Addiction, Mission, and Recovery w/ Breanne Demarco

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Breanne grew up in the Diocese of Austin, Texas and was heavily involved in various outreach ministries until she graduated and left the country to serve as a full-time foreign missionary. After traveling to 13 countries she returned home and began to serve in ministry Stateside - giving talks at youth retreats and events all over the U.S. She spent some time in the convent discerning her vocation, and also as the Campus Minister at Texas State University. She recently got married and now has two children. She has been sober for 8 years and has helped many other addicts pursue recovery along the way. In her free time, which doesn’t exist anymore since she is a mother, she likes to ride motorcycles, shoot guns, and go to Adoration.
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00:00 Intro & Growing Up
05:38 Childhood Trauma
16:43 Overdosing at 16
20:35 Life in Rehab
29:06 Mission Work
39:00 The Universal Church
47:00 Falling Back into Sin
54:10 Finding Christ Again
1:03:30 Religious Life
1:11:39 Helping Broken High Schoolers
1:25:50 Discovering Your True Self
1:36:45 Dating/Marrying An Atheist
1:52:46 Loving the Homeless
2:02:09 Addiction as a Disease
2:09:27 Stepping into Perfection
2:13:14 The Hardest Drug to Overcome
2:16:59 Identifying as the Sin
2:22:10 Two Paths of Addiction
2:23:28 Advice to Women Watching Porn
2:26:20 Defining Addiction
2:42:18 How to Stay Out of Addiction
3:00:00 Daily Conversion
3:04:10 Wrap Up

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@pcarnold9 2 ай бұрын

I just admitted that I have an addiction to alcohol and I need to stop. Talking to people and starting AA.

@dr.mofongo9001 2 ай бұрын

That’s the first step. On my own journey I learned that acceptance is one of the biggest keys to change, along with leaning on God and the support of those in AA. The people in those rooms remind you that you’re not alone, and can relate to what you’re dealing with, which is a huge source of strength and comfort. Best advice I can give you is to keep going and seek out a sponsor. I learned the hard way that not doing so inevitably sets you up for failure. God bless you and I wish you the best.

@vgraham580 2 ай бұрын

I'm so proud of you for this.

@slowcarbgirl9627 2 ай бұрын

One day at a time!

@pcarnold9 2 ай бұрын

@@dr.mofongo9001 thanks I just did RCIA but I couldn't yet admit I had a problem

@sjm9876 2 ай бұрын

I will keep you in my prayers! We do recover

@SipswithSerra Ай бұрын

As a long time listener this is my favorite episode of PWA hands down. I wept through nearly all of it and I think about it many times a week. God is so good.

@edwardhearn5058 2 ай бұрын

Haven't watched the whole thing but already more than an hour into this. Very deep, please pray for me as an addict.

@jacobembry6709 2 ай бұрын

Prayers, brother

@LittleJoe3014 2 ай бұрын

Be Honest as you can be with God ,and ask him to help you , every day .God loves you and desires a relationship with you...I was 29 years old when I got sober form drugs and booze...have been clean 41 Years ..God is good ...remember God Loves you ,more than words can say ...and as you are suffering , I love you also..

@Btn1136 2 ай бұрын

I’ll be praying. Confession, Communion, Community, Counseling. You can do this, but not alone.

@aadamy 2 ай бұрын

Twelve steps helped me. Not all groups are the same. But just doing 90 meetings in 90 days if possible (or connecting to someone for accountability daily with one meeting a week) is helpful. I just listened for the first 3 months bc I was so emotional.

@edwardhearn5058 2 ай бұрын

@@aadamy thank you, and thanks everyone

@lagranorac Ай бұрын

This talk pushed me to go to my first AA meeting yesterday. Her testimony may have saved my life.

@daniellas8062 2 ай бұрын

This video came out the day that my dad checked himself into rehab for the first time. Please pray for him that God places the desire on his heart to get better and find healing.

