HeyJaredReckless Optimist
A show about resilience, overcoming, and mental/physical strength!
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- 8
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- Aug 25, 2026
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- Jul 7, 2026
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Megan's Story: Addiction To Ambition, Second Chances, & A Brief Time Of Tremendous Potential (opens the original)
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A raw, deeply personal comeback story about addiction, eating disorders, grief, and the moment everything changed. Megan Mentzer opens up about the long path from childhood perfectionism and body-image struggles to alcohol dependence, rock-bottom shame, and the decision that finally ended it all. She traces the hidden cracks that formed early - growing up in a high-achieving family, moving constantly, battling disordered eating as a child, and using alcohol to numb the pressure, pain, and perfec
Yliana's Story: Alcohol Free, Unbecoming Her, & Owning Our Story (opens the original)
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In this inspiring conversation, Yliana shares her powerful journey from years of heavy drinking and hidden shame to sobriety, healing, and self-acceptance. She opens up about the health wake-up calls that changed everything, the support of her husband, and the freedom she found in finally owning her story.
Jessi's Story: Emancipated At 16, Long Term Sobriety, & A Marathon In Every State (opens the original)
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In this inspiring conversation, Jesse shares how she overcame a traumatic childhood, found sobriety, and built a life rooted in healing, forgiveness, and marathon running. Her story is a powerful reminder that resilience can turn pain into purpose and impossible goals into finish lines.
Keelie's Story: 4 Years Sober, Reinventing Your Identity, & Not Giving Up On Yourself (opens the original)
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Most people believe change is impossible after a certain age — but Keely Louise proves otherwise. In her 40s, she transformed her life by quitting alcohol, healing her mind, and embracing her authentic self, and now she helps women do the same. Her story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to reinvent who you are and create a life filled with confidence, purpose, and joy.
Lisa's Story: Family Tragedy, Heartache, & For The Hope Of It All (opens the original)
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This episode is a powerful story of resilience, faith, and hope, where Lisa shares how she rebuilt her life after profound loss and found strength through optimism, hard work, and love.
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