<![CDATA[Been there, done that, now what?]]>Unfiltered. Unfinished. Real.

This isn’t a guru podcast. It’s two people who’ve lived through chaos, survival mode, addiction, identity shifts and rebuilding from the ground up — now asking the question most people avoid:

Now what?

We talk about growth without pretending we’ve mastered it.
Outgrowing old versions of yourself.
Trusting calm when your nervous system prefers drama.
ADHD brains. Relationships after chaos.
The uncomfortable side of becoming better.

It’s deep — but it’s not dull.
There’s laughter. There’s calling each other out. There’s real talk without the fake motivation.

Street experience meets self-development.
Hard truths, proper humour, and conversations for people who’ve earned their growth.

If you are treading water in life you’ve survived something and you’re ready for the next level — welcome.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 10:22:16 GMTThu, 12 Feb 2026 15:27:14 GMT60Terry and Clair<p>Unfiltered. Unfinished. Real.</p><p>This isn’t a guru podcast. It’s two people who’ve lived through chaos, survival mode, addiction, identity shifts and rebuilding from the ground up — now asking the question most people avoid:</p><p><b>Now what?</b></p><p>We talk about growth without pretending we’ve mastered it.<br />Outgrowing old versions of yourself.<br />Trusting calm when your nervous system prefers drama.<br />ADHD brains. Relationships after chaos.<br />The uncomfortable side of becoming better.</p><p>It’s deep — but it’s not dull.<br />There’s laughter. There’s calling each other out. There’s real talk without the fake motivation.</p><p>Street experience meets self-development.<br />Hard truths, proper humour, and conversations for people who’ve earned their growth.</p><p>If you are treading water in life you’ve survived something and you’re ready for the next level — welcome.</p>episodicTerry and Clairtelandclair@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Fixes that didn't fix you]]>The conversation delves into the reality of living life with ADHD and addiction, exploring the messy middle of the journey. It discusses the search for external fixes and the role of spirituality in recovery, providing insights into the challenges and experiences of individuals navigating these complex issues.

Takeaways

  • Seeking external fixes
  • The role of spirituality in recovery

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Role of Spirituality in Recovery

#ADHD #Recovery #Mentalhealth

]]>30e6617c-977d-4616-b3d9-6f778eb39ff1Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the reality of living life with ADHD and addiction, exploring the messy middle of the journey. It discusses the search for external fixes and the role of spirituality in recovery, providing insights into the challenges and experiences of individuals navigating these complex issues.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Seeking external fixes</li><li>The role of spirituality in recovery</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Role of Spirituality in Recovery</li></ul><p></p><p>#ADHD #Recovery #Mentalhealth </p>no00:36:0618Fixes that didn't fix youfull<![CDATA[Social Anxiety]]>This week's podcast conversation delves into the challenges of #social anxiety, #negative self-talk, #addiction, #alcoholism and the impact on #relationships. It explores the factors contributing to social anxiety, #copingmechanisms, and the struggle with #self-esteem and addiction. Terry and Clair discuss the need for understanding, support, and the complexity of #mentalhealth.

Takeaways

  • Navigating #socialanxiety and self-judgment
  • Impact of childhood experiences on mental health

Chapters

  • 00:00 Navigating Peaks and Troughs
  • 05:14 Factors Contributing to Social Anxiety
  • 10:14 Impact of Childhood Experiences
  • 15:24 Seeking Understanding and Support
  • 21:10 Struggle with Taking Action
]]>3b9f9d39-eca2-4736-9f93-0e81ece4a05dTue, 28 Apr 2026 14:14:09 GMT<p>This week's podcast conversation delves into the challenges of #social anxiety, #negative self-talk, #addiction, #alcoholism and the impact on #relationships. It explores the factors contributing to social anxiety, #copingmechanisms, and the struggle with #self-esteem and addiction. Terry and Clair discuss the need for understanding, support, and the complexity of #mentalhealth.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Navigating #socialanxiety and self-judgment</li><li>Impact of childhood experiences on mental health</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Navigating Peaks and Troughs</li><li>05:14 Factors Contributing to Social Anxiety</li><li>10:14 Impact of Childhood Experiences</li><li>15:24 Seeking Understanding and Support</li><li>21:10 Struggle with Taking Action</li></ul>no00:22:56Social Anxietyfull<![CDATA[Celebrating Seven Years of Sobriety]]>As they discuss Terry's 7-year sobriety birthday, the conversation covers the journey of #sobriety, personal growth, and the challenges faced in maintaining a #soberlifestyle. It delves into the #emotional and identity-related aspects of sobriety, as well as the impact on #relationships and experiences. The speakers reflect on the changes and #growth they have experienced over the years.

