Journey 2 Solutions Podcast

After TMZ Aired My ARREST, My Life Came Crashing Down w/Michael Ketterer

n this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Michael Ketterer, who shares his powerful journey from a broken childhood and deep trauma to becoming a successful musician with United Pursuit and a nationally recognized voice after his appearance on America’s Got Talent. After receiving the golden buzzer from Simon Cowell and becoming one of America’s most loved voices, Michael experienced a devastating fall from grace when he was arrested after the show—going from celebrated to criticized overnight.
 
Through that painful season, Michael struggled with alcohol and identity, but ultimately found true healing through radical surrender to God. Today, he is living in sobriety, walking in authenticity, and expressing his journey through his music—including his deeply personal song “Ordinary Man.”
 
🎙️ We uncover:
    •    Michael’s journey from childhood trauma to national fame and success
    •    The rise and fall after America’s Got Talent and the impact it had on his life
    •    How addiction and identity struggles led him to a place of surrender
    •    The power of radical surrender to God and living authentically today
 
This episode is for anyone who has experienced both success and brokenness, or who feels lost in their identity. Michael’s story reminds us that true healing doesn’t come from external validation—but from surrendering fully to God and embracing who you were created to be.
 
If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges— you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.
 
📞 Call 877-587-1558 today — someone is ready to listen, walk with you, and help you start your journey to healing. Don’t wait. Your life matters. 💪✨
 
 

MMA Champions Mindset Towards COACHING Fighters The RIGHT WAY w/Ben "The Bager" Jones

In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with professional MMA fighter Ben “The Bager” Jones, who shares his journey from being a lifelong athlete and fighter to discovering that his true purpose was not just becoming a champion in the cage, but helping others become champions in life.
Ben opens up about how working with a sports psychologist helped him discover that he was subconsciously seeking approval from his father, which led him on a deeper journey of self-awareness, healing, and personal growth. Through mindset shifts, personal development, and discovering books like The Secret, Ben transformed not only his fighting career but his entire outlook on life. Today, he is the owner of The Den Training Center, where he trains fighters and individuals from all walks of life to build physical strength, emotional strength, and mental discipline.
🎙️ We uncover:    •    Ben’s journey as a professional fighter and how coaching became his true passion    •    The psychological breakthrough that changed his life and identity    •    The importance of mindset, discipline, and emotional strength    •    How he now helps others become champions inside and outside the cage
This episode is for athletes, entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone searching for purpose beyond achievement. Ben’s story shows that success isn’t just about winning—it’s about growth, self-awareness, and helping others become the best version of themselves.
If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges— you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.📞 Call 877-587-1558 today — someone is ready to listen, walk with you, and help you start your journey to healing. Don’t wait. Your life matters. 💪✨

I Completely Lost My MIND & IDENTITY Due To ADD1CTION w/Marco Ferrante

In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Marco Ferrante, the CEO of Journey To Solutions, whose life is a powerful testimony of redemption, faith, and transformation. Marco’s addiction once became so severe that he ended up in prison facing 25 years, completely lost and broken to the point he didn’t even know his own name or how to speak English.
But through the grace of Jesus Christ, recovery, and a complete surrender of his life, Marco rebuilt everything from the ground up. Today, he is a pastor, entrepreneur, husband, and stepfather of six children. He has dedicated his life to helping people struggling with addiction, mental health, and the families affected by it. His mission is simple: serve others, help people heal, and show the world that no one is too far gone to be saved and transformed.
🎙️ We uncover:    •    Marco’s battle with addiction and the prison sentence that changed everything    •    How faith in Jesus Christ completely transformed his life    •    Building a company and mission centered around helping others recover and heal    •    Leadership, service, faith, and what it truly means to live a life of purpose
This episode is for anyone who feels too broken to change, too far gone to come back, or stuck in addiction, depression, or hopelessness. Marco’s story is proof that God can take the most broken life and turn it into a life of purpose, leadership, and service to others.
If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges— you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.📞 Call 877-587-1558 today — someone is ready to listen, walk with you, and help you start your journey to healing. Don’t wait. Your life matters. 💪✨

