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My Story, Unfiltered episode 5

In this short solo drop, Leanna—host of Feral But Sober—shares the raw outline of her journey through addiction, recovery, and radical self-reclamation. From using drugs at age 9 to surviving homelessness, jail, and relapse, she opens up about the pain, the grit, and the turning points that shaped her path. Now clean since 2018, a mother of three, and the creator of a podcast rooted in truth and community care, Leanna reflects on what it means to rebuild a life from the ground up. This is her story—brief, bold, and unfiltered
Trigger warning: This episode contains candid discussions of addiction, trauma, and recovery.

Love, Loss & Recovery in Relationships Claws out Part 1

In this raw and deeply personal episode, Leanna sits down with Debra Bloomfield and Amanda Cantrell to unpack the tangled impact of addiction on relationships—romantic, parental, and generational. From the heartbreak of CPS involvement to the slow rebuild of trust, Debra shares her journey from losing her children during active addiction to becoming a present, devoted grandmother who shows up with fierce love. Amanda opens up about being both the child of an addicted parent and a mother in recovery, navigating a multigenerational household where healing is layered and ongoing.Leanna reflects on her own marriage and the emotional fallout of relapsing after giving birth to her daughter—how everything shifted, and how recovery reshaped connection. Together, the trio explores what it means to love through addiction, rebuild after betrayal, and redefine relationships in sobriety. They also share the haunting common thread of losing their fathers while incarcerated—a reminder of the grief that often goes unspoken.This episode is for anyone who’s loved hard, lost deeply, and fought to reconnect. It’s claws out, hearts open, and truth on full display.
Trigger warning: This episode contains candid discussions of addiction, trauma, and recovery.

LOVE THAT LASTED Episode 4

This episode dives into the story of Doug and Jessica Conrad—a couple who met in the depths of active addiction and chose to fight their way out together. What began in survival mode became a shared mission: not just to recover, but to rebuild a life rooted in purpose, family, and faith.Now thriving with two kids, Doug and Jessica are more than just survivors—they’re leaders. Both work and volunteer in the recovery community, showing up for others the way they once needed someone to show up for them. Their love story is stitched with scars, but it’s also lit with hope. They hold leadership roles in their recovery-centered church, proving that healing isn’t just personal—it’s communal.This segment is for anyone who’s ever wondered if love can survive addiction. Doug and Jessica didn’t just survive—they transformed. And they’re still showing up, every day, for each other and for the movement.
Trigger warning: This episode contains candid discussions of addiction, trauma, and recovery.

One Minute at a Time — Stories of Strength Episode 3

🎙️ Episode 3: One Minute at a Time — Stories of Strength with Debra Bloomfield & Kortney WhitmoreThis episode features two powerhouse women whose lived experience and relentless positivity light up the recovery landscape.💥 Debra Bloomfield, Peer Support Specialist at Shawnee Family Mental Health, brings 7 years clean and a lifetime of grit, grace, and growth. Her story is one of deep transformation—rooted in hope, fueled by strength, and shared with radical honesty.💥 Kortney Whitmore, AOD Counselor and CDCA at The Counseling Center, has been walking her “long haul” through recovery for 14 years. She opens up about the emotional terrain—struggles, triumphs, and the raw moments in between—with the kind of vulnerability that empowers others to keep going.Together, Debra and Kortney remind us that recovery isn’t always “one day at a time”—sometimes it’s one minute at a time. Their stories offer direct support, lived wisdom, and a contagious commitment to lifting others up.✨ Tune in for real talk, real tools, and real inspiration 
Trigger warning: This episode contains candid discussions of addiction, trauma, and recovery.

Scars, Substances & the Chaos After the Cleanse episode 2

🎙️ Episode 2: Scars, Substances & the Chaos After the Cleanse — Featuring Faunae Newman & Amanda CantrellThis episode dives deep into the layered realities of recovery with two powerful voices from the community—each bringing lived experience, professional insight, and a fierce commitment to helping others heal.🧠 In our segment “Scars and Substances,” we welcome Faunae Newman, a substance abuse counselor at Brightview Treatment Center. Faunae isn’t in recovery herself, but her dedication runs deep—so deep that she’s attended meetings just to better understand the daily fight that people in recovery face. Her empathy is matched by her expertise, and she breaks down how trauma and addiction are often intertwined. Faunae shares practical ways to navigate trauma in recovery, offering education, compassion, and a perspective that bridges clinical knowledge with heartfelt connection.🌪️ Then in “The Chaos After the Cleanse,” we bring back Amanda Cantrell, whose journey through recovery has been anything but linear. Amanda has graduated multiple treatment centers, gaining the tools she needed—but struggled to apply them until she entered the Grant County SAP program. There, she found the time, space, and support to truly transform. Eventually, Amanda stepped into the role of Peer Mentor, guiding others through the same doors she once walked through. In this segment, she opens up about the emotional aftermath of abstinence—the real-life chaos that can follow when the substances are gone but the challenges remain. Her story is raw, relatable, and full of hard-earned wisdom.✨ Together, Faunae and Amanda explore what it means to show up—for yourself and for others. They speak on trauma, tools, setbacks, and the strength it takes to keep going when the world doesn’t slow down for your healing. This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered what comes after the cleanse—and how to face it with courage, community, and clarity.
Trigger warning: This episode contains candid discussions of addiction, trauma, and recovery.