@junglequeen7386 Ай бұрын

Most precious blood of Jesus Christ, save us and the whole world. 🙏❤

@Teresa9962 2 ай бұрын

Breanne and I served together in missions 15 years ago!! She is the friend I call in my darkest moments. I have heard Breanne share many times over the years in ministry. Her testimony shines a light on of the dark places of my heart where i am often trying to save myself. And that daily invitation from the Lord to hand it over to Jesus and ask for help! Thank you for your brave witness and vulnerability. Jesus saves!! 🙌🏼

@saraconway3468 Ай бұрын

What’s the missions group called?

@kellysoo Ай бұрын

Thank you Breanne

@abbykittle5058 2 күн бұрын

That's awesome! She's helped for so much over the past year. We've been email partners and I've learned a ton from her!

@champagne.future5248 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate Matt giving her space to talk and not interrupting her, and asking good questions. Great hosting job

@exaltavithumiles Ай бұрын

His platform is truly unique for this reason. She was able to express herself seamlessly, and not to a microphone but to someone who was willing to listen.

@stephencotter538 2 ай бұрын

I had to pull my truck over listening to that story about the kid in the parking lot. Had to wipe the tears outta my eyes before I pulled up to my construction crew. She got me

@tylerwood92 2 ай бұрын

Sitting in my office tearing up. Had to pause it a few times so people didn't see me just crying at my desk.

@Btn1136 2 ай бұрын

Jesus coming to her hospital bed and she still felt ashamed- I lost it. I’m thrilled she’s doing well.

@yvetteestevez8660 2 ай бұрын

I was listening to this while at work.. thankfully the restroom is nearby my desk. I quickly walked into it to let out my cry! (Twice) The priest sitting at her desk then becoming Jesus. It goes to show the power of prayer 🙏 and what she said after about the kid who confided in her about his brothers death.

@robertlindberg6020 2 ай бұрын

Geez... glad I'm not the only one! To hear somebody that gets it and passes it along is a real blessing. Real story with real humility, reminding us that we don't do this (or anything) on our own. Having been down some bad roads, as we all have, it's such a grace to realize God is always there to pull us back, save us from ourselves and strengthen us when we need it. Blessings to you, Breanne, for this eye-opening testimony. The tears were worth it!

@Emceeloki 2 ай бұрын

19 years in recovery and just did RCIA and was confirmed this Easter. I was operating out of mostly fear for my whole life, including in recovery, but now true Love is beginning to replace this fear-based set of motivations. Thanks to Breanne for sharing!

@aliasshmalias86 2 ай бұрын

Praise the Lord 🎊😁 May God Bless you abundantly 🙏🏼✝️

@hannahrr3627 2 ай бұрын

The minute I saw her and the tattoos my jaw literally dropped. I worked for a ministry across the street at the same time as her, and breanne and I worked the Christian club table over the summer during new student orientation. She was the first catholic I ever talked to that exposed me to some of the arguments behind catholicism, as I was very VERY anti-catholic before. I met with her a few times and we talked through questions I had. She had awesome stories, and i think the way she talked about catholocism and her experiences really drew me in. I distinclty remember there was a unique authority and confidence in the way she spoke that I found intriguing. A few years later, I tried to remember her name to contact her but I couldn't remember. To be honest, after moving back home and going through some stuff, I've actually had a difficult time going back to church. It was hard finding a church community after college, and then I had anxiety between catholicism and protestantism. Some other things also have put me in a backsliding funk that makes me feel a bit twisted inside. Its almost overwhelming. That time we met feels like so long ago ): I've been watching Matt fradd videos for a while now, so I'm shocked to see her since I haven't thought about her in so long. haven't watched the video yet, so I'm excited to hear the other parts of her story on more detail than before :) I guess if anything, I hope my long drawn out message shows someone that thise conversations you have with people do actual make an impact more than you know.

