changing moment five weeks into treatment
  • Why real hope is not wishful thinking—it’s practical
  • The 3 components of hope (and how to activate them)
  • What it means to model recovery even when they’re not ready
  • How surrender can look like strength, not giving up

You can’t control their choices. But you can find peace. And it starts with choosing hope—even when it feels impossible.

🎧 Listen now and discover what got Jason through his darkest moment—and how it can get you through yours.

For those seeking additional support, Jason's book "Unhooked" is available on Audible and Amazon, and Brick House Recovery services can be found at brickhouserecovery.com.



Support the show

Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

For information about treatment services visit https://www.brickhouserecovery.com/

For more information about Warrior Heart Bootcamp for men visit www.awarriorheart.com

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What if the Best Way to Love Your Addict... Is to Let Them Fall?08 Dec 202500:27:48

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What if the best way to love them... is to let them fall?

You’ve begged. You’ve prayed. You’ve bailed them out—again. And still, they won’t change.
 But what if you’ve been fighting the wrong battle?

In this unforgettable episode, Jason shares the moment that finally shattered his resistance during his fifth treatment attempt—and it wasn’t because someone “fixed” him. It was because everyone stopped trying.

Discover how:

  • A peer’s raw confrontation cut deeper than any therapy
  • A counselor’s simple question flipped the script: “What are you willing to do for your sobriety?”
  • His parents’ refusal to rescue him became the greatest act of love
  • A letter to God—filled with rage—broke open a spiritual healing he didn’t know he needed

If you're tired of doing everything for them… maybe it’s time to do something for you.

🎙️ Episode 34: The Rules That Broke Me Open
This one might hurt. But it might also heal.

Support the show

Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

For information about treatment services visit https://www.brickhouserecovery.com/

For more information about Warrior Heart Bootcamp for men visit www.awarriorheart.com

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Why Your Addicted Loved One Won’t Listen (And How to Fix It)06 Oct 202500:30:07

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Episode 25: Why They Won’t Listen (And How to Fix It)

“People don’t recover in programs—they recover in relationships.”

You can’t help someone who doesn’t feel safe with you.

In this episode, Jason Coombs reveals the real reason your loved one may resist change—even when the consequences are obvious. Spoiler: It’s not about logic, advice, or control. It’s about what the relationship feels like.

Programs don’t change people. Trust and connection do.
Jason shares why rapport opens the door to healing—and trust keeps it open long enough for change to walk through.

Whether you’re watching your loved one spiral, or trying to rebuild from another relapse, this episode gives you a new way to engage that actually works.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ The difference between trust and rapport (and why you need both)
 ✔️ How the PACE method helps you build influence without enabling
 ✔️ The story of Amanda: a real-life example of connection over control
 ✔️ How to stop reacting in fear—and start responding with strength
 ✔️ Why relapse doesn’t mean failure (and what it can mean)
✔️ Practical daily habits that rebuild emotional safety
✔️ What to say when they don’t want to talk

📣 Free Webclass for Families:

How to Help an Addicted Loved One Recover—Without Wasting Another Dime on What Doesn’t Work
If you’ve tried everything and nothing is working, this is for you.
Learn what actually helps—and what quietly sabotages recovery (even with the best intentions).
➡️ Register at www.liveunhooked.com

📚 Resources:

  • Jason’s book: Unhooked: How to Help an Addicted Loved One Recover – on Amazon or Audible

  • Learn more about faith-based recovery and support at www.BrickHouseRecovery.com

Support the show

Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

For information about treatment services visit https://www.brickhouserecovery.com/

For more information about Warrior Heart Bootcamp for men visit www.awarriorheart.com

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Why They Keep Slipping: The One Truth Families Miss About Relapse29 Sep 202500:08:26

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🎙 Episode 24 — Why They Keep Slipping: The One Truth Families Miss About Relapse

You watched them take the first step.
 You hoped this time would be different.
 Then out of nowhere… they slipped again.
 Why?

In this eye-opening episode of the Get Unhooked Podcast, Jason Coombs unpacks the most overlooked truth about relapse — and why families so often misread what’s really happening when their loved one "falls off track."

You'll learn:

  • What relapse actually means in the recovery process
  • Why your loved one may be in two different stages of change at the same time
  • How ambivalence (not defiance) drives the maddening back-and-forth behavior
  • And the one shift families can make that changes everything

Jason also shares raw personal stories — including how he ignored finances and gained 90 pounds after getting sober — to show how recovery impacts all eight life domains, not just substance use.

If you’ve been caught in the cycle of hope, disappointment, and confusion, this episode will give you clarity, relief, and the tools to finally support your loved one without losing yourself in the process.

👉 This is the episode every family needs to hear.

Support the show

Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

For information about treatment services visit https://www.brickhouserecovery.com/

For more information about Warrior Heart Bootcamp for men visit www.awarriorheart.com

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To learn more about the women’s retreat, Heart of a Woman:
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Hyper Sensitive? The Secret to Reframe Emotional Vulnerability to Heal From Addiction22 Sep 202500:07:02

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Episode 23: Hyper Sensitive? The Secret to Reframe Emotional Vulnerability to Heal From Addiction

What if the trait you’ve spent years hiding could actually be your greatest strength?

In this episode of the Get Unhooked Podcast, Jason Coombs shares how hypersensitivity—often seen as a flaw—can become a powerful tool for healing, empathy, and connection. Through his own story of addiction and recovery, Jason shows how emotional sensitivity is not a weakness to overcome but a superpower to embrace.

Highlights include:

  • Why sensitivity often leads to perfectionism and people-pleasing
  • How addiction is less about rebellion and more about seeking relief
  • The “allergy analogy” that reframes addiction without shame or judgment
  • Reflection questions for families to better understand what addiction solves for their loved one—and for themselves

Jason’s journey is a reminder that recovery begins with honesty, not perfection. If you or your family have ever felt “too sensitive,” this episode will help you see that the very thing you’ve been running from might be the key to lasting transformation.

📘 For deeper insights, check out Jason’s book Unhooked on Audible or Amazon.

🌐 Learn more at brickhouserecovery.com.






Support the show

Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

For information about treatment services visit https://www.brickhouserecovery.com/

For more information about Warrior Heart Bootcamp for men visit www.awarriorheart.com

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To learn more about the women’s retreat, Heart of a Woman:
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“What Hooked Him?” The Hidden Moment That Starts the Addiction Spiral11 Sep 202500:16:38

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Episode 22: “What Hooked Him?” The Hidden Moment That Starts the Addiction Spiral

What if the addiction didn’t start with a party, a choice, or even curiosity—but with a moment his brain responded differently than yours would have?

In this raw and eye-opening episode, Jason Coombs breaks down “the hook”—the invisible turning point when substance use becomes something much more powerful and dangerous. He opens up about his own experience, the voice inside that addicts wrestle with, and why some people can walk away after using… while others get trapped instantly.

Whether you’re a mother, spouse, or loved one desperate to understand what happened to him, this episode will give you a new lens. You’ll learn:

  • What “the hook” actually is—and why it’s not about willpower
  • The internal battle between the addict voice and the rational mind
  • How mental health issues like ADHD and anxiety make addiction more likely
  • Why some people spiral faster—and how to spot the signs early
  • How empathy (not enabling) becomes the turning point for healing

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What happened to him?”—this is your answer.

Featuring tools and insights from Jason’s book Unhooked: How to Help an Addicted Loved One Recover, and his work at Brick House Recovery.

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Listen now, and share with someone who feels lost and alone in their loved one’s addiction.


Support the show

Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

For information about treatment services visit https://www.brickhouserecovery.com/

For more information about Warrior Heart Bootcamp for men visit www.awarriorheart.com

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To learn more about the women’s retreat, Heart of a Woman:
 https://theheartofawoman.net/

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How One Daily Affirmation Can Change the Way You Handle Addiction in Your Family08 Sep 202500:28:22

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When addiction takes hold of someone you love, it can feel like your whole life is consumed with fear, anxiety, and constant exhaustion. In this episode, Jason Coombs shares how one simple but powerful tool—a daily affirmation—can transform the way you respond to the chaos of addiction in your family.

Drawing from his own journey through depression during his wife’s cancer battle, Jason reveals how morning routines and affirmations helped him rebuild resilience, restore peace, and show up differently for the people he loves. Whether you’re a parent, spouse, or family member walking alongside an addicted loved one, these practices can help you reclaim your strength and hope.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • [00:30] The Miracle Morning framework for rising above daily challenges
  • [04:44] The SAVERS method: six daily practices for mental wellness
  • [08:08] How the Ideal Life Vision Course reshaped Jason’s future
  • [14:24] Seven affirmations for seven days of intentional living
  • [17:29] The meta-affirmation: I am healing
  • [18:02] A question that will change how you speak to yourself
  • [20:32] Understanding “Genshai” — never making anyone feel small (including yourself)
  • [22:49] How to receive compliments with gratitude instead of deflection
  • [25:32] Why authentic communication builds trust with addicted loved ones

Practical Takeaways for Families:

  • Start small: 10 minutes of silence, affirmations, or journaling each morning
  • Use the seven-day affirmation framework to reset your mindset
  • Try the mirror exercise to shift your self-talk
  • Practice Genshai—treat yourself and others in ways that never make anyone feel small

Even when your loved one isn’t ready for recovery, you can find healing, peace, and strength for yourself. As Jason reminds us: “The future is bright and beautiful when we commit to daily practices that align us with our highest selves.”

📘 Grab Jason’s book Unhooked at https://a.co/d/c357XBz

www.brickhouserecovery.com for more tools and resources.

📖 Explore Dan McCormick’s book and affirmation framework at affirmiam.com.

🎓 Register for Jason’s free web class at www.livunhooked.com to learn how to break free from the cycle of addiction in your family


Support the show

Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

For information about treatment services visit https://www.brickhouserecovery.com/

For more information about Warrior Heart Bootcamp for men visit www.awarriorheart.com

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To learn more about the women’s retreat, Heart of a Woman:
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Why 31 Years Sober Still Wasn’t Enough—Arlina Allen on the Deeper Secret of Recovery01 Sep 202500:45:29

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After 31 years without a drink, bestselling author and recovery coach Arlina Allen realized something powerful: sobriety alone doesn’t guarantee freedom.

In this episode of the Get Unhooked Podcast, Jason Coombs sits down with Arlina to explore what recovery really means beyond abstinence. Arlina shares her journey of hitting bottom at 25, the tough love that saved her, and the simple daily practices that keep her grounded today. Together, they unpack why the 12 steps are so often misunderstood, why emotional sobriety matters just as much as physical sobriety, and how to move from merely surviving to truly living.

