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Inside the Body Brokering Industry: Michael "Solo" Lynch Reveals What Really Happens
Jul 2, 2026
1h 06m 17s
Dr. David Wiss: What If Your Anxiety Isn't All in Your Head?
Jun 25, 2026
1h 19m 43s
Dr. Peter Coleman Helped Thousands Beat Addiction, Here's What He Learned
Jun 18, 2026
1h 02m 44s
How Michael Dean Built a Legacy Across Music, Media & Entrepreneurship
Jun 11, 2026
1h 42m 03s
Relapse & Survival: The Truth About Addiction Recovery with Sam Kamkar
Jun 4, 2026
37m 57s
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| 7/2/26 | ![]() Inside the Body Brokering Industry: Michael "Solo" Lynch Reveals What Really Happens | What really happens inside the body brokering industry? In this eye-opening episode of Primary Purpose with Pej, Michael "Solo" Lynch pulls back the curtain on a world few people ever see. After years of living through addiction, incarceration, and some of life's darkest moments, Solo has transformed his life and now uses his experiences to educate others and advocate for ethical practices in recovery and beyond. Solo shares shocking truths about the body brokering industry, the exploitation that can exist within addiction treatment, and why vulnerable individuals are often caught in the middle. He also reflects on his own journey from prison and addiction to recovery, purpose, and helping others reclaim their lives. This is a powerful conversation about accountability, hope, and exposing the realities that too many people never hear about. #podcast #podcastclips #podcastlife #trending #viral #mustwatch #WatchNow #youtubeshorts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 06m 17s | ||||||
| 6/25/26 | ![]() Dr. David Wiss: What If Your Anxiety Isn't All in Your Head? | What happens when you've done everything you're supposed to do to improve your mental health—and you're still struggling? This week on Primary Purpose with Pej, Dr. David Wiss joins the show to challenge the way we think about anxiety, depression, addiction, brain fog, and emotional suffering. As a functional medicine clinician, registered dietitian nutritionist, researcher, and mental health expert, Dr. Wiss believes that many symptoms commonly treated as purely psychological may actually have underlying biological causes. From gut health and hormones to inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, genetics, and environmental toxins, he explains how the body and brain are deeply connected in ways that are often overlooked. Drawing from more than 14 years of clinical experience and over 30 published research papers, Dr. Wiss shares why so many people remain stuck despite seeking help and what can happen when we move beyond symptom management to uncover the root causes of suffering. This conversation offers a fresh perspective on healing, recovery, and the possibility that your body may have been trying to tell you something all along. #mentalhealth #anxiety #depression #healing #recovery #wellness #brainhealth #mindset #selfimprovement #personalgrowth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 19m 43s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | ![]() Dr. Peter Coleman Helped Thousands Beat Addiction, Here's What He Learned | What if everything you thought you knew about addiction was incomplete? This week on Primary Purpose with Pej, Pej sits down with addiction medicine pioneer Dr. Peter Coleman, whose work has helped transform the way people approach recovery from alcohol and opioid dependence. With more than three decades of experience and thousands of lives impacted, Dr. Coleman shares the lessons he's learned from treating addiction, supporting families through recovery, and challenging long-held beliefs about what healing really looks like. Together, they explore the realities of the opioid epidemic, why so many people struggle to access effective treatment, the science behind addiction, and the importance of compassion in recovery. Dr. Coleman also reflects on founding one of the nation's first outpatient detox programs and building a treatment model that restored dignity, hope, and possibility to those seeking freedom from substance use disorders. This powerful conversation is a reminder that recovery is not only possible, it happens every day. #addictionrecovery #recoveryjourney #mentalhealth #Sobriety #recoveryispossible #healing #recoverycommunity #alcoholrecovery #mentalhealthawareness #hope #resilience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 02m 44s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![]() How Michael Dean Built a Legacy Across Music, Media & Entrepreneurship | Before podcasts, before social media, and before artists had direct access to fans online, Michael Dean was already building communities, creating content, and documenting music history. On this episode of Primary Purpose with Pej, Michael shares his remarkable journey from Seattle's underground hip-hop scene in the late 1980s to touring with influential independent artists, becoming an entrepreneur, author, musician, and one of the earliest voices in the online Prince community. This conversation goes far beyond music. Michael opens up about purpose, artistic independence, staying true to your vision, and the importance of building something meaningful over time. From personal interactions with Prince during the early days of the internet to lessons learned through decades of creativity and reinvention, this episode is packed with insights for artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone searching for their own path. If you've ever