In this episode of the Just for Today podcast, Adriana sits down with Amanda to hear her incredible story of addiction, survival, and recovery. What started as secretly abusing pills while working in a pharmacy spiraled into a full-blown heroin addiction that consumed her and her two sisters.

At rock bottom, living in chaos under her parents' roof, Amanda wrote a desperate letter to the Dr. Phil show. Two years later, she received the call that would change everything. Amanda gives a raw, behind-the-scenes account of the show's producers filming their lives, the emotional on-air confrontation, and the life-altering moment she walked off set and into treatment. Now, 11 years sober, married with two kids, and both of her sisters also in recovery, Amanda's journey is a powerful testament to the fact that recovery is possible, even when it feels hopeless.

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Grief, addiction, and motherhood collide in one of Adriana’s most vulnerable conversations yet. Answering listeners’ toughest questions, she traces Eric’s relapse from heroin to fentanyl, the everyday tells she missed at first—long “gas station” runs, restless energy, and a different cadence in his voice—and the moment a hidden wrapper shattered her denial. She recounts how she chose clear, concrete language to explain death to her kids, and why “passed away” felt more confusing than kind.

Adriana speaks candidly about the limits of love in the face of addiction, why ultimatums didn’t work, and how her experience with a non-abusive, high-functioning partner may differ from those in unsafe relationships. She opens a difficult window into her children’s grief—openhearted talks, sudden public tears, anger seeking a safe outlet—and her own guilt from surviving while parenting. Finally, she shares the controversial choice to leave California—and her nearby parents—to return to Arizona, prioritizing mental health, stability, and a sense of home over proximity to support.

Content warning: discussions of addiction, overdose, and children processing death.

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Disclaimer: This episode reflects Adriana’s personal experience and is not medical advice. Always do your own research and consult licensed professionals.

In this deeply personal and unfiltered episode of Just for Today, host Adriana Sansam opens up about her experience with ketamine-assisted therapy after years of battling depression, postpartum struggles, and the devastating loss of her husband, Eric. Adriana shares why traditional antidepressants stopped working, what led her to try ketamine, and exactly what the sessions were like, from the IV setup and music to the vivid, Space Mountain-like visuals and emotional breakthroughs.

She speaks candidly about revisiting childhood trauma, processing grief, finding unexpected forgiveness, and how ketamine created “space” between her and her pain, helping her build new habits, show up more patiently as a mom, and move from “Why me?” to “What now?” Adriana also covers the practical side: session structure, recovery time, maintenance, cost, and why doing the work afterward matters just as much as the medicine.

If you’re curious about ketamine therapy for depression, PTSD, anxiety, grief, or addiction, or you’re simply seeking hope when nothing else seems to help, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate, and honest look at what healing can really feel like.

Highlights:

• What ketamine therapy is (and isn’t), and how it promotes neuroplasticity

• The exact structure of Adriana’s 6-session protocol and how each one felt

• Processing childhood abuse, grief, and anger, and finding acceptance

• The immediate next-day shift: energy, routines, and relief from the “bed gravity”

• Parenting after loss: more patience, less panic

• The realities: cost, timelines, upkeep, and integration beyond the clinic

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⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING

If you or someone you know is struggling with loss, please know you're not alone. This conversation contains mature themes about death, grief, addiction, overdose, and trauma.

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In this deeply moving episode of Just for Today, Adriana sits down with Brittany Putnam for an intimate conversation about navigating life's most unimaginable challenges. Brittany shares her heartbreaking story of losing her husband Kyle in a tragic accident during what was supposed to be a joyful birthday celebration at the lake.

