{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fd9a82834-d406-41c6-8fcf-7b5f94328ad0","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Breaking the Silence: Addiction, Grief & Radical Ownership with Damian Bloss","description":"In this powerful episode of Mind Over Matter, we sit down with Damian Bloss\u2014a man who seemed \u201cfine\u201d on the outside while silently battling the weight of unresolved grief and addiction. For over two decades, Damian numbed his pain through alcohol after losing a loved one to suicide, carrying a secret that shaped his downward spiral. But this is not just a story of addiction\u2014it\u2019s a story of radical self-awareness, healing, and choosing life.\nFrom nearly ending his life to finding a spiritual awakening in a coffee shop with a stranger, Damian shares how he transformed his pain into purpose. Now a mentor, speaker, and author, he helps others heal by speaking truthfully about recovery, trauma, and the power of accountability. This episode is a raw reminder that the path to healing begins the moment we stop pretending and start speaking.\nTune in for real talk on recovery, resilience, and the courage to begin again\u2014no matter how lost you feel.\n\u00a0\n\nAbout the Guest\nDamian Bloss is a sobriety mentor, author, and speaker who battled two decades of alcoholism rooted in unresolved grief and shame. After a suicide loss in his family, Damian spiraled silently\u2014until hitting rock bottom brought him face-to-face with change. Now five years sober, he mentors inmates, leads support groups, and speaks in jails, churches, and rehabs to help others reclaim their lives.\n\nKey Takeaways\n\n\nAddiction has no look. Society\u2019s portrayal of addicts is misleading. Many suffer silently while appearing \u201cnormal\u201d on the outside.\n\n\nGrief left unspoken can destroy. Damian held onto a loved one\u2019s suicide secret for 20 years, blaming himself, which fueled his drinking.\n\n\nHealing began with one accidental call. A mistaken phone call to a pastor led to his first prayer and the decision to enter rehab.\n\n\nRecovery is more than sobriety. It\u2019s about rebuilding character, holding oneself accountable, and showing up truthfully.\n\n\nSpeaking out keeps the healing alive. Damian mentors others and shares his story regularly, not just to help others but to stay grounded in his own journey.\n\n\nThere\u2019s no finish line. Recovery is a daily choice\u2014not something to \u201cachieve,\u201d but to live, one day at a time.\n\n\nConnect with Damian Bloss\n\n\nhttps://linktr.ee/breakingthesilence0424?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=5f042487-0f63-43f4-8b79-705638539103\n\n\nListeners can email Damian, join our Facebook and Instagram groups \u201cBreaking the Silence\u201d and also purchase Damian\u2019s book \u201cBreaking the Silence - My Journey from Addiction to Healing.\u201d\n\nWant to be a guest on Mind Over Matter?\nDM on PM \u2013 Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\nCHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:\n\n\nTune in to all our 19 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\n\n\nSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\n\n\nJoin Community: https://nas.io/healthymind\n\n\n\nOUR SERVICES\n\n\nBusiness Podcast Management: https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/corporatepodcasting/\n\n\nIndividual Podcast Management: https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/Podcasting/\n\n\nShare Your Story With World: https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/shareyourstory\n\n\n\nSTAY TUNED AND FOLLOW US\n\n\nYouTube \u2013 https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife\n\n\nInstagram \u2013 https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod\n\n\nThreads \u2013 https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.pod\n\n\nMedium \u2013 https://medium.com/@contentbyavik\n\n\nFacebook \u2013 https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind\n\n\nLinkedIn \u2013 https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster\n\n\nPinterest \u2013 https://www.pinterest.com/Avikpodhealth/\n\n\n\nSHARE YOUR REVIEW\n\n\nGoogle Review: https://www.podpage.com/bizblend/reviews/new/\n\n\nVideo Testimonial: https://famewall.healthymindbyavik.com/\n\n\n#podmatch #mentalhealthpodcast #addictionrecovery #griefsupport #HealthyMindByAvik #sobrietyjourney #mindovermatter #mentalhealthawareness #healingjourney #podcastinglife #podcast","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f5e0dd22-67b6-47ee-9cda-03355850cb4a/zdjkyi5qcgc.jpg"}