Push Each Other to the Top
Push Each Other to the Top is a podcast about recovery, resilience, and the power of honest conversation.
In each episode, Brent shares his journey through addiction, healing, faith, and the long road back — not as an expert, but as someone who’s been there. Host Jonathan listens, asks, and reflects as they explore what it means to fall, and what it takes to climb again.
These aren’t polished success stories — they’re raw, real, and full of hope.
If you're looking for a podcast that meets you in the mess and helps you move forward, you’re in the right place.
Episodes
17 episodes
E17 - “99.9% of the Catastrophe I Imagined Never Happened”
In this episode, Stefan joins Brent to share his powerful story of recovery — from the dark caverns of addiction to discovering hope, resilience, and brotherhood. Along the way, he opens up about fear, surrender, and the realization that nearly...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:15:57
E16 - “A Full Circle Moment”
In this episode, Brent, Jonathan, and Michael open up about the powerful shifts that happen when families stop enabling and start facing the truth. Brent shares the turning point when the “dance” of addiction finally stopped, changing the entir...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:10:54
E15 - “Miracles Have Happened in This Family”
In this special family roundtable, Brent sits down with his children to talk about the impact of recovery on all of their lives. They share honest reflections about years of struggle, the work it took to rebuild trust, and the miracles they’ve ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:12:47
E14 - “If I Get My Second Chance, I Will Do Whatever It Takes.”
In this powerful episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent welcomes his longtime friend Chaz to share his journey from addiction and brokenness to hope and purpose. Chaz opens up about growing up in chaos, battling heroin and meth a...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:13:48
E13 - “Surrender and Follow Direction”
In this episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent and Jonathan dive deep into the challenges families face when living alongside addiction. Brent shares real experiences helping loved ones navigate relapse, codependency, and the dif...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:01:44
E12 - “The Opposite of Addiction Is Connection”
In this episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Phillip joins Brent and Jonathan to share his path from isolation to belonging. He opens up about how addiction slowly took over his life, threatening his family and future, and how he fou...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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57:08
E11 - “You Can Enjoy Family Again”
In this heartfelt episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent shares how recovery isn’t just about the individual — it’s about healing the entire family. Through years of hard work, honest conversations, and mutual growth, he’s learne...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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56:19
E10 - “Walking Through a Veil Into a Whole Different Life”
In this moving episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent reflects on what it feels like to wake up inside a life he never thought was possible. From once being lost, angry, and shortcut-seeking — to now building meaningful relations...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:03:51
E9 - “I Was Angry Because I Didn't Know How to Live”
In this emotional episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent opens up about the anger that consumed him — not just as an emotion, but as a response to feeling lost in life. Through a conversation about his past and the guidance of his sponsor...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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53:42
E8 - “I'm just so blessed to have more family in my life.”
In this heartwarming episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent and Jonathan open up about the wild and emotional journey that led to their reunion as father and son. What started with a DNA test quickly unraveled decades of hidden t...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:12:40
E7 - “Float Down the River”
In this heartfelt episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent reflects on the power of surrender in his recovery journey. Using a river as a metaphor, he describes how letting go of control brought unexpected peace. From the chaos of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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54:33
E6 - "You Go from Being a Sponsor to Being a Friend"
In this heartfelt episode, Brent shares the powerful journey of becoming a sponsor and forming genuine friendships through recovery. He vividly recounts his experience sponsoring Stefan—a younger man whose life story mirrored his own, from earl...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:04:04
E5 - "The Only Thing I Have to Give Is My Experience, Strength, and Hope"
In this inspiring episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent reflects on the power of the 12 steps and how recovery has given him more than just sobriety—it’s given him purpose. From battling insurance bureaucracy to sharing stories ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:03:23
E4 - "God, I Don’t Mean Any of This"
In this gripping episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent confronts the darkest chapter of his recovery—resentment. From standing face to face with the man who harmed his daughter to praying nightly for someone he could barely stand to forg...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:09:05
E3 – “I had to turn my will and my life over—and I didn't want to.”
In this powerful episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent shares his profound journey through recovery, focusing on the turning point of Step 3—learning to surrender his will and life to the care of a higher power. He recounts the impact of...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:05:23
E2 – “The Moment I Took Responsibility”
Ep 2 – “The Moment I Took Responsibility”In this second episode of Push Each Other to the Top, Brent shares the turning point that changed everything: when he realized he was the problem — and that was the beginning of hope. Step 2 isn’...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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50:58
E1 – "I Was Spiritually Bankrupt"
Ep 1 – "I Was Spiritually Bankrupt"This debut episode of 'Push Each Other to the Top' features Jonathan and his biological father Brent sharing a raw and powerful account of Brent's life. From early struggles with addiction, overcoming a...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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55:54