wondered what it takes to create a lasting legacy while remaining authentic to yourself, this conversation is for you. #Prince #MichaelDean #PrimaryPurposeWithPej #Pej #MusicIndustry #HipHopHistory #IndependentArtist #Entrepreneurship #CreativeJourney #ArtistLife #MusicPodcast #PrinceFans #Storytelling #PurposeDriven #MusicBusiness #LegacyBuilding #CreativeEntrepreneur #SeattleHipHop #MusicHistory #PersonalGrowth #Inspiration #PodcastInterview #IndependentMusic #ContentCreator #ArtistDevelopment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 42m 03s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | ![]() Relapse & Survival: The Truth About Addiction Recovery with Sam Kamkar | For years, Sam's life was trapped in a cycle that seemed impossible to break. Addiction, fentanyl, Xanax, jail, treatment centers, relapse, and self-destruction became his reality. Every path he was on pointed toward becoming another tragic statistic, and many people had already written his ending for him. In this powerful episode of Primary Purpose with Pej, Sam shares the unfiltered truth about addiction, recovery culture, body brokering, manipulation within the treatment industry, and the difficult process of rebuilding a life after years of chaos. This conversation goes beyond sobriety and explores what it really takes to break free from toxic environments, reclaim your identity, and create a future when all hope seems lost. If you or someone you love has struggled with addiction, this episode offers a raw, honest look at both the darkness of addiction and the possibility of recovery. #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #RecoveryJourney #FentanylCrisis #MentalHealth #PrimaryPurposeWithPej #RecoveryPodcast #SobrietyPodcast #AddictionAwareness #InspirationStories #Healing #RecoveryCommunity #PodcastClips #LifeAfterAddiction #HopeAndRecovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 37m 57s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | ![]() “I Should Be Dead”, Benjamin Lerner on Addiction, Relapse & Redemption | Today on Primary Purpose with Pej, we sit down with Benjamin Lerner, rapper, composer, recovery advocate, and the great-grandson of legendary songwriter Irving Berlin. Behind the music, talent, and family legacy was a devastating battle with fentanyl, heroin, and crack cocaine that nearly cost Benjamin his life.Now sober since 2016, Benjamin has turned his pain into purpose. Through a unique blend of classical piano and hip-hop, he’s built an audience of hundreds of millions by speaking openly about addiction, relapse, shame, recovery, and redemption. This conversation dives deep into generational pressure, self-destruction, creativity, sobriety, and what it really takes to face the truth and rebuild a life from the ground up.If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, this episode is proof that recovery is possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 14m 08s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | ![]() She Beat a 13-Year Addiction — Now She’s Exposing What Recovery Really Looks Like | Mandi West | This week on Primary Purpose with Pej, Pej sits down with Mandi West — a Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Certified Recovery Specialist, and Certified Gambling Counselor with over 10 years in sustained recovery after a 13-year battle with substance use disorder. Mandi shares her powerful journey from addiction to recovery, the realities of rebuilding a life after chaos, and how her lived experience now fuels her work helping others heal. Together, they dive into the truth about addiction treatment, stigma, gambling addiction, recovery communities, social media advocacy, and the systemic challenges people face when seeking help. With both clinical expertise and firsthand experience, Mandi brings an honest, compassionate, and deeply informed perspective to one of the most important conversations happening today. If you or someone you love has struggled with addiction, this episode is a reminder that recovery is possible — and that purpose can be found on the other side of pain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 07m 32s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | ![]() 17 Felonies, 9 Years in Prison… Then She Changed Everything | Ginny Burton on Redemption | What happens when someone society gave up on refuses to give up on themselves? This week on Primary Purpose with Pej, Pej sits down with Ginny Burton — speaker, reform advocate, and living proof that redemption is real. After 30 years in addiction, 17 felony convictions, and nearly a decade spent in prison, Ginny lost everything: her freedom, family, identity, and hope. But her story didn’t end there. Now over 13 years sober, Ginny has transformed her life into a mission — going from incarcerated woman to scholar, policy advisor, and founder of the OUT Impact Coalition. Today, she’s helping reshape recovery, reentry, and criminal justice reform from the inside out. In this powerful conversation, Pej and Ginny discuss: Addiction and survival Prison and systemic failure Motherhood, shame, and forgiveness Recovery and rebuilding identity Turning pain into purpose Why no one is beyond redemption This is a story of transformation, resilience, and what can happen when someone is finally given a second chance. Subscribe to Primary Purpose with Pej for more conversations on recovery, transformation, and purpose-driven living. