<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/thepatrickcustershow/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[The Patrick Custer Show]]></title><podcast:guid>5341cd40-e3f7-5834-9b18-f1520fe95ef3</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:42:12 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2026 Patrick Custer]]></copyright><managingEditor>Patrick Custer</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Nashville podcast. Celebrity stories of transformation and healing from mental health, trauma, addiction, and dysfunctional family systems. The Patrick Custer Show (TPCS) is an editorial interview podcast with public figures who've chosen to pull back the curtain on their journeys through some of life's toughest experiences: the shame that keeps so many of us silent, and how they were able to heal. Direct from the only place on Nashville's Broadway where shame gets bounced at the door and hope is always on the house.

Expect laughter and tears in every episode as our courageous guests discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly: what worked, what didn't, and what life looks like now on the other side of their storms.

The Patrick Custer Show exists to bring you connection and community, hope you can visualize, encouragement that motivates, and life experience that guides you toward a better life. You're not broken. You're becoming.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/8b973f9c-7edf-4038-a48d-3c3cc64fa5c1/TPC-SHOW-cover-1x1-1.png</url><title>The Patrick Custer Show</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com/]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8b973f9c-7edf-4038-a48d-3c3cc64fa5c1/TPC-SHOW-cover-1x1-1.png"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Patrick Custer</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Patrick Custer</itunes:author><description>The Nashville podcast. Celebrity stories of transformation and healing from mental health, trauma, addiction, and dysfunctional family systems. The Patrick Custer Show (TPCS) is an editorial interview podcast with public figures who&apos;ve chosen to pull back the curtain on their journeys through some of life&apos;s toughest experiences: the shame that keeps so many of us silent, and how they were able to heal. Direct from the only place on Nashville&apos;s Broadway where shame gets bounced at the door and hope is always on the house.

Expect laughter and tears in every episode as our courageous guests discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly: what worked, what didn&apos;t, and what life looks like now on the other side of their storms.

The Patrick Custer Show exists to bring you connection and community, hope you can visualize, encouragement that motivates, and life experience that guides you toward a better life. You&apos;re not broken. You&apos;re becoming.</description><link>https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com/</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nashville's editorial podcast where public figures open up about healing from trauma, addiction, and mental health. You're not broken, you're becoming.]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Mental Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Personal Journals"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><item><title>Ty Herndon&apos;s Whole Truth: What Mattered Most, Hollywood Survival, Addiction &amp; Faith</title><itunes:title>Ty Herndon&apos;s Whole Truth: What Mattered Most, Hollywood Survival, Addiction &amp; Faith</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>For the first time, country music star Ty Herndon tells the full story behind his memoir What Mattered Most: a 21-year-old's hotel room in Hollywood that he kept silent about for nearly forty years, the New Year's morning in 2020 when his phone rang at 6:45 a.m., and the love he didn't think he'd live to write. This is Nashville's podcast, The Patrick Custer Show: the only place on Broadway where shame gets bounced at the door and hope is always on the house.</p><p></p><p>What did Ty Herndon spend nearly forty years unable to say out loud about a hotel room in Hollywood? How does a number-one country artist watch his career disappear in a single news cycle and not become bitter? What happened on the New Year's morning of 2020, when he had a handful of pills and his phone rang at 6:45 a.m.? And what made a country dad drive his transgender son 200 miles out of town and drop him off, only to lose him 24 hours later?</p><p></p><p>We explore shame and silence, faith and identity, addiction and recovery, and the cost of carrying things alone. If you have ever felt like you had to hide something to survive, Ty opens up about the work of saying it out loud and what becomes possible on the other side.</p><p></p><p><strong>CONTENT NOTE:</strong> This episode discusses suicide attempt, sexual assault, and addiction.</p><p>- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988</p><p>- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth): 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678</p><p>- RAINN: 1-800-656-HOPE</p><p></p><p><strong>THE PATRICK CUSTER SHOW:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershoww" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Patrick Custer Show</a></p><p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-patrick-custer-show/id1855480220" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LISTEN HERE</a></p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ciCkeb799tKuE87nn0SfI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LISTEN HERE</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatrickCusterShow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thepatrickcustershow.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>PATRICK:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcusterr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patrick Custer</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.patrickcustermedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patrickcustermedia.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>TY HERNDON:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tyherndonofficial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@tyherndonofficial</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tyherndonofficial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@tyherndonofficial</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tyherndonofficial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@tyherndonofficial</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialTyHerndon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@OfficialTyHerndon</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.tyherndon.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.tyherndon.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>BOOKING AND PRESS:</strong></p><p>contact@patrickcustermedia.com</p><p></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT:</strong></p><p>GLAAD has been working for fair, accurate, and inclusive LGBTQ representation since 1985. Forty years of changing the stories that change the culture.</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://glaad.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.glaad.org</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For the first time, country music star Ty Herndon tells the full story behind his memoir What Mattered Most: a 21-year-old's hotel room in Hollywood that he kept silent about for nearly forty years, the New Year's morning in 2020 when his phone rang at 6:45 a.m., and the love he didn't think he'd live to write. This is Nashville's podcast, The Patrick Custer Show: the only place on Broadway where shame gets bounced at the door and hope is always on the house.</p><p></p><p>What did Ty Herndon spend nearly forty years unable to say out loud about a hotel room in Hollywood? How does a number-one country artist watch his career disappear in a single news cycle and not become bitter? What happened on the New Year's morning of 2020, when he had a handful of pills and his phone rang at 6:45 a.m.? And what made a country dad drive his transgender son 200 miles out of town and drop him off, only to lose him 24 hours later?</p><p></p><p>We explore shame and silence, faith and identity, addiction and recovery, and the cost of carrying things alone. If you have ever felt like you had to hide something to survive, Ty opens up about the work of saying it out loud and what becomes possible on the other side.</p><p></p><p><strong>CONTENT NOTE:</strong> This episode discusses suicide attempt, sexual assault, and addiction.</p><p>- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988</p><p>- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth): 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678</p><p>- RAINN: 1-800-656-HOPE</p><p></p><p><strong>THE PATRICK CUSTER SHOW:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershoww" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Patrick Custer Show</a></p><p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-patrick-custer-show/id1855480220" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LISTEN HERE</a></p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ciCkeb799tKuE87nn0SfI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LISTEN HERE</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatrickCusterShow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thepatrickcustershow.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>PATRICK:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcusterr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patrick Custer</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.patrickcustermedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patrickcustermedia.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>TY HERNDON:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tyherndonofficial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@tyherndonofficial</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tyherndonofficial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@tyherndonofficial</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tyherndonofficial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@tyherndonofficial</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialTyHerndon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@OfficialTyHerndon</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.tyherndon.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.tyherndon.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>BOOKING AND PRESS:</strong></p><p>contact@patrickcustermedia.com</p><p></p><p><strong>COMMUNITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT:</strong></p><p>GLAAD has been working for fair, accurate, and inclusive LGBTQ representation since 1985. Forty years of changing the stories that change the culture.</p><p>Learn more: <a href="https://glaad.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.glaad.org</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://thepatrickcustershow.captivate.fm/episode/ty-herndons-whole-truth-what-mattered-most-hollywood-survival-addiction-faith]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e23c5bb0-c132-4840-b119-d3c0a83ffe9a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8b973f9c-7edf-4038-a48d-3c3cc64fa5c1/TPC-SHOW-cover-1x1-1.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e23c5bb0-c132-4840-b119-d3c0a83ffe9a.mp3" length="214058775" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:51:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c0fe0e60-eb85-4184-a145-9642aafaead8/index.html" type="text/html"/><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-df41c0bb-403e-44a9-9395-f04761a2f7c2.json" type="application/json+chapters"/><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Ty Herndon&apos;s Whole Truth What Mattered Most, Hollywood Survival, Addiction &amp; Faith"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/qGpmxIrkX-4"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>ALCOHOLISM OR JUST BINGEING? Understanding the &quot;all or nothing&quot; stop button - Featuring Keesha Scott</title><itunes:title>ALCOHOLISM OR JUST BINGEING? Understanding the &quot;all or nothing&quot; stop button - Featuring Keesha Scott</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>ONE DRINK TRAPS YOU</strong> because for the high-functioning binge drinker, the "stop button" simply doesn't exist. