1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 JD’s journey didn’t fall apart overnight — and it wasn’t rebuilt overnight either. Raised in a religious home, JD spent years battling shame, ego, secrecy, and addiction while trying to maintain the appearance of control. Marriage, fatherhood, career — on the outside, things looked intact. On the inside, everything was unraveling. Financial collapse. Broken trust. Denial. A failed “geographical cure.” And a moment when his family could no longer protect his lies. In this episode, JD shares: • The cost of living a double life • How shame and pride fueled addiction • The moment everything finally broke • Why telling the truth changed everything • What recovery actually looks like day to day • How service, faith, and doing the “next right thing” restored his family and peace Today, JD lives a life grounded in accountability, humility, and gratitude — proving that redemption isn’t dramatic. It’s daily. If you’ve ever felt stuck in shame or afraid to tell the truth, this conversation is for you. On the Rise with Pete Kuc https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/petekuc <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40163715/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/198750080