What you’ll learn in this conversation:

  • Why abstinence doesn’t automatically equal recovery
  • The role of mentors and hope in long-term healing
  • How “I statements” can transform relationships
  • Practical routines that keep recovery sustainable (without perfectionism)
  • The real gift of emotional sobriety—and why it matters for families, too

About Arlina Allen:
Arlina is a Certified Coach, bestselling author of The 12-Step Guide for Skeptics, and host of The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast. She is also the founder of Sober Life School, where she helps people achieve sobriety and create lives they love. With 30 years of research and personal experience, Arlina brings deep insight to the process of transformation. Originally from Sunnyvale, CA, she now lives in Idaho with her husband of 30 years, their two sons, and their silly English Bulldog, Teddy.

Whether you’re in recovery yourself or love someone who is, this episode is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and practical takeaways you can start using right away.

👉 Ready to go deeper? Register for Jason’s free webclass for families and individuals at www.liveunhooked.com
📍 Learn more at the12stepguideforskeptics.com


Support the show

Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

For information about treatment services visit https://www.brickhouserecovery.com/

For more information about Warrior Heart Bootcamp for men visit www.awarriorheart.com

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When Faith Feels Forced, Recovery Shuts Down—Here’s What Works Instead20 Aug 202500:24:52

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When Faith Feels Forced, Recovery Shuts Down—Here’s What Works Instead

Families often hear that spirituality is essential for recovery—but what happens when your loved one resists it at every turn? In this heartfelt episode of the Get Unhooked Podcast, Jason Coombs shares how his own hardened ego and spiritual resistance nearly cost him his life in treatment. What finally broke through wasn’t pressure, lectures, or rules—it was unconditional love.

Jason recounts his fifth attempt at treatment, where pride, shame, and defiance collided with a group that refused to let ego poison recovery. At the breaking point, he packed his bags to leave—but an unexpected moment of divine intervention stopped him. What followed was a vision that revealed God’s love in a way he could finally receive.

For families, this story offers a crucial insight: faith cannot be forced, but it can be nurtured. Validation, patience, and steady boundaries become the soil where a spiritual awakening can finally take root.

Episode Highlights

  • [00:01:18] Treatment as a Mirror – Why group living exposes hidden defenses and becomes a training ground for real life.
  • [00:05:01] Ego vs. Willingness – Entering treatment arrogant, rule-breaking, and masking fear with pride.
  • [00:07:48] Protecting the Culture of Recovery – How Jason’s peers (including his brother) confronted his ego head-on.
  • [00:11:36] The Fork in the Road – Packed and ready to leave, Jason faces divine intervention that keeps him in treatment.
  • [00:16:33] Spiritual Anorexia – Why “force-feeding faith” doesn’t work, and the power of gentle encouragement.
  • [00:18:28] A Vision of Nathan’s Face – The breakthrough that revealed God’s unconditional love.
  • [00:21:40] Hope for Families – Trusting that God’s providence is always at work, even when change feels delayed.

Key Takeaways for Families

  • Faith can’t be forced: Pushing spiritual conversations often makes resistance stronger.
  • Validation melts walls: Simple acknowledgment of where your loved one is can open doors pressure never will.
  • Ego is fear in disguise: What looks like arrogance often masks shame and insecurity.
  • Secrets keep people sick: Encourage safe spaces for honesty and truth.
  • Boundaries create space for growth: Small, consistent commitments can nurture lasting transformation.

Closing

Jason’s story reminds families that spirituality isn’t about coercion—it’s about creating the conditions where God’s love can be received in His timing. Families can’t force awakening, but they can nurture it by validating, holding boundaries, and trusting that God is already at work.

For more encouragement, read Jason’s book Unhooked: How to Help an Addicted Loved One Recover (Amazon & Audible) and find family support resources at brickhouserecovery.com.

Support the show

Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

For information about treatment services visit https://www.brickhouserecovery.com/

For more information about Warrior Heart Bootcamp for men visit www.awarriorheart.com

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“The Night I Packed My Bags to Relapse… and the Secret That Kept Me Sober”13 Aug 202500:17:54

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Episode 18: “The Night I Packed My Bags to Relapse… and the Secret That Kept Me Sober”


In Episode 18 of the Get Unhooked Podcast, Jason Coombs takes listeners back to his fifth and final treatment center experience at age 31. This episode reveals the pivotal moment that changed everything - a moment balanced precariously between walking away from recovery forever and embracing the uncomfortable truth that would save his life.

Episode Highlights

[00:27] Jason introduces the person-centered approach and the "oxygen mask" principle
[03:43] Defining success as earning respect and trust from those closest to you
[05:39] The reality of being in his fifth treatment center with previous failures
[08:49] The dangerous mindset of thinking you have "treatment figured out"
[13:48] The miraculous moment of falling asleep instead of leaving treatment
[15:08] Kris's direct confrontation: "You gotta feel it to heal it"
[16:16] The two non-negotiable requirements to stay in treatment

The Moment Everything Changed

Jason's story reaches its climax at what he calls "the jumping off point" - that critical moment where addiction either claims another victim or loses its grip forever. After four failed treatment attempts, Jason arrived at his final program thinking he had mastered the art of appearing compliant while remaining unchanged.

But this treatment center operated differently. The staff refused to coddle or enable. They wouldn't co-sign his manipulation tactics. Most importantly, they challenged him to step outside his comfort zone.

The pivotal night arrived when Jason packed his belongings in anger, ready to walk 20-30 miles downtown for drugs. What happened next defies logical explanation - he simply fell asleep. "I don't even remember thinking about falling asleep," Jason reflects. "The reality is it may have well has been and probably was [divine intervention] because I don't remember thinking about falling asleep."

The Power of Therapeutic Confrontation

Upon waking, Jason encountered Kris, a counselor who would deliver the message that changed his trajectory. Her approach wasn't gentle or accommodating. Instead, she offered stark clarity:

"I could tell you're struggling, but I want you to feel it. In fact, you have to. You gotta feel it. You gotta heal it. Don't run from your emotions anymore."

Kris presented Jason with two simple requirements if he wanted to stay:

  1. Follow the rules
  2. Make amends to the patients he had wronged

These weren't suggestions or therapeutic recommendations. They were boundaries - clear, firm, and non-negotiable. Kris risked losing a client and the associated revenue, but she prioritized Jason's genuine recovery over financial considerations.

The Speed of Change and Pain

Jason introduces a fundamental principle that governs transformation: "We change at the speed of pain." This concept explains why some people remain stuck in destructive patterns while others breakthrough to lasting recovery.

Pain serves as the catalyst for change, but only when we stop running from it. As Kris taught Jason, emotions become teachers when we honor them rather than numb them. "Those feelings will be the gurus to teach me things if I don't numb and run and stuff 'em."

Wiser individuals learn from observing others' journeys rather than requiring personal catastrophe. This observation-based learning allows people to change before hitting their own rock bottom.

The Influence Principle

Perhaps the most practical insight from this episode centers on influence versus control. Jason emphasizes a truth that every family member needs to understand: "I can't change anyone else. All I can do is influence."

This realization shift

Support the show

Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

For information about treatment services visit https://www.brickhouserecovery.com/

For more information about Warrior Heart Bootcamp for men visit www.awarriorheart.com

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She Planned to Leave Him After Sobriety—Then This Happened…with Jeff & Bree Crabtree04 Aug 202500:54:26

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Episode 17: She Planned to Leave Him After Sobriety—Then This Happened…with Jeff & Bree Crabtree. 

 Recovery doesn’t end at sobriety—it begins there. In this raw, hope-filled episode, Jeff and Bree Crabtree return to share what happens after the first year, after the promises, and after the chaos settles… or doesn’t.


🔹 Bree opens up about the moment she planned to leave Jeff—even after three years sober.

🔹 Jeff reveals the daily routines that helped him transcend recovery “ceilings.”

🔹 Together, they unpack how trust, communication, and faith transformed their marriage, family, and even their business.


🎯 This episode isn’t just for individuals in recovery—it’s for families walking through the long game of healing.


⏱️ Episode Highlights:


  • [00:31] Follow-up with Jeff & Bree
  • [04:59] Breaking through recovery plateaus
  • [12:58] Bree’s moment of truth: “I was going to leave him.”
  • [21:15] The long road to rebuilding trust
  • [34:03] The turning point at 3 years sober
  • [40:59] Their daily spiritual + recovery routines
  • [51:06] How recovery influences their tattoo business



✨ Whether you’re married to someone in recovery or navigating your own healing, this episode gives tangible hope—and a reality check.


📍 Jeff & Bree’s business:

Lighthouse Tattoo | Boise, Idaho

Website: lighthousetattooidaho.com

Instagram: @lighthousetattoo.id

Email: jeff@lighthousetattooidaho.com


📚 Get Jason’s book Unhooked on Audible or Amazon

🌐 More resources: brickhouserecovery.com


Support the show

Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

For information about treatment services visit https://www.brickhouserecovery.com/

For more information about Warrior Heart Bootcamp for men visit www.awarriorheart.com

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To learn more about the women’s retreat, Heart of a Woman:
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Rewind 90 Days: I Couldn’t Get Out of My Funk—Until I Did This One Thing30 Jul 202500:33:35

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Rewind 90 days ago to when I Couldn’t Get  Out of My Funk—Until I Did This One Thing

I was stuck. Stuck in compulsive overeating. Stuck in brain fog. Stuck in a post-surgery slump. And with the Ironman on the horizon, I knew something had to change.

In this episode, I walk you through my first-ever 3-day fast—from the mental battles on day one to the surprising spiritual clarity on day three. This wasn’t just a detox. It was a wake-up call that reset my body, mind, and soul.

If you’re feeling stuck in your own life, this might be the spark you need.

➡️ Listen in and find out how doing less helped me find more.


If you’re ready to break free from the cycles keeping you stuck—whether it’s with food, substances, or just the noise of life—I want to invite you to go deeper.


Join me for a free webclass at liveunhooked.com, where I walk you through the same framework I use at Brick House Recovery to help people not only get sober—but stay unhooked for good. This is the deeper work that transforms relapse into lasting change.


Also, if you haven’t already, check out my book Unhooked—it’s available on Audible and Amazon. And if you or a loved one are looking for treatment or support, visit us at brickhouserecovery.com.





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Discover how to stop enabling addiction and start creating real, lasting change. In this free webclass, Jason Coombs shares the proven framework behind The Brick House Way and the “Get Unhooked” system to help individuals and families experience breakthrough—not burnout.



Support the show

Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

For information about treatment services visit https://www.brickhouserecovery.com/

For more information about Warrior Heart Bootcamp for men visit www.awarriorheart.com

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To learn more about the women’s retreat, Heart of a Woman:
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“Drink Like a Gentleman?” Understanding Relapse and Emotional Sobriety30 Nov 202500:35:46

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Episode 33: Drink Like a Gentleman? Understanding Relapse and Emotional Sobriety

Relapse doesn’t always begin with a needle or a pill—it often starts with a lie.