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Patrick Custer sits down with Keesha Scott—co-founder of a national treatment empire and host of the <em>Cake for Dinner</em> podcast—to dismantle the most dangerous myth in wellness: that you aren't an alcoholic if you don't drink every day. From the Nashville podcast bringing you celebrity stories of sensational transformation, survival &amp; healing from mental health, trauma, addiction and the shame that fuels it all!</p><h3>DO YOU HAVE AN "ALL OR NOTHING" BRAIN?</h3><p>Many successful professionals hide behind the "binge drinking" label, believing that because they can go days without a bottle, they are in control. Keesha reveals the "invisible struggle" of winning corporate awards while smelling of "booze and cigarettes," explaining how the high-functioning mask actually accelerates the spiral. We explore the neurological "animal state" that takes over after the first glass and why "pulling yourself up by your bootstraps" is the only trick most of us have until it stops working.</p><h3>WHY THIS EPISODE IS FOR EVERYONE</h3><p>Whether you’ve never touched a substance or you’re 20 years sober, this conversation is a masterclass in the human "mask." We all have an "aesthetic" we project—the entrepreneur, the perfect mom, the tireless leader—while often throwing our internal trauma "out the window" instead of processing it. Keesha’s journey from a fatal accident at 20 to co-founding Guardian Recovery demonstrates that "perfection is a myth that kills" and that choosing joy is a radical act of resilience that can start at any age.</p><p><br></p><h3>WHAT YOU WILL UNLOCK:</h3><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>The Binger’s Paradox</strong>: Why the "days in between" are actually a trap of denial.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>The Corporate Duality</strong>: How success is often used as a shield to avoid the "shit show" in private.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Parenting from Conviction</strong>: Moving from "parenting from fear" to being "honest-ish" with the next generation.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>The Back Nine</strong>: Why Keesha decided at age 51 to finally "put herself on the list" and how you can too.</li></ol><br/><p><br></p><h3>ABOUT OUR GUEST: KEESHA SCOTT</h3><p>Keesha Scott is a prominent public figure in the behavioral health space, a certified parenting coach, and the co-founder of Guardian Recovery—a nationwide network with over 800 employees and 17 facilities dedicated to whole-family healing. As the host of the <em>Cake for Dinner</em> podcast and author of an upcoming book (Simon &amp; Schuster), Keesha leverages her 23 years of sobriety and Master's in Psychology to advocate for adolescent mental health and "authenticity over aesthetics".</p><p><br></p><p><strong class="ql-size-large">SUBSCRIBE, FOLLLOW &amp; CONNECT:</strong></p><p><strong>🧲 <em>The Patrick Custer Show:</em></strong></p><p><strong>Stream:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Apple Podcast:</strong> <u><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-patrick-custer-show/id1855446218" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-patrick-custer-show/id1855446218</a></u></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Spotify:</strong> <u><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ciCkeb799tKuE87nn0SfI?si=0a03d967e1c5405f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/5ciCkeb799tKuE87nn0SfI?si=0a03d967e1c5405f</a></u></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>YouTube: </strong><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcustershow</a></u></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Amazon Podcast: </strong><u><a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c189b8f5-4d39-40f0-8d37-efec32aa3c5b/the-patrick-custer-show" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c189b8f5-4d39-40f0-8d37-efec32aa3c5b/the-patrick-custer-show</a></u></li></ol><br/><p><strong>Socials:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Instagram: </strong><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow/</a></u></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Facebook: </strong><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershoww/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershoww/</a></u></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Tiktok:</strong> <u><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcustershow</a></u></li></ol><br/><p><strong>Website:</strong> <u><a href="http://www.thepatrickcustershow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thepatrickcustershow.com</a></u></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🧲 <em>FOLLOW KEESHA SCOTT (guest): </em></strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> @keeshawscott - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott</a></p><p><strong>TikTok: </strong>@keeshawscott - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@keeshawscott" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@keeshawscott</a></p><p><strong>YouTube: </strong>@CakeForDinnerPod - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CakeForDinnerPod   " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@CakeForDinnerPod </a></p><p><strong>Web:</strong> <a href="https://keeshascott.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://keeshascott.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>🧲 <strong><em>FOLLOW PATRICK CUSTER (host): </em></strong></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong>@thepatrickcuster - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong>TikTok: </strong>@thepatrickcuster - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong>YouTube: </strong>@thepatrickcuster - <a href=" https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcusterr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcusterr</a></p><p><br></p><h4><strong>⛑️ Help Resources:</strong></h4><p>👉 <strong><em>FOR INDIVIDUALS:</em></strong></p><p>- Addiction:</p><p>- <strong>Guardian Recovery:</strong> (888) 509-0591</p><p>http://www.guardianrecovery.com</p><p><br></p><p>· <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline</a></p><p>· 1-800-622-4357</p><p>- Mental Health:</p><p>· <a href="https://loveyourmindtoday.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://loveyourmindtoday.org</a></p><p><br></p><p>👉 <strong><em>HELP FOR FAMILIES:</em></strong></p><p>- <strong>Guardian Recovery:</strong> (888) 509-0591</p><p>http://www.guardianrecovery.com</p><p><br></p><p>- Al-Anon Family Groups</p><p>· <a href="https://al-anon.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://al-anon.org</a></p><p>- Smart Recovery Family Support</p><p>· <a href="https://www.smartrecovery.org/family" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.smartrecovery.org/family</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Chapters:</h3><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:00:00 <strong>THE BROKEN STOP BUTTON</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:01:30 <strong>NASHVILLE BROADWAY STUDIO TOUR</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:04:00 <strong>PARENTING IN THE TRENCHES</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:06:10 <strong>BALANCE IS TOTAL BULLSHIT</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:08:30 <strong>CHOOSING JOY AT 51</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:14:20 <strong>THE 1994 FATAL ACCIDENT</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:20:45 <strong>THROWING TRAUMA OUT WINDOWS</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:23:10 <strong>WINNING AWARDS WHILE DRUNK</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:29:00 <strong>BINGEING OR REAL ADDICTION?</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:32:40 <strong>THE ONE YEAR RULE</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:37:20 <strong>PREGNANT AND TOTALLY ABANDONED</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:51:40 <strong>THE TABOO OF RELIEF</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:57:20 <strong>GUARDIAN RECOVERY EMPIRE SCALE</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui"...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>ONE DRINK TRAPS YOU</strong> because for the high-functioning binge drinker, the "stop button" simply doesn't exist. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Patrick Custer sits down with Keesha Scott—co-founder of a national treatment empire and host of the <em>Cake for Dinner</em> podcast—to dismantle the most dangerous myth in wellness: that you aren't an alcoholic if you don't drink every day. From the Nashville podcast bringing you celebrity stories of sensational transformation, survival &amp; healing from mental health, trauma, addiction and the shame that fuels it all!</p><h3>DO YOU HAVE AN "ALL OR NOTHING" BRAIN?</h3><p>Many successful professionals hide behind the "binge drinking" label, believing that because they can go days without a bottle, they are in control. Keesha reveals the "invisible struggle" of winning corporate awards while smelling of "booze and cigarettes," explaining how the high-functioning mask actually accelerates the spiral. We explore the neurological "animal state" that takes over after the first glass and why "pulling yourself up by your bootstraps" is the only trick most of us have until it stops working.</p><h3>WHY THIS EPISODE IS FOR EVERYONE</h3><p>Whether you’ve never touched a substance or you’re 20 years sober, this conversation is a masterclass in the human "mask." We all have an "aesthetic" we project—the entrepreneur, the perfect mom, the tireless leader—while often throwing our internal trauma "out the window" instead of processing it. Keesha’s journey from a fatal accident at 20 to co-founding Guardian Recovery demonstrates that "perfection is a myth that kills" and that choosing joy is a radical act of resilience that can start at any age.</p><p><br></p><h3>WHAT YOU WILL UNLOCK:</h3><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>The Binger’s Paradox</strong>: Why the "days in between" are actually a trap of denial.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>The Corporate Duality</strong>: How success is often used as a shield to avoid the "shit show" in private.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Parenting from Conviction</strong>: Moving from "parenting from fear" to being "honest-ish" with the next generation.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>The Back Nine</strong>: Why Keesha decided at age 51 to finally "put herself on the list" and how you can too.</li></ol><br/><p><br></p><h3>ABOUT OUR GUEST: KEESHA SCOTT</h3><p>Keesha Scott is a prominent public figure in the behavioral health space, a certified parenting coach, and the co-founder of Guardian Recovery—a nationwide network with over 800 employees and 17 facilities dedicated to whole-family healing. As the host of the <em>Cake for Dinner</em> podcast and author of an upcoming book (Simon &amp; Schuster), Keesha leverages her 23 years of sobriety and Master's in Psychology to advocate for adolescent mental health and "authenticity over aesthetics".