What counts as “real recovery”? In this episode of Starve the Demon: Recovery by Any Means Necessary, Jenna sits down with Erik Kitchens—a filmmaker working in film/TV, a dispensary owner, and a man in recovery who identifies as Cali sober. We get into the messy, honest stuff: growing up with alcohol normalized, rehab at 15, mental health and trauma, why AA/NA didn’t click for him, and what finally did—Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), intentional living, and (for him) cannabis and occasional psychedelics with purpose. This is not a “one size fits all” conversation. It’s about harm reduction, honesty, and building a life you don’t want to escape from.

⚠️ Note: This episode is for education and lived experience. It is not medical advice. If you’re struggling, get professional help and don’t go it alone.

Erik’s socials link: https://www.tiktok.com/@film_dope?_r=1&_t=ZP-92tsWUitF2U]

Erik’s dispensary: Www.floradistro.com

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