In this special solo episode of Broken-ish, Roman answers questions from listeners, staff, and the community. From his own recovery journey and what led him into behavioral health to the biggest lies addiction tells us, what recovery actually feels like, and the mission behind Ava Health, this is an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about hope, leadership, and the people fighting to change lives.

What if the very thing we're chasing is the reason so many of us feel empty?

Life has never been more convenient. Food arrives in minutes. AI can think for us. Entertainment never stops. Yet anxiety, depression, loneliness, and addiction continue to rise. In this episode of Broken-ish, Roman Braly and Chris Bennett unpack the "comfort crisis" and ask a question that could change the way you see your life: Has comfort become our biggest obstacle to happiness?

They dive into why discomfort creates purpose, how social media and AI can either make us stronger or weaker, why boredom might be one of the healthiest things we've lost, and why every meaningful thing in life exists on the other side of doing hard things. The conversation also explores parenting, emotional resilience, recovery, and the uncomfortable truth that growth has never come from staying safe.

If you've ever felt stuck, unmotivated, anxious, or wondered why life feels harder even though it's easier than ever, this episode is for you.

👍 Subscribe for honest conversations about addiction, mental health, recovery, and becoming the person you're meant to be.

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What happens when you spend years building trust, creating hope, and preparing to deliver something your community desperately needs... only to hit a roadblock you never saw coming?

In this episode of Inside Ava Health, Roman Braly and Christopher Bennett pull back the curtain on one of the most challenging chapters in Ava Health's journey so far.

After years of building relationships across Mesa County and the Western Slope, the vision was working. People were calling. Referrals were coming in. The community was ready. Then, just days before opening, everything got more complicated.

This conversation is about accountability, transparency, trust, and what it means to keep showing up when things don't go according to plan. The promise hasn't changed. The mission hasn't changed. The timeline just got a little longer.

Because in the end, trust isn't built through words. It's built through delivery.

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