In this raw and revealing episode, Jason Coombs shares the gripping story behind his most devastating relapse, just days after graduating drug court. What should have been a victory lap became the gateway to a nine-month spiral of cocaine, heroin, and despair. Based on Chapter 33 of his book Unhooked, this episode breaks down the deceptive nature of “milestones,” the dangerous idea of “drinking like a gentleman,” and why emotional sobriety matters just as much—if not more—than physical sobriety.

Whether you’re walking alongside an addicted loved one or navigating your own recovery, this episode offers deep insight into the relapse cycle, emotional ambivalence, and the hidden inner battles that can derail even the most determined individuals.

In this episode:

  • Jason’s relapse after drug court graduation and why milestones can be misleading
  • How rationalizations like “drugs were the problem, not alcohol” pave the road to relapse
  • The concept of emotional sobriety—and why clean time isn’t the whole picture
  • What families need to understand about the Stages of Change and relapse
  • “Grace’s” Christmas Eve relapse and how it helped her commit to sobriety
  • The Four C’s of family awareness and Seven Steps to Surrender
  • How to love someone without losing yourself in their chaos
  • And the moment of divine intervention that changed everything

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why did they relapse?” or felt paralyzed by fear, guilt, or confusion, this episode is for you.

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Nothing Has Worked. You’ve Tried Love, Logic, Boundaries, Bargaining—and You’re Still Stuck23 Jul 202500:42:41

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In this episode, Jason Coombs shares the exact 3-step framework that finally brought peace to his family—and has helped countless others stop the cycle of enabling, anxiety, and burnout.

Through powerful stories, practical tools, and the unforgettable “get off the beach” metaphor, you’ll learn how to:

✅ Recognize and exit the B-E-A-C-H cycle (Blame, Enabling, Anxiety, Control, Hopelessness)
✅ Support your loved one without sacrificing your own well-being
✅ Build a daily “emotional raincoat” to protect your peace
✅ Understand the six stages of change and why your efforts keep backfiring
✅ Apply the 3 phases of surrender when nothing seems to be working

This episode features Jason’s personal story, a raw family moment involving his cousin Amanda, and practical tools your family can use starting today.

If you’re exhausted, discouraged, or wondering if anything will ever change—this episode might be your turning point.

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Common Family Mistakes in Addiction — And the System That Finally Worked16 Jul 202500:44:26

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Why does helping hurt? In this episode, Jason Coombs unpacks the 3 common family mistakes—enabling, rescuing, and bargaining—and reveals the system that finally brought peace to his home. Hear raw stories from his mom and Archie Swenson, and discover how the Live Unhooked Family System™ helps families move from chaos to clarity.

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What a Relapse Really Means—and How Families Should Respond09 Jul 202500:39:02

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When your loved one relapses, it feels like the ground gives way beneath you—again. You might wonder: Did we miss something? Did we fail? Is there any hope left? In this episode of Get Unhooked for Families, we challenge the panic and shame that so often accompany relapse and offer a new lens to see what it really means.

You’ll hear how relapse isn’t the end—it’s often the turning point. Jason and the team explore how relapse can resolve ambivalence, why it’s a natural (though painful) part of the process, and how families can respond in a way that promotes healing, not control.

If you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or defeated, this episode will help you step off the emotional rollercoaster—and step into peace, clarity, and purpose.

Highlights Include:

  • The unexpected value of relapse on the path to recovery
  • Two surrender processes: the individual’s and the family’s
  • Why doing “everything right” doesn’t always bring the results you hoped for
  • What to celebrate (even now), and what to let go of
  • The difference between boundaries and control—with real-world examples

🎧 Listen in to find out why your response matters more than you think—and how to find peace even when things feel messy.


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10 Secret Truths About How to STAY Sober That I Learned After Rehab03 Jun 202500:55:57

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Did you know that recovery isn’t just about the person struggling—it can ripple through and heal an entire family?

Most families facing addiction feel heartbreak, frustration, and helplessness. What if the path to healing starts with one person—and the lessons learned go far beyond sobriety?

In this episode, you will:

  • Discover the story of the Newport Beach weekend that changed Jason’s relationship with his dad and family
  • Hear how one person’s commitment to recovery and boundaries can inspire hope for everyone involved
  • Learn the 10 most powerful recovery tips Jason gives anyone in early sobriety—plus how families can support lasting change
  • Understand why emotional sobriety, empathy, and small daily decisions are at the heart of real healing
  • Get practical wisdom on overcoming shame, negative self-talk, and the challenges of rebuilding trust

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Quick Preview of Jason’s Top 10 Recovery Tips:

  1. Stick with the winners: Surround yourself with people who are growing and honest.
  2. Watch your SUDs: Notice the “seemingly unimportant decisions” that can trigger setbacks.
  3. Practice Gen Shy: Never treat anyone—including yourself—in a way that makes them feel small.
  4. For it is in giving that we receive: Service to others is key.
  5. Practice Namaste: Honor the divine within yourself and others.
  6. Convalescence: Give yourself time to truly heal.
  7. Feel it to heal it: Allow yourself to experience and process emotions.
  8. Chase emotional sobriety: Balance neglected areas of your life.
  9. Find new fishing holes: Keep your recovery fresh with new connections and experiences.
  10. What is to give light must endure burning: Growth comes through facing—and enduring—hardship.

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If you’re a parent, sibling, or love someone in addiction, this episode is for you.
Jason’s story is proof that healing is possible, hope is real, and you’re not alone.

🎧 Scroll up ⬆️ and hit play now to learn how one person’s recovery can bring light to an entire family.

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Can One Person’s Recovery Heal an Entire Family? A Tribute to My Dad, and the Weekend That Changed Everything22 May 202500:45:35

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“Can One Person’s Recovery Heal an Entire Family?” A Tribute to My Dad, and the Weekend That Changed Everything

Episode Description:
This episode is deeply personal. It’s more than a conversation—it’s a tribute to my father, Dr. Douglas Coombs, who was not only my dad, but my best friend. He graduated this life last summer, and I’m honored to share this recorded moment with him, alongside my sister Melissa Jones.

Together, we talk about how addiction impacted our family from the inside out, and how healing became possible—not through quick fixes or ultimatums, but through boundaries, vulnerability, and the slow rebuilding of trust.

You’ll hear about:

  • The weekend in Newport Beach that changed everything
  • How my dad and I reconnected after years of distance
  • What it really looks like to set boundaries that protect, not punish
  • And how emotional sobriety can ripple through an entire family system

If you’re a parent, a sibling, or someone who loves a person struggling with addiction, this episode will speak to the pain—and the possibility—of recovery that goes beyond the individual. My dad’s wisdom, humility, and quiet strength shaped my own journey. This is one way I get to honor that.

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or right here on YouTube.

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📚 More Resources:
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Visit www.brickhouserecovery.com for addiction recovery programs and support

This episode is for every family who’s ever held onto hope through heartbreak. I see you. And you’re not alone.



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The SHOCKING Truth About Overcoming Addiction Nobody Tells You 13 May 202500:41:22

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In this episode of Get Unhooked, we welcome Jeff and Bree—real-life warriors in recovery and marriage. Jeff shares his experience of hitting rock bottom, finding God, and rebuilding his life. Bree vulnerably walks us through the pain of loving an addict, and the spiritual and emotional journey she had to take to find her voice, her boundaries, and ultimately, herself.

This is a conversation about surrender—not just to recovery, but to the process of becoming whole. Whether you're the one struggling or you love someone who is, this episode offers powerful perspective and encouragement.

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From Heartbreak to Hope: What Mothers Wish They Knew Sooner28 Apr 202500:25:55

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When a loved one struggles with addiction, it doesn’t just impact them—it shakes the entire family to its core. In this powerful episode of The Get Unhooked Podcast, Jason Coombs sits down with the real experts: mothers who have lived through the chaos, grief, and heartbreak of a child’s addiction journey.

In their own honest, unfiltered words, these courageous mothers reveal what they wish they had known sooner—the mistakes they made, the boundaries they finally learned to set, and the powerful shift from enabling to true support.

You'll hear raw reflections on:

  • Facing the pain of "losing" the child they once knew
  • Overcoming the guilt and shame that addiction brings to families
  • Learning that real love sometimes means stepping back, not stepping in
  • Finding peace even when their loved one’s path remains uncertain
  • The practical tools and mindset shifts that changed everything

If you’re a parent, family member, or someone who loves an addict, this episode will help you feel seen, understood, and empowered.
 You’re not alone. There’s a way forward—and it doesn’t require sacrificing your own sanity or happiness.

🎯 Subscribe to the channel for more real conversations, practical strategies, and inspiration for families navigating addiction recovery.

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Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction
4:06 - Facing painful questions about your child
6:33 - Counterintuitive parenting strategies
11:31 - Grieving the child you once knew
14:16 - When pride turns into painful honesty
19:49 - Emotional depletion and finding renewal
21:32 - What families truly wish for most
25:07 - How to connect with a support community

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How to Become a Best-Selling Author with Bridget Cook-Burch22 Apr 202501:00:13

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In this illuminating episode of The Get Unhooked Podcast, Jason Combs interviews his mentor and "book whisperer" Bridget Cook-Burch about transforming personal experiences into powerful published works. As a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Bridget reveals the process of creating transformational books—from initial concept to final publication—while Jason shares insights from his own journey writing "Unhooked."

Episode Highlights

[04:01] Jason reflects on the various motivations behind writing a book, from professional credibility to changing lives

[08:05] Bridget explains that great storytelling requires vulnerability: "In the darkness often lies the seeds of your greatest glory"

[13:27] The critical importance of creating a timeline to see patterns and meaning in your life experiences

[15:31] The powerful shift from writing for yourself to writing specifically for your readers

[19:11] Bridget shares how author Melissa Moore wrote for one specific "avatar" yet reached countless others

[32:05] Winston Churchill's quote about writing being a journey from "toy" to "tyrant" that you eventually "fling to the public"

[44:01] Jason reveals how his book "Unhooked" helped parents who lost their son to an overdose find peace

[51:33] The origin story behind Bridget's Inspired Writers Retreat and her promise to help others tell their stories

Writing for Your Avatar: The One Person Who Needs

Your Message

A critical shift occurs when writers move beyond self-expression to focus on serving readers. Jason describes his own breakthrough when reading "Millionaire Messenger" by Brendan Burchard:

The Hero's Journey Framework

Both Jason and Bridget reference Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey as an essential structure for transformation stories.

The Writing Timeline: A Churchill-Worthy Warning

For those expecting a quick process, Winston Churchill's quote offers sobering perspective:

"To begin with, it's a toy, then an amusement, then it becomes a mistress, then it becomes a master, and then it becomes a tyrant. And in the last stage, just as you were about to be reconciled to your servitude, you kill the monster and fling him to the public."