@jrm_mrj2075 2 ай бұрын

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@saintejeannedarc9460 Ай бұрын

It's a small world isn't it. Some of us do feel conflicted. I'm still a Christian and always will be. I'm not anti Catholic, and have known some wonderful Catholics, some not so wonderful and same on the protestant side where I remain. I feel a bit between the two, as I did attend Mass for years, going out w/ a Catholic. Still can't reconcile myself to some of their essential doctrines. There is no perfect church. That's all I know for sure. Follow Christ and go where he leads you.

@junglequeen7386 Ай бұрын

@@saintejeannedarc9460 I myself had conflicting thoughts. Then it hit me, everyone here is for the same reason. We are all sinners in need of a Savior. Nobody will be perfect, but the Church (which is the body of Christ) is most certainly perfect. She is there to guide us and help us become more holy. We must always keep focused on our first love, and that is Jesus. He is who we should always be reaching for, in the Eucharist. God bless, luv. 💕

@saintejeannedarc9460 Ай бұрын

@@junglequeen7386 That's an odd Catholic belief that your side of Christianity oddly adheres to. We have no such beliefs on the protestant side about any of our churches. So it's not just that we see fault w/ the Catholic church, but not our own. The bible is very clear that there was no perfection in Judaism and neither was there in the early NT church. It was made up of sinners and mistake makers, just like we all are today. Only God is perfect, but it's inexplicable how a church made up of sinners could somehow be perfect. There is no biblical claim that the body of Christ on earth is in any way perfect, on the contrary. God bless you too sweetie.

@lailikrumm Ай бұрын

Awesome share :) I pray you find your way back to Catholicism. Going to the Mass and reading the Bible both can help. Also - go to the Mass daily, if you can. Besides that I would recommend based on my own personal experience the Hallow App and TV Show The Chosen. All of this has drawn me closer to God than I've ever before wanted to be. Hope it helps! God bless!

@sjm9876 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this Matt and Breanne. I just celebrated 3 years clean from heroin and crack. My son recently turned 2 and a half. Life is so good in recovery, recovery is possible! I am a big proponent of the 12 steps and my grandma hosts Al-anon meetings

@iohannesfactotum 2 ай бұрын

Glory to Jesus Christ, one day at a time

@johnnyjordan9305 2 ай бұрын

Keep going.

@aliasshmalias86 2 ай бұрын

Praise the Lord 🎊😁💃🏼🙌🏼 God bless you and your family 🙏🏼❤

@mJesq86 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Matt, for having Breanne come on and share her experience, strength, and hope. As a Catholic and fellow AA member, I am grateful you had a guest shed some light on this subject matter.

@lauragrace325 2 ай бұрын

This talk was so so helpful for me. We hear so many stories of instant healing - whether from addiction or sin or physical or mental illness, or even spiritual warfare, anything - , but I'm finding that for the majority of us it's a roller coaster and a constant work in progress. It's so good to hear a story that reflects that reality. "Encountering Christ is just the beginning."

@kathrynwessling4990 22 күн бұрын

Amen!

@NotablySped 2 ай бұрын

I was crying through about half of this. What a beautiful testimony; thank you so much for sharing, and for all who are struggling through addiction, or anxiety, or loneliness, or anything that is tormenting them, God bless you and know you are not alone

@stephencotter538 2 ай бұрын

@26:57 When I first got sober, a coworker told me "I liked you better when you were high." That was 15 years ago. The insensitivity of others is astounding. And a friend whom I had volunteered to donate a kidney to, called me a "worthless junkie" during an argument we had. That one hurt, and I was 7 years sober at the time. Hurt people hurt people. Thank God for the 12 steps. "God brought me to AA, and AA brought me to God." I know a ton of men and women who have come back to the Church via AA. God is good, and His miracles are all around us. I'm really enjoying this young lady's testimony. Good stuff!

@CigarMode-4good 2 ай бұрын

The raw and frank truth this woman speaks is jaw dropping. This may not be the average ‘Catholic’ podcast story but I am so glad Matt had Breanne on and just let her talk. I have rewatched sections of this five times. These are behaviors I don’t get and she helped me connect to fellow humans who suffer beyond my understanding. Believe that someone can recover incomprehensible things through the love of Christ after listening to this lady! Praise be to God.