epi 1 audio only “Recovery Journey & Alter Ego Confessions +Snapped & Switched”

🎧 Episode 1 — “Recovery Journey & Alter Ego Confessions”We’re kicking off Feral But Sober with three fierce voices who’ve lived through the chaos, found clarity, and now light the way for others. This episode is packed with grit, wisdom, and unapologetic truth.🧨 Segment 1: Recovery JourneyFeaturing Rachel Haney, CDCA at BrightView Treatment Center with 9 years clean, this segment dives into the emotional labor of healing. Rachel opens up about the power of boundaries—how hard they are to set, but how vital they are for protecting your peace. She shares what she’d tell her younger self if she could go back, and breaks down the path she took to become a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant in Ohio, proving that lived experience can evolve into professional impact.👁️‍🗨️ Segment 2: Alter Ego ConfessionsAmanda Cantrell steps into the mic with a story that’s part survival, part transformation. After graduating multiple treatment centers, Amanda had the tools—but struggled to apply them until she entered the Grant County SAP program. There, she found her footing and became a Peer Mentor, guiding others through the same fire. In this brutally honest segment, Amanda shares how ripping off the wrong people led to her being kidnapped—a moment that forced her to confront everything she thought she knew about trust, danger, and redemption.⚡ Segment 3: Snapped and SwitchedTracy Terry brings the heat in this final segment, telling the story of the moment everything snapped—and she knew it was time to switch up her life. After graduating from The Hope Center, Tracy chose to stay on as a volunteer Peer Mentor, helping others begin their own recovery journeys. Her story is a testament to the power of choice, community, and showing up even when it’s hard.💥 These women don’t just share stories—they share tools, truths, and transformation. From boundaries to betrayal, from relapse to redemption, this episode is a full-body experience. They offer their opinions, wisdom, resources, and hearts—and they don’t hold back.
Trigger warning: This episode contains candid discussions of addiction, trauma, and recovery.

“Recovery Journey & Alter Ego Confessions& Snapped and Switched" Episode 1

🎧 Episode 1 — “Recovery Journey & Alter Ego Confessions”We’re kicking off Feral But Sober with three fierce voices who’ve lived through the chaos, found clarity, and now light the way for others. This episode is packed with grit, wisdom, and unapologetic truth.🧨 Segment 1: Recovery JourneyFeaturing Rachel Haney, CDCA at BrightView Treatment Center with 9 years clean, this segment dives into the emotional labor of healing. Rachel opens up about the power of boundaries—how hard they are to set, but how vital they are for protecting your peace. She shares what she’d tell her younger self if she could go back, and breaks down the path she took to become a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant in Ohio, proving that lived experience can evolve into professional impact.👁️‍🗨️ Segment 2: Alter Ego ConfessionsAmanda Cantrell steps into the mic with a story that’s part survival, part transformation. After graduating multiple treatment centers, Amanda had the tools—but struggled to apply them until she entered the Grant County SAP program. There, she found her footing and became a Peer Mentor, guiding others through the same fire. In this brutally honest segment, Amanda shares how ripping off the wrong people led to her being kidnapped—a moment that forced her to confront everything she thought she knew about trust, danger, and redemption.⚡ Segment 3: Snapped and SwitchedTracy Terry brings the heat in this final segment, telling the story of the moment everything snapped—and she knew it was time to switch up her life. After graduating from The Hope Center, Tracy chose to stay on as a volunteer Peer Mentor, helping others begin their own recovery journeys. Her story is a testament to the power of choice, community, and showing up even when it’s hard.💥 These women don’t just share stories—they share tools, truths, and transformation. From boundaries to betrayal, from relapse to redemption, this episode is a full-body experience. They offer their opinions, wisdom, resources, and hearts—and they don’t hold back.
Trigger warning: This episode contains candid discussions of addiction, trauma, and recovery.