Jason candidly shares that his book appeared on his vision board for ten consecutive years before publication. Rather than being discouraging, this timeline allowed for deeper insights and experiences to inform the work.

Action Steps for Writers

Create a personal timeline to identify patterns and meaning in your experiences

Identify your specific "avatar"—the one person who needs your message most

Watch "Finding Joe" documentary to understand the hero's journey framework

Consider reading "Aspire" by Kevin Hall for an example of layered storytelling

Start with vulnerability rather than trying to appear perfect

Begin writing sessions with intention (meditation, prayer, or reflection)

Recognize that significant books often take longer than expected to complete

Resources Mentioned

"Unhooked" by Jason Combs

"Finding Joe" documentary about Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey

"Aspire: Discovering Your Purpose Through The Power of Words" by Kevin Hall

"The Witness Wore Red" by Rebecca Musser and Bridget Cook-Burch


"The Shack" by William Paul Young

YourInspiredStory.com - Bridget's website with various writing programs

This episode offers both practical guidance and inspiring examples for those seeking to transform personal experiences into published works. As Bridget emphasizes, "Stories can change the world"—and with the right approach, yours might be exactly what someone needs to hear


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The Decision-Making Framework That Changes Everything04 Apr 202500:32:14

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In a compelling episode of The Get Unhooked Podcast, Jason Coombs celebrates 16 years of sobriety while revealing his proven three-step process for making critical decisions when supporting addicted loved ones. Through candid conversations with coaching session participants and reflections from his book "Unhooked," Jason provides a roadmap for families struggling with the complex terrain of addiction recovery.

Episode Highlights

  • Jason outlines his three-step decision-making process: research thoroughly, make the best decision possible, and seek spiritual guidance
  • Jason emphasizes keeping a "personal revelation journal" to document insights and breakthroughs
  • Important reminder that addiction is a mental illness requiring treatment - "they're sick needing to get well, not bad needing to get good"
  • Jason reflects on his 16-year sobriety journey that began March 19, 2009
  • "Instead of looking for God's hand in our lives, look for his fingerprints" - finding guidance in seemingly small moments

The Decision-Making Framework That Changes Everything

Jason outlines a straightforward yet profound approach to making decisions when helping someone battling addiction:

  1. Research thoroughly – Weigh the costs, benefits, risks, and rewards of each option
  2. Make the best decision possible with the information available
  3. Seek spiritual guidance through prayer, asking for discernment if the chosen path aligns with divine will


The final key? Follow through on the course of action once determined.

The Overlooked Power of Journaling Personal Revelations

Jason emphasizes an essential practice for lasting recovery: maintaining a "personal revelation journal" to capture insights during moments of clarity.

"These calls aren't just a one hour of, 'okay, I feel better now. Now what?' Think of these calls as opening up the channels of light and love to heaven and to your higher power," Jason explains.

He recommends:

  • Writing "PR" (personal revelation) in margins to mark significant insights
  • Reviewing past journals regularly to recognize patterns and growth
  • Recording "aha moments" to reference during difficult times


From Selling Hot Dogs to Saving Lives: Jason's Journey

March 19, 2009 marks the beginning of Jason's sobriety journey. His path from selling hot dogs outside Home Depot to founding Brick House Recovery illustrates the unexpected ways recovery unfolds.

"At the time I was like, my whole life squandered and I'm starting over," Jason recalls of his early sobriety at 31. "I was comparing myself to others that I'd gone to school with that were on their fourth kid and were vice presidents in their companies."

A pivotal moment came through an unexpected sign – literally. While contemplating educational directions, Jason noticed a utility box marked "communications" – the exact program he'd researched the night before. This led him to meet his future wife and ultimately establish his treatment center.

The Fingerprints of Guidance

Jason introduces a perspective shift for those seeking direction: "Instead of looking for God's hand in our lives, look for his fingerprints."

This approach transforms seemingly minor decisions into meaningful turning points:

  • Moving in with parents to save money while in graduate school
  • Pursuing communications instead of business
  • Making decisions based on intuition rather than fear



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Fear is a Lack of Mental Discipline: The Fear-Faith Connection in Supporting Loved Ones with Addiction26 Mar 202500:37:18

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Fear is a Lack of Mental Discipline: The Fear-Faith Connection in Supporting Loved Ones with Addiction


In this "Get Unhooked Podcast" episode, Jason Coombs (Brick House Recovery) discusses Chapter 11 of "UNHOOKED" – the Hope chapter. He explores establishing boundaries, effective communication, and transforming struggles into service opportunities.

Key Moments

  • 2:26 "Fear is lack of mental discipline" - Mental choices precede emotional responses
  • 6:10 "Empathy isn't empathy without boundaries" - Proper boundaries bring hearts closer
  • 8:03 Faith vs. fear - Challenges refine us "like a rolling stone down the river"
  • 10:08 Service as path out of fear - Helping others alleviates obsessive thinking
  • 13:03 "True recovery is identity change" not just abstinence
  • 19:03 Two categories of fear - Not getting what we want; losing what we have
  • 29:04 Testimony - Service transforms self-obsession into purpose
  • 32:14 Recovery coach certification opportunities

Mental Discipline: Foundation for Change

Jason establishes that managing addiction – whether our own or supporting others – begins with mental choices, not emotional reactions. "Every day, what I have control over is how I choose to view any situation," he emphasizes.

Three Guiding Principles

  • Boundaries enhance empathy – Referencing Brené Brown, Jason shows how boundaries actually bring hearts closer
  • Faith as mental discipline – Contrasting faith (cultivated mindset) with fear (default state)
  • Service as freedom – Serving others provides the fastest path out of fear

Identity Change: The "Sober Secret"

True recovery requires identity transformation beyond abstinence. "A lot of people can get sober, but the true recovery is identity change," Jason explains, sharing his transition from seeing himself as a failure to recognizing his qualification to help others.

Understanding this distinction helps family members better support the whole-person transformation essential for lasting change.

Understanding Fear

Jason identifies two core fear categories that drive anxiety around addiction:

  1. Fear of not getting what we want
  2. Fear of losing what we have

Service: The Antidote

Participants share how serving others transformed their journeys. One notes: "Serving with other struggling parents has made such a difference. All my things about myself get lost in being of service."

Actionable Takeaways

  • Pause before responding emotionally
  • Establish empathy-enhancing boundaries
  • Identify your loved one's stage of change before communicating
  • Distinguish between sobriety and recovery
  • Find service opportunities to escape fear
  • Join recovery communities for shared strength

Resources

Jason concludes with gratitude for the community, acknowledging that transformation occurs through connection with others and a higher power.

For more resources, visit Brick House Recovery or explore Jason's book UNHOOKED. For emergencies, call 911.



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They Swear They’ll Change… But Will They? How to Know What Stage They’re Actually In24 Nov 202500:33:36

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In this solo episode, Jason unpacks one of the most transformative frameworks for families who love someone struggling with addiction—and feel like nothing they’ve tried is working. If you’ve ever said “Why don’t they just stop?” or found yourself rescuing your loved one (again) despite your best intentions, this episode is for you.

Jason walks you through:

  • What’s really happening in the addicted brain (and why logic doesn’t work)
  • How to spot the Stages of Change—and why it matters
  • Why “just one area of resistance” can derail the whole recovery process
  • How to set boundaries without abandoning your heart
  • The difference between enabling and empowering
  • What it means to take your life back... even if your loved one isn’t ready

This episode is especially powerful for the family member who’s exhausted, discouraged, and wondering if hope is even still possible. It is.

📌 Highlights:

  • [00:31] Reconsidering what you think you know about addiction
  • [04:18] The "lightbulb moment" from Jason’s client and mentor story
  • [07:03] The Stages of Change explained (in real language)
  • [21:24] Why rescuing blocks internal motivation
  • [25:35] Practicing “Vitamin N” (No) and emotional integrity
  • [30:07] Jason’s 30-minute “vow of silence” challenge to reconnect with your larger story

🔑 Key Takeaway: Natural consequences aren’t punishment—they’re one of the only things strong enough to wake up a brain that’s been hijacked by addiction. When you stop rescuing and start aligning with reality, you not only create space for their transformation—you start experiencing your own.

💬 Listener Love:
“This episode helped me realize I’ve been stuck in my own stage of change around enabling. It gave me permission to let go, and a framework to do it with peace.” —Podcast listener

📘 Resources:

  • Read Jason’s book Unhooked on Amazon
    or listen on Audible
  • Explore the Live Unhooked experience at brickhouserecovery.com

  • Join the Brick House Recovery community for ongoing support and tools

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From Crisis to Catalyst: How a Teen's Drug-Induced Psychosis Became a Path to Healing11 Mar 202500:28:20

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In this episode, Jason Coombs of Brick House Recovery shares how a teen's frightening drug-induced psychosis transformed into an opportunity for healing and growth. After using psilocybin mushrooms and high-potency cannabis concentrates, the teen experienced severe hallucinations, mood swings, and panic attacks lasting five days.

Through building trust, identifying underlying issues, and reframing anxiety as a potential strength, Jason demonstrates how even the most challenging situations can become catalysts for positive change.

The Unexpected Emergency Call

When Jason Coombs received an urgent text from a concerned mother about her teenage son experiencing a drug-induced psychotic episode, he knew immediate action was necessary. The teen had been suffering from audible and visual hallucinations, mood swings, and panic attacks for five days straight—a situation requiring careful, informed intervention.

What began as a crisis evolved into a powerful lesson about modern substance risks, trust-building techniques, and transforming traumatic experiences into opportunities for growth.

Episode Highlights

  • 1:06 A teen facing drug-induced psychotic episode after five days of symptoms
  • 4:02 The dangerous combination of psilocybin mushrooms and THC concentrates
  • [5:03 Cannabis education: Modern concentrate forms, potency levels and administration methods
  • 9:36 Physical and psychological side effects of concentrated cannabis products
  • 12:52 How Jason developed rapport through non-judgmental questioning and normalization
  • 17:32 The three strategies: Transforming a nightmare experience into personal growth opportunities
  • 22:16 Personal application: Jason's journey with anxiety as both a curse and a motivating superpower


The Reality of Modern Cannabis Concentrates

During conversations with the teen (referred to as "Troy" in the podcast), Jason discovered the crisis stemmed from a combination of psilocybin mushrooms and highly concentrated cannabis products. This reflects a dangerous trend facing today's youth.

Modern cannabis concentrates present significantly heightened risks compared to traditional cannabis:

  • Potency levels: Concentrates contain 60-90% THC compared to just 15-25% in traditional cannabis flower
  • Common forms: Wax, dabs, shatter, butter/batter, crumble, live resin, honeycomb, BHO, sugar, sauce, and more
  • Administration methods: Vape pens, dab rigs, nectar collectors, edibles, tinctures, and infused joints

The physical effects can include rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, impaired coordination, respiratory issues, nausea, and headaches. More concerning are the psychological effects: acute anxiety, panic attacks, paranoia, hallucinations, memory impairment, and potential triggers for psychosis in vulnerable individuals.