@bria1648 2 ай бұрын

from the age of ten I've been addicted to porn and masturbation. Like hardcore, everyday for years on end. Now I'm (hopefully) porn free or at least close and I'm working on not masturbating. As a girl, I couldn't get help, and I experienced such intense levels of shame and anxiety that the idea of someone finding out would cause panic attacks, passing out, throwing up etc. The only thing that ever made a difference was prayer. 2 years ago I committed to St. Bridget's 1 year devotion, and a year ago her 12 year devotion, now I'm actually making progress, and I have hope that one day I will be lust sober.

@christopherfleming7505 Ай бұрын

God bless you. I love the Rosary of Our Lady of Sorrows that was first taught by St. Bridget. Keep going, with God on your side, you can do this!

@pcola4594 Ай бұрын

Praise be Jesus Christ. May the blessed Mother guide you and lead you to freedom in her most glorious son.

@NGC_290 Ай бұрын

I hear you, and I know from experience it’s hard. I’m so happy for you that you’re making progress! Consecration to Mary was a major turning point for me, but may not necessarily be for everyone. Praying for you! ❤

@monicadeumic 2 ай бұрын

This interview is incredible . As a woman and mother in recovery, I felt so seen and supported just by listening to this. Thank you for sharing so bravely, Breanne.

@jeannedebudapest Ай бұрын

I would LOVE to hear an episode two, about how her life turned out now (kids, marriage, etc.)! Thanks so much for this testimony! We are all involved in addiction, we are all living in and/or around it.

@JohnHenrysaysHi 2 ай бұрын

Thank God she's been sober for 8 years! I haven't finished it yet, but your interview with Breanne Demarco has been awesome.

@paulachurio6795 2 ай бұрын

Breanne was a youth leader at my local church, her testimony is beautiful and very touching! She has this way of allowing God to speak through her that makes her very special ❤️

@stephencotter538 2 ай бұрын

Her husband sounds like a true gentleman 👊

@taramccreary8997 2 ай бұрын

She is the epitomy of the verse "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness". As she kept speaking about her struggles and God calling her the more i could see how incredibly strong she is. ❤

@ShannonStapeOCDS 2 ай бұрын

I literally just created a channel so I could comment on this video. Oh my goodness, this woman is amazing. After finishing watching this interview, I’m literally going to watch it all over again. Matt has had some amazing big name guests on i.e. Jordan Peterson, but please have more guests like Breanne! I have no idea who this woman is, but now I won’t forget her name. Edit: I literally just yelled at my tv: “Ugh, stop talking to me Breanne!” She’s speaking to my soul❤

@kathrynwessling4990 22 күн бұрын

Totally agree! … this not-famous woman is amazing!!!! She might be famous now, though. She’s real!

@kcobbx63 Ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful testimony!! I laughed, I cried, I praised Jesus....thank you Breanne for bearing your soul and what a beautiful soul you are!!

@Eliza-cn5ii 2 ай бұрын

"It's not up to me to decide what my holiness looks like" "it's going to look how He wants it to look". So true! God's grace and much prayer has brought me to this realization recently. Lots of wisdom in this interview. God bless Breanne and Matt, and all watching!

@zsedcftglkjh 2 ай бұрын

Sounds like an excuse to do what you want and say "hey, it's all God's will."

@abbykittle5058 4 күн бұрын

@@zsedcftglkjh Some can make it seem that way or use it as an excuse, but she's truly saying that God is really in control of our lives. Yes, we make choices, but it's only by His strength we can overcome any of it. But, some addictions and sins are much harder to quit than others. Some need more resources and counseling than others to truly find freedom from. And, all of us are imperfect and still sin, no matter how strong of a Christian someone is. No one is without sin, but God expects us to all grow in holiness and to always take inventory of our sins and struggles. But, little victories are definitely worth celebrating, defeats are to be mourned but not be ashamed about. It's a balance of seriousness of sin and God's infinite grace and mercy. It truly is a massive paradox.

