Most people think surrender means losing.

Doug Fleener explains why surrender is actually the moment everything starts.

Doug Fleener went from addiction and bankrupting his family business… to rebuilding his life and leading at the highest levels of business. The turning point wasn’t willpower. It wasn’t control.

It was surrender.

This conversation digs into the moment denial breaks, why ownership is non-negotiable in recovery, and how one simple question — “What if?” — can turn fear into forward motion.

What if you stop fighting reality?
What if you ask better questions?
What if this moment isn’t the end — but the beginning?

Doug also shares the heart behind his upcoming book, Start With What If, and how small reframes can create immediate momentum in sobriety, life, and leadership.

If you want a daily reminder to ask better questions, Doug sends out his Daily and Weekly What If prompts here:
👉 https://www.dougfleener.com/newsletters

For everything Doug Fleener

👉 https://www.dougfleener.com

For everything from your hose:

👉 https://www.ryanpenley.org

What if everything you’ve been told about health is backwards? ⚠️
What if your symptoms aren’t the problem — but your body’s attempt to save you?

On The Next Fix, Ryan Penley sits down with R.L. Malpica, holistic health educator and creator of the E.A.T. Method, for a grounded conversation on toxicity, terrain theory, and why the body is always fighting to restore balance.

R.L. shares his personal journey through chronic health issues and how learning to listen to his body became the turning point. Together, they unpack how alcohol is one of the most toxic substances we consume, why cooked and processed foods create internal stress, and how the body shifts into survival mode the moment toxicity is introduced.

The conversation challenges conventional nutrition narratives and reinforces a powerful truth: real healing doesn’t happen through extremes or overnight rewiring. Instead, incremental, sustainable changes — rooted in energy efficiency, avoiding acid-forming foods, and reducing toxicity — create lasting results.

This episode reframes wellness, recovery, and personal responsibility, while also previewing R.L.’s upcoming work on detoxing not just from food — but from societal conditioning and belief systems.

If you’re questioning what “healthy” really means, this conversation will challenge you. 🌱

Learn more about R.L. Malpica:
👉 https://www.theeatcoach.com

Learn more about the host, Ryan Penley:
👉 https://www.ryanpenley.org

What if the very circumstance that once tried to destroy you…☠️
is the same force that can build an extraordinary life? 🏆

In this episode, I sit down with Randy Gage — Speaker Hall of Famer, bestselling author, and one of the most provocative voices in mindset and prosperity — to unpack a truth most people miss:

⚡ The tenacity of addiction is not the problem.
⚡ The direction you aim it is.

We talk about why so many people look successful on the outside yet feel empty on the inside…
Why achievement without purpose always leaves you wanting more…
And how the same obsession, drive, and intensity that once fueled self-destruction can be redirected into meaning, contribution, and legacy.

This conversation is about:
✨ Identity shifts
✨ Purpose over appearances
✨ Turning pain into power
✨ Paying it forward instead of numbing out
✨ Building a life that actually feels good to live

If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be more than this” — this episode will meet you right there.

🔗 Connect with Randy Gage
👉 https://www.randygage.com

🔗 Explore more from me / The Next Fix
👉 https://www.ryanpenley.org

Some people enter recovery because life falls apart.
For Jeanne Foot, recovery began long before she ever picked up a substance — in the shadows of trauma, family addiction, and emotional wounds no child should have to carry.

In this powerful conversation, Jeanne shares how losing her sister at a young age, navigating her brother’s addiction and abuse, and facing her own substance use shaped her path. What began as coping eventually became a calling — but she quickly discovered that traditional recovery models weren’t enough. They treated the behavior, not the pain underneath it.

That realization pushed Jeanne toward holistic, trauma-informed, and emotionally grounded methods that changed not just her life, but the lives of those she now serves through The Recovery Concierge. Today, she’s a pioneer in integrative recovery, blending clinical insight with compassion, innovation, and a belief that all behavior has purpose.

Together, we explore the limitations of conventional treatment, the rise of emotional sobriety, and Jeanne’s vision for the future of mental health — one where we train practitioners to address trauma, family dynamics, and whole-person healing.

Inside this episode:
✨ Jeanne’s early trauma and the emotional pain beneath addiction
✨ Why substances became her coping mechanism
✨ The breaking point that launched her into recovery
✨ Where traditional methods fall short — and why trauma often gets ignored
✨ The power of emotional sobriety
✨ Holistic and innovative approaches that foster real change
✨ How family dynamics shape recovery outcomes
✨ Why stigma remains one of our biggest obstacles
✨ Jeanne’s mission to train the next wave of effective recovery practitioners

This episode is more than a story — it’s a guidepost for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of healing, behavioral change, and the future of mental health.