What You'll Hear:

• The devastating moment that changed everything - Kyle's fatal accident while cliff jumping

• How Brittany navigated telling her young children (ages 5 and 16 months) about their father's death

• The isolating reality of sudden widowhood at 31 with two small children

• Finding community through social media and widow support groups like Camp Widow

• The complex journey of dating again as a young widow

• Meeting Luke in an unexpected place - the elementary school cafeteria where she taught

• Blending families and helping children process grief while building new relationships

• Creating "Exhale" - healing retreats for young widows with children living at home

• The beautiful and complicated reality of loving again after loss

Key Moments:

• The raw account of the lake accident that took Kyle's life

• How children process grief differently and the ongoing challenges of single parenting through trauma

• The guilt, judgment, and healing that comes with dating after loss

• Finding hope and purpose through helping other widows in their darkest moments

• The importance of community and not walking through grief alone

Brittany's story is one of devastating loss transformed into powerful purpose. Through her vulnerability, she shows us that it's possible to honor the past while embracing a future filled with hope, love, and healing.

Resources Mentioned:

• Camp Widow

• Never Alone Widows

• Exhale Retreats for Young Widows

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► Instagram: @bravely.britt

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⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING

If you or someone you know is struggling with loss, please know you're not alone. This conversation contains mature themes about death, grief, addiction, overdose, and trauma.

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In this raw, unfiltered episode, renowned medium Aime Balesky does something that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about life after death. She channels my deceased husband Eric - and reveals intimate details about our life together that I NEVER shared with anyone.

What happens in this episode will shock you:

• Aime describes the exact layout of my closet and where I keep Eric's memorial items

• She knows about our future chicken plans and specific Christmas traditions

• She reveals details about Eric's physical appearance, injuries, and final moments

• She channels his personality so accurately it's like he's in the room with us

THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY:

Aime shares her incredible story of surviving 4 near-death experiences that awakened her psychic abilities, starting when she lost her kidney to cancer at just 5 years old. But this isn't just about the supernatural - we dive deep into the reality of loving someone with addiction, the devastation of overdose, and how dangerous fentanyl really is.

KEY MOMENTS YOU CAN'T MISS:

• 00:40:15 - Aime's first near-death experience and awakening abilities

• 01:03:00 - The truth about whether people choose their death date

• 01:32:00 - Aime channels Eric and reveals details about our closet, Christmas tree, and future plans

• 01:36:00 - The Titanic song moment that made me cry

• 01:44:00 - Our song plays and Amy explains spiritual "signals"

MIND-BENDING REVELATIONS:

Aime explains how spirits manipulate matter to send signs, why some souls get stuck in shame after death, and how our deceased loved ones are actively working through us to help us heal. She also shares heartbreaking stories of channeling murder victims, children who died tragically, and why some spirits can't move on.

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of addiction, overdose, suicide, and child death. But it also contains hope, healing, and proof that love transcends death.

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► Instagram/TikTok/Facebook: @thebalesky

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In this powerful episode, Adriana Sansam sits down with Samuel Harness, a soulful singer-songwriter known for his standout performances on The Voice and American Idol. Beyond the stage, Samuel shares a deeply personal conversation about his journey with music, identity, and mental health.Samuel opens up about the highs and lows of his career, the healing power of creativity, and how he’s learned to cope with inner battles. With raw honesty and heartfelt vulnerability, he speaks to anyone who's ever felt lost, misunderstood, or on the edge of giving up.This episode is a reminder that sharing your story can create space for others to heal — and that even in your darkest moments, you’re not alone.

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Guest: Samuel Harness – Singer-Songwriter | The Voice | American Idol

In this moving episode of Just For Today, Sarah opens up for the first time about her experience with multiple miscarriages following a successful pregnancy—and how those heartbreaking losses have shaped her family, her resilience, and the path she’s now considering to grow her family. With honesty and grace, she reflects on the emotional toll of pregnancy loss, the strength it takes to keep hoping, and the new possibilities she’s beginning to explore. This conversation is a powerful reminder: there’s no single way to become a parent—and no one should have to face these choices alone.

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In this deeply personal episode of Just For Today, Adriana is joined by her fiancé, Kevin, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about the mental health challenges they both experienced—before and after the loss of their spouses. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, they share their journeys through grief, the healing process, and how therapy has played a vital role in their recovery. This episode is a reminder: you are not alone.

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