Creating Trust Through Non-Judgmental Communication

Jason's approach to helping Troy demonstrates the critical difference between gaining trust and building rapport with teens in crisis:

"Trust is a firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, and strength in someone. Rapport is a close and harmonious relationship in which you understand each other's feelings and ideas."

Jason employed several key techniques that parents and professionals can learn from:

  • Asking non-judgmental questions
  • Normalizing experiences to reduce panic and shame
  • Taking the "long game" approach rather than forcing immediate disclosure
  • Focusing on the teen's needs rather than parental expectations

As Jason notes in his book 

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Embracing the Cactus: How Pain Transforms Identity21 Feb 202500:55:22

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Episode Summary
Jason Coombs hosts this insightful episode of the Get Unhooked Podcast, focusing on the transformative journey of identity change throughout recovery. As an influencer and industry expert, Jason shares his personal evolution from addiction, introducing the powerful metaphor of "embracing the cactus" - accepting life's struggles as essential components of personal growth.

Key Points
- Identity transformation is a crucial element of sustainable recovery
- Jason's personal journey illustrates the power of redefining oneself
- "Embracing the cactus" concept: viewing struggles as valuable, formative experiences
- Participants encouraged to see themselves as future storytellers and influencers
- Finding purpose beyond personal recovery creates lasting motivation

Actionable Tools
- Daily vow of silence: Dedicated time for self-reflection and internal dialogue
- Journaling practice: Document thoughts and insights during recovery
- Service mindset: Shift focus from self to helping others in similar situations

Takeaway Quote
"Your story isn't just for you—it's a beacon for others still finding their way through darkness."​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Actions: Spend time in meditation and journaling every day for one week and see how you feel. 

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The Gap: The First Step to Success and Influencing Others13 Feb 202500:09:33

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Hey guys, Jason Coombs here. Today we're going to talk about something that's been on my heart lately - the gap between wanting something and being willing to do what it takes to achieve it. You know, in my years of working with families affected by addiction, I've noticed a universal truth that applies not just to recovery, but to every meaningful pursuit in life.

Tune in now!

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Why Are You Not Achieving Your Goals? 05 Feb 202500:40:10

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES: 

EMBRACING YOUR TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY

EPISODE OVERVIEW

Welcome to a powerful episode that will shift your mindset, fuel your confidence, and remind you that everything is working out exactly as it should. This episode is all about transformation—helping you see your greatness, trust your path, and step boldly into your best life. If you've been searching for clarity, motivation, or just a reminder that you are unstoppable, this is it. Tune in and let's make it happen!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Mindset Shift: How to reframe challenges as opportunities for growth
  • Self-Confidence: Practical techniques to recognize and embrace your inherent greatness
  • Trust Your Journey: Understanding why your path, including its detours, is unfolding perfectly
  • Taking Bold Action: Strategies for moving forward despite uncertainty or fear
  • Finding Clarity: Methods to cut through confusion and identify your next steps

POWERFUL MOMENTS

  • The truth about transformation and why discomfort is actually a sign you're on the right track
  • Why most people miss the opportunities hiding in plain sight during difficult times
  • The simple daily practice that can completely rewire your confidence
  • How to differentiate between fear-based decisions and intuition-guided choices
  • A powerful visualization exercise for connecting with your future self

ACTIONABLE STEPS

  1. Morning mindset routine to set your day up for success
  2. Journaling prompts to uncover limiting beliefs
  3. The "Evidence Collection" technique for building unshakable self-trust
  4. How to create a personalized mantra that resonates with your specific journey
  5. Building a support system that elevates rather than limits your growth

MEMORABLE QUOTES

"Transformation isn't about becoming someone new—it's about remembering who you've always been beneath the stories and limitations you've accepted."

"Trust isn't blind faith. It's recognizing patterns of growth even when they don't match your expectations."

"Your greatness isn't something you achieve—it's something you uncover by removing what stands in its way."


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Get Unhooked Podcast - Becoming Your Best Self28 Jan 202500:15:12

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The Get Unhooked Podcast - Episode 1: Becoming Your Best Self

Episode Overview

Welcome to the premiere episode of The Jason Coombs Show, where host Jason Coombs introduces his vision for personal and professional transformation. Drawing from his experience as a behavioral health treatment company owner and author, Jason establishes the foundation for this journey of growth and positive change.

Key Topics Covered

  • Introduction to the show's mission and vision
  • Jason's background and expertise in behavioral health
  • Overview of future episode themes: 
    • Addiction recovery and mental health wellness
    • Effective parenting strategies
    • Leadership development and influence
    • Building positive company culture
    • Goal setting and achievement
    • Establishing productive daily routines
    • Financial prosperity and success principles
    • Entrepreneurship insights
    • Building healthy relationships
    • Fitness and physical wellbeing

Highlighted Quotes

"This show is all about how to help you become the best version of yourself."

"Join me on this journey of growth and change, and let's work together to create a life that you are proud of."

About Your Host

Jason Coombs brings his extensive experience as a behavioral health treatment company owner and author to this podcast. His unique perspective combines professional expertise with personal insights, offering listeners practical tools for transformation.

Coming Up Next

Tune in next week as we dive deeper into Goal Setting for a new year.

Your Guide from Chain Breaker to Change Maker


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“She’s Pregnant—and the Baby’s Yours” —The Text That Changed My Life Mid-Relapse17 Nov 202500:18:30

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In this raw and deeply personal episode, Jason Coombs shares the sacred moment that changed the trajectory of his life—from self-destruction in active addiction to becoming a man with purpose. Through the emotional lens of his son Nathan’s birth, Jason unpacks the concept of “the gift of volition”—that pivotal shift when internal motivation finally replaces external pressure.

Whether you’re someone struggling with addiction or a family member watching someone you love spiral, this episode will move you. You’ll hear the story of a man who relapsed on his way to a family trip, got a text that he was going to be a father, and spiraled deeper before finally choosing a new path. A path rooted not in fear, but in purpose.

You’ll learn why love alone isn’t enough to save someone—and why families can’t force change, but they can prepare the soil for it. Jason offers profound insight into the power of spiritual surrender, the role of purpose in healing shame, and how relapse isn’t failure—it’s part of the process for many.

This isn’t just a story about addiction. It’s a story about transformation. It’s for anyone clinging to the hope that something more is possible.

Episode Highlights:

  • The Bear Lake relapse and the birth of internal conflict
  • The life-altering text message: “She’s pregnant—and the baby is yours”
  • The NICU visit that sparked a sacred shift
  • What Jason means by “the gift of volition” and why it’s the key to lasting change
  • Why family love matters—but isn’t the whole equation
  • Finding God’s unconditional love through fatherhood
  • Why relapse doesn’t mean failure—it means the person is still in process
  • A powerful closing metaphor: Why families are farmers, not saviors

If you’re a family member who’s tried everything to help someone get sober—this episode is for you. And if you’re struggling yourself, it’s a reminder that if you’re still breathing, there’s still hope.

📘 Get Jason’s book Unhooked on Audible or Amazon

🌐 Learn more at brickhouserecovery.com

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Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

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Silencing the Inner Critic - Understanding the Addict Voice10 Nov 202500:27:13

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🎙️ Episode 30: Silencing the Inner Critic – Understanding the Addict Voice

In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, Jason Coombs reflects on the one-year anniversary of his father’s passing—and what emerges is a raw, real conversation about one of addiction’s most cunning enemies: the inner critic, or what Jason calls the “addict voice.”

Families often wonder: Why can’t they just stop? Why don’t they believe us when we tell them they’re enough? This episode offers real answers—and a powerful framework for recognizing how internalized shame and toxic self-talk keep people stuck in destructive cycles, even when they want to change.

Jason draws from his own recovery journey, his Iron Man training, and Chapter 7 of his book Unhooked to reveal how the addict voice operates like Gollum—manipulative, believable, and brutally loud—while the real self is quiet, kind, and often drowned out. Whether you’re someone struggling with addiction or a loved one who feels helpless on the sidelines, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

  • Why the addict voice is so believable—and how to spot it
  • What well-meaning “encouragement” often misses (and what actually helps)
  • The life-changing question that stopped Jason in his tracks: “If I talked to you the way you talk to yourself, would we be friends?”
  • A Hindu practice called Genshai—and how it can change everything
  • How mirror affirmations, cold plunges, and encouraging others can actually rewire your brain

👪 For families: This episode will help you stop spinning your wheels trying to fix what’s not broken in you. Learn how to stop rescuing and start reconnecting—so you can influence from a place of peace, not panic.

👤 For individuals: If your own self-talk has become a weapon, Jason gives you practical, compassionate tools to stop the spiral and start healing.

💡 Big takeaway: The inner critic drains energy. Encouragement—even to yourself—creates strength. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or somewhere in between, this episode will give you tools to silence the voice that says you’re not enough…and finally hear the one that’s been whispering truth all along.

📚 Want to go deeper? Jason’s book Unhooked is available on Amazon and Audible. For more resources or to find support for your family or loved one, visit brickhouserecovery.com


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When Loving Them Means Letting Them Fall03 Nov 202500:16:18

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Episode 29 – When Loving Them Means Letting Them Fall
Jason on why boundaries aren’t rejection—they’re redemption.

What if the most loving thing you can do… is let go?

In this episode, Jason Coombs unpacks one of the hardest lessons in family recovery: sometimes love means stepping back and allowing natural consequences to run their course. Sharing his own story of homelessness, addiction, and the night everything broke open, Jason explains why rock bottom—while painful—is often the starting point for real transformation.

You’ll hear:

  • Why rescuing can prolong addiction
  • The truth about “the gift of desperation”
  • How boundaries create space for breakthrough
  • A simple text that pierced through the darkness
  • What families can do when they feel powerless

If you’ve ever wrestled with when to step in and when to let go—this episode will help you find clarity, courage, and hope.

📕 Want more? Get Jason’s book “Unhooked: How to Help an Addicted Loved One Recover” on Amazon or Audible.

🌐 Visit brickhouserecovery.com
to learn more.

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Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

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How to Stop Getting Pulled Into the Spiral: Finding Peace When Addiction Takes Over27 Oct 202500:07:58

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When addiction takes control, it doesn’t just destroy the person using — it pulls everyone around them into the chaos. In this powerful episode, Jason Coombs explains the spiral — that heartbreaking stage when addiction hijacks logic, love, and trust — and shows families how to stop getting dragged down with it.

If you’ve ever felt torn between helping and enabling, this episode will give you the clarity and courage to step back without giving up. Jason shares practical tools for detaching with love, setting healthy boundaries, and protecting your own peace while your loved one finds their bottom.