</p><p><br></p><p><strong class="ql-size-large">SUBSCRIBE, FOLLLOW &amp; CONNECT:</strong></p><p><strong>🧲 <em>The Patrick Custer Show:</em></strong></p><p><strong>Stream:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Apple Podcast:</strong> <u><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-patrick-custer-show/id1855446218" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-patrick-custer-show/id1855446218</a></u></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Spotify:</strong> <u><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ciCkeb799tKuE87nn0SfI?si=0a03d967e1c5405f" rel="noopener noreferrer" 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target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow/</a></u></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Facebook: </strong><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershoww/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershoww/</a></u></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Tiktok:</strong> <u><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcustershow</a></u></li></ol><br/><p><strong>Website:</strong> <u><a href="http://www.thepatrickcustershow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thepatrickcustershow.com</a></u></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🧲 <em>FOLLOW KEESHA SCOTT (guest): </em></strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> @keeshawscott - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott</a></p><p><strong>TikTok: </strong>@keeshawscott - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@keeshawscott" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@keeshawscott</a></p><p><strong>YouTube: </strong>@CakeForDinnerPod - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CakeForDinnerPod   " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@CakeForDinnerPod </a></p><p><strong>Web:</strong> <a href="https://keeshascott.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://keeshascott.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>🧲 <strong><em>FOLLOW PATRICK CUSTER (host): </em></strong></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong>@thepatrickcuster - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong>TikTok: </strong>@thepatrickcuster - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong>YouTube: </strong>@thepatrickcuster - <a href=" https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcusterr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcusterr</a></p><p><br></p><h4><strong>⛑️ Help Resources:</strong></h4><p>👉 <strong><em>FOR INDIVIDUALS:</em></strong></p><p>- Addiction:</p><p>- <strong>Guardian Recovery:</strong> (888) 509-0591</p><p>http://www.guardianrecovery.com</p><p><br></p><p>· <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline</a></p><p>· 1-800-622-4357</p><p>- Mental Health:</p><p>· <a href="https://loveyourmindtoday.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://loveyourmindtoday.org</a></p><p><br></p><p>👉 <strong><em>HELP FOR FAMILIES:</em></strong></p><p>- <strong>Guardian Recovery:</strong> (888) 509-0591</p><p>http://www.guardianrecovery.com</p><p><br></p><p>- Al-Anon Family Groups</p><p>· <a href="https://al-anon.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://al-anon.org</a></p><p>- Smart Recovery Family Support</p><p>· <a href="https://www.smartrecovery.org/family" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.smartrecovery.org/family</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Chapters:</h3><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:00:00 <strong>THE BROKEN STOP BUTTON</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:01:30 <strong>NASHVILLE BROADWAY STUDIO TOUR</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:04:00 <strong>PARENTING IN THE TRENCHES</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:06:10 <strong>BALANCE IS TOTAL BULLSHIT</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:08:30 <strong>CHOOSING JOY AT 51</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:14:20 <strong>THE 1994 FATAL ACCIDENT</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:20:45 <strong>THROWING TRAUMA OUT WINDOWS</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:23:10 <strong>WINNING AWARDS WHILE DRUNK</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:29:00 <strong>BINGEING OR REAL ADDICTION?</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:32:40 <strong>THE ONE YEAR RULE</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:37:20 <strong>PREGNANT AND TOTALLY ABANDONED</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:51:40 <strong>THE TABOO OF RELIEF</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>00:57:20 <strong>GUARDIAN RECOVERY EMPIRE SCALE</strong></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>01:02:15 <strong>CAKE FOR DINNER SECRETS</strong></li></ol><br/>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://thepatrickcustershow.captivate.fm/episode/alcoholism-or-just-bingeing-understanding-the-all-or-nothing-stop-button-featuring-keesha-scott]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5b31c7e1-4984-4d06-863d-99c9d45bfa89</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8b973f9c-7edf-4038-a48d-3c3cc64fa5c1/TPC-SHOW-cover-1x1-1.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5b31c7e1-4984-4d06-863d-99c9d45bfa89.mp3" length="127040535" 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High-Functioning Alcoholic Mother</title><itunes:title>From Real Housewives to the Presidential Campaign: Ryan Basham on Surviving False Realities of a High-Functioning Alcoholic Mother</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Political analyst Ryan Basham discusses addiction recovery and mental health after surviving the "Real Housewives" false realities of his high-functioning alcoholic mother. Imagine finding out the cameras were never there!</strong></p><p>We're bringing you to the heart of Nashville, inside our studio on Broadway for an in-depth conversation with former Presidential campaign advisor and Out100 honoree Ryan Basham pulls back the curtain on a childhood that was a "rigged script" long before he stepped into the political arena. If you have spent your life playing a part in a story you didn’t write, this conversation is your permission to tear it up. You are not broken—you are becoming.</p><p>Ryan’s mother was the ultimate high-functioning alcoholic paradox: the charismatic, community-leading PTA President who maintained a polished public image while losing her battle with a bottle every single night. In this fascinating deep-dive, Ryan recounts the "alternate reality" his family was forced to maintain—one where facts were rewritten daily to validate the disease of addiction and protect a public facade of "perfection". This episode explores the psychological gymnastics required in dysfunctional homes and the "invisible" toll of keeping a secret for twenty years.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>“People become attached to their burdens, sometimes more than the burdens are attached to them.” — George Bernard Shaw</strong></p><p>This quote highlights the core "a-ha" moment: we often cling to familiar dysfunction even when it is drowning us . Whether you are navigating your own addiction or are the exhausted "peacekeeper" in a chaotic family script, there is enlightenment waiting. You have the power to stop being a character in someone else’s false reality.</p><p>━</p><p>⏰ <strong>AUDIO CHAPTERS:</strong></p><p>00:00 Life is Too Important to Take Seriously</p><p>01:25 Meet Ryan Basham: Out100 &amp; Political Disruptor</p><p>04:30 Comedy as a Survival Skill</p><p>08:20 Hollywood Hills vs. Small Town Reality</p><p>11:05 The High-Functioning Alcoholic Mom Paradox</p><p>21:40 The Moment I Realized Mom was an Alcoholic</p><p>28:50 Surviving the Alternate Reality: Rewriting Facts</p><p>45:50 Shame vs. Accountability: The Mental Health Reframe</p><p>51:03 Lethal Love: Why Boundaries are Your "Air Hole"</p><p>54:15 Reclaiming Joy: The Ultimate Act of Defiance</p><p>━</p><p>📌 <strong>TOP 3 TIPS FOR FAMILIES:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Stop the Fact-Checking:</strong> You cannot cure someone else’s alternate reality. Shift energy to trusting your own internal truth .</li><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Prioritize Your "Air Hole":</strong> You cannot save someone from a storm if you are drowning alongside them. Support is not enabling .</li><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Reclaim Your Joy:</strong> Laughter is a biological survival mechanism and an act of defiance against a dysfunctional script .</li></ol><br/><p>📌 <strong>TOP 3 TIPS FOR THE "BECOMING" PROCESS:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Dismantle Shame:</strong> Shame is a global attack on who you are; accountability is a focus on what you do .</li><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Embrace the Pivot:</strong> Your life doesn't have to follow the trajectory set by your trauma. Your most authentic self is found in the "becoming."</li><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Refuse to "Shrink to Fit":</strong> If your environment requires you to hide your truth, it is the wrong environment. Take up space .</li></ol><br/><p>━</p><p>🛟 <strong>HELP RESOURCES:</strong></p><p>👉 <strong><em>FOR INDIVIDUALS:</em></strong></p><p>- Addiction:</p><p>· <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline</a></p><p>· 1-800-622-4357</p><p>- Mental Health:</p><p>· <a href="https://loveyourmindtoday.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://loveyourmindtoday.org</a></p><p><br></p><p>👉 <strong><em>HELP FOR FAMILIES:</em></strong></p><p>- Al-Anon Family Groups</p><p>· <a href="https://al-anon.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://al-anon.org</a></p><p>- Smart Recovery Family Support</p><p>· <a href="https://www.smartrecovery.org/family" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.smartrecovery.org/family</a></p><p>━</p><p><strong>Follow &amp; Connect</strong></p><p>✅ <strong>Ryan Basham</strong> (Official Guest Links)</p><p>Instagram: @ryanbasham - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryanbasham" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ryanbasham</a></p><p>TikTok: @ryanbasham - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanbasham" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanbasham</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCQoWWVbFtWYCYEBvXzvre3Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ⁨@RyanBasham⁩ </a></p><p>Web: <a href="https://www.ryanbasham.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ryanbasham.com/</a></p><p>✅ <strong>Patrick Custer</strong> (Official Host Links)</p><p>Instagram: @thepatrickcuster - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster</a></p><p>TikTok: @thepatrickcuster - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCOY8vmvYcPU-E0AG8NnXJoQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ⁨@thepatrickcuster⁩ </a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcusterr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcusterr</a></p><p>✅ <strong>The Patrick Custer Show</strong> (Official Show Links)</p><p>Instagram: @thepatrickcustershow - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p>TikTok: @thepatrickcustershow - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershoww" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershoww</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCllvE1Xxua-HZ5RHehqSFfQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ⁨@ThePatrickCusterShow⁩ </a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🫵 You are not broken; you are becoming. Leave a review and let us know your biggest takeaway!</strong></p><p>━</p><p><strong>Primary Keywords:</strong> addiction recovery, mental health, Ryan Basham, high-functioning alcoholic mother, alcoholism in families, trauma-informed storytelling, childhood trauma recovery.</p><p><strong>Secondary Keywords:</strong> Real Housewives, Bravo TV fans, Andy Cohen, rigged script, NFL script meme, Super Bowl LX, Presidential campaign advisor, political analyst, stand-up comedy, Nashville Broadway studio, Out100, LGBTQ mental health, surviving gaslighting, alternate reality trauma, resilience and reinvention, system disruption.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Political analyst Ryan Basham discusses addiction recovery and mental health after surviving the "Real Housewives" false realities of his high-functioning alcoholic mother. Imagine finding out the cameras were never there!</strong></p><p>We're bringing you to the heart of Nashville, inside our studio on Broadway for an in-depth conversation with former Presidential campaign advisor and Out100 honoree Ryan Basham pulls back the curtain on a childhood that was a "rigged script" long before he stepped into the political arena. If you have spent your life playing a part in a story you didn’t write, this conversation is your permission to tear it up. You are not broken—you are becoming.