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 14m 19s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Eric Zink Reveals the Moment That Changed His Life Forever | Today on Primary Purpose with Pej, Pej sits down with Eric B. Zink, mental health advocate, addiction recovery mentor, and speaker whose message of hope has impacted millions around the world. With more than 2 million followers across social media, Eric has become a powerful voice for those struggling with addiction, trauma, depression, and the difficult journey of rebuilding a life after darkness. Drawing from his own lived experience, Eric opens up about recovery, emotional healing, identity, and the mindset shifts that helped him transform pain into purpose. In this deeply honest conversation, Pej and Eric explore what it truly means to survive the things that tried to break you, and how healing can become a way to serve others. From overcoming addiction and navigating mental health struggles to finding resilience, meaning, and hope, this episode is for anyone searching for strength in difficult seasons. If you’ve ever felt lost, stuck, or beyond saving, Eric’s story is proof that change is possible and no one is too far gone to heal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 06m 19s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | ![]() How Structure, Community, and Mentorship Changed My Life | In this episode, Pej is joined by therapist Dima Puchkarare for an honest conversation that blends both professional insight and lived experience in the addiction and recovery space. Together, they share what early sobriety really looks like—from navigating intense emotions and struggling with consistency to the challenge of letting go of familiar environments and habits. Drawing from their work with individuals facing substance use and mental health challenges, as well as their own recovery journeys, they speak openly about the parts of recovery that often go unspoken. Dima offers perspective from his experience as a therapist in Los Angeles, supporting clients through life after treatment, while also reflecting on his own path—learning to build stability through structure, community, mentorship, and a willingness to do things differently. Pej adds his own personal and professional lens, breaking down what helped him move from uncertainty to a more grounded, meaningful life. Whether you’re new to recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply looking for a deeper understanding of what lasting change takes, this episode provides practical insight and a grounded, real-world perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 39m 31s | ||||||
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| 4/23/26 | ![]() We Have To Stop Playing God...Both The Enabler & The Addicted✨ | recoverycontrol+3 | — | Primary Purpose | — | mindsetrelapse+3 | Intervention on Call | 45m 53s | |
| 4/16/26 | ![]() He Stepped Up When Everything Fell Apart… Now He’s Saving Lives | Nick Plaskett✨ | resilienceleadership+3 | Nick Plaskett | Primary Purpose with Pej | — | healingtransformation+3 | — | 36m 42s | |
| 4/10/26 | ![]() She Survived Addiction, Trauma & Eating Disorders… Now She Helps Others Heal✨ | addictionmental health+3 | Shireen Janti | MusiCaresPrimary Purpose with Pej | — | resiliencetransformation+3 | — | 1h 14m 54s | |
| 3/26/26 | ![]() This Changed Everything… Chassity Ebbole on Faith, Purpose & Reinvention✨ | faithpurpose+4 | Chassity Ebbole | Primary Purpose withTattoo Chat+1 | — | tattoo artistathlete+3 | — | 53m 09s | |
| 3/19/26 | ![]() Breaking Chains: Adam Stephens on Helping Addicts Reclaim Their Lives✨ | addictionrecovery+3 | Adam Stephens | Primary PurposeBreaking Chains: | — | AddictionRecoverySobriety+3 | — | 45m 41s | |
| 3/12/26 | ![]() The 3 Boundaries That Actually Save Lives with Brian Schultz✨ | substance usemental health+3 | Brian Schultz | The 3 Boundaries That Actually Save LivesPrimary Purpose with Pej | — | motivational interviewingevidence-based practices+3 | — | 1h 14m 28s | |
| 3/5/26 | ![]() The Truth About Addiction and Family Recovery✨ | addictionrecovery+2 | Carlton Norwood | Primary Purpose with Pej | AugustaGeorgia | resilienceresponsibility+4 | — | 49m 06s | |
| 2/26/26 | ![]() The Cost of Living Fast: Motorcycles, Rebellion, and Finding Purpose with Randy Underwood✨ | motorcyclesrebellion+3 | Randy Underwood | The Cost of Living Fast: Motorcycles, Rebellion, and Finding Purpose with Randy UnderwoodThe "Fast Life+1 | Orange CountySan Diego+1 | fast lifemotorcycle racing+3 | — | 1h 10m 02s | |
| 2/19/26 | ![]() Cutting Through the Chaos: How to Move from Paralysis to Clarity with Matt Brown✨ | addictionintervention+3 | Matt Brown | Cutting Through the ChaosPrimary Purpose with Pej | — | paralysis of fearrock bottom myth+2 | — | 52m 26s | |
| 2/12/26 | ![]() Stop Enabling, Start Helping: How to Love an Addict Without Losing Yourself | Katie Sanders✨ | addictionfamily recovery+2 | Katie Sanders | Primary PurposeNCACIP+1 | — | recoveryintervention+2 | — | 56m 01s | |