In this episode:

  • Why promises keep breaking — and what’s really happening in the brain
  • How to recognize when you’re getting pulled into the spiral
  • The truth about rescuing: why helping often hurts
  • The “Emotional Raincoat” — a mindset that lets you stay loving without losing yourself
  • What it means to be powerless over them but powerful over you

If you’re exhausted from trying to fix someone else’s addiction, this episode will show you how to find peace, strength, and hope — even when they’re still in the spiral.

👉 Resources:

Jason’s book Unhooked is available on Audible and Amazon.

Learn more at brickhouserecovery.com.

If you or someone you love is in crisis, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

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The Essential Ingredient — Why Consequences Are the Most Loving Thing You Can Do20 Oct 202500:08:48

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The Essential Ingredient — Why Consequences Are the Most Loving Thing You Can Do

Description:

What if the most loving thing you could do for your addicted loved one… is let them feel pain?

In this powerful episode, Jason Coombs opens Chapter 4 of The Brick House Way and pulls no punches: without consequences, there is no change. Families often believe love means rescuing, softening the blow, or giving one more chance. But those well-meaning instincts? They may be keeping your loved one sick.

Inside this episode:

  • Jason’s personal story of hitting bottom—prison, homelessness, and losing everything
  • Why “change happens at the speed of pain”
  • The Get Off the Beach metaphor that changed everything for his parents
  • How rescuing rewires the brain to expect escape instead of growth
  • Why boundaries aren’t punishment—they’re protection
  • Simple boundary examples families can set today

Whether you’re a parent, spouse, or friend, this episode will challenge you to rethink what real love looks like in the face of addiction. Because sometimes love sounds like:

“I won’t stop you from facing the weight of your choices… but I’ll still be here when you’re ready to rise.”

Resources:

Jason’s book Unhooked is available on Audible and Amazon.

Explore support options at brickhouserecovery.com

Support the show

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The 4 Questions That Can Unhook You from Obsession09 Oct 202500:23:24

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Episode 26: "The 4 Questions That Can Unhook You from Obsession"

If your loved one’s addiction has taken over your thoughts, your sleep, and your sanity — this episode is for you. Learn the four simple questions that can free you from mental obsession and restore your peace.
 Listen to Episode 26 of Get Unhooked now, wherever you get your podcasts.

PODCAST DESCRIPTION

It’s not just their addiction keeping you up at night — it’s your thoughts about it.

In this mind-opening episode of Get Unhooked, Jason Coombs introduces Byron Katie’s transformative framework The Work — four powerful questions that can help you stop spiraling in fear, guilt, and “what ifs.”

Whether you're obsessively tracking your loved one’s behavior, stuck in a loop of self-blame, or emotionally drowning in their addiction, these four questions can help you break free — without abandoning love or hope.

Inside the episode:

  • The number one thought that traps families in suffering — and how to flip it
  • How to stop trying to control what you can’t (and start healing what you can)
  • What “radical acceptance” actually means — and why it’s not giving up
  • The mindset shift that turns fear into calm, chaos into clarity
  • A personal story that shows how accepting what is can change everything

This episode is a must-listen for anyone caught in the exhausting cycle of fixing, pleading, and over-functioning. If you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck, start here.

The 4 Questions That Can Unhook You from Obsession
You can’t control their addiction. But you can learn to live free — no matter what they do.

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The Desperation to Decision Ladder: A Framework for Families20 Apr 202600:45:17

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You’ve tried everything. Nothing’s working. And somewhere in the back of your mind, you’re wondering if you’re making it worse. This episode is for you. Jason Coombs breaks down the Desperation to Decision Ladder: a five-rung framework that maps exactly where your loved one is in their journey toward change, and what your role actually looks like at each rung. Practical, honest, and built from lived experience.

Show Notes:
In this episode of the Brick House Recovery Podcast, Jason Coombs, person in long-term recovery and founder of Brick House Recovery, breaks down one of the most practical frameworks he’s developed for families who love someone struggling with addiction. If you’ve tried everything and feel like nothing’s working, this one’s for you.
Episode Highlights
[01:00] Three questions that stop families in their tracks
[02:30] Why being in long-term recovery doesn’t automatically make you an expert at helping others
[04:17] The pattern Jason sees over and over with families, and why love alone isn’t enough
[05:08] Why the sickest person in the room ends up setting the rules for everyone else
[06:37] Introducing the Desperation to Decision Ladder: a five-rung framework for understanding change
[07:10] Rung 1: The Pain Gets Loud, and why softening it is the worst thing you can do
[11:22] Rung 2: The Denial Weakens: you can’t break it with a speech, but you can stop competing with reality
[13:32] Rung 3: Truth Breaks Through: the gift of desperation and why addiction is the only disease that lies about itself
[15:57] Rung 4: Willingness Appears: why this is a window, not a door, and how to show up when it opens
[20:21] Rung 5: Commitment Is Chosen: why it has to be theirs, and what happens when you want it more than they do
[23:02] The two journeys happening at once: external signals vs. the inner work that actually matters
[25:01] Two real outcomes, divorce and staying together, and why both can be a win
[27:19] Applying the five rungs to yourself, because you have your own ladder to climb
[32:39] Naming the disease: why Jason called his addiction “Sancho” and how that changes everything
[35:32] Dancing instead of wrestling: how to have hard conversations without locking horns
[39:49] The Goldilocks Zone: love and law, justice and mercy, enabling and abandonment

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Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

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“3 Core Desires of a Woman’s Heart: The Healing That Changes Everyone Around You” with Melanie Meszaros13 Apr 202600:43:57

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What happens when a woman’s heart finally gets the space to heal? Jason sits down with Melanie Meszaros, co-founder of Heart of a Woman retreats, to talk about the three core desires every woman carries, what fathers can do to protect their daughters, and why restored hearts don’t just change women — they change entire families.

Show Notes
There’s a metaphor I keep coming back to after this conversation: a river that’s been dammed up. The water doesn’t disappear — it just stops flowing. And the world downstream goes dry.
That’s what Melanie Meszaros helped me see about the feminine heart.
Melanie is the co-founder of Heart of a Woman retreats, a certified professional coach, and someone who stumbled into her calling the way most of us do — through a door she didn’t plan to open. She was “voluntold” into this work, and the world is better for it.
In this episode we go deep on:
•The three core desires that shape a woman’s heart — and why wounding hits hardest where longing runs deepest
•What fathers can do right now to speak worth into their daughters (this one hit close to home for me as a dad)
•A word for the mothers who’ve quietly decided their child’s addiction is their fault
•Simple daily rhythms that create space for real heart restoration
•Why three days at an intensive retreat can accomplish what years of small doses can’t
Melanie also shares what happened at her own family’s Sunday dinner after she did her own heart work — and it’s one of the most beautiful moments we’ve had on this show.
Resources mentioned:
•The Inheritance by Graham Cooke — a 10-minute audio Melanie recommends listening to daily for 30 days
•Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge — the foundation for the three core desires
•Heart of a Woman Retreat — October 8–10, 2026 (first 10 registrants get $100 off — promo code is 2026Brick100 )
•Boise Alumni Fireside Chat — April 25th at 1:00 PM

The Inheritance Video mentioned:

https://youtu.be/FgzXXKjaPZA?si=Ktr5AISPQzmPUg0m


•Scholarships available at theheartofawoman.net
Connect with Melanie:
📧 support@theheartofawoman.net
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Connect with Jason:
📖 Unhooked — available on Amazon and Audible
🌐 brickhouserecovery.com


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Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

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“The Boundary Trap: Why Good Intentions Make Things Worse with Addicted Loved Ones“10 Feb 202600:29:37

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You set the boundary. They break it. Again. And somehow, you end up feeling like the bad guy.

If you’ve ever tried to hold the line with an addicted loved one—only to second-guess yourself, give in, or get gaslit—this episode is for you.

In Episode 43 of the Get Unhooked Podcast, Jason unpacks the BOUNDARY Framework—a practical, compassionate tool for setting and holding boundaries that actually work. Through a powerful real-life story about a woman named Grace, you’ll see how relapse and resistance aren’t always failures—they might just be the painful catalysts for lasting change.

Whether you’re deep in the cycle of enabling, drowning in guilt, or exhausted from carrying the weight of someone else’s choices, this episode offers clarity, direction, and hope. Learn how to protect your peace, reclaim your power, and stop rescuing someone who isn’t ready to change.

You’ll discover:

  • The hidden reason your boundaries keep getting ignored
  • How to respond calmly—without becoming a doormat
  • Why “natural consequences” matter more than ultimatums
  • The most misunderstood stage of change (and why it matters)
  • What it really means to “Get off the beach”

And most importantly: how to put yourself first… without giving up on them.

🎯 This is one of the most requested topics from families—and it could be the mindset shift you’ve been praying for.

📌 Show Notes:

In this episode:

  • [00:00] Intro: Setting boundaries in quicksand
  • [03:17] Grace’s story: When relapse becomes resolution
  • [10:08] The 5 stages of grief in addiction recovery
  • [14:40] Why boundaries fail (and how to fix them)
  • [19:02] The BOUNDARY Framework (step-by-step)
  • [34:11] “I’m not leaving the relationship—I’m leaving this conversation.”
  • [37:26] What putting yourself first really means

Links & Resources:

👉 Free resources for families: brickhouserecovery.com/unhooked

👉 Read the book Unhooked: https://a.co/d/08ZF46B4

👉 Need support? Learn more about our Family Recovery Program 

https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked-order-form

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When Numb Isn’t Working Anymore – The Battle to Live Fully Alive with Doug Nielson02 Feb 202600:38:28

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🎙️ “When Numb Isn’t Working Anymore – The Battle to Live Fully Alive” with Doug Nielson

In this soul-stirring Part 3 of the Warrior Heart series, Jason Coombs sits down with licensed psychotherapist and Warrior Heart co-founder Doug Nielsen to uncover what really keeps men stuck in cycles of addiction, burnout, and emotional disconnection—and what it takes to break free.

Drawing from decades of clinical experience, personal recovery, and transformative men’s retreats, Doug shares a raw, powerful framework for reclaiming agency, healing the heart, and living fully alive. This isn’t about behavior change—it’s about identity, faith, and the courageous journey back to who you were created to be.

Whether you’re in recovery, love someone who is, or simply feel like you’ve lost touch with your purpose—this conversation will wake something up inside you.

🔥 Episode Highlights:

  • [02:59] Warrior Heart changed Jason’s life
  • [07:35] “I want to live fully alive… and help others do the same.”
  • [13:18] Disconnection from God as the root of addiction
  • [15:26] Why the heart is the real battleground
  • [22:18] Counterfeit adventure and the pain of false validation
  • [26:29] The nobility of divine masculinity
  • [31:40] Why clarity often comes in silence and solitude
  • [34:03] Practical outcomes from Warrior Heart retreats. 