</p><p>Ryan’s mother was the ultimate high-functioning alcoholic paradox: the charismatic, community-leading PTA President who maintained a polished public image while losing her battle with a bottle every single night. In this fascinating deep-dive, Ryan recounts the "alternate reality" his family was forced to maintain—one where facts were rewritten daily to validate the disease of addiction and protect a public facade of "perfection". This episode explores the psychological gymnastics required in dysfunctional homes and the "invisible" toll of keeping a secret for twenty years.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>“People become attached to their burdens, sometimes more than the burdens are attached to them.” — George Bernard Shaw</strong></p><p>This quote highlights the core "a-ha" moment: we often cling to familiar dysfunction even when it is drowning us . Whether you are navigating your own addiction or are the exhausted "peacekeeper" in a chaotic family script, there is enlightenment waiting. You have the power to stop being a character in someone else’s false reality.</p><p>━</p><p>⏰ <strong>AUDIO CHAPTERS:</strong></p><p>00:00 Life is Too Important to Take Seriously</p><p>01:25 Meet Ryan Basham: Out100 &amp; Political Disruptor</p><p>04:30 Comedy as a Survival Skill</p><p>08:20 Hollywood Hills vs. Small Town Reality</p><p>11:05 The High-Functioning Alcoholic Mom Paradox</p><p>21:40 The Moment I Realized Mom was an Alcoholic</p><p>28:50 Surviving the Alternate Reality: Rewriting Facts</p><p>45:50 Shame vs. Accountability: The Mental Health Reframe</p><p>51:03 Lethal Love: Why Boundaries are Your "Air Hole"</p><p>54:15 Reclaiming Joy: The Ultimate Act of Defiance</p><p>━</p><p>📌 <strong>TOP 3 TIPS FOR FAMILIES:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Stop the Fact-Checking:</strong> You cannot cure someone else’s alternate reality. Shift energy to trusting your own internal truth .</li><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Prioritize Your "Air Hole":</strong> You cannot save someone from a storm if you are drowning alongside them. Support is not enabling .</li><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Reclaim Your Joy:</strong> Laughter is a biological survival mechanism and an act of defiance against a dysfunctional script .</li></ol><br/><p>📌 <strong>TOP 3 TIPS FOR THE "BECOMING" PROCESS:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Dismantle Shame:</strong> Shame is a global attack on who you are; accountability is a focus on what you do .</li><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Embrace the Pivot:</strong> Your life doesn't have to follow the trajectory set by your trauma. Your most authentic self is found in the "becoming."</li><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Refuse to "Shrink to Fit":</strong> If your environment requires you to hide your truth, it is the wrong environment. Take up space .</li></ol><br/><p>━</p><p>🛟 <strong>HELP RESOURCES:</strong></p><p>👉 <strong><em>FOR INDIVIDUALS:</em></strong></p><p>- Addiction:</p><p>· <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline</a></p><p>· 1-800-622-4357</p><p>- Mental Health:</p><p>· <a href="https://loveyourmindtoday.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://loveyourmindtoday.org</a></p><p><br></p><p>👉 <strong><em>HELP FOR FAMILIES:</em></strong></p><p>- Al-Anon Family Groups</p><p>· <a href="https://al-anon.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://al-anon.org</a></p><p>- Smart Recovery Family Support</p><p>· <a href="https://www.smartrecovery.org/family" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.smartrecovery.org/family</a></p><p>━</p><p><strong>Follow &amp; Connect</strong></p><p>✅ <strong>Ryan Basham</strong> (Official Guest Links)</p><p>Instagram: @ryanbasham - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryanbasham" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ryanbasham</a></p><p>TikTok: @ryanbasham - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanbasham" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanbasham</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCQoWWVbFtWYCYEBvXzvre3Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ⁨@RyanBasham⁩ </a></p><p>Web: <a href="https://www.ryanbasham.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ryanbasham.com/</a></p><p>✅ <strong>Patrick Custer</strong> (Official Host Links)</p><p>Instagram: @thepatrickcuster - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster</a></p><p>TikTok: @thepatrickcuster - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCOY8vmvYcPU-E0AG8NnXJoQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ⁨@thepatrickcuster⁩ </a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcusterr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcusterr</a></p><p>✅ <strong>The Patrick Custer Show</strong> (Official Show Links)</p><p>Instagram: @thepatrickcustershow - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p>TikTok: @thepatrickcustershow - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershoww" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershoww</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCllvE1Xxua-HZ5RHehqSFfQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ⁨@ThePatrickCusterShow⁩ </a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🫵 You are not broken; you are becoming. Leave a review and let us know your biggest takeaway!</strong></p><p>━</p><p><strong>Primary Keywords:</strong> addiction recovery, mental health, Ryan Basham, high-functioning alcoholic mother, alcoholism in families, trauma-informed storytelling, childhood trauma recovery.</p><p><strong>Secondary Keywords:</strong> Real Housewives, Bravo TV fans, Andy Cohen, rigged script, NFL script meme, Super Bowl LX, Presidential campaign advisor, political analyst, stand-up comedy, Nashville Broadway studio, Out100, LGBTQ mental health, surviving gaslighting, alternate reality trauma, resilience and reinvention, system disruption.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://thepatrickcustershow.captivate.fm/episode/from-real-housewives-to-the-presidential-campaign-ryan-basham-on-surviving-false-realities-of-a-high-functioning-alcoholic-mother]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8e5e1570-d10a-4a3c-b6d8-cd0c761a473a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8b973f9c-7edf-4038-a48d-3c3cc64fa5c1/TPC-SHOW-cover-1x1-1.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8e5e1570-d10a-4a3c-b6d8-cd0c761a473a.mp3" length="108443415" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>56:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/fab7abe6-50e1-442f-a3f8-cacb72dfa966/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/fab7abe6-50e1-442f-a3f8-cacb72dfa966/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/fab7abe6-50e1-442f-a3f8-cacb72dfa966/index.html" type="text/html"/><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-08fec09a-feab-4cb0-9be4-5a6bcbde3082.json" type="application/json+chapters"/></item><item><title>I Relapsed After 10 Years Sober. (Here&apos;s Why)</title><itunes:title>I Relapsed After 10 Years Sober. (Here&apos;s Why)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Corey Warren had it all: money, a family, and 10 years sober. Then he drank one beer.</p><p>In this episode, Corey joins Patrick Custer to dismantle the myth that you can "outgrow" addiction. We discuss the terrifying speed of his relapse—from one drink at a bar to blacking out daily in just 60 days—and the "successful failure" that nearly cost him his family.</p><p>Corey reveals the specific moment that broke him: sitting on a luxury boat he bought to win his daughter’s affection, only to hear the six words that money couldn't fix. If you are chasing success to quiet your shame, or navigating the guilt of co-parenting, this conversation is the wake-up call you need.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>The "10-Year Lie":</strong> Why long-term sobriety doesn't mean you're cured.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>The Boat Story:</strong> How trying to buy his daughter's love backfired.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>The "Radio Glitch":</strong> The unexplainable moment that forced Corey back into recovery.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>"Work Sobriety":</strong> Why trading alcohol for 80-hour work weeks is just a different form of sickness.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Parenting Through Guilt:</strong> How to stop performing for your kids and start connecting with them.</li></ol><br/><p><strong>Quotes from the episode:</strong></p><blockquote><em>"I bought this boat to make my daughter love me. We were out there, sun shining, and she looked at me and said, 'Dad, I just really miss Mom.' It hit like a ton of bricks."</em></blockquote><blockquote><em>"I didn't think I was an alcoholic anymore. I thought I was just a guy who used to drink too much. That lie cost me everything."</em></blockquote><p><strong>Connect with Corey:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/icoreywarren" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/icoreywarren</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@icoreywarren" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@icoreywarren</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@icoreywarren" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@icoreywarren</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Website: <a href="https://www.coreywarren.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.coreywarren.com</a></li></ol><br/><p><strong>Connect with Patrick:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster/</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcuster</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster</a></li></ol><br/><p><br></p><p><strong>CHAPTERS: </strong></p><p>0:00 - The "Do It For Yourself" Lie</p><p>01:16 - Welcome to The Patrick Custer Show</p><p>05:20 - "If I Had Cancer, I'd Ask For Help"</p><p>11:26 - "Dad, I Need My Tablet": Parenting &amp; Addiction</p><p>20:22 - The "Normal Drinker" Jealousy Trap</p><p>25:30 - Why You Shouldn't Get Sober "For Yourself"</p><p>38:36 - Relapse at 10 Years Sober: From One Beer to Blackouts</p><p>46:03 - The "Radio Glitch" (Did God Intervene?)</p><p>53:11 - "Work Sobriety": Replacing Vodka with Money</p><p>53:51 - The Boat Story: When Money Failed</p><p>01:04:17 - What's Next for Corey Warren</p><p>01:06:28 - Conclusion: You Are Not Alone</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources (HELP):</strong> If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health or addiction, help is available. You are not alone. Call or text 988 (USA) for confidential support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>ABOUT THE GUEST:</strong> <strong>Corey Warren</strong> is a recovery advocate, entrepreneur, and the founder of the <strong>Rise Recovery Community</strong>, one of Michigan’s largest Medicaid-funded recovery housing programs. Known internationally for his viral storytelling and "Hook Point" media strategy, Corey has transformed his life from a convicted "Polite Bandit" facing armed robbery charges to a beacon of hope for millions.</p><p>His mission is to disrupt the stigma of addiction by blending raw vulnerability with business acumen. Through his work with <strong>Hook Point</strong> and his "Straight Talk" school programs, Corey helps individuals identify the root causes of their struggles—often stemming from a need for external validation rather than the substance itself.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Corey Warren had it all: money, a family, and 10 years sober. Then he drank one beer.</p><p>In this episode, Corey joins Patrick Custer to dismantle the myth that you can "outgrow" addiction. We discuss the terrifying speed of his relapse—from one drink at a bar to blacking out daily in just 60 days—and the "successful failure" that nearly cost him his family.</p><p>Corey reveals the specific moment that broke him: sitting on a luxury boat he bought to win his daughter’s affection, only to hear the six words that money couldn't fix. If you are chasing success to quiet your shame, or navigating the guilt of co-parenting, this conversation is the wake-up call you need.