@colbyallen5750 2 ай бұрын

Breanne! It's a blessing to see where you are and I still have memories when you were on mission here. I still have the gift you gave me and it's been a blessing to many others since then.

@indy317 2 ай бұрын

although I listen to Matt's show regularly, I find myself only commenting when there are guests that I profoundly disagree with. In the spirit of this episode, I cannot thank Matt enough for this guest and episode. It absolutely spoke to my heart in so many ways and there is so much to take in. The only way to summarize my thoughts is to rely on Mother Teresa, "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other." And I know that's particularly true in my own life.

@JoshJimenez_ 2 ай бұрын

Thanks you guys for this conversation. It gives me lots of hope. If you guys could all pray for me i would appreciate it.

@Eliza-cn5ii 2 ай бұрын

My cousin is an alcoholic and watching her parents struggle with the helplessness is heart breaking. Very enlightening and deep topics in this interview. Thanks!!

@pinkelephant4958 2 ай бұрын

God is so merciful. He works in mysterious ways. This was such a powerful testimony. Her honesty and humility is incredibly refreshing. Thank you!

@antoniolaracuente437 2 ай бұрын

66 years old have been addicted for over 50 years I always worked for minds in need of prayers

@halleylujah247 2 ай бұрын

🙏

@Selahsmum 2 ай бұрын

Chills up and down my spine when she shared about world youth day.

@kaitlyngreene589 2 ай бұрын

I haven't even finished the first hour of this. I've wept through most of it. This testimony is a gift that's reaching so many areas inside. Wow!

@Thomasfboyle 2 ай бұрын

Oh God help us being dragged through the sand by the waves, give us your Rock to hold and let us be unafraid to let go of what we cling to that we know cannot sustain us

@johnbevilacqua14 Ай бұрын

I dint usually listen to a 3 hour interview on KZfaq. Breanne was so engaging, real, and raw! We need more ppl like her in the Catholic Church! Thank you for your testimony, as I can imagine you touched so many ppl on different levels. I how to see more of you and how God will use you more to build up His kingdom. Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us!

@user-xp5gw3ui2b 2 ай бұрын

I'm Mark J. 7 years clean and sober. God loves you a living milestone Ms m

@IOSARBX 2 ай бұрын

Pints With Aquinas, You're the best! I just had to subscribe!

@MaryH-lj6lx Ай бұрын

There were so many things said in this interview that helped me understand the loved ones in my life who struggle with addictions. Excellent interview!

@ArchetypeGotoh 2 ай бұрын

It’s remarkable; addiction, period of sobriety, return to substance, find purpose and renewed sobriety, mission canceled and return to substance… the cycle of Judges really is each of our own lives, and the human need to serve and live with purpose is an incredible “fix” for most of our problems

@matthewcruz1709 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Breanne for the gift of tears.

@Pheonix1111 2 ай бұрын

God led me to watch this interview. Thank you Matt for your KZfaq channel ministry. You help save lives. Thank you Breanne for transparently sharing your life story. Your interview saved me. You are both God’s missionaries. Thank you. 🙏❤️

@wheredusktouchesdawn 2 ай бұрын

It’s such a gift to hear someone willing to expose their vulnerability as well as the healing that results. I felt not invisible in my healing adventures from eating disorders and severe self harm. It’s a joy to hear another’s healing and know I’m not alone/outlier in the Church.

@Jerseystructureunderboss 2 ай бұрын

A child doesn’t have to be physically assaulted to be abused. There are many kinds of subtle yet equally powerful abuse - neglect, parentification, emotional incest, codependent modeling/expectations, to name some common ones. Many in recovery won’t ever go there with their pain because they feel they can’t bear the fact that their parents abused them. It nearly always begins at home. God bless you all on the journey to wholeness. Praise God and our Holy Mother.