Takeaways

  • Seven years of sobriety
  • Personal growth and maturity
  • #addiction
  • #recovery
  • #alcoholism

Chapters

  • 00:00 Setting Up and New Beginnings
  • 10:12 Challenges and Growth
  • 23:31 Dealing with Feelings and Identity
  • 32:45 Personal Growth and Maturity
]]>832cf92b-3102-4f31-b5d3-da18f6f8173bSat, 18 Apr 2026 05:42:01 GMT<p>As they discuss Terry's 7-year sobriety birthday, the conversation covers the journey of #sobriety, personal growth, and the challenges faced in maintaining a #soberlifestyle. It delves into the #emotional and identity-related aspects of sobriety, as well as the impact on #relationships and experiences. The speakers reflect on the changes and #growth they have experienced over the years.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Seven years of sobriety</li><li>Personal growth and maturity</li><li>#addiction</li><li>#recovery</li><li>#alcoholism</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Setting Up and New Beginnings</li><li>10:12 Challenges and Growth</li><li>23:31 Dealing with Feelings and Identity</li><li>32:45 Personal Growth and Maturity</li></ul>no00:36:0418Celebrating Seven Years of Sobrietyfull<![CDATA[Coming back swinging]]>The conversation explores the positive attributes of #recovery and the concept of #ADHD as a superpower. It delves into the #resilience and strength associated with ADHD, highlighting the highs and lows of the condition. The hosts share personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the transformative nature of ADHD and its impact on their lives.

Takeaways

  • ADHD as a Superpower
  • Resilience and Strength

Chapters

  • 00:00 ADHD as a Superpower
]]>b2649495-db64-4c2d-8cdf-13d316890e77Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:16:05 GMT<p>The conversation explores the positive attributes of #recovery and the concept of #ADHD as a superpower. It delves into the #resilience and strength associated with ADHD, highlighting the highs and lows of the condition. The hosts share personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the transformative nature of ADHD and its impact on their lives.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>ADHD as a Superpower</li><li>Resilience and Strength</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 ADHD as a Superpower</li></ul>no00:33:1317Coming back swingingfull<![CDATA[ADHD Love Bombing]]>The conversation delves into the complexity of relationships, exploring the impact of ADHD, addiction, attachment wounds, and the search for love and trust. It also highlights the phenomenon of love bombing and hyperfocus in relationships, shedding light on the challenges and dynamics of romantic connections.

Takeaways

  • Love bombing
  • Hyperfocus in relationships

#ADHD #ADDICTION #PODCASTING #PODCAST

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Role of Hyperfocus in Relationships
]]>698c599c-1a61-4738-8496-0282d5cae73aFri, 27 Mar 2026 12:50:13 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the complexity of relationships, exploring the impact of ADHD, addiction, attachment wounds, and the search for love and trust. It also highlights the phenomenon of love bombing and hyperfocus in relationships, shedding light on the challenges and dynamics of romantic connections.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Love bombing</li><li>Hyperfocus in relationships</li></ul><p></p><p>#ADHD #ADDICTION #PODCASTING #PODCAST</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Role of Hyperfocus in Relationships</li></ul>no00:30:0116ADHD Love Bombingfull<![CDATA[Rejection Sensitivity]]>Terry and Clair discuss rejection sensitivity and its impact on their lives, relationships, and personal growth. They explore the connection between rejection sensitivity, trauma, attachment, and ADHD, and the challenges of self-improvement and self-acceptance.

Takeaways

  • Rejection sensitivity impacts relationships
  • Self-improvement can be a lifelong journey

Chapters

  • 00:00 Understanding Rejection Sensitivity
  • 06:21 Self-Improvement and Self-Acceptance
  • 18:14 The Pursuit of Contentment
]]>8c74e862-748d-47f9-a387-76d986bd8ac8Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:08:20 GMT<p>Terry and Clair discuss rejection sensitivity and its impact on their lives, relationships, and personal growth. They explore the connection between rejection sensitivity, trauma, attachment, and ADHD, and the challenges of self-improvement and self-acceptance.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Rejection sensitivity impacts relationships</li><li>Self-improvement can be a lifelong journey</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding Rejection Sensitivity</li><li>06:21 Self-Improvement and Self-Acceptance</li><li>18:14 The Pursuit of Contentment</li></ul>no00:18:5815Rejection Sensitivityfull<![CDATA[Sober dancing]]>The conversation delves into the themes of self-discovery and acceptance, exploring the journey of #findingoneself, evolving, navigating #sobriety, and embracing the process of self-acceptance. It also touches on unlearning societal expectations and embracing the aging process. The dialogue provides insights into the complexities of personal growth and the challenges of self-acceptance.