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>The "10-Year Lie":</strong> Why long-term sobriety doesn't mean you're cured.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>The Boat Story:</strong> How trying to buy his daughter's love backfired.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>The "Radio Glitch":</strong> The unexplainable moment that forced Corey back into recovery.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>"Work Sobriety":</strong> Why trading alcohol for 80-hour work weeks is just a different form of sickness.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Parenting Through Guilt:</strong> How to stop performing for your kids and start connecting with them.</li></ol><br/><p><strong>Quotes from the episode:</strong></p><blockquote><em>"I bought this boat to make my daughter love me. We were out there, sun shining, and she looked at me and said, 'Dad, I just really miss Mom.' It hit like a ton of bricks."</em></blockquote><blockquote><em>"I didn't think I was an alcoholic anymore. I thought I was just a guy who used to drink too much. That lie cost me everything."</em></blockquote><p><strong>Connect with Corey:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/icoreywarren" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/icoreywarren</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@icoreywarren" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@icoreywarren</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@icoreywarren" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@icoreywarren</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Website: <a href="https://www.coreywarren.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.coreywarren.com</a></li></ol><br/><p><strong>Connect with Patrick:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster/</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcuster</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster</a></li></ol><br/><p><br></p><p><strong>CHAPTERS: </strong></p><p>0:00 - The "Do It For Yourself" Lie</p><p>01:16 - Welcome to The Patrick Custer Show</p><p>05:20 - "If I Had Cancer, I'd Ask For Help"</p><p>11:26 - "Dad, I Need My Tablet": Parenting &amp; Addiction</p><p>20:22 - The "Normal Drinker" Jealousy Trap</p><p>25:30 - Why You Shouldn't Get Sober "For Yourself"</p><p>38:36 - Relapse at 10 Years Sober: From One Beer to Blackouts</p><p>46:03 - The "Radio Glitch" (Did God Intervene?)</p><p>53:11 - "Work Sobriety": Replacing Vodka with Money</p><p>53:51 - The Boat Story: When Money Failed</p><p>01:04:17 - What's Next for Corey Warren</p><p>01:06:28 - Conclusion: You Are Not Alone</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources (HELP):</strong> If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health or addiction, help is available. You are not alone. Call or text 988 (USA) for confidential support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>ABOUT THE GUEST:</strong> <strong>Corey Warren</strong> is a recovery advocate, entrepreneur, and the founder of the <strong>Rise Recovery Community</strong>, one of Michigan’s largest Medicaid-funded recovery housing programs. Known internationally for his viral storytelling and "Hook Point" media strategy, Corey has transformed his life from a convicted "Polite Bandit" facing armed robbery charges to a beacon of hope for millions.</p><p>His mission is to disrupt the stigma of addiction by blending raw vulnerability with business acumen. Through his work with <strong>Hook Point</strong> and his "Straight Talk" school programs, Corey helps individuals identify the root causes of their struggles—often stemming from a need for external validation rather than the substance itself.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://thepatrickcustershow.captivate.fm/episode/corey-warren-why-success-triggered-my-relapse-the-truth-about-parenting]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c015a2ee-e1c1-4158-ac44-4e85707997b3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8b973f9c-7edf-4038-a48d-3c3cc64fa5c1/TPC-SHOW-cover-1x1-1.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c015a2ee-e1c1-4158-ac44-4e85707997b3.mp3" length="132664599" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:09:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/fed9902f-299b-4cf9-92f1-f7cb8ebd9e0b/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/fed9902f-299b-4cf9-92f1-f7cb8ebd9e0b/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/fed9902f-299b-4cf9-92f1-f7cb8ebd9e0b/index.html" type="text/html"/><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-2e75fdae-42c4-4f47-b218-be6157cddbbb.json" type="application/json+chapters"/><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="I Relapsed After 10 Years Sober. (Here&apos;s Why)"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/sIbxl0tEjRI"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Andi Marie Tillman: Aunt Pam, Sober Spins &amp; Healing Through the Dogma</title><itunes:title>Andi Marie Tillman: Aunt Pam, Sober Spins &amp; Healing Through the Dogma</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Viral comedian Andi Marie Tillman</strong> brings Aunt Pam to TPCS to laugh through the dogma and dramatics so many of us grew up in, then sits down for an honest conversation on sobriety, vertigo, and the SNL audition. This is Nashville's podcast, The Patrick Custer Show: the only place on Broadway where shame gets bounced at the door and hope is always on the house.</p><p></p><p>Andi Marie Tillman is the Nashville based comedian, actor, and writer behind Aunt Pam, the gum smacking, tongue speaking Southern auntie who has racked up millions of views on TikTok and Instagram. In this episode she walks us through the audition she nailed for Saturday Night Live while the room was literally spinning from a major vertigo episode, the heart condition that meant beta blockers were not an option, what real codependency recovery looks like, why she chose gratitude over regret about the year she lost, and the husband she calls "velvet, oak table." She also debuts a new character on the spot at Patrick's request.</p><p></p><p><strong>In this conversation:</strong></p><p>The Aunt Pam character and the speaking in tongues bit. Andi Marie's Saturday Night Live audition during a major vertigo episode. The heart condition that ruled out beta blockers. Codependency recovery and people pleasing in adulthood. Choosing gratitude over the year she thought she would have. The Victorian Woman character born live on the show. Who do we owe an explanation to? Nobody. Patrick's closing line: you are only one decision away from a completely different life.</p><p></p><p><strong>THE PATRICK CUSTER SHOW:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershoww" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Patrick Custer Show</a></p><p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-patrick-custer-show/id1855480220" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LISTEN HERE</a></p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ciCkeb799tKuE87nn0SfI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LISTEN HERE</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatrickCusterShow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thepatrickcustershow.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>PATRICK:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcusterr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patrick Custer</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.patrickcustermedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patrickcustermedia.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>ANDI MARIE TILLMAN:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andimarietillman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@andimarietillman</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@andimariere</a></p><p>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/AndiMarie/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AndiMarie</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@andimarietillman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@andimarietillman</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://thesleepyholler.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Merch</a> &lt;-</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://linktr.ee/andimarie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/andimarie</a></p><p></p><p><strong>BOOKING AND PRESS:</strong></p><p>contact@patrickcustermedia.com</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Viral comedian Andi Marie Tillman</strong> brings Aunt Pam to TPCS to laugh through the dogma and dramatics so many of us grew up in, then sits down for an honest conversation on sobriety, vertigo, and the SNL audition. This is Nashville's podcast, The Patrick Custer Show: the only place on Broadway where shame gets bounced at the door and hope is always on the house.</p><p></p><p>Andi Marie Tillman is the Nashville based comedian, actor, and writer behind Aunt Pam, the gum smacking, tongue speaking Southern auntie who has racked up millions of views on TikTok and Instagram. In this episode she walks us through the audition she nailed for Saturday Night Live while the room was literally spinning from a major vertigo episode, the heart condition that meant beta blockers were not an option, what real codependency recovery looks like, why she chose gratitude over regret about the year she lost, and the husband she calls "velvet, oak table." She also debuts a new character on the spot at Patrick's request.</p><p></p><p><strong>In this conversation:</strong></p><p>The Aunt Pam character and the speaking in tongues bit. Andi Marie's Saturday Night Live audition during a major vertigo episode. The heart condition that ruled out beta blockers. Codependency recovery and people pleasing in adulthood. Choosing gratitude over the year she thought she would have. The Victorian Woman character born live on the show. Who do we owe an explanation to? Nobody. Patrick's closing line: you are only one decision away from a completely different life.</p><p></p><p><strong>THE PATRICK CUSTER SHOW:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershoww" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Patrick Custer Show</a></p><p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-patrick-custer-show/id1855480220" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LISTEN HERE</a></p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ciCkeb799tKuE87nn0SfI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LISTEN HERE</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatrickCusterShow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thepatrickcustershow.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>PATRICK:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcusterr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patrick Custer</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.patrickcustermedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patrickcustermedia.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>ANDI MARIE TILLMAN:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andimarietillman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@andimarietillman</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@andimariere</a></p><p>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/AndiMarie/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AndiMarie</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@andimarietillman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@andimarietillman</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://thesleepyholler.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Merch</a> &lt;-</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://linktr.ee/andimarie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/andimarie</a></p><p></p><p><strong>BOOKING AND PRESS:</strong></p><p>contact@patrickcustermedia.com</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://thepatrickcustershow.captivate.fm/episode/andi-marie-tillman-aunt-pam-sober-spins-healing-through-the-dogma]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f4d74b0a-73c2-4329-833e-1dd22ea03fe6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8b973f9c-7edf-4038-a48d-3c3cc64fa5c1/TPC-SHOW-cover-1x1-1.