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12/29/2025

Ep #368 Man To Man With Ben Benedict

This Episode is Sponsored By EMERGO ACADEMY / ermergoacademy.com

Another powerful episode in the books

In this conversation, we stripped away the noise and got real about what the modern man is facing today. We talked about the importance of exercise, not just for the body but for the mind — how movement becomes medicine, and how it anchors us when life feels heavy.

We dove into emotional situations, anger, and the pressures men carry that often go unspoken. Society has trained men to believe vulnerability equals weakness… but in reality, vulnerability is where strength is born. It’s where healing begins. It’s where truth lives.

We also unpacked the “victim mindset” — how easy it is to sit in the passenger seat of your own life, and how damaging that can be. At the end of the day, we all have a choice. Your path is yours to walk. Your well-being is your responsibility. No one can do the inner work for you.

And maybe the biggest message of all: Love yourself. Be kind to yourself. Stop labeling yourself — and stop labeling others.

Men are carrying more than most people will ever see, and half the battle is learning how to treat yourself with the same compassion you give the world.

This episode is raw, honest, and needed. If you’re a man who’s been battling in silence… or someone who loves a man who is… this one will hit home.

CHECK OUT MAN TO MAN PODCAST ON SPOTIFY with Logan Adams & Ben Benedict
https://open.spotify.com/show/2vr1CPWjtujBfzec0J7dg3?si=0fDjeskfS5OHg7SZl5XIpw

12/27/2025

Ep #368 Man To Man With Ben Benedict, Monday on AR-The Other side of Addiction
This Episode is Sponsored By EMERGO ACADEMY / ermergoacademy.com
In this conversation, we stripped away the noise and got real about what the modern man is facing today. We talked about the importance of exercise, not just for the body but for the mind — how movement becomes medicine, and how it anchors us when life feels heavy.
We dove into emotional situations, anger, and the pressures men carry that often go unspoken. Society has trained men to believe vulnerability equals weakness… but in reality, vulnerability is where strength is born. It’s where healing begins. It’s where truth lives.
We also unpacked the “victim mindset” — how easy it is to sit in the passenger seat of your own life, and how damaging that can be. At the end of the day, we all have a choice. Your path is yours to walk. Your well-being is your responsibility. No one can do the inner work for you.
And maybe the biggest message of all: Love yourself. Be kind to yourself. Stop labeling yourself — and stop labeling others.
Men are carrying more than most people will ever see, and half the battle is learning how to treat yourself with the same compassion you give the world.
This episode is raw, honest, and needed. If you’re a man who’s been battling in silence… or someone who loves a man who is… this one will hit home.
CHECK OUT MAN TO MAN PODCAST ON SPOTIFY with Logan Adams & Ben Benedict
https://open.spotify.com/show/2vr1CPWjtujBfzec0J7dg3...
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12/22/2025

Ep #367 Co-Dependency; A Way Out of Despair Into A Life of Freedom With Laney Lawrimore

This episode is Sponsored By EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.com

Life has a way of sending us in circles. We swear we’re choosing differently… only to find ourselves with the same type of partner, the same pain, the same heartbreak — again. And then the question hits us like a brick:

“WHY DO I KEEP DOING THIS?”

In this episode, Laney Lawrimore helps us break down the truth behind co-dependency — not as a label, but as a pattern of survival we’ve lived in for far too long.
We unpack the many faces of co-dependency:
• People-pleasing
• Enabling
• Emotional rescuing
• Being the savior
• Becoming the fixer
• Carrying the weight of everyone else’s chaos while ignoring our own

Here’s the hard truth:
We cannot fix or change anyone else, especially when we’re drowning in the same behaviors ourselves.
And the more we try to save others, the more we quietly destroy our own life.

Laney shared something powerful — God will continue giving us the same lesson until we finally learn it. Once we recognize the pattern, everything shifts. Life starts aligning. Clarity shows up. Peace begins to return.

