2 Addicts & A Moron

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2 Addicts & A Moron

91 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

2 Addicts & A Moron is a compelling podcast that follows Mike "Stu Boy" O'Brien's personal journey through addiction, recovery, and everything in between. It dives deep into the mindset of addiction, revealing how addicts normalize even the worst situations. The Co-Host "Joey The Moron” brings an outside perspective, asking thoughtful, often eye-opening questions that help bridge the gap between those in recovery and those trying to understand it. Each episode features a special guest Addict—the most important voice—who shares their unique struggles and victories in recovery. Every story is different, every story is real, and every story can offer hope to someone still fighting. Catch a new episode every Tuesday at 11 CST on all platforms.

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Topics · top 10

Trauma-Informed Addiction Treatment×2Grief and loss in recovery communities×2Family dynamics in addiction and recovery×2Family of Origin Trauma and AddictionDry Drunk Syndrome and Emotional SobrietyProcess Addictions and Behavioral CompulsionsCodependency and Relational DysfunctionFentanyl Crisis and Opioid Addiction12-Step Programs and Spiritual PrinciplesAftercare Planning and Relapse Prevention

Analyzed Episodes

Jun 16, 2026

EP 90: Sabyn Mayfield: Recovery, Purpose & The Bridge Forward | 2 Addicts & A Moron

Trauma-Informed Addiction TreatmentFamily of Origin Trauma and AddictionDry Drunk Syndrome and Emotional Sobriety
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Feb 18, 2025

EP 43: Trusting God With Satch Selden

Heroin addiction and IV drug use recoveryEating disorder treatment and recovery (bulimia, orthorexia)Gastric sleeve surgery complications and pancreatitis
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Mar 27, 2025

EP 44: Tackling Addiction: Braven & Britt Hager’s Story

Alcohol and drug addiction recovery pathwaysParent-child dynamics in addiction and recoverySober living communities and treatment facilities
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Mar 27, 2025

EP 45: 100 Miles To Redemption With Shawn Livingston

Heroin addiction and opioid recovery pathwaysUltramarathon training and 100-mile endurance racingRecovery community building and peer support networks
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Mar 27, 2025

EP 46: 2025

New Year's resolutions and goal-setting in recoveryCommunity engagement and peer mentorship in addiction recoveryPodcast growth and audience building strategies
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Mar 27, 2025

EP 47: Sober Beauty Queen (Emily C. Bonds)

Alcohol Use Disorder in high-functioning professionalsGender-specific addiction marketing and recovery narrativesSobriety and parenting: modeling healthy behavior for children
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Mar 27, 2025

EP 48: Mike’s Sponsor, John Bryant

Opioid addiction and pain pill dependency in Houston's pill mill eraMethamphetamine use and psychosis progression12-step program step work (fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh steps and amends)
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Mar 27, 2025

EP 49: Shooting The Bull With Becka Hamel

Alcohol addiction and stigmaPrescription drug abuse (Adderall, Ritalin, Ambien)12-step programs and recovery
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Mar 27, 2025

EP 50: Overcoming Addiction Through Faith

Childhood Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Addiction Recovery and Sobriety Maintenance12-Step Programs and Sponsorship Models
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May 7, 2025

EP 51: Cricchi Returns: Music, Fatherhood & the Journey Beyond Addiction

Fatherhood and parental responsibility in recoveryWork-life balance for artists with young childrenEmotional regulation and delayed response techniques
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May 7, 2025

EP 52: Lets Talk About Korn Addiction... Again (Sathiya Sam)

Porn addiction as process addiction vs. substance addictionShame-based recovery barriers and de-shaming strategiesErectile dysfunction and sexual performance issues in young men
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May 7, 2025

EP 53: Pitbulls & Addicts (With Mike Favor)

Cocaine addiction recovery and long-term sobrietyTrauma-informed addiction treatment alternativesPit bull rescue and breed discrimination
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May 7, 2025

EP 54: Chasing Dreams With Skyler Ray

Methamphetamine addiction and recoveryHomelessness and incarceration pathwaysHip-hop music production and performance
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May 15, 2025

EP 55: Lights, Camera, Action with Andrew Shebay: The Art of Film

Addiction recovery and redemption narrativesFamily trauma and collective recovery from addictionDocumentary filmmaking techniques and creative process
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May 15, 2025

EP 56: Empty Glass, Full Life: A Woman’s Awakening

Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms and Medical DetoxificationFemale Alcoholism and Gender-Specific Recovery ChallengesTwelve-Step Programs and Sponsor Relationships
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May 15, 2025

EP 57: The Man Who Saved My Life, Cole Shiflet

Addiction recovery and sustained sobrietyPeer fellowship and community-based treatmentDual diagnosis (addiction and mental health)
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May 15, 2025

EP 58: From Broken Childhood to Womanhood: Stu Boy’s Wife, Destiny O’Brien’s Journey

Childhood Sexual Abuse and TraumaParental Neglect and CPS InvolvementFentanyl Addiction and Family Transmission
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May 15, 2025

EP 59: Rebuilding Old And New Relationships in Sobriety

Rebuilding romantic relationships in sobrietyFamily trauma and recovery from addictionVulnerability and trust in relationships
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May 19, 2026

EP 88: Catching Up With Caroline | 2 Addicts and a Moron Podcast

In-home medical detox and telehealth addiction treatmentCognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) vs. 12-step recovery programsKratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) withdrawal management
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Apr 25, 2026

EP 86: Kenny MF Norton | 2 Addicts & A Moron

Heroin addiction and recoveryBipolar disorder and mental health management without pharmaceutical interventionOccupational licensing and legal barriers for people with criminal records
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