Steven F. didn’t just get sober—he transformed. In this powerful episode, Steven shares what it meant to survive not just addiction, but also religious trauma, AIDS, and the slow unraveling of self-worth. From growing up the closeted son of a preacher, to getting lost in a cycle of meth, manipulation, and survival, Steven’s story is one of radical truth-telling and deep spiritual reclamation.

The card pulled for this conversation was Temperance—a reminder of balance, healing, and integration. That energy weaves through this conversation as Steven reflects on how he learned to hold grief and grace at the same time, and how recovery became a return to wholeness.

Come in, take a seat, and let’s get deep.

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