Co-dependency convinces us that love means carrying someone else’s life on our back. But real love — healthy love — begins with taking responsibility for our own healing first.
Because when we don’t, we rob others of the accountability they desperately need… and we rob ourselves of the freedom God is trying to give us.

And here’s the reminder we all need:
We were never meant to do life on our own.
Call it God, the Universe, Spirit — it doesn’t matter. What matters is recognizing that healing requires something bigger than us. Strength comes from surrender. Freedom comes from letting go of what was never ours to carry.

This episode is a wake-up call, a mirror, and a roadmap out of despair and into a life of emotional freedom.

You can find Laney on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok

12/20/2025

Monday on AR-The AR-The Other side of Addiction Podcast Ep #367 Co-Dependency; A Way Out of Despair Into A Life of Freedom With Laney Lawrimore

Laney D Lawrimore is a grateful believer in Jesus who celebrates recovery from drugs, alcohol, s*x addiction, and codependency. As a public speaker and recovery advocate, she openly shares her story to help others find hope and healing. Together with her husband, Laney supports the recovery community through sponsorship, speaking, live events, and social media outreach. Her mission is to help others discover a way out of despair and into a life of freedom, purpose, and joy. You can find Laney on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok

Life has a way of sending us in circles. We swear we’re choosing differently… only to find ourselves with the same type of partner, the same pain, the same heartbreak — again. And then the question hits us like a brick:

“WHY DO I KEEP DOING THIS?”

In this episode, Laney Lawrimore helps us break down the truth behind co-dependency — not as a label, but as a pattern of survival we’ve lived in for far too long.
We unpack the many faces of co-dependency:
• People-pleasing
• Enabling
• Emotional rescuing
• Being the savior
• Becoming the fixer
• Carrying the weight of everyone else’s chaos while ignoring our own

Here’s the hard truth:

We cannot fix or change anyone else, especially when we’re drowning in the same behaviors ourselves.
And the more we try to save others, the more we quietly destroy our own life.
Laney shared something powerful — God will continue giving us the same lesson until we finally learn it. Once we recognize the pattern, everything shifts. Life starts aligning. Clarity shows up. Peace begins to return.

Co-dependency convinces us that love means carrying someone else’s life on our back. But real love — healthy love — begins with taking responsibility for our own healing first.
Because when we don’t, we rob others of the accountability they desperately need… and we rob ourselves of the freedom God is trying to give us.

And here’s the reminder we all need:
We were never meant to do life on our own.
Call it God, the Universe, Spirit — it doesn’t matter. What matters is recognizing that healing requires something bigger than us. Strength comes from surrender. Freedom comes from letting go of what was never ours to carry.

This episode is a wake-up call, a mirror, and a roadmap out of despair and into a life of emotional freedom.

12/15/2025

Ep #366 The Courage to Take Accountability with Rachel Liddell

This Episode is Sponsored by EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.com

Today’s conversation with Rachel Liddell hit deep. We talked about something that far too many people avoid, and yet it’s the doorway to a better life: accountability.

For so many of us, especially those who’ve battled addiction, it’s easier to play the victim. It’s easier to point fingers, blame circumstances, or believe life is happening to us instead of the choices we’ve made. But as Rachel said so perfectly — when you can OWN YOUR S**T, there’s freedom in that. Real freedom. The kind that cracks you open and lets you rebuild.

We also went somewhere people don’t talk about enough: the pain of the families on the other side of addiction. Rachel said something raw and brutally honest:

“I’d rather be in my own addiction than be a loved one watching someone I care about battle theirs.”

That one stopped me. Because it’s real. Families live in a constant storm — anger, fear, heartbreak, confusion — all tangled into a knot they can’t untie. They don’t know what to do. They don’t know what’s enough. They don’t know when to hold on or when to let go. And like Rachel said, it all comes down to doing what you can live with.

Rachel is now helping others learn how to do something that sounds impossible:
Be comfortable in the chaos.
Be open to receiving.
Understand that willingness cannot have a threshold.

And her story? It’s as powerful as her message.