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f4d74b0a-73c2-4329-833e-1dd22ea03fe6.mp3" length="113476119" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c77d03ce-1195-4f28-8249-ac62872b1ef0/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c77d03ce-1195-4f28-8249-ac62872b1ef0/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c77d03ce-1195-4f28-8249-ac62872b1ef0/index.html" type="text/html"/><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-f2e0ec2d-c103-4b29-b5c9-ec1da8b6f1f5.json" type="application/json+chapters"/><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Andi Marie Tillman: Aunt Pam, Sober Spins &amp; Healing Through Dogma"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/6WqrVbxrPHQ"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Michael Passons&apos; Full Story (Pt 2): Forced Out of Avalon, Out of The Closet &amp; Conversion Therapy</title><itunes:title>Michael Passons&apos; Full Story (Pt 2): Forced Out of Avalon, Out of The Closet &amp; Conversion Therapy</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>For the first time, <strong>Michael Passons</strong> tells his full story: the day three <strong>Avalon</strong> bandmates ambushed him at his house and ended his career, the conversion therapy where his label sent him, and coming out. <strong>This is Nashville's podcast, The Patrick Custer Show: the only place on Broadway where shame gets bounced at the door and hope is always on the house.</strong></p><p></p><p>What caused Michael Passons' twenty-year disappearance from music and the public eye? How does a founding member of the Grammy-nominated contemporary Christian music group Avalon end up sent to conversion therapy by his own label? What happened at his house on June 30, 2003 when three bandmates showed up unannounced? And what made him break the NDA when his value and dignity outweighed his silence?</p><p></p><p>We explore coming out, religious trauma, church hurt, deconstruction and reconstruction, and rebuilding faith without absolutes. If you have felt forced to choose between authenticity and community, Michael opens up about agency, reconciliation, and what it means to stop being ashamed.</p><p></p><p><strong>Content note: this episode discusses conversion therapy and religious rejection. The Trevor Project (1-866-488-7386) offers 24/7 LGBTQ support.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>THE PATRICK CUSTER SHOW</strong></p><p><strong>Apple Podcasts: </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-patrick-custer-show/id1855480220" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>Spotify:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ciCkeb799tKuE87nn0SfI?si=fa6f2030f96e49d8&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=38bc90170d7242a8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>YouTube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatrickCusterShow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>TikTok: </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershoww</a></p><p><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thepatrickcustershow.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>PATRICK</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong>TikTok: </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcusterr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcusterr</a></p><p><strong>YouTube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p></p><p><strong>MICHAEL</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michaelpassons" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@michaelpassons</a></p><p><strong>TikTok:</strong> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelpassons" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@themichaelpassons</a></p><h3></h3><p><strong>PRESENTED BY:</strong> Bright Horse Counseling. One of Nashville's most respected therapy practices. Click: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbF9wbWdidk5UeUFTeWV0d19IcmE0UjRUX3lmd3xBQ3Jtc0tuSDR1RnJ3LTNqTjdJN2U2VmtST096VWVPNzRGeEF6UEdBSWVsS3dsRDROcThOLXJMRlR6UkZKNjVvQnVGbGRkaEstY3dVTXQ2Q3VXdW5pSXMwSnVNQkZiMTBfOHBwNzdSNFo2d1dybjlnR1Vna1FBSQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.talktobrighthorse.com%2F&amp;v=rmWXtnECYP0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.talktobrighthorse.com</a> Call: 615.637.7000</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For the first time, <strong>Michael Passons</strong> tells his full story: the day three <strong>Avalon</strong> bandmates ambushed him at his house and ended his career, the conversion therapy where his label sent him, and coming out. <strong>This is Nashville's podcast, The Patrick Custer Show: the only place on Broadway where shame gets bounced at the door and hope is always on the house.</strong></p><p></p><p>What caused Michael Passons' twenty-year disappearance from music and the public eye? How does a founding member of the Grammy-nominated contemporary Christian music group Avalon end up sent to conversion therapy by his own label? What happened at his house on June 30, 2003 when three bandmates showed up unannounced? And what made him break the NDA when his value and dignity outweighed his silence?</p><p></p><p>We explore coming out, religious trauma, church hurt, deconstruction and reconstruction, and rebuilding faith without absolutes. If you have felt forced to choose between authenticity and community, Michael opens up about agency, reconciliation, and what it means to stop being ashamed.</p><p></p><p><strong>Content note: this episode discusses conversion therapy and religious rejection. The Trevor Project (1-866-488-7386) offers 24/7 LGBTQ support.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>THE PATRICK CUSTER SHOW</strong></p><p><strong>Apple Podcasts: </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-patrick-custer-show/id1855480220" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>Spotify:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ciCkeb799tKuE87nn0SfI?si=fa6f2030f96e49d8&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=38bc90170d7242a8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>YouTube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatrickCusterShow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>TikTok: </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershoww</a></p><p><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thepatrickcustershow.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>PATRICK</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong>TikTok: </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcusterr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcusterr</a></p><p><strong>YouTube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p></p><p><strong>MICHAEL</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michaelpassons" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@michaelpassons</a></p><p><strong>TikTok:</strong> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelpassons" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@themichaelpassons</a></p><h3></h3><p><strong>PRESENTED BY:</strong> Bright Horse Counseling. One of Nashville's most respected therapy practices. Click: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbF9wbWdidk5UeUFTeWV0d19IcmE0UjRUX3lmd3xBQ3Jtc0tuSDR1RnJ3LTNqTjdJN2U2VmtST096VWVPNzRGeEF6UEdBSWVsS3dsRDROcThOLXJMRlR6UkZKNjVvQnVGbGRkaEstY3dVTXQ2Q3VXdW5pSXMwSnVNQkZiMTBfOHBwNzdSNFo2d1dybjlnR1Vna1FBSQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.talktobrighthorse.com%2F&amp;v=rmWXtnECYP0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.talktobrighthorse.com</a> Call: 615.637.7000</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://thepatrickcustershow.captivate.fm/episode/michael-passons-part-2-forced-out-the-day-avalon-came-to-my-house]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">809ed244-9bea-463a-9bc8-d64337276c10</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8b973f9c-7edf-4038-a48d-3c3cc64fa5c1/TPC-SHOW-cover-1x1-1.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/809ed244-9bea-463a-9bc8-d64337276c10.mp3" length="179208471" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:33:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/06341dc1-945c-4754-b0bd-65c588f980ca/index.html" type="text/html"/><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-f8768e46-efef-4534-ae2d-7760b8bcc5e0.json" type="application/json+chapters"/><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Michael Passons&apos; Full Story (Pt 2): Forced Out of Avalon, Out of The Closet &amp; Conversion Therapy"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/CZ9ctLW-2Yo"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Michael Passons Breaks Silence (Pt 1): His Truth About Avalon, Christian Music &amp; 20‑Year Return</title><itunes:title>Michael Passons Breaks Silence (Pt 1): His Truth About Avalon, Christian Music &amp; 20‑Year Return</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>For the first time ever, <strong>Michael Passons</strong> is breaking his silence on what really happened inside <strong>Avalon</strong>, the Grammy-nominated contemporary Christian music (CCM) group and one of the industry's biggest voices. The founding member puts years of speculation to rest: the origin story, the fame, revolving bandmates, the American Music Award, and the weight he carried while thousands screamed his name instead of Jesus'. <strong>This is Nashville's podcast, The Patrick Custer Show: the only place on Broadway where shame gets bounced at the door and hope is always on the house.</strong></p><p></p><p>In Part 1, we trace the full arc of Avalon's origin through Michael's eyes: a musical childhood in Yazoo City, Mississippi, a seed planted by Jerry Clower at the Grand Ole Opry in 1977, the move to Nashville in 1990, the February 1995 showcase that birthed Avalon, the surprise phone call from Grant Cunningham at Sparrow Records, the first steps onto the Young Messiah Tour alongside Michael W. Smith and Sandy Patty, the making of Testify to Love, the American Music Award win over Jars of Clay and POD, and the quiet weight of hiding who he really was.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we explore themes of self discovery, spiritual evolution, and creative resilience. Whether you're listening on your favorite podcast platform or watching along on YouTube, if you love music, if you've ever struggled to live up to expectations, or if you're simply looking for encouragement, you won't want to miss this conversation. He opens up about hopes, regrets, and the power of trusting your own journey.</p><p></p><p><strong>Part 2 picks up where the secret comes into the light, and the aftermath that followed.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>THE PATRICK CUSTER SHOW</strong></p><p><strong>Apple Podcasts: </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-patrick-custer-show/id1855480220" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>Spotify:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ciCkeb799tKuE87nn0SfI?si=fa6f2030f96e49d8&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=38bc90170d7242a8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>YouTube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatrickCusterShow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>TikTok: </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershoww</a></p><p><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thepatrickcustershow.