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Send us a text“Want to Start the New Year with Purpose? It Begins with How You Finish This One”As the year winds down, it’s easy to focus on what didn’t get done. But what if you could finish with peace — and start the new year with purpose?In this episode of the Get Unhooked Podcast, Jason Coombs shares a powerful, faith-fueled reflection and goal-setting process to help you get honest without shame, celebrate victories no one else saw, and partner with God to co-create a life that truly aligns.Whether you’re in recovery or supporting someone who is, this 5-step framework will help you reflect with grace and move forward with clarity, calm, and conviction.What You’ll Learn:A 5-step reflection process for growth, not guiltWhy emotional honesty leads to emotional sobrietyThe power of small wins (that no one claps for but matter most)A faith-first approach to setting meaningful goalsHow to use the “rocks vs. gravel” principle to prioritize what mattersWhy Seemingly Unimportant Decisions (SUDs) are anything butTime-Stamps:[01:00] 5-step year-end reflection[04:10] Redefining victory in recovery & life[12:49] Emotional honesty = Emotional sobriety[16:55] The “big rocks” approach to planning[24:41] The V-L-G method: Victory, Lesson, Gratitude[30:08] Why daily choices matter more than resolutionsKey Quote:“It’s not the bears in the forest that take us out. It’s the ants at the picnic.” — AA WisdomMentioned in This Episode:Unhooked: How to Help an Addicted Loved One Recover by Jason CoombsThe Emotional Raincoat journaling toolLearn more at brickhouserecovery.comPerfect For:Individuals in recovery ready for a fresh startFamilies supporting someone in addictionFaith-based listeners who want more than surface-level goalsAnyone who’s tired of resolutions that don’t stick👉 If this episode resonates with you, subscribe, share it, and leave a review — it helps others Get Unhooked.Register for Live UNHOOKED to reclaim your clarity, your strength, and your sanity starting today!Watch the FREE Webclass at liveunhooked.comFor more information on treatment services, check out brickhouserecovery.com

Send us a textThe Moment Jason Finally Believed He Could Recover—And What Got Him ThereWhat does it take to believe in a future you can’t see?In this heartfelt episode, Jason Coombs shares the exact moment something shifted inside him—when someone else’s belief lit a spark that he couldn’t find on his own. Pulled straight from Chapter 11 of his book Unhooked, Jason recounts a powerful story of surrender, grace, and the kind of hope that doesn’t wait to be felt—it’s chosen, one painful step at a time.If you’ve ever tried everything to help someone you love recover… and you’re still not okay… this episode is your lifeline.Inside This Episode:A game-changing moment five weeks into treatmentWhy real hope is not wishful thinking—it’s practicalThe 3 components of hope (and how to activate them)What it means to model recovery even when they’re not readyHow surrender can look like strength, not giving upYou can’t control their choices. But you can find peace. And it starts with choosing hope—even when it feels impossible.🎧 Listen now and discover what got Jason through his darkest moment—and how it can get you through yours.For those seeking additional support, Jason's book "Unhooked" is available on Audible and Amazon, and Brick House Recovery services can be found at brickhouserecovery.com.Register for Live UNHOOKED to reclaim your clarity, your strength, and your sanity starting today!Watch the FREE Webclass at liveunhooked.comFor more information on treatment services, check out brickhouserecovery.com

Send us a textWhat if the best way to love them... is to let them fall?You’ve begged. You’ve prayed. You’ve bailed them out—again. And still, they won’t change. But what if you’ve been fighting the wrong battle?In this unforgettable episode, Jason shares the moment that finally shattered his resistance during his fifth treatment attempt—and it wasn’t because someone “fixed” him. It was because everyone stopped trying.Discover how:A peer’s raw confrontation cut deeper than any therapyA counselor’s simple question flipped the script: “What are you willing to do for your sobriety?”His parents’ refusal to rescue him became the greatest act of loveA letter to God—filled with rage—broke open a spiritual healing he didn’t know he neededIf you're tired of doing everything for them… maybe it’s time to do something for you.🎙️ Episode 34: The Rules That Broke Me Open This one might hurt. But it might also heal.Register for Live UNHOOKED to reclaim your clarity, your strength, and your sanity starting today!Watch the FREE Webclass at liveunhooked.comFor more information on treatment services, check out brickhouserecovery.com