12/13/2025

Monday on AR-The Other side of Addiction
The Courage to Take Accountability with Rachel Liddell
My conversation with Rachel Liddell hit deep. We talked about something that far too many people avoid, and yet it’s the doorway to a better life: accountability.
For so many of us, especially those who’ve battled addiction, it’s easier to play the victim. It’s easier to point fingers, blame circumstances, or believe life is happening to us instead of the choices we’ve made. But as Rachel said so perfectly — when you can OWN YOUR S**T, there’s freedom in that. Real freedom. The kind that cracks you open and lets you rebuild.
We also went somewhere people don’t talk about enough: the pain of the families on the other side of addiction. Rachel said something raw and brutally honest:
“I’d rather be in my own addiction than be a loved one watching someone I care about battle theirs.”
That one stopped me. Because it’s real. Families live in a constant storm — anger, fear, heartbreak, confusion — all tangled into a knot they can’t untie. They don’t know what to do. They don’t know what’s enough. They don’t know when to hold on or when to let go. And like Rachel said, it all comes down to doing what you can live with.

12/01/2025

Ep #365 “Why Su***de Thoughts Exist & Why We Remain Stuck” — with Austin Kiser

This Episode Was Sponsored By Emergo Academy / emergoacademy.com

In this deeply moving conversation, Austin Kiser opens his heart about losing his brother to su***de on October 23, 2023. What followed was a roller coaster of emotions — grief, numbness, and the heavy weight of realizing just how fragile life can be.

But out of that pain came purpose. Austin began to look inward and then outward — learning neurology, reshaping his identity, and discovering that self-discovery is the purpose of life. He didn’t just survive his grief; he allowed it to move through him and help him thrive.

Together, we talked about the power of challenging your thoughts, moving forward one finish line at a time, and detoxing from the dependence on old patterns. Austin shared, “We can’t beat ourselves up to love ourselves.”

This episode dives deep into how our brain tries to protect us — and how that same protection can keep us confined. The key is learning to live in a free state of mind, not a confined one. Because when you start asking your thoughts the right questions and allow the answers to flow, that’s when the transformation begins.

At the end of the day, we have total control over where our thoughts take us. This one is raw, real, and full of truth.

If you’re ready to break free from dependency and regain control of your life, reach out to Austin directly at MrAustinAKiser@gmail.com or text 425-760-4881 to join the Dependency Detox. Enjoy the episode!

11/24/2025

Ep #364 Resilience In The Face of Hardship

This Episode is Sponsored By EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.con

Life has a way of testing us in ways we never expect. For Jimmy and me, that test came in the form of losing a leg — a challenge that forces you to redefine what “normal” means and find strength in the face of change.

In this powerful conversation, we talk about the journey of adapting to a new normal — one that keeps evolving — and how a positive mindset can fuel healing, even on the toughest days. Because at the end of the day, attitude is everything. We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can always control how we respond.

Jimmy’s story is one of grit, faith, and unshakable determination. After battling Type II diabetes and enduring 22 surgeries, he made one of the hardest choices of his life — the amputation of his right leg below the knee. But rather than let that moment define him, Jimmy chose to rise.

Within months, he was walking again. Thriving. Rebuilding his strength, purpose, and identity. His discipline, forged through years of football and military service, became the foundation for his comeback. And now, through his book “Choose Your Lemonade”, Jimmy inspires others to turn life’s hardest moments into fuel for growth.

This episode is a testament to what happens when resilience meets purpose — when loss becomes the doorway to strength, and when the human spirit refuses to quit.

Just because we’ve lost a limb… doesn’t mean we’ve lost our limits.

11/17/2025

Ep #363 How NAD+ Supports The Brain During Addiction Recovery w/Dr. Darin Stettler & Joey Perea

This Episode was sponsored By EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.com

Dr. Darin Stettler, D.O., founder of Stettler Medical Monitoring, a University of Utah alum and osteopathic physician who’s helping patients heal through regenerative and functional medicine — from cellular repair and stem cell therapy to NAD+ and peptides. Dr. Stettler combines science and compassion to restore biological balance and long-term health.