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>PATRICK</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong>TikTok: </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcusterr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcusterr</a></p><p><strong>YouTube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p></p><p><strong>MICHAEL</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michaelpassons" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@michaelpassons</a></p><p><strong>TikTok:</strong> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelpassons" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@themichaelpassons</a></p><h3></h3><p>PRESENTED BY: Bright Horse Counseling. One of Nashville's most respected therapy practices. Click: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbF9wbWdidk5UeUFTeWV0d19IcmE0UjRUX3lmd3xBQ3Jtc0tuSDR1RnJ3LTNqTjdJN2U2VmtST096VWVPNzRGeEF6UEdBSWVsS3dsRDROcThOLXJMRlR6UkZKNjVvQnVGbGRkaEstY3dVTXQ2Q3VXdW5pSXMwSnVNQkZiMTBfOHBwNzdSNFo2d1dybjlnR1Vna1FBSQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.talktobrighthorse.com%2F&amp;v=rmWXtnECYP0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.talktobrighthorse.com</a> Call: 615.637.7000</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For the first time ever, <strong>Michael Passons</strong> is breaking his silence on what really happened inside <strong>Avalon</strong>, the Grammy-nominated contemporary Christian music (CCM) group and one of the industry's biggest voices. The founding member puts years of speculation to rest: the origin story, the fame, revolving bandmates, the American Music Award, and the weight he carried while thousands screamed his name instead of Jesus'. <strong>This is Nashville's podcast, The Patrick Custer Show: the only place on Broadway where shame gets bounced at the door and hope is always on the house.</strong></p><p></p><p>In Part 1, we trace the full arc of Avalon's origin through Michael's eyes: a musical childhood in Yazoo City, Mississippi, a seed planted by Jerry Clower at the Grand Ole Opry in 1977, the move to Nashville in 1990, the February 1995 showcase that birthed Avalon, the surprise phone call from Grant Cunningham at Sparrow Records, the first steps onto the Young Messiah Tour alongside Michael W. Smith and Sandy Patty, the making of Testify to Love, the American Music Award win over Jars of Clay and POD, and the quiet weight of hiding who he really was.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we explore themes of self discovery, spiritual evolution, and creative resilience. Whether you're listening on your favorite podcast platform or watching along on YouTube, if you love music, if you've ever struggled to live up to expectations, or if you're simply looking for encouragement, you won't want to miss this conversation. He opens up about hopes, regrets, and the power of trusting your own journey.</p><p></p><p><strong>Part 2 picks up where the secret comes into the light, and the aftermath that followed.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>THE PATRICK CUSTER SHOW</strong></p><p><strong>Apple Podcasts: </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-patrick-custer-show/id1855480220" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>Spotify:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ciCkeb799tKuE87nn0SfI?si=fa6f2030f96e49d8&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=38bc90170d7242a8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>YouTube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatrickCusterShow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>TikTok: </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershoww</a></p><p><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thepatrickcustershow.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>PATRICK</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong>TikTok: </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcusterr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcusterr</a></p><p><strong>YouTube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p></p><p><strong>MICHAEL</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michaelpassons" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@michaelpassons</a></p><p><strong>TikTok:</strong> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelpassons" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@themichaelpassons</a></p><h3></h3><p>PRESENTED BY: Bright Horse Counseling. One of Nashville's most respected therapy practices. Click: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbF9wbWdidk5UeUFTeWV0d19IcmE0UjRUX3lmd3xBQ3Jtc0tuSDR1RnJ3LTNqTjdJN2U2VmtST096VWVPNzRGeEF6UEdBSWVsS3dsRDROcThOLXJMRlR6UkZKNjVvQnVGbGRkaEstY3dVTXQ2Q3VXdW5pSXMwSnVNQkZiMTBfOHBwNzdSNFo2d1dybjlnR1Vna1FBSQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.talktobrighthorse.com%2F&amp;v=rmWXtnECYP0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.talktobrighthorse.com</a> Call: 615.637.7000</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://thepatrickcustershow.captivate.fm/episode/michael-passons-breaks-silence-his-truth-about-avalon-christian-music-20year-return-part-1]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f256cb49-2931-42e8-8cf9-88e9b413f558</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8b973f9c-7edf-4038-a48d-3c3cc64fa5c1/TPC-SHOW-cover-1x1-1.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f256cb49-2931-42e8-8cf9-88e9b413f558.mp3" length="101640471" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>52:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/5618468a-f951-40b1-ae07-201747d6b237/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/5618468a-f951-40b1-ae07-201747d6b237/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/5618468a-f951-40b1-ae07-201747d6b237/index.html" type="text/html"/><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-691b15a0-4909-4d0e-81bf-a7d72666d16d.json" type="application/json+chapters"/><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Michael Passons (Pt 1) Breaks Silence: His Truth About Avalon, Christian Music &amp; 20‑Year Return"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/rmWXtnECYP0"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Series Premier: Country Music&apos;s Annie Bosko Reveals Mental Health Struggles &amp; Nashville Industry Realities</title><itunes:title>Series Premier: Country Music&apos;s Annie Bosko Reveals Mental Health Struggles &amp; Nashville Industry Realities</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>THIS IS IT - The premiere of The Patrick Custer Show! We're kicking this podcast off with a conversation that is relatable for us all and hits the core of Patrick's mission: The journey of finding your voice—literally and metaphorically.</p><p>Ever been told you’ll never get better? In this powerful debut episode, Patrick Custer and California Cowgirl <strong>Annie Bosko</strong> unpack her journey; from singing at her great‑grandmother’s funeral at five to fighting for her physical voice again after a devastating vocal injury and her inner voice for the power to fight back when business betrayal in the music industry machine tried to take her power and agency from her. You’ll hear how she hid her California roots in Nashville, fought perfectionism and depression, and learned to ask for help when everything fell apart.</p><p>They dive into therapy, faith, and the gritty reality of being a woman in country music—and why Annie believes every “no” is just a “not yet”: We discuss how she turned her struggles into opportunities, leading to collaborations with legends like Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Dwight Yoakam &amp; opening for Dolly Parton at Caesars Palace! So, grab your headphones and get ready for some entertaining stories, heartfelt moments, and a whole lot of inspiration!</p><h3><br></h3><h3>Show Highlights:</h3><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Early performing roots</strong>: turning household surfaces into stages; singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” at her great‑grandmother’s funeral at five.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Breakthrough moments</strong>: landing <em>The Little Mermaid II</em> soundtrack at 13; singing jingles and studio work; moving from California to Nashville.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Country‑music identity</strong>: hiding her California background to fit in; eventually embracing her “California Cowgirl” roots.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Voice loss &amp; recovery</strong>: discovering a vascular lesion during a Broadway gig; enduring surgery, rehab and the pandemic.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Therapy &amp; mental health</strong>: learning to ask for help, dealing with perfectionism, and letting go of people‑pleasing.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Rejection, patience &amp; persistence</strong>: every “no” becomes a “not yet”—including later collaborations with Dwight Yoakam, Darius Rucker, Vince Gill and Dolly Parton.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Boundaries &amp; relationships</strong>: applying her grandmother’s “80% rule,” standing firm on family and faith values, and learning not to compromise her core beliefs.</li></ol><br/><p><strong>Are you ready to heal and grow?</strong> Start your journey with me by signing up at <a href="https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com/updates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thepatrickcustershow.com</a> 👈 for exclusive updates, resources and behind‑the‑scenes insights from each episode. <em>It’s your invitation to experience “entertainment that heals,” where vulnerability becomes strength and hope is contagious.</em></p><p>Please click <strong>Follow</strong> on this page so you never miss an episode (and help us continue to change lives) — I appreciate every single one of you for joining this community.</p><p>Whether you’re here for your own growth or because someone you love shared this conversation, I’m grateful you’re listening and want to welcome you to The Patrick Custer Show family. Please pass this episode along to friends, family and anyone who might need a lift. When we open up about our struggles and triumphs, we remind each other that we’re not broken, we’re becoming.</p><p><strong>Subscribe to my YouTube channel</strong> for video versions of the show 👉 <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlJBNcP_yswJuzVN1bsffmCNXhncZ2csH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</p><p>-</p><p><strong class="ql-size-large">Follow me on </strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram:</a></strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok: </a></strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershoww/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook: </a></strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershoww/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershoww</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube: </a></strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong class="ql-size-large">Follow Annie Bosko on</strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/anniebosko" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram:</a></strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/anniebosko" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @anniebosko</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@anniebosko" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok: </a></strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@anniebosko" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@anniebosko</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/annieboskomusic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook: @</a></strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/annieboskomusic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">annieboskomusic</a></p><p><strong><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website:</a></strong><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.anniebosko.com</a></p><p><strong class="ql-size-large">Follow The Patrick Custer Show</strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram: </a></strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok: </a></strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook: </a></strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershoww</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website: </a></strong><a href="https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thepatrickcustershow.com</a></p><p>-</p><h3>🤝 <strong>Sponsor Spotlight</strong> – Bright Horse Counseling</h3><p>We’d like to thank our episode sponsor <strong>Bright Horse Counseling</strong>, one of Nashville’s most respected therapy practices. Their clinicians specialize in trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, anxiety, addiction, maternal mental health, couples work and more. Bright Horse blends embodiment, insight and research‑backed modalities like DBT, EMDR and trauma‑informed yoga. They offer secure telehealth anywhere in Tennessee and have a no‑nonsense relational style.