From TOXIC CODEPENDENCY To Healthy MARRIAGE & Freedom w/Shadow Ferrante

In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Shadow Ferrante, whose powerful story is one of resilience, faith, and transformation. Raised in a household surrounded by addiction and trauma, Shadow went on to face narcissistic abuse, codependency, and even homelessness while raising six children. At her lowest point, life felt impossible—but that wasn’t the end of her story.
Through God, therapy, Al-Anon, and relentless inner work, Shadow broke free from toxic cycles, rebuilt her life, and created a safe, loving home for her family. Today, she is in a healthy marriage, walking in her purpose, and helping other women heal, rediscover their worth, and step into their power.
🎙️ We uncover:    •    How Shadow overcame trauma, abuse, and codependency    •    The role of faith, therapy, and Al-Anon in her healing journey    •    Breaking generational cycles and rebuilding a life from the ground up    •    How she now empowers women to find their voice, worth, and freedom
This episode is for anyone who has experienced trauma, toxic relationships, or feels stuck in cycles they can’t break. Shadow’s story is a reminder that healing is possible, your past does not define you, and with God, you can build a life beyond your wildest dreams.
If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges— you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.📞 Call 877-587-1558 today — someone is ready to listen, walk with you, and help you start your journey to healing. Don’t wait. Your life matters. 💪✨

True SUCCESS Is Loving Your WIFE & KIDS w/Michael Chernow

Episode Title: Michael Chernow: From Childhood Trauma and Addiction to 20+ Years of Sobriety and Entrepreneurial Success
In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Michael Chernow, a successful entrepreneur, devoted husband and father, and a man whose life was completely transformed through sobriety, faith, and discipline. After experiencing childhood trauma that led him down a path of addiction and nearly losing his life, Michael made the courageous decision to get sober—and has now maintained over 20 years of sobriety.
Through recovery, faith, and a deep commitment to personal growth, Michael built a life beyond his wildest dreams. He became a successful entrepreneur, making his first million by the age of 31, and is the founder of Kreatures of Habit. Today, he is passionate about fitness, family, and helping others realize that their past does not define their future.
🎙️ We uncover:    •    How childhood trauma fueled addiction and the path that led Michael to recovery    •    The mindset and discipline that helped him build a successful life in sobriety    •    Why faith, fitness, and family are the pillars of his life today    •    Lessons on turning pain into purpose and living a values-driven life
This episode is for anyone battling addiction, healing from trauma, or striving to build a meaningful life in sobriety. Michael’s story is proof that with recovery, faith, and discipline, it’s possible to create a life of purpose, success, and fulfillment.
If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges— you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.
📞 Call 877-587-1558 today — someone is ready to listen, walk with you, and help you start your journey to healing. Don’t wait. Your life matters. 💪

PRISON TIME, Too My CHILD Being Taken From Me, & LOSING My Eye Sight w/Cristina Meadows

In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Cristina Meadows, who shares her powerful journey of overcoming addiction, prison, toxic relationships, and the pain of losing custody of her child. After years of battling codependency, domestic violence, and destructive patterns, Cristina found the courage to confront her past, forgive those who hurt her, and break the cycles that once controlled her life.
Through faith, recovery, and deep personal transformation, Cristina rebuilt her life and restored her relationship with her child. Today, she uses her story to inspire others to believe that healing, forgiveness, and freedom are possible—no matter how broken the past may seem.
🎙️ We uncover:    •    How Cristina broke free from addiction and toxic cycles    •    The journey of forgiveness and letting go of past trauma    •    Rebuilding relationships and restoring family after prison    •    How faith and recovery created a life of purpose and service
This episode is for anyone struggling with addiction, trauma, codependency, or abusive relationships. Cristina’s story reminds us that no matter how far you’ve fallen, healing and restoration are possible when you choose faith, recovery, and growth.
If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges— you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.
📞 Call 877-587-1558 today — someone is ready to listen, walk with you, and help you start your journey to healing. Don’t wait. Your life matters. 💪✨

Celebrity Interventionist Story Of ADDICITON, TRAUMA, And Purpose To Pain w/ Pej Alaghamandan

