Straight Talk with The Change Mastery Host John J Murphy

Straight Talk with The Change Mastery Host John J Murphy

Witness the remarkable journeys of those who face addiction, fear and change head-on through straight-talking conversation. Recovery Recharged brings together host Ellen Stewart, the Pushy Broad from the Bronx, and leadership and transformation specialist John J. Murphy to talk about what it really takes to change – and why so many people get stuck.

John, host of The Change Mastery Show and Fearless, shares how his early experiences in chaotic workplaces pushed him towards a lifelong mission of unity and teamwork. He explains ego in plain language, calling it “a fear-based, dualistic thought system” that keeps people trapped in us–them thinking, stress and attachment.

For anyone in recovery, his take on stress is a bit of a wake-up call: “Why would you want to manage something you can eliminate?” The chat moves from boardrooms to addiction, showing how the same principles apply whether you’re leading a company or trying to stay sober.

You’ll hear John talk about “becoming addicted to success, learning, positivity, beauty and peace” as a way to redirect compulsive tendencies into healthier patterns, while Ellen links this directly to common recovery practices. A big highlight is John’s four-step “ring of peace”: let be, let go, let see, let flow. He shares how these ideas came to him during a powerful spiritual experience and how they help people shift from resistance into a calmer, more focused state.

Ellen connects this to the familiar recovery idea of “let go, let God,” making the conversation especially relatable for those working a 12-step programme. If you’re curious about how mindset, spirituality and practical tools can work together to support sobriety, this honest chat gives you plenty to think about. Which old patterns are you ready to let go so you can move into your own version of flow?