</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://talktobrighthorse.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">talktobrighthorse.com</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Phone:</strong> 615‑637‑7000</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bright_horse_counseling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></strong></li></ol><br/><p><strong>Companies mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Bright Horse Counseling</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Lizzie Harrigan</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Barbara Walters</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Celine Dion</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Disney</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Darius Rucker</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Adele</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Dwight Yoakam</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Raúl Malo</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Amy Grant</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Toby Keith</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Faith Hill</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Keith Urban</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Michael Bublé</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Sam Smith</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui"...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>THIS IS IT - The premiere of The Patrick Custer Show! We're kicking this podcast off with a conversation that is relatable for us all and hits the core of Patrick's mission: The journey of finding your voice—literally and metaphorically.</p><p>Ever been told you’ll never get better? In this powerful debut episode, Patrick Custer and California Cowgirl <strong>Annie Bosko</strong> unpack her journey; from singing at her great‑grandmother’s funeral at five to fighting for her physical voice again after a devastating vocal injury and her inner voice for the power to fight back when business betrayal in the music industry machine tried to take her power and agency from her. You’ll hear how she hid her California roots in Nashville, fought perfectionism and depression, and learned to ask for help when everything fell apart.</p><p>They dive into therapy, faith, and the gritty reality of being a woman in country music—and why Annie believes every “no” is just a “not yet”: We discuss how she turned her struggles into opportunities, leading to collaborations with legends like Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Dwight Yoakam &amp; opening for Dolly Parton at Caesars Palace! So, grab your headphones and get ready for some entertaining stories, heartfelt moments, and a whole lot of inspiration!</p><h3><br></h3><h3>Show Highlights:</h3><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Early performing roots</strong>: turning household surfaces into stages; singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” at her great‑grandmother’s funeral at five.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Breakthrough moments</strong>: landing <em>The Little Mermaid II</em> soundtrack at 13; singing jingles and studio work; moving from California to Nashville.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Country‑music identity</strong>: hiding her California background to fit in; eventually embracing her “California Cowgirl” roots.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Voice loss &amp; recovery</strong>: discovering a vascular lesion during a Broadway gig; enduring surgery, rehab and the pandemic.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Therapy &amp; mental health</strong>: learning to ask for help, dealing with perfectionism, and letting go of people‑pleasing.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Rejection, patience &amp; persistence</strong>: every “no” becomes a “not yet”—including later collaborations with Dwight Yoakam, Darius Rucker, Vince Gill and Dolly Parton.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Boundaries &amp; relationships</strong>: applying her grandmother’s “80% rule,” standing firm on family and faith values, and learning not to compromise her core beliefs.</li></ol><br/><p><strong>Are you ready to heal and grow?</strong> Start your journey with me by signing up at <a href="https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com/updates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thepatrickcustershow.com</a> 👈 for exclusive updates, resources and behind‑the‑scenes insights from each episode. <em>It’s your invitation to experience “entertainment that heals,” where vulnerability becomes strength and hope is contagious.</em></p><p>Please click <strong>Follow</strong> on this page so you never miss an episode (and help us continue to change lives) — I appreciate every single one of you for joining this community.</p><p>Whether you’re here for your own growth or because someone you love shared this conversation, I’m grateful you’re listening and want to welcome you to The Patrick Custer Show family. Please pass this episode along to friends, family and anyone who might need a lift. When we open up about our struggles and triumphs, we remind each other that we’re not broken, we’re becoming.</p><p><strong>Subscribe to my YouTube channel</strong> for video versions of the show 👉 <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlJBNcP_yswJuzVN1bsffmCNXhncZ2csH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</p><p>-</p><p><strong class="ql-size-large">Follow me on </strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram:</a></strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok: </a></strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershoww/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook: </a></strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershoww/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershoww</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube: </a></strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcuster</a></p><p><strong class="ql-size-large">Follow Annie Bosko on</strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/anniebosko" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram:</a></strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/anniebosko" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @anniebosko</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@anniebosko" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok: </a></strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@anniebosko" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@anniebosko</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/annieboskomusic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook: @</a></strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/annieboskomusic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">annieboskomusic</a></p><p><strong><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website:</a></strong><a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.anniebosko.com</a></p><p><strong class="ql-size-large">Follow The Patrick Custer Show</strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram: </a></strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok: </a></strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershow</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook: </a></strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thepatrickcustershoww</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website: </a></strong><a href="https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thepatrickcustershow.com</a></p><p>-</p><h3>🤝 <strong>Sponsor Spotlight</strong> – Bright Horse Counseling</h3><p>We’d like to thank our episode sponsor <strong>Bright Horse Counseling</strong>, one of Nashville’s most respected therapy practices. Their clinicians specialize in trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, anxiety, addiction, maternal mental health, couples work and more. Bright Horse blends embodiment, insight and research‑backed modalities like DBT, EMDR and trauma‑informed yoga. They offer secure telehealth anywhere in Tennessee and have a no‑nonsense relational style.</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://talktobrighthorse.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">talktobrighthorse.com</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Phone:</strong> 615‑637‑7000</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bright_horse_counseling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></strong></li></ol><br/><p><strong>Companies mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Bright Horse Counseling</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Lizzie Harrigan</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Barbara Walters</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Celine Dion</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Disney</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Darius Rucker</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Adele</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Dwight Yoakam</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Raúl Malo</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Amy Grant</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Toby Keith</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Faith Hill</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Keith Urban</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Michael Bublé</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Sam Smith</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Aerosmith</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Tony Robbins</li></ol><br/><p>Takeaways:</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>In this episode, we explore the journey of self-discovery and resilience, highlighting how asking for help can transform our lives.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Annie Bosko shares her heartfelt experiences and challenges, reminding us that vulnerability is a strength in navigating life's storms.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>The conversation emphasizes the importance of knowing your worth and the power of transparency in relationships, making it clear that every connection has its ups and downs.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Listeners learn about the significance of timing in both personal and professional life, showcasing how 'no' can often mean 'not yet' and the need to keep pushing forward.</li></ol><br/>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://thepatrickcustershow.captivate.fm/episode/country-musics-annie-bosko-reveals-mental-health-struggles-nashville-industry-realities]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ffbea38a-3ef0-4ad5-bde0-eedc8cd1b3b0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8b973f9c-7edf-4038-a48d-3c3cc64fa5c1/TPC-SHOW-cover-1x1-1.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:39:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ffbea38a-3ef0-4ad5-bde0-eedc8cd1b3b0.mp3" length="100691991" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>52:27</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a71bf608-232e-4267-8a57-b8209e080096/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a71bf608-232e-4267-8a57-b8209e080096/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a71bf608-232e-4267-8a57-b8209e080096/index.html" type="text/html"/><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-c746261f-28e1-4e00-9814-15580d26100e.json" type="application/json+chapters"/><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Premiere: Country Music&apos;s Annie Bosko Reveals Mental Health Struggles &amp; Nashville Industry Realities"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/fH9ftt49KRQ"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item></channel></rss>