Send us a textEpisode 33: Drink Like a Gentleman? Understanding Relapse and Emotional SobrietyRelapse doesn’t always begin with a needle or a pill—it often starts with a lie.In this raw and revealing episode, Jason Coombs shares the gripping story behind his most devastating relapse, just days after graduating drug court. What should have been a victory lap became the gateway to a nine-month spiral of cocaine, heroin, and despair. Based on Chapter 33 of his book Unhooked, this episode breaks down the deceptive nature of “milestones,” the dangerous idea of “drinking like a gentleman,” and why emotional sobriety matters just as much—if not more—than physical sobriety.Whether you’re walking alongside an addicted loved one or navigating your own recovery, this episode offers deep insight into the relapse cycle, emotional ambivalence, and the hidden inner battles that can derail even the most determined individuals.In this episode:Jason’s relapse after drug court graduation and why milestones can be misleadingHow rationalizations like “drugs were the problem, not alcohol” pave the road to relapseThe concept of emotional sobriety—and why clean time isn’t the whole pictureWhat families need to understand about the Stages of Change and relapse“Grace’s” Christmas Eve relapse and how it helped her commit to sobrietyThe Four C’s of family awareness and Seven Steps to SurrenderHow to love someone without losing yourself in their chaosAnd the moment of divine intervention that changed everythingIf you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why did they relapse?” or felt paralyzed by fear, guilt, or confusion, this episode is for you.Grab Jason’s book Unhooked on Amazon or Audible.Learn more about Brick House Recovery at brickhouserecovery.com.Register for Live UNHOOKED to reclaim your clarity, your strength, and your sanity starting today!Watch the FREE Webclass at liveunhooked.comFor more information on treatment services, check out brickhouserecovery.com

Send us a textIn this solo episode, Jason unpacks one of the most transformative frameworks for families who love someone struggling with addiction—and feel like nothing they’ve tried is working. If you’ve ever said “Why don’t they just stop?” or found yourself rescuing your loved one (again) despite your best intentions, this episode is for you.Jason walks you through:What’s really happening in the addicted brain (and why logic doesn’t work)How to spot the Stages of Change—and why it mattersWhy “just one area of resistance” can derail the whole recovery processHow to set boundaries without abandoning your heartThe difference between enabling and empoweringWhat it means to take your life back... even if your loved one isn’t readyThis episode is especially powerful for the family member who’s exhausted, discouraged, and wondering if hope is even still possible. It is.📌 Highlights:[00:31] Reconsidering what you think you know about addiction[04:18] The "lightbulb moment" from Jason’s client and mentor story[07:03] The Stages of Change explained (in real language)[21:24] Why rescuing blocks internal motivation[25:35] Practicing “Vitamin N” (No) and emotional integrity[30:07] Jason’s 30-minute “vow of silence” challenge to reconnect with your larger story🔑 Key Takeaway: Natural consequences aren’t punishment—they’re one of the only things strong enough to wake up a brain that’s been hijacked by addiction. When you stop rescuing and start aligning with reality, you not only create space for their transformation—you start experiencing your own.💬 Listener Love: “This episode helped me realize I’ve been stuck in my own stage of change around enabling. It gave me permission to let go, and a framework to do it with peace.” —Podcast listener📘 Resources:Read Jason’s book Unhooked on Amazon or listen on AudibleExplore the Live Unhooked experience at brickhouserecovery.comJoin the Brick House Recovery community for ongoing support and toolsRegister for Live UNHOOKED to reclaim your clarity, your strength, and your sanity starting today!Watch the FREE Webclass at liveunhooked.comFor more information on treatment services, check out brickhouserecovery.com