In this episode of Not All There, Paul King shares powerful insights into addiction recovery, family support in addiction, and the emotional realities of loving someone in active substance use disorder. Through an honest conversation about mental health and addiction, we explore the importance of self-care for families, setting healthy boundaries, and improving communication when a loved one is struggling. The episode also addresses anticipatory grief, the impact of co-occurring mental illness, and why education and understanding addiction are essential for long-term recovery and healing. This conversation offers hope, clarity, and practical guidance for families navigating addiction, recovery, and mental wellness.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Addiction Recovery Support

02:40 The Journey of a Parent in Recovery

05:16 Understanding Grief in Addiction

08:03 Navigating Family Dynamics and Communication

10:44 The Impact of Mental Health on Substance Use

13:49 Self-Care and Support Strategies for Families

16:21 Conclusion and Resources for Families in Need

More About Paul King:

Paul King hosts Family Support in Addiction Recovery, a podcast offering practical tools and compassionate support for parents of loved ones struggling with addiction. Listen at:
https://family-support-in-addic.captivate.fm/listen

In this episode of Not All There, I sit down with South Africanspeaker, author, and recovery powerhouse Nikki Munitz — and she does not hold back.

Nikki takes us through her journey with raw honesty and a kind of clarity that only comes from doing deep inner work. She shares what growing up felt like before she found alcohol… and how that first drink opened the door toyears of addiction, including a devastating heroin dependence.

Nikki speaks candidly about the choices that spiraled into embezzlement, the time she served in prison, and what it took to face herself — not just the consequences. But this isn’t a story about damage — it’s a story about rebuilding.

Today, Nikki is a published author, a sought-after speaker, a coach, and yes — a passionate horse lover. Her work centers on self-esteem: how we build it, how we destroy it, and how our internal narrative shapes our identity, our mental health, our relationships, and our ability to recover.

This conversation is layered, moving, and filled with moments where you may see yourself — not in the addiction or the crime, necessarily, but in the self-talk, the longing, the survival strategies, the quiet pain, and the possibility of change.

Nikki is courageous, insightful, and deeply real — and I’m grateful she chose to share her story with us.

If you’ve ever questioned your worth, struggled with identity, or wondered whether change is still possible — this episode is for you.

Nikki’s website:

https://nikkimunitz.com/

Nikki’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-munitz-23586357/

A Navy SEAL’s raw and redemptive journey through trauma, addiction,and recovery — and how storytelling became his way home.

In this powerful and revealing conversation, Dr. Dice takes us on an unforgettable journey from a turbulent childhood in Northern California to the elite ranks of the Navy SEALs—and later, into the depths of addiction and the long climb back to recovery. With raw honesty and insight, he opens upabout the mental and emotional toll of SEAL training, the hidden battles that followed, and the turning point that led him to seek help.

Dr. Dice shares how storytelling became a lifeline in his healing process, emphasizing the critical role of therapy and community support for veterans, first responders, and anyone confronting trauma. His story is a testament to resilience, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to face one’spast head-on.

We also dive into his book, After the Trident, a candidexploration of addiction and recovery that offers hope, understanding, and practical wisdom for those struggling—as well as for the loved ones who stand beside them.

Takeaways:

• The transition from military life to civilian life can be difficult, especially with addiction.
• Therapy and support groups play a crucial role in recovery.
• Sharing personal stories can help others feel less alone in their struggles.
• The importance of building trust within communities of veterans and first responders.
• Dr. Dice emphasizes the need for understanding addiction as a broader issue.
• His book aims to shed light on the realities of addiction and recovery.
• Recovery is a continuous journey that requires ongoing effort and support.

You can find Dr. Dice here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdice/

Website: https://bishopdicedefense.com/

Book Website: Dr Dice Book