Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
Before the New Show Begins: Chaz Franke on Pain, Healing & Growing the F*ck Up
Before the New Show Begins: Chaz Franke on Pain, Healing & Growing the F*ck Up
Before the New Show Begins: Chaz Franke on Pain, Healing & Growing the F*ck Up
Monday 1st December 2025
Chaz Franke discusses pain, healing, and growing up in sobriety. Discover transformative insights into addiction recovery.
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92 minutes
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Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Pain doesn't play favourites; everyone suffers.
- One safe adult can be a protective factor against trauma.
- Trauma can lead to higher risks of health issues.
- Addiction often masks deeper emotional pain.
- Creating a safe space for therapy is crucial.
"We shouldn't ask why the addiction; we should ask why the pain."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this episode of Pondoff's Anonymous, Chris Pondoff and Jeff Allen bring back Chaz Franke, a mentor and therapist who offers an authentic perspective on pain, healing, and growing up. This episode is perfect for anyone who has faced chaos and called it normal, or those raising kids with trauma in their eyes.
Chaz shares his experiences as a social worker and therapist, discussing the link between trauma and addiction, and the importance of having one safe adult in a child's life. His new venture, Light Source, aims to provide a safe space for therapy in downtown Belleville, where individuals can explore their feelings without judgment.
Chaz's insights into the realm of addiction and mental health are both engaging and enlightening, offering listeners a chance to reflect on their own experiences and the world around them. Whether you're a parent, therapist, or someone who has face-planted in life and wondered, "Now what?", this episode is a must-listen. Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of recovery and healing. What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol?
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? Dive into the transformative journey of those battling addiction and find hope in the darkest times.