Takeaways

  • #Selfdiscovery
  • #Acceptance

Chapters

  • 00:00 Finding Ourselves
  • 12:26 Navigating Sobriety and Identity
  • 30:15 The Journey of Self-Acceptance
  • 44:13 Unlearning and Embracing Aging
]]>55b3ec61-be8a-4872-8137-b6bc81041e93Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:18:30 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the themes of self-discovery and acceptance, exploring the journey of #findingoneself, evolving, navigating #sobriety, and embracing the process of self-acceptance. It also touches on unlearning societal expectations and embracing the aging process. The dialogue provides insights into the complexities of personal growth and the challenges of self-acceptance.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>#Selfdiscovery</li><li>#Acceptance</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Finding Ourselves</li><li>12:26 Navigating Sobriety and Identity</li><li>30:15 The Journey of Self-Acceptance</li><li>44:13 Unlearning and Embracing Aging</li></ul>no00:45:0314Sober dancingfull<![CDATA[Enmeshment?]]>The conversation delves into the impact of #ADHD on #addiction, #self-sabotage, and #selfacceptance. It also explores the experiences of #ADHDdiagnosis, childhood #trauma, #grief, and #hyperfixations. The theme of understanding oneself and finding acceptance is prevalent throughout the discussion.

Takeaways

  • ADHD and its impact on addiction and self-sabotage
  • The struggle with acceptance and understanding oneself

Chapters

  • 00:00 ADHD and Self-Sabotage
  • 06:36 ADHD Diagnosis and Childhood Experiences
  • 11:51 ADHD and Books
  • 16:57 ADHD and Childhood Experiences
  • 23:32 ADHD and Grief
  • 29:23 ADHD and Self-Acceptance
]]>4f1d982e-9dfc-40ff-a42e-e57d956565e8Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:08:19 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the impact of #ADHD on #addiction, #self-sabotage, and #selfacceptance. It also explores the experiences of #ADHDdiagnosis, childhood #trauma, #grief, and #hyperfixations. The theme of understanding oneself and finding acceptance is prevalent throughout the discussion.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>ADHD and its impact on addiction and self-sabotage</li><li>The struggle with acceptance and understanding oneself</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 ADHD and Self-Sabotage</li><li>06:36 ADHD Diagnosis and Childhood Experiences</li><li>11:51 ADHD and Books</li><li>16:57 ADHD and Childhood Experiences</li><li>23:32 ADHD and Grief</li><li>29:23 ADHD and Self-Acceptance</li></ul>no00:34:1013Enmeshment?full<![CDATA[Think like Tel]]>The conversation delves into Terrys childhood trauma, family dynamics, and early introduction to alcohol and drug use. It then explores encounters with Alcoholics Anonymous and the Young Offenders Institution, followed by a discussion on rehabilitation and determination to change. The impact on family and personal growth is also highlighted. The conversation covers Terry's journey of transformation, from meeting Elena to overcoming addiction and finding purpose. It explores the impact of sobriety on his life, the challenges he faced, and the positive changes he experienced. Terry's reflections on his past behavior and personal growth are highlighted, along with the role of visualization and manifestation in his life.

Takeaways

  • Childhood trauma and its impact
  • Struggles with addiction and self-medication Visualization
  • Overcoming addiction

Chapters

  • 00:00 Childhood Trauma and Family Dynamics
  • 08:00 Rehabilitation and Determination to Change
  • 13:13 Impact on Family and Personal Growth
  • 22:09 New Beginnings and Meeting Eleanor
  • 28:21 Transition to a Sober Lifestyle
  • 35:54 Manifestation and Life Changes
]]>5b764288-154c-43af-b387-9e0d45bcc981Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:31:47 GMT<p>The conversation delves into Terrys childhood trauma, family dynamics, and early introduction to alcohol and drug use. It then explores encounters with Alcoholics Anonymous and the Young Offenders Institution, followed by a discussion on rehabilitation and determination to change. The impact on family and personal growth is also highlighted. The conversation covers Terry's journey of transformation, from meeting Elena to overcoming addiction and finding purpose. It explores the impact of sobriety on his life, the challenges he faced, and the positive changes he experienced. Terry's reflections on his past behavior and personal growth are highlighted, along with the role of visualization and manifestation in his life.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Childhood trauma and its impact</li><li>Struggles with addiction and self-medication Visualization</li><li>Overcoming addiction</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Childhood Trauma and Family Dynamics</li><li>08:00 Rehabilitation and Determination to Change</li><li>13:13 Impact on Family and Personal Growth</li><li>22:09 New Beginnings and Meeting Eleanor</li><li>28:21 Transition to a Sober Lifestyle</li><li>35:54 Manifestation and Life Changes</li></ul>no00:44:3412Think like Telfull<![CDATA[Clair from where?]]>The conversation delves into Clair's journey of recovery and the struggles with addiction. It explores the challenges faced, the turning points, and the reflections on the recovery journey.

Takeaways

  • Recovery Journey
  • Struggles with Addiction

Chapters

  • 00:00 Reflecting on the Recovery Journey
]]>4fbc4cc0-6461-4f61-93f6-242e1cc7d2ecThu, 12 Feb 2026 15:54:36 GMT<p>The conversation delves into Clair's journey of recovery and the struggles with addiction. It explores the challenges faced, the turning points, and the reflections on the recovery journey.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Recovery Journey</li><li>Struggles with Addiction</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Reflecting on the Recovery Journey</li></ul>yes00:32:5711Clair from where?full