| 2/6/26 | ![]() Finding Your Rhythm in Recovery, Patrick O’Neill on Music, Sobriety, and Purpose | In this heartfelt episode of Primary Purpose with Pej, we sit down with Patrick O’Neill, a Southern California native whose life story is rooted in adventure, creativity, and hard-earned growth. From years behind the bar and travels across the globe to his transition into the corporate world, Patrick shares how connection, curiosity, and music have always been guiding forces in his life. Now 16 months sober, Patrick opens up about recovery, self-work, and learning how to live with intention one day at a time. As a lifelong musician, single father, and someone who continues to embrace life’s evolution with humility and humor, Patrick reminds us that recovery isn’t the end of the story — it’s the moment you finally start playing your own music again. This episode is a powerful reminder that purpose is found not in perfection, but in progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 27m 15s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | ![]() The Truth About Interventions, Boundaries, and Family Recovery | Scott Stein | On this episode of Primary Purpose with Pej, we sit down with Scott Stein — family coach, interventionist, and founder of Capital Companion and Transport — for one of the most honest conversations about addiction, family dynamics, and recovery you’ll hear. Scott doesn’t teach recovery from theory — he lived it. His addiction spanned opioids, alcohol, weed, benzos, nightlife culture, and the “work hard, party harder” mentality that eventually left him homeless, evicted, and disconnected from reality. While everyone around him saw the problem, Scott couldn’t — until his mother’s growth became the mirror he couldn’t ignore. Today, Scott works with families and individuals navigating addiction at every stage: • Before treatment • During treatment • After treatment and re-entry into real life His focus goes beyond sobriety — into executive functioning, boundaries, routines, life skills, accountability, and structure — the areas most people overlook but families desperately need help with. Scott believes: You don’t steal someone’s comeback story — you support it You set boundaries, not band-aids You offer truth, not rescue Whether someone lives on Park Avenue or the streets, Scott shows up the same way: direct, practical, and rooted in real love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 59m 33s | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | ![]() I Manifested My Worst Nightmare — Until Faith Set Me Free with Marco Ferrante | In this powerful episode of Primary Purpose with Pej, Pej sits down with Marco Ferrante — pastor, mentor, nonprofit leader, and founder of Journey to Solutions — to share a raw and deeply moving story of addiction, identity, and spiritual transformation. Raised in a traditional Sicilian family where reputation meant everything, Marco learned early that admitting addiction was considered weakness. What followed was years of darkness marked by substance abuse, incarceration, homelessness, paranoia, and loss — despite once having scholarships, athletic success, and opportunity at his fingertips. Addiction followed him across borders, from the U.S. to Europe, proving that distance can’t heal what only truth and connection can. Everything changed when Marco encountered Christ not as religion, but as a personal invitation. What began as desperation turned into freedom through faith, community, discipline, and surrender. Today, Marco serves as the Owner of Journey to Solutions Educational Resource Center, President of Journey to Solutions Recovery Ministry, Vice President of PRP Nonprofit, and host of the Journey 2 Solutions Podcast — all rooted in servant leadership and the belief that lives can be restored and purpose rediscovered. This episode is about more than recovery. It’s about identity, redemption, and the power of grace to rewrite even the darkest story. If you’re struggling with addiction, mental health, shame, or feeling too far gone — this conversation is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 20m 14s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | ![]() From Survival to Strength | Allison Smith’s 10 Years of Sobriety & Faith | Today on Primary Purpose with Pej, we sit down with Allison Smith — a domestic violence survivor, single mother, and woman who has walked the path of sobriety for over 10 years, one day at a time. Faith-driven and deeply committed to healing, Allison shares her story with honesty and courage. What began as survival became transformation — learning how to rebuild her life, reclaim her voice, and raise her child while staying grounded in sobriety, faith, and personal accountability. This conversation explores what it means to heal after abuse, how sobriety becomes a foundation for empowerment, and why sharing your story can become an act of service. Allison doesn’t speak from theory — she speaks from lived experience, reminding us that recovery isn’t just about staying sober, it’s about choosing yourself every day. This episode is for anyone navigating trauma, addiction, faith, or single parenthood — and for anyone who needs proof that strength can be rebuilt from the hardest places. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 05m 35s | ||||||
| 1/1/26 | ![]() The Best Conversations of the Year | This year on Primary Purpose with Pej, we sat down with some of the most powerful voices in recovery, mental health, performance, leadership, and personal transformation. This special end-of-year episode brings together the most impactful moments, stories, and insights from our best guests — conversations that challenged perspective, sparked growth, and reminded us what purpose really looks like when life gets hard. From raw honesty about addiction and recovery… To deep conversations around mindset, resilience, and rebuilding your life… To moments of clarity that hit long after the episode ends… This is Primary Purpose at its core. Whether you’ve been with us since day one or you’re just discovering the show, this episode captures the heart of what we do — real conversations with people who’ve lived it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 29m 11s | ||||||
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