And Joey Perea, owner of Hydrate IV Bar South Jordan and partner at Stettler Medical, whose personal story hits home for anyone touched by addiction. Joey grew up in a family shaped by both recovery and relapse. After watching his father lose 25 years of sobriety following a painful cancer battle and opioid treatment, Joey has turned his own platform into a voice for awareness — showing how therapies like NAD+, IV nutrients, and peptides can support both the body and brain during healing.

This episode dives deep into how cellular repair fuels emotional repair — how restoring your body’s chemistry can help restore your mind’s clarity, energy, and resilience.

💡 Key Talking Points

How Joey’s childhood shaped his understanding of addiction, relapse, and recovery.

What Dr. Stettler has learned about the brain’s cellular needs during recovery.

The role NAD+ plays in energy metabolism, neurotransmitter balance, and reducing cravings.

Why modern recovery should look beyond “willpower” and into cellular renewal.

How science and story come together — with Joey’s advocacy and Dr. Stettler’s medical insight — to show that healing happens from the inside out.

“Recovery isn’t just mental or spiritual — it’s biological. When we repair the cells, we give the mind a fighting chance to heal.”

Stettler Medical @ Hydrate IV Bar
www.hydrateivbar.com
Joey@hydrateivbar.com

11/10/2025

This Episode was sponsored by, EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.com

Ep #362 Addiction & Amputation, Is It The Same?

In this raw and powerful episode, Al Richards and Heather Van Boerum open up in a deep and thought-provoking conversation about the unexpected parallels between addiction and amputation — two life-altering battles that demand resilience, faith, and the will to rise again.

Whether you’ve battled substance use or faced the loss of a limb, the journey toward healing is often the same. It’s about learning to say:
👉 “I am not my addiction.”
👉 “I am not my amputation.”

Both experiences strip us down to our core, forcing us to redefine who we are beyond our pain, our losses, and our scars. Al and his guest dive into how these struggles test the human spirit, and how, through faith, perseverance, and the right support, we can rebuild our lives — stronger, wiser, and more compassionate than before.

Key Takeaways:

How addiction and amputation both challenge identity — and how reclaiming your “why” can change everything.

The importance of mindset: the stories you tell yourself shape your recovery and your reality.

The power of a Higher Power — why spiritual grounding matters when life tests your limits.

The role of community and connection: no one can do this alone.

Turning pain into purpose: using adversity as fuel for transformation.

“The proofing God puts us through isn’t punishment — it’s preparation. It’s how we become enriched, refined, and ready to rise.”

Listen in if:
You’re seeking strength after loss, hope after struggle, or faith in the face of the impossible. This episode is a reminder that no matter what’s been taken from you, you still have the power to rebuild — one day, one step at a time.

11/03/2025

EP #361 The Magic Is In The Consistency With Chris Avery

This Episode is Sponsored By EMERGO ACADEMY / emergoacademy.com

The Magic Is in the Consistency

Guest: Chris Avery — “Chris Runs America”
What if transformation wasn’t about massive leaps… but about one faithful step, repeated over time?

Chris Avery knows a thing or two about that. After five runs over twenty years, he made a decision on January 8, 2022 — just one mile a day for a week. That week became ninety days… then years of daily runs averaging sixteen miles a day. Now, he’s preparing for Chris Runs America, a 2027 journey where he’ll run 32 miles a day for 365 straight, circling the entire United States with his family by his side.

But this conversation goes way deeper than running. It’s about calling. It’s about the courage to move from hesitation to holy action — to trust God’s forge where character, clarity, and confidence are refined.

We talk about the truth behind hustle and grind — how it wears you down and pulls you from purpose. Chris shares how real growth isn’t found in the sprint, but in the “slow drip” of consistency. He drops a line that’ll stick with you:

“People prefer known hells over unknown heavens.”

Let that sink in.

This episode is about breaking that cycle — choosing formation over performance, obedience over overwhelm, and trusting that every small, consistent step leads to something sacred.

Because the magic? It’s not in the speed.
It’s in the consistency.

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