💡 Key Themes:

  • Take Life by the Helm: Doug introduces a powerful framework of anchors, compasses, and the North Star to help men rediscover direction, purpose, and peace.
  • The 3 Core Desires: A battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to pursue. When these are unmet, men settle for counterfeits—substances, status, or thrill-seeking.
  • Agency & Identity: Recovery is a return to the present moment, where God speaks and where real change begins.
  • The Power of Retreat: Jason shares how a single Warrior Heart weekend created clarity in his relationship with his daughter—and how silence and nature cut through the noise of everyday life.

🙏 Final Takeaway:

Recovery isn’t just about getting clean. It’s about remembering who you are, whose you are, and what you were made for. Doug’s message is clear: You are not broken. You are noble. And it’s time to come home.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

For more information about Warrior Heart Bootcamp for men visit www.awarriorheart.com

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The Pose Every Man Hides Behind and Why Dropping It Changes Everything with Duane Crabtree26 Jan 202600:57:40

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Dropping the Pose Is Where Healing Starts.

I used to think most men were struggling with behavior.

But a lot of the time, they’re struggling with hiding.

In Part 2 of the Warrior Heart series, I sit down with Duane Crabtree, Executive Director of Warrior Heart, to talk about the mask men wear and why most of us don’t even see it.

What looks like confidence is often fear.

What looks like strength is often self-protection.

We talk about porn, people-pleasing, compulsive behaviors, and the quiet search for validation that drives so many men.

We also get practical about what it means to fight for your beauty.

Not with grand gestures.

With presence, safety, and emotional intimacy.

This episode is for men who are tired of performing.

And for women who want to understand what’s really happening behind the silence.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • What “the poser” is and why it hides in plain sight
  • The two questions every man is asking and why taking them to people keeps him stuck
  • How fatherlessness shapes every man, even with a good dad
  • What women actually need and how it differs from what men assume
  • Simple ways to battle for her heart without slipping back into the pose
  • A sacred moment of brotherhood and grief that changed how I showed up for my family

This is Part 2 of 3.

If Part 1 opened the door to identity, this one shows what happens when a man finally stops faking it.


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What Most Men Never Say Out Loud About Their Identity with Chris Bennett19 Jan 202600:50:13

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Recovery doesn’t end when you get sober.

For many men, the real work starts after the crisis passes.

In Episode 40 of Get Unhooked, Jason Coombs shares why long-term sobriety still isn’t the same as emotional and spiritual freedom. After years in recovery, he found a new layer of healing through Warrior Heart Bootcamp, a three-day, phone-free men’s retreat designed to help men reconnect with God, brotherhood, and their true identity.

This conversation is a window into the male heart.

And it’s not just for men.

Women will better understand the silent weight many men carry, the fears they rarely voice, and why safety and vulnerability matter so much in lasting recovery. You’ll also meet Chris Bennett, known as the “Hulk of Hope,” whose story of shame, fatherlessness, and transformation became a turning point not only for him, but for his marriage and family.

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series on identity, healing, and what happens when men stop performing and start getting honest.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Why sobriety can plateau without deeper inner work
  • The vow of silence and why solitude changes men
  • The three core desires of a man’s heart: battle, adventure, beauty
  • Father wounds, shame agreements, and the search for validation
  • What creates real safety for vulnerability in marriage


To close this episode with Chris and Autumn Bennett, I want to give you a clear path forward. If something in their story stirred hope, conviction, or even discomfort, pay attention to that. Those are often the signals that real change is available, if you are willing to take the next right step.

Listen or share the episode here:
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 https://chrisbennettcoaching.com/

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And if you want to explore additional resources and the Unashamed Unafraid community:
 https://unashamedunafraid.com/

Thank you for listening to Get Unhooked. If this conversation helped you, share it with someone you care about, and remember: you do not need a perfect plan. You just need to take the next right step.

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Day 73 of Sobriety: The Epiphany That Launched My New Life!12 Jan 202600:26:39

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On day 73 of sobriety, Jason Coombs was standing outside a hardware store in Salt Lake City wearing an apron and grilling bratwursts for minimum wage.

He was trying not to be seen.

The shame was loud.

Then one conversation flipped the script and launched a new life built on purpose, service, and usefulness.

In this episode, Jason shares the exact moment he stopped treating sobriety like the finish line and started living recovery as a daily decision. We talk about how relapse patterns usually begin with emotions long before substances, how one simple question can interrupt the spiral, and why purpose shows up in the process, not after everything is fixed.

This is for anyone rebuilding after relapse, walking through recovery, or loving someone who is.

Episode Highlights (timestamps)

  • [00:00:31] Introduction: Beyond Sobriety to Transcendence
  • [00:01:25] The Hot Dog Stand Reality Check
  • [00:02:43] The Ego Death Moment
  • [00:04:30] Recognizing the Relapse Pattern
  • [00:05:22] The Serenity Prayer in Action
  • [00:07:01] The Conversation That Changed Everything
  • [00:08:11] Discovering Purpose Through Usefulness
  • [00:10:23] The Tree-Cutting Metaphor
  • [00:12:12] What Can You Change Right Now?
  • [00:13:40] Stepping Stones of Purpose
  • [00:15:21] When Work Becomes Play
  • [00:17:07] Purpose Happens in the Process
  • [00:19:20] Transcendence Is a Decision, Not a Destination
  • [00:23:24] Sharing Your Story With Wisdom

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Why They Won’t Listen — And What Actually Works (Our #2 Most-Played Episode of 2025)05 Jan 202600:31:19

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📢 We’re re-releasing our second most downloaded episode of the year — and for good reason.

Why don’t our loved ones listen — even when we know they’re hurting? In this powerful solo episode, Jason Coombs, host of The Get Unhooked Podcast, reveals the surprising truth:

👉 It’s not about the right words — it’s about the right connection.

With raw stories, faith-driven insights, and actionable tools, Jason breaks down how families can stop chasing control and start building real influence through trust and rapport. You’ll learn how to create safety, reduce shame, and become the kind of person your loved one can actually hear.

What you’ll walk away with:

  • The difference between trust and rapport — and why it matters
  • How to use the PACE method (Partnership, Acceptance, Compassion, Empowerment)
  • Jason’s story of helping a pregnant, homeless loved one detox on his couch
  • The right way to respond to relapse
  • How faith, not fear, becomes the foundation for influence

Whether you’re supporting someone in addiction or navigating emotional sobriety yourself, this episode is a guide to transforming conversations, restoring connection, and becoming a healing presence in the chaos.

🎧 Links & Resources:

🔗 Listen to Jason’s book Unhooked on Audible or find it on Amazon

🏡 Learn more at brickhouserecovery.com

🙏 Connect deeper with the podcast community at www.liveunhooked.com

Support the show

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🚨 Back by overwhelming demand — our #1 episode of the year returns. 🚨29 Dec 202500:55:39

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When Bree Crabtree’s husband, Jeff, got sober, she thought their marriage might finally be okay. But behind closed doors, she was planning to leave him. What happened next turned both their lives — and recovery journeys — upside down.

In this unforgettable conversation, Jeff and Bree open up about the messy, nonlinear path of healing, the identity crisis families face after addiction, and the spiritual and emotional work that saved their marriage after sobriety.

Whether you’re in recovery, love someone who is, or are navigating your own personal transformation — this episode will challenge, comfort, and inspire you.

Why listeners couldn’t stop sharing this one:

  • Bree’s raw confession: “I couldn’t trust his sobriety for years…”
  • The moment Jeff responded to her divorce request — with total surrender
  • The daily habits that rebuilt their trust and changed everything
  • How they turned pain into purpose with their business, Lighthouse Tattoo

Don’t miss what thousands have called the most honest, hope-filled conversation on recovery this year.

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Want to Start the New Year with Purpose? It Begins with How You Finish This One22 Dec 202500:33:11

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“Want to Start the New Year with Purpose? It Begins with How You Finish This One”

As the year winds down, it’s easy to focus on what didn’t get done. But what if you could finish with peace — and start the new year with purpose?

In this episode of the Get Unhooked Podcast, Jason Coombs shares a powerful, faith-fueled reflection and goal-setting process to help you get honest without shame, celebrate victories no one else saw, and partner with God to co-create a life that truly aligns.

Whether you’re in recovery or supporting someone who is, this 5-step framework will help you reflect with grace and move forward with clarity, calm, and conviction.

What You’ll Learn:

  • A 5-step reflection process for growth, not guilt
  • Why emotional honesty leads to emotional sobriety
  • The power of small wins (that no one claps for but matter most)
  • A faith-first approach to setting meaningful goals
  • How to use the “rocks vs. gravel” principle to prioritize what matters
  • Why Seemingly Unimportant Decisions (SUDs) are anything but

Time-Stamps:

  • [01:00] 5-step year-end reflection
  • [04:10] Redefining victory in recovery & life
  • [12:49] Emotional honesty = Emotional sobriety
  • [16:55] The “big rocks” approach to planning
  • [24:41] The V-L-G method: Victory, Lesson, Gratitude
  • [30:08] Why daily choices matter more than resolutions

Key Quote:

“It’s not the bears in the forest that take us out. It’s the ants at the picnic.” — AA Wisdom

Mentioned in This Episode:

  • Unhooked: How to Help an Addicted Loved One Recover by Jason Coombs
  • The Emotional Raincoat journaling tool
  • Learn more at brickhouserecovery.com

Perfect For:

  • Individuals in recovery ready for a fresh start
  • Families supporting someone in addiction
  • Faith-based listeners who want more than surface-level goals
  • Anyone who’s tired of resolutions that don’t stick

👉 If this episode resonates with you, subscribe, share it, and leave a review — it helps others Get Unhooked.

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“ The Cracker Barrel Conversation That Finally Broke Through My Addiction”07 Apr 202600:39:19

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What if the most loving thing a family can do is stop helping? In this raw solo episode, Jason Coombs shares the unfiltered story of his addiction, his parents’ breaking point, and the family therapy moment that changed everything: “Get off the beach.” If you’re exhausted from absorbing the waves of someone else’s addiction, this episode was made for you.

There’s a moment in almost every family’s addiction story where love and enabling look identical. You can’t tell them apart. That’s not weakness — that’s the nature of the disease.
In this solo episode, Jason pulls back the curtain on the season of his addiction that nearly destroyed his family, and the unexpected turning point that started their healing — long before his own sobriety began.
This one is personal. And it might be exactly what you need to hear today.

🌊 The tsunami metaphor — why every decision an addict makes eventually crashes onto the family shore
🔥 The night Jason confessed to his parents, and how their loving response quietly reinforced his denial
🪑 The family therapy session that gave his parents three words that changed everything: “Get off the beach”
🔐 The Cracker Barrel boundary — changed locks, restricted access, and the manipulation that finally didn’t work
👶 Nathan’s birth and the painful gift of placing his son for adoption — the why that grew bigger than the addiction
🌭 The hot dog stand conversation 72 days into sobriety that launched the mission behind Unhooked
🎣 How family members get “hooked” — managing probation, covering for their loved one’s boss, softening every consequence
💡 Jason’s five-principle boundary framework — a practical roadmap for exhausted families. 