In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Pej, a celebrity interventionist and recovery warrior whose story is filled with pain, redemption, and the undeniable grace of God. From jail, addiction, and even a tragic car accident that took someone’s life, Pej faced consequences that would have broken most people. But instead of giving up, he surrendered.
Through faith, accountability, and deep inner work, Pej rebuilt his life from the ground up. After surviving cancer and overcoming his darkest battles, he now dedicates his life to helping others break free from addiction and emotional pain. His story is a powerful reminder that God can use even the most painful chapters for purpose.
🎙️ We uncover:    •    How addiction, jail, and tragedy brought Pej to a breaking point    •    The moment he chose faith and transformation over destruction    •    How surviving cancer strengthened his relationship with God    •    Why he now uses his platform to guide others toward healing and recovery
This episode is for anyone who has made mistakes, faced tragedy, or feels like their past disqualifies them from a better future. Pej’s life proves that redemption is real, healing is possible, and God can turn your biggest pain into your greatest purpose.
If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges— you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.
📞 Call 877-587-1558 today — someone is ready to listen, walk with you, and help you start your journey to healing. Don’t wait. Your life matters. 💪✨

How You Can Have EVERYTHING Yet Feel NOTHING w/ Eden Sassoon

In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Eden Sassoon, daughter of legendary hairstylist Vidal Sassoon, who shares her powerful journey of recovery, spiritual awakening, and discovering her true identity beyond status and success. Though she grew up around fame and fortune, Eden reveals how external success never guaranteed internal peace.
After battling addiction and confronting the “false self,” Eden experienced a deep spiritual transformation that led her into sobriety, purpose, and a life devoted to helping others find freedom. Today, she is a recovery warrior, spiritual leader, and passionate advocate for guiding people back to their authentic selves through faith, love, and service.
🎙️ We uncover:    •    What it means to shed the false identity and awaken to your true spiritual self    •    How addiction can exist even when everything looks perfect on the outside    •    The role of faith and surrender in lasting recovery    •    Why loving others back to life is part of the healing journey
This episode is for anyone who feels like they “have it all” yet still feels empty—or for those fighting addiction and searching for deeper meaning. Eden’s story reminds us that true fulfillment comes from within, through surrender, faith, and living authentically.
If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges— you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.📞 Call 877-587-1558 today — someone is ready to listen, walk with you, and help you start your journey to healing. Don’t wait. Your life matters. 💪✨

From Prison and Addiction to Freedom, Faith, and Rebuilding His Family w/Garet McLendon

In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Garet McLendon, a motivational speaker and recovery advocate who transformed his life after battling addiction and serving time in prison. Once trapped in the cycle of drugs and destructive choices, Garet found sobriety, faith in God, and a renewed purpose. Today, he shares his testimony on platforms like Soft White Underbelly and No Jumper, inspiring others to break free from addiction and rebuild what was once lost.
🎙️ We uncover:    •    How Garet overcame addiction and prison to find lasting sobriety    •    The role faith played in his transformation and freedom    •    The powerful process of rebuilding relationships with his children and loved ones    •    Why redemption is possible, no matter how far you’ve fallen
This episode is for anyone who feels defined by their past mistakes or is fighting to rebuild broken relationships. Garet’s story proves that through faith, accountability, and action, it’s never too late to create a new legacy.
If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges— you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.
📞 Call 877-587-1558 today — someone is ready to listen, walk with you, and help you start your journey to healing. Don’t wait. Your life matters. 💪

Navigating The Challenges Of SOCIAL MEDIA & INSECURITIES W/ Alora Rose

In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Alora Rose, a courageous teenager who shares her journey of finding Christ and discovering her identity in God. Growing up navigating insecurity, body dysmorphia, social media pressure, and major family changes—including learning to welcome a stepfather into her life—Alora opens up about the battles young people face in silence. Through faith, forgiveness, and vulnerability, she found healing and a deeper sense of purpose.
 
🎙️ We uncover:
    •    How Alora found Christ and learned to build her identity on God, not the world
    •    The impact of social media on insecurities and body image
    •    Her journey learning forgiveness toward her parents and embracing family change
    •    What faith looks like for a young person fighting internal battles
 
This episode is powerful for teens, parents, and anyone struggling with identity, insecurity, or family challenges. Alora’s story is a reminder that God meets us at any age—and that healing, clarity, and confidence come when we surrender our hearts to Him.
 
If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges— you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.
📞 Call 877-587-1558 today — someone is ready to listen, walk with you, and help you start your journey to healing. Don’t wait. Your life matters. 💪✨