The Peak of Possibility Podcast

03/23/2026

Most people think the first 30 days are the peak of the struggle. But as George Thompson explains to Glynis Franz, the real challenge often comes much later. In Clip 5 of The Peak of Possibility, we discuss the reality of emotional sobriety and what it takes to stay clean when the "newness" wears off and life gets hard.

Recovery isn't a straight line, but it is always worth the climb. ❤️🩹

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03/21/2026

"I was sober, but I wasn't free."

We often think that putting down the bottle or the needle is the end of the journey. But for George Thompson, it was the start of a much deeper battle with p**n and love addiction. Glynis and George discuss "Getting Clean but Living Dirty"—the paradox of being substance-free while still being driven by toxic behaviors.

Are you trading one high for another? It’s time to heal the root, not just the symptom. ❤️🩹

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03/20/2026

Is your "sober" life actually free? 🧐

Getting off substances or alcohol is a massive victory, but many people find themselves trapped in new cycles—like p**n or love addiction—without even realizing it. George Thompson gets raw about his journey through process addiction and how to find true freedom.

Recovery isn't just about stopping the "bad" stuff; it's about healing the why behind it. ❤️🩹

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03/19/2026

In this clip from The Peak of Possibility, Glynis Franz paints a picture of the rolling hills and serene canyons at Peak Path Health. George reflects on his own journey getting sober in Riverside—reminding us that while you can get clean anywhere, a peaceful environment allows the soul to finally rest and heal. 🍃

Why fight the noise of the city when you can find your peak in the silence of the hills?

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03/18/2026

They say recovery is a team sport, and George Thompson is living proof. 🏔️

In this clip from The Peak of Possibility, George Thompson and Glynis Franz discuss the massive value of the connections you make after getting sober. It’s not just about "not using"—it’s about finding the people who will pull you up when you feel like sliding back down.

Who is the one person who helped you keep going? Tag them in the comments! 👇

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03/16/2026

In this clip from the Peak of Possibility Podcast, Jeannine Coulter shares the painful moment she realized something was very wrong.

What she thought was the flu turned out to be opioid withdrawal, and it forced her to face the reality that she had become physically dependent on opiates.

For many people struggling with addiction, this realization comes slowly — and often painfully — when the body begins to rely on the substance just to feel normal.

Jeannine shares how heartbreaking that moment was and how it became part of the journey that eventually led her to recovery.

Learn more about Jeannine:
https://www.jeaninecoulter.com

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, help is available.

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03/14/2026

“Wait… sobriety means no alcohol?”

In this clip from the Peak of Possibility Podcast, Jeannine Coulter talks about a moment in early recovery that caught her completely off guard.

When she first started attending 12-step meetings, she realized sobriety meant letting go of alcohol too. That realization was hard to accept.

She also struggled with hearing the message about not regretting the past or wishing to shut the door on it. At the time, she wasn’t ready to make peace with what had happened. She was grieving the life she felt she had lost and was focused on trying to get it back.

That disconnect made her feel misunderstood in early recovery.
Her story is a reminder that recovery doesn’t always start with acceptance or peace. Sometimes it starts with confusion, resistance, and a lot of painful emotions.

Learn more about Jeannine Coulter:

https://www.jeaninecoulter.com

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, help is available.

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03/13/2026

Sometimes relapse doesn’t start with drugs or alcohol.

Sometimes it starts with heartbreak.

In this clip from the Peak of Possibility Podcast, Jeannine Coulter talks about how the end of a relationship brought up deep feelings of grief, loss, and abandonment. Those emotions reopened old wounds that felt overwhelming—and eventually led her back to using substances.

For many people struggling with addiction, substances become a way to escape emotional pain that feels too heavy to carry.

Jeannine shares honestly about that moment and how learning to face those emotions became part of her recovery journey.

Learn more about Jeannine Coulter:

https://www.jeaninecoulter.com

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, help is available.

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03/12/2026

What does it mean when someone starts tracking their substance use on a calendar?

For many people struggling with addiction, there’s a phase where they try to regain control by making rules — only using on certain days, limiting how much they drink, or keeping track of it to prove to themselves it’s “manageable.”

In this clip from the Peak of Possibility Podcast, Jeannine Coulter shares how she tried to control her substance use by marking it on a calendar.

At the time, it felt like a way to stay in control. In reality, it was a major red flag that addiction had already taken hold.
Addiction has a way of convincing us we’re still in charge… even when we’re not.

Learn more about Jeannine Coulter
https://www.jeaninecoulter.com

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, help is available.

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03/11/2026

Most people focus on quitting drugs and alcohol when they get sober… but keep ni****ne.

What many don’t realize is that continuing to smoke or v**e can actually increase the risk of relapse. Ni****ne keeps the addiction circuitry in the brain active, which can make it harder to fully break the cycle of addiction.

In this clip from the Peak of Possibility Podcast, Jeannine Coulter talks about why quitting ni****ne can be an important part of long-term recovery and staying sober.

Sometimes the addictions we keep are the ones that quietly pull us back.

Learn more about Jeannine Coulter

https://www.jeaninecoulter.com

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, help is available.

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03/10/2026

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Check out the new podcast drop! is insane!

How does someone go from being a straight-A student with a normal life to living in a dog house during active addiction?In this powerful episode of the Peak ...

03/09/2026

One of the hardest truths about recovery is this…

When someone begins to heal, it can disrupt the entire system around them.

Families, friendships, and relationships often form patterns around addiction. When one person starts changing, it forces everyone else to confront those patterns too — and not everyone is ready for that.
In this clip, trauma therapist Tommy Montanarella, LPC, talks about the uncomfortable reality that sometimes the people closest to us struggle with our growth the most.

Healing can challenge the roles people are used to playing.

But choosing recovery is still worth it.

Watch the clip and tell us in the comments:

Have you ever experienced resistance from people when you started changing your life?

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If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction or mental health, help is available.

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