Welcome back to The Brown Couch Show — the gnarliest, most real, addiction, recovery, and mental health podcast on the internet. In today’s episode, we’re diving into: WHY You’re Not the Functioning Addict You Think You Are…

SPOILER ALERT: This episode will hit hard, peel back the mask of functioning addiction, and expose the lies we tell ourselves just to get through the day.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:
• What it really means to be a “functioning addict” — and why that label can keep you stuck in the shit.
• The brutal truth about lying to yourself and how it slowly destroys your peace and your soul.
• How I lived the lie, pretending everything was fine while I was falling apart inside.
• Some no-bullshit tips on how to start facing reality and begin clawing your way out of addiction.
• Why “functioning” isn’t freedom — it’s just another form of silent suffering.

If you’re caught in the trap of thinking you’re okay just because you’re still showing up, this episode is for you. It’s time to drop the act, get honest, and start fighting for real peace.

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Welcome back to The Brown Couch Show — the gnarliest, most real, addiction, recovery, and mental health podcast on the internet. In today’s episode, we’re diving into: the brutal reality of living with a serious health condition. Whether it’s cirrhosis like mine, cancer, autoimmune bullshit, or some rare-ass thing with a name you can’t even pronounce — this one’s for you.

SPOILER ALERT: It’s not just the physical shit that wrecks you — it’s the mental games, the identity crisis, the way people treat you like a fragile side character in your own damn life. But fuck that. You’re still you, even if your body’s trying to tap out.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:
• What it actually feels like to live with a body that’s falling apart
• How it messes with your head, your relationships, and your sense of self
• The loneliness, the fear, the random moments of strength
• And how the hell I keep showing up — even when it feels like life’s trying to bench me

So if you’re living with something heavy — physically, mentally, or both — just know:
You’re not crazy. You’re not weak. And you sure as hell ain’t alone.

Let’s talk about it. Let’s rip the band-aid off.
This is The Brown Couch Show — and this one’s for the fighters.

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An Addiction & Recovery Podcast

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Welcome back to The Brown Couch Show — the gnarliest, most real, addiction, recovery, and mental health podcast on the internet. In today’s episode, we’re diving into: What happens when the high of sobriety wears off and the real shit hits — depression. Yeah, that dark cloud that creeps in once the chaos quiets down. It’s raw, it’s real, and most of us don’t talk about it enough. But guess what? We are today.

SPOILER ALERT: Getting sober doesn’t magically fix your mind. In fact, sometimes it exposes everything you were trying to outrun with your drug of choice. Depression after sobriety is real as hell, and this episode is all about calling it out, not sugarcoating it.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:
• What post-sobriety depression feels like when the pink cloud fades
• How we used addiction to mask depression and pain
• Why it hits so hard once we finally get clean
• Real ways to face that shit head-on without falling back into old habits
• My personal story dealing with the dark after the detox
• And the blunt truth: if you don’t deal with it, it will deal with you

So pull up, get comfy, and let’s talk about the shadow side of healing... no filters, no bullshit. Just real talk from someone who’s been there. 🛋️
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An Addiction & Recovery Podcast

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