@deirdrefinnegan5436 2 ай бұрын

I agree that abuse comes in many forms BUT I need to say that so many parents of addicts blame themselves- I would venture to say that the majority do this every day. But this hurts not only the parents/famiily but hurts the addicted person because that often causes the parents to behave in enabling ways or just muddies the water. There are so many people struggling with substance use out there who grew up with wonderfully loving and healthy parents. Nobody is perfect but sometimes addictions begin because of a vulnerablility plus stress plus access. It is much more complicated than just saying it "nearly always" begins at home. That is only one of many reasons. Peace.

@user-vm6pp6ys1o 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Breanne for sharing. Especially in regards to person s incarcerated and homeless. They are people with same hopes and dreams as anyone else. Their families hurt terribly. Yes. These people who disgust most. Are remembered by family as precious children whom were excited about a new toy. the child amazed by a spring flower. Innocent. riding bikes. climbing trees. beautiful smile. laughter. Somethings went terribly wrong. Now this person. Is caged like a animal. All humanity taken away. The incarcerated is difficult subject. Its understandable that many write them off. For many people who do love them. Its painful. Even in the church. there is no compassion. Because the incarcerated are looked at as not human. As grandma. There is no one willing to talk with you. Its lonely. I love my parish. However. No one will pray for you. Or loved one. Not like if you had loved one with illness. People will pray for your dog before they pray for your incarcerated loved one.

@abbykittle5058 4 күн бұрын

I have loved ones in incarceration and it's just sad. I've struggled with addiction, still I do, but nothing to land me in jail. I'm no better than someone in jail. I'm praying for you and your loved ones who are struggling too. Blessings.

@icyangel13 Ай бұрын

Wow, the things this woman has been through. She is carrying a heavy cross. Incredible testimony, really touched my heart. Stay strong everybody and God bless all of you in your struggles.

@paulac1091 2 ай бұрын

By far my favorite long form discussion this year. I cried several times. Thank you Breanne for sharing your story. You are such a beautiful woman! May God continue to bless you.

@sw6155 2 ай бұрын

I haven’t laughed, cried and laughed again so much in a podcast as I have in this one. What an amazing woman! God bless her and her family! 🥰🙏💕💕💕💕

@yvonnem4770 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic episode. Thank you to Breanne for her honest testimony and sharing the wisdom she has received through her experiences.

@anntarr7317 2 ай бұрын

This has taught me so much on how to walk with people. Love the advice on how to help the homeless. Thank you Breanne, for sharing and for Matt, for just letting Breanne speak. May God bless both your ministries.

@parkwalks8562 2 ай бұрын

I can relate to your marriage! My husband was confirmed a year ago, but he has always been good about reminding me to pray and giving me time to go to confession. Beautiful story.

@mogx2586 2 ай бұрын

This might have been my favourite interview. Love this channel.

@marian-nj3zz 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your sharing your story Breanne. I don't struggle with addiction, but your story of of the struggling to know where God is calling you and all the highs and lows of life really resonated with me. Thank you for being real. Your story is going to touch a lot of lives. Praise Jesus! I pray for anyone in the trenches of life, anyone who feels stuck or in despair. Peace be with you. ❤

@catholicmurph7707 2 ай бұрын

Sometimes, it feels like Jesus is hitting me right in the feels. It hurts so bad, yet there is a weird comfort in it. I'm balling my eyes out not because I'm sad or upset, but because He is so good that it physically hurts. That is this whole interview. Thank you and God bless you both so much

@tiaaleo Ай бұрын

Wonderful testimony of The Struggle. AlAnon group was so healing for me when I left my marriage with 3 kids under 3yo… the wake of destruction behind him was massive. His family was so angry with me, and my family was angry with him. AlAnon was a refuge to help me make sense of it all for myself and my girls!! #AlAnonFan

@hannahmb4654 2 ай бұрын

oh, "romance novels" (I am reluctant to even call them that) are absolutely a problem right now. It's a tiktok/instagram trend to read "spicy" books that are just full of explicit sexual content. and more and more are breaching into the YA genre. It's getting bad out there. And there's no good way to know going into a book if there's going to be that content, as the covers aren't as clear as they used to be, there's no rating system like there is in tv/movies

@Extex_ 2 ай бұрын

I keep finding myself wanting to press the like button every ten minutes, but I did it at the start! How do I press like 100 more times? Aaahhh!

