Show Notes
In this episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase sits down with Ryan Desch, a trauma-informed mental health counselor, Air Force veteran, and person in long-term recovery.
Ryan shares how his addiction escalated quickly in college, leading him to drop out and enter rehab at just 21 years old. What followed was a life-changing journey — from early sobriety to a 10-year career in the U.S. Air Force, and now into the world of mental health counseling.
This episode explores identity, discipline, trauma, and what it truly means to rebuild your life from the ground up.
If you’ve ever wondered what life can look like after addiction — this is it.
References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Ryan Desch – Mental Health Counselor & Air Force Veteran
Penn State University – https://www.psu.edu EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) – https://www.emdr.com
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:51 – From “I’d Never Use” to Full-Blown Addiction 00:09:15 – Why Our Brain Craves Comfort & Predictability 00:15:40 – Staying Sober in the Military Environment 00:25:12 – From Air Force to Mental Health Counseling 00:30:34 – Advice for Anyone Struggling with Addiction
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