🌐 Learn more about Jeanne and The Recovery Concierge:
https://therecoveryconcierge.com/

🌐 Connect with the host, Ryan Penley

https:/www.ryanpenley.org

Some people enter recovery because life falls apart.
For Jeanne Foot, recovery began long before she ever picked up a substance — in the shadows of trauma, family addiction, and emotional wounds no child should have to carry.

In this powerful conversation, Jeanne shares how losing her sister at a young age, navigating her brother’s addiction and abuse, and facing her own substance use shaped her path. What began as coping eventually became a calling — but she quickly discovered that traditional recovery models weren’t enough. They treated the behavior, not the pain underneath it.

That realization pushed Jeanne toward holistic, trauma-informed, and emotionally grounded methods that changed not just her life, but the lives of those she now serves through The Recovery Concierge. Today, she’s a pioneer in integrative recovery, blending clinical insight with compassion, innovation, and a belief that all behavior has purpose.

Together, we explore the limitations of conventional treatment, the rise of emotional sobriety, and Jeanne’s vision for the future of mental health — one where we train practitioners to address trauma, family dynamics, and whole-person healing.

Inside this episode:
✨ Jeanne’s early trauma and the emotional pain beneath addiction
✨ Why substances became her coping mechanism
✨ The breaking point that launched her into recovery
✨ Where traditional methods fall short — and why trauma often gets ignored
✨ The power of emotional sobriety
✨ Holistic and innovative approaches that foster real change
✨ How family dynamics shape recovery outcomes
✨ Why stigma remains one of our biggest obstacles
✨ Jeanne’s mission to train the next wave of effective recovery practitioners

This episode is more than a story — it’s a guidepost for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of healing, behavioral change, and the future of mental health.

🌐 Learn more about Jeanne and The Recovery Concierge:
https://therecoveryconcierge.com/

🌐 Connect with the host, Ryan Penley

https:/www.ryanpenley.org

Was it rape or prostitution? That’s the question at the center of Jossette Pelatan’s origin story — a brutal beginning no child should inherit. And yet somehow, from circumstances that bleak, she’s manifesting a life that feels larger than anything she was ever “supposed” to become.

In this episode, Jossette opens up about being born into generational trauma, surviving homelessness, and navigating mental-health battles that still follow her today. Despite having no stable place to live right now, she’s writing multiple books 📚, building a film project 🎬, and moving through life with a level of faith that borders on supernatural.

She shouldn’t be this hopeful.
She shouldn’t be this driven.
But she is — and that’s what makes her story impossible to ignore.

Inside this episode, we explore:
✨ What it means to inherit trauma at birth
✨ Surviving homelessness as a teen — and again as an adult
✨ The ongoing battle with mental health and identity
✨ “Delusional belief” and manifestation as survival tools
✨ Her ascent from GED to PhD
✨ The creative fire guiding her future
✨ How community support can reroute a destiny

Jossette’s resilience doesn’t just inspire — it instructs.
Her life is proof that where you start has nothing to do with where you’re capable of going.

Connect with Jossette:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josette-pelatan-651a98261/
Her Book: https://a.co/d/f80SIfj

In this episode of the Fix Podcast, Rabbi Alon C Ferency shares his journey through addiction, recovery, and spirituality. He discusses his personal struggles, the importance of finding hope in dark times, and how he transformed his past into a source of strength. Rabbi Alon emphasizes the significance of small wins in recovery and the intersection of creativity and addiction, offering insights into his work with artists and the spiritual guidance he provides. Through humor and honesty, he illustrates the complexities of addiction and the path to self-discovery and happiness.

You can work with Rabbi Alon by reaching out:

https://www.eclecticcleric.com/

https://www.facebook.com/EclecticCleric

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eclecticcleric/

You can find more from me at:

https://www.ryanpenley.org

Https://www.facebook.com/myrockbottomrecovery

takeaways

• Rabbis can bring humor and wisdom to serious topics.
• Personal struggles can lead to profound insights.
• Finding hope in darkness is essential for recovery.
• Spirituality can play a crucial role in healing.
• Small changes can lead to significant improvements.
• Addiction often stems from a sensitivity to the world.
• Creativity can be a powerful tool in recovery.
• Celebrating small wins is vital for motivation.
• Self-awareness is key to overcoming addiction.
• Helping others can be a path to personal growth.

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In this episode of The Next Fix Podcast, Ryan Penley speaks with Jennifer Ally about her journey through addiction, recovery, and finding purpose in helping others. Jennifer shares her struggles with alcohol, the impact of stigma, and the turning points that led her to seek help. After multiple rehab stints and a challenging path, she found her calling in recovery coaching, aiming to support others facing similar battles.

You can find more from Jennifer Alai at:

https://www.jenalaisobercoach.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@JenniferAlai-sobercoach/featured

You can reach out to me, your host, Ryan Penley at:

https://www.ryanpenley.org

or https://www.myrockbottomrecovery.com

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