“For the first time, my parents understood that to love me did not mean to rescue me. It meant setting boundaries. It meant getting healthy. It meant getting off the beach and taking their life back.”

TIMESTAMP GUIDE:
∙[00:59] The survivors of the Titanic — why shared pain creates unlikely community
∙[01:21] The tsunami wave analogy explained
∙[03:28] The confession on the fireplace bricks — and the response that reinforced the disease
∙[06:12] “Get off the beach” — the family therapy moment
∙[08:38] The Cracker Barrel boundary conversation
∙[10:23] When the manipulation stopped working
∙[10:48] Nathan’s birth and the adoption decision
∙[13:53] The hot dog stand and the birth of Unhooked
∙[20:16] How families get hooked without realizing it
∙[21:12] Why pain is the engine of change
∙[29:14] The five-principle boundary framework
∙[33:59] Writing down what you “hear that isn’t said”

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
📘 Unhooked: How to Help an Addicted Loved One Recover — available on Amazon and Audible
💻 Live Unhooked Course + Community — brickhouserecovery.com
📞 Brick House Recovery — 208-286-4274

Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

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“She Wasn’t Trying to Enable Him. She Was Trying to Love Him. There’s a Difference — and It Almost Destroyed Her Family.”31 Mar 202600:30:16

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There’s a moment most families never forget.
It’s not the first time they found the pills. It’s not the arrest, or the call from the hospital, or the Christmas that fell apart. It’s quieter than that. It’s the moment they realize that everything they did out of love, the bail, the hotel rooms, the money on the jail books, the middle-of-the-night rescues, may have been feeding the very thing trying to destroy their child.
That’s where this episode begins. And it doesn’t stay there.
In Episode 50 of the Get Unhooked Podcast, Jason Coombs delivers one of the most personal and practically powerful coaching sessions he’s ever recorded. This isn’t a lecture. It’s a living room conversation with someone who has been on both sides of the wreckage, the addict and the son, and who has spent years turning that wreckage into a roadmap for families who are still in the middle of it.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
∙Jason’s mother Janna share her testimony, from enabling in desperation to loving without losing herself
∙A rarely shared chapter of Jason’s personal story, including his childhood sensitivity, co-occurring diagnoses, and a newly discovered Auditory Processing Disorder that finally explained decades of struggle
∙How Jason became entangled in Utah’s largest OxyContin drug ring and watched the news story break on the very TV station where he worked
∙Jennifer Chase, Brick House team member and a mother walking her own road, asking one of the most honest questions of the episode: “How do they feel loved when I tell them I can’t get them a hotel room?”
∙A practical breakdown of the Stages of Change model and why expecting action-stage behavior from a pre-contemplation-stage person is a setup for heartbreak on both sides
∙Why relapse is not a moral failure. It’s a stage, and understanding that changes everything
∙Jason’s personal recovery beyond sobriety, including compulsive behaviors the recovery world doesn’t always talk about
∙Why faith over fear isn’t just spiritual advice. It’s the most effective influence strategy a family member can adopt
The truth this episode keeps returning to:
You cannot love someone into recovery. But you can learn to love them in a way that stops blocking it.
Janna Coombs didn’t find that truth through a program or a checklist. She found it the hard way, through years of trying to fix what she couldn’t fix, until she finally put down the weight of an outcome she was never meant to carry.
“If you don’t have hope one day,” she says, “just think of Jason’s story and take some of my hope. Miracles can happen.”
That’s the heart of this episode. Not a promise that it gets easy. A promise that it gets possible.
Resources mentioned:
∙Unhooked: How to Help an Addicted Loved One Recover by Jason Coombs, available on Amazon and Audible
∙Fight the New Drug, fighthenewdrug.org
∙Brick House Recovery, brickhouserecovery.com
∙Stages of Change Model, Prochaska & DiClemente
Connect with Jason:
📧 jason@brickhouserecovery.com
📞 208-286-4274
🌐 brickhouserecovery.com

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“ When Helping Hurts: The Gift of Desperation in Family Recovery”23 Mar 202600:16:48

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When Helping Hurts: The Gift of Desperation in Family Recovery

In this episode, Jason Coombs tackles one of the hardest truths in family recovery: sometimes helping actually hurts.

Drawing from Chapter 6 of Unhooked, Jason shares his personal rock bottom and explains why desperation is often the turning point that families try hardest to prevent. When we rescue, soften consequences, or step in too soon, we may delay the very pain that could finally lead someone to change.

This is a hard episode. But it’s an honest one. And for families exhausted by the cycle of addiction, enabling, fear, and second-guessing, it offers clarity.

Jason walks through why rock bottom is not always the end. Sometimes it’s the beginning. He also shares the small act of love from his mother that broke through the darkness—and why boundaries and compassion have to work together.

In this episode:

  • Why families must stop interrupting natural consequences
  • How desperation can become the doorway to real change
  • The difference between loving someone and rescuing them
  • Why boundaries feel brutal at first—but matter deeply
  • How one simple text reminded Jason he was still loved
  • The role of hope when your loved one seems too far gone

Timestamps:

[00:30] Jason’s rock bottom and the “gift of desperation”

[01:40] Why natural consequences matter in recovery

[03:21] The vision that revealed two possible futures

[06:14] The text from Jason’s mother that cut through the darkness

[07:45] Four truths about desperation, pain, and change

[11:45] Reflection questions for families and individuals

[14:19] Understanding your role—and your limits

Key takeaway:

Families cannot force change. But they can stop delaying it.

Sometimes the most loving thing you can do is let pain do its work.

Resources:

Unhooked is available on Audible and Amazon.

Learn more at BrickHouseRecovery.com

Support the show

Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked

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“The Story Still Being Written: Adoption, Addiction, and Purpose” with Donna Pope16 Mar 202600:41:40

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In this deeply personal episode of the Get Unhooked Podcast, Jason Coombs sits down with Donna Pope, Executive Director of Heart to Heart Adoptions and an adoption advocate with more than 25 years of experience.


Together, they explore the rarely discussed intersection of adoption, addiction, and purpose through both professional insight and lived experience. Jason shares his perspective as a birth father in long-term recovery, opens up about his son Nathan, and reflects on the meaning that can grow from a story still being written.

This conversation is honest, emotional, and full of hope for birth parents, adoptive families, and anyone navigating recovery.

In this episode:

  • [01:00] Jason introduces Donna Pope and shares why adoption is central to both his life story and recovery story
  • [03:00] The Venn diagram of purpose, adoption, and addiction
  • [07:45] Donna’s origin story and the beginning of Heart to Heart Adoptions
  • [09:01] Monica’s story: addiction, placement, jail, faith, and extraordinary recovery
  • [15:42] Josh’s pivotal question: why was he placed for adoption, but not his older brother?
  • [21:35] How common addiction is in adoption stories
  • [25:27] Nature, environment, and whether substance use disorder gets passed on
  • [30:58] Why attachment is at the heart of both adoption and healing
  • [33:10] The painful decision to send a 17-year-old to residential treatment
  • [37:23] The response from Donna’s brother that changed everything
  • [38:01] Where to follow Donna’s work and what’s coming with Adoptions.com

Key themes from this episode:

  • The rarely heard voice of the birth father
  • Why voluntary placement can be an act of courage, not abandonment
  • How recovery can reshape families across generations
  • The questions adoptees carry and why honest conversations matter
  • Why attachment and consistent presence matter so much in both adoption and recovery
  • Hope for families walking through addiction, adoption, or both

Jason also reflects on what it has meant to remain present in Nathan’s life, and how adoption became part of the deeper story God used in his own recovery journey.

Connect with Donna Pope:

  • Heart to Heart Adoptions: hearttoheartadoption.com
  • Voices of Adoption Podcast
  • Choosing Adoption
  • Adoption Utah
  • Eternal Family Adoptions
  • Adoptions.com

Jason’s book Unhooked is available on Audible and Amazon.

Learn more about Brick House Recovery at www.brickhouserecovery.com.

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"What Siblings See That Parents Often Miss About Family Recovery" with Cory & Melissa09 Mar 202600:48:00

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When a family is living through addiction, most of the focus falls on parents and spouses. But siblings carry their own kind of heartbreak, confusion, and hope.

In this episode of the Get Unhooked Podcast, Jason Coombs is joined by his brother Cory, his sister Melissa, and co-host Jennifer Chase for an honest conversation about the sibling experience in family recovery. They talk about loving someone from a distance, learning the difference between helping and fixing, and discovering that recovery can change the whole family, not just the person struggling.

You’ll hear how distance sometimes became a healthy boundary, why education helped replace judgment with compassion, how trust was rebuilt slowly over time, and what actually helped their parents during the hardest seasons. This episode is a reminder that showing up with love, honesty, and presence can matter more than having the perfect words.

If you have ever wondered what siblings feel, what they carry quietly, or how family healing really happens, this conversation will stay with you.

Show Notes
In Episode 47, Jason sits down with his brother Cory and sister Melissa to explore a side of family recovery that often goes unspoken: the sibling perspective. Together with Jennifer Chase, they unpack what it was like to love someone through addiction, support their parents from different distances, and watch recovery reshape the entire family system.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why family recovery can begin even before trust feels fully restored
  • How geographic distance created natural boundaries during the chaos
  • The different ways siblings process fear, confusion, and love
  • How education helped replace anger and judgment with understanding
  • Why trust is rebuilt slowly, honestly, and over time
  • What actually helps parents in crisis and what does not
  • Why listening matters more than interrogating
  • How simple acts of presence can become powerful turning points in recovery

Episode Highlights:
[01:26] Jason reframes family recovery as a process separate from sobriety
[03:29] How distance became a protective boundary for sibling relationships
[09:22] Jennifer shares what she hopes to learn from a sibling perspective
[10:08] Cory reflects on a brotherly bond that never broke
[13:50] Cory shares the impact of attending Jason’s treatment graduation
[17:34] Melissa opens up about once believing Jason could “just stop”
[18:46] How reading recovery literature and attending family group changed Melissa’s understanding
[22:11] Why trust-building happens slowly and rarely in a straight line
[24:32] Cory explains how Jason’s recovery work became a mirror for his own growth
[30:22] What helped and what did not when supporting their parents
[38:41] Why listening matters more than asking more questions
[43:01] Jason closes with a reflection on showing up with love and not shame

Key Takeaway
Siblings may not always be at the center of the crisis, but they are deeply impacted by it. Their perspective offers a powerful reminder that recovery is not just about one person changing. It is about a family learning a new way to love, support, and heal.

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