On this episode of the StraitJacket Podcast, I sit down with Pastor Chris Jones, whose story begins with crack at 14 and spirals into decades of addiction, incarceration, and soul-deep pain. He spent years lost in the streets, prisons, and his own brokenness—numbing what hurt and running from anything real. But when he encountered Jesus and surrendered through the program of AA, everything began to shift.

Today, Pastor Chris is more than clean—he’s called. He dedicates his life to serving the homeless, addicts, and those most often forgotten, pouring hope into the places he once felt hopeless. His redemption isn’t just about recovery—it’s about restoration and calling. This is the story of a lost boy who became a man of God, and now walks back into the darkness to lead others into the light.

On this episode of the StraitJacket Podcast, Keta Loren and Jeff Conroy sit down with Viking Barbie for a powerful, no-holds-barred conversation about the real work of healing—starting with the nervous system. We explore how trauma reshapes our internal wiring and what it takes to re-regulate after years of chaos. From somatic practices to self-compassion, this episode digs deep into the mind-body connection and how healing is never just in the head—it's in the heart, in the breath, in every moment we choose not to react the way we used to.

We also get raw about the challenge of loving people who are hard to love and navigating behaviors that trigger our deepest wounds. Whether it's setting boundaries with family or confronting our own patterns, this conversation is a reminder that real growth requires facing the uncomfortable. Viking Barbie shares her insights with humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom—and we promise, you’ll feel seen, stretched, and inspired to stay in the fight for your peace.

On this episode of the StraitJacket Podcast, hosts @KetaLoren and Jeff Conroy sit down with Misty, a woman whose story begins in chaos and unfolds into hard-earned clarity. Born to a mother who had her at 15 and was deeply entrenched in addiction, Misty was exposed to drugs, crime, and adult situations before she even had a chance at childhood. She helped raise her younger siblings while still a child herself—learning survival long before stability.

Her own addiction journey began with meth and spiraled into PCP, leading to a trip where she believed she was a mermaid wolf—lost in delusion and pain. But Misty is no longer drowning in that reality. With 14 months of recovery, she's standing in her truth and proud of the woman she’s becoming. Her story is one of generational trauma, deep resilience, and the fight to break free. Tune in for an episode that’s raw, surreal, and fiercely hopeful.

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