by Todd Sylvester | Dec 10, 2025 | Blog
Finding Purpose in Life’s Detours: A Conversation with Elizabeth Smart Imagine growing up in a safe neighborhood, with a loving family, and a stable, predictable life. Then, with no warning, that world is shattered. For Elizabeth Smart, a normal childhood was abruptly...
by Todd Sylvester | Nov 21, 2025 | Blog
Lasting Change After Addiction: Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work (and What Does) The “quick fix” temptation when you’re trying to break free from addiction is as enticing as it is misleading. Quick fix solutions are regularly associated with quickly falling back...
by Todd Sylvester | Oct 24, 2025 | Blog
I Am Recovered: The Manifesto for Lasting Freedom After Addiction Traditional recovery often keeps people tethered to their past, forever attaching the label of “addicts in recovery.” But what if we thought about it in a different way? What if recovery...
by Todd Sylvester | Oct 21, 2025 | Inspirational, Love of Self, Mental Wellness
Dave Durocher: From Prison to Purpose Episode #454 From a 29-year prison sentence to transforming lives across the nation, Dave Durocher is living proof that no one is beyond redemption.As the Executive Director of The Other Side Academy, Dave has turned his pain into...
by Todd Sylvester | Oct 1, 2025 | Blog
How to Let Go of the ‘Addict’ Identity: What Gabe Schiavone’s Story Teaches Us What do you call someone who has overcome addiction? For many, the answer is “an addict.” This label often sticks for life, shaping how individuals see themselves and how the...