@cynthias634 Ай бұрын

YES! OUR LADY OF SORROWS!! I love it, what a powerful devotion!

@vuyoludidi9851 9 күн бұрын

There is just something so touching about her story. Thank you so much for the testimony Breanne. 🙏🏾🙏🏾 What you've been through adds much depth to your spiritual journey. Its really encouraging to hear this because Im still undergoing my own spiritual journey and I pray to God that I also find my vocation in life!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Peace and blessings to all of us.

@stephenedwardleemusic8997 Ай бұрын

Absolutely my favorite Aquinas ever !! Thank You so much for your story!! Totally identify with this kind of Christian.God Bless You Breanne and Matt.

@elanorbarr2593 Ай бұрын

Love! Love! Loved!!! This is one of the most beautiful interviews on this podcast!

@JudeCJV Ай бұрын

So needed to hear this. This brave woman is my hero! Sometimes I feel unworthy when I'm around people smarter and more holier than me and that God doesn't love me or is real because I'm not healed in an instance and still have setbacks in my struggles. Not everyone heals overnight and it's important to seek outside help other than private prayer and more people need to hear that.

@robertoriosorozco9205 29 күн бұрын

My favorite testimony so far. Breanne, God bless you!

@thepersonalvocation Ай бұрын

This was an amazing interview! Breanne is such a wonderful treatment of what it means to surrender to Christ. Particularly when what we’re called to and for isn’t what we imagined. Just beautiful

@jimbarino2 2 ай бұрын

I have to say, this was one of the shows where I only tuned in because its Pints, and I didn't really see anything else compelling - but this show was amazing, and Breanne is amazing. This is why I love Matt - he always finds these people that you didn't know you needed to hear from...

@skylernova489 2 ай бұрын

Man, this episode is underrated! So many strong stories.

@Btn1136 2 ай бұрын

She’s wonderful. I remember a similar feeling the first time I used pills “I’m finally ok- this is what life is supposed to feel like”. Luckily been off them 12 years but it’s such a similar experience.

@sarahburke8955 2 ай бұрын

Wow, what a story! Thank you Breanne, for being so open and vulnerable with your experiences.

@watrbottl6138 Ай бұрын

I watch a lot of your videos Matt, but this video with Breanne really touched me. I got teary eyed several times. What a powerful message, thank you for speaking with us Breanne.

@gc3563 2 ай бұрын

I needed this video 🙏🏻 God bless you Breanne and Matt! Thank you!

@Xargxes Ай бұрын

Matt, thank you so much for not interrupting her but letting her speak. You are amazing.

@mariaj.escamilla7934 2 ай бұрын

Good time! I almost deleted Pints With Aquinas. I’m glad I didn’t delete this video! I can relate with Breanne in different things she shared. I’m a recovering adult child and I started two months ago going to ACOA meetings, which is Adult Children of Alcoholics, but before I was going to Al-Anon 5 years ago and had quit going, but I’m back and I’m glad I did. You just can’t do it alone and I’m so grateful to my Lord and to a beautiful friend Robbie who invited me to ACOA meetings. So Matt, Thank you for inviting Breanne. She’s a POWERHOUSE! Thank you Breanne and I’m praying to Jesus, mama Mary, and St. Joseph for you and family unity as well as for everyone. Love is the answer, Amen!!! ✊🏼Like Fr. Corapi use to say, “No pain no gain.” ✊🏼 Love is the answer. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🕊 Thanks again Matt! 😊👋

@mariaj.escamilla7934 2 ай бұрын

Sorry! I meant to say I can relate to Breanne. I made an error by stating, “I can’t.” