Have you ever built a life around something you thought would bring happiness, only to realize it was leading you down a destructive path?

Today's guest, Mike Seeks, shares how he went from chasing temporary highs—both as a DJ and through addiction—to finding lasting fulfillment through discipline, service, and personal growth.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Working as a DJ in New York and New Jersey
• Becoming addicted to drugs
• When Mike realized he needed to change his life
• The support system that helped him break free from addiction
• Calling out for help
• How he rebuilt his life with a new sense of purpose
• How Mike structures his daily routine for consistency and success
• Lessons he has learned from being a bodybuilder
• What he loves about being a personal trainer with 20+ years of experience
• The importance of showing up for others, no matter what he’s going through
• The main reason for Mike's contentment, hope, and love for life

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Have you ever wished for an apology that might never come?

In this episode of Apology Avenue, we hear a powerful letter from a mother to her son, where she admits all the areas she failed as a mother. Through her words, we see the devastating consequences of her selfishness and irresponsible behavior.

(*Remember: In this series, we are reading apology letters we have written to ourselves from the person who has hurt us. This is a journaling practice.)

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• A mother’s moving apology to her son for her failures as a parent.
• Her admission of prioritizing her wants over her son’s needs.
• Acknowledgment of how her actions caused neglect, abandonment, and abuse.
• Her plea to her son to break the cycle and choose love, vulnerability, and connection.
• A mother’s sorrow expressed in her hopes for her son’s healing and forgiveness.

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Ever felt like you’re experiencing a whirlwind of different emotions? One moment you’re down in the dumps and hopeless, another moment you’re agitated and frustrated…?

In this episode of Diary Detours, I’m sharing a voice note I recorded while on a walk one day. It’s messy, raw, and honest. It’s a glimpse into the rollercoaster of thoughts and emotions about my current life. From anxiety and depression, then to moments of clarity,...it’s all here. Maybe you’ve felt this way too. Let’s dive in.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Sharing a real and unfiltered voice note recorded during an emotional low point.
• Struggling with anxiety, frustration, and feeling stuck in the moment.
• Unexpected ways to release built-up tension (yes, throw pillows are involved).
• Reflecting on how journaling becomes a companion during tough times.
• Embracing the messy, imperfect reality of human emotions.
• Finding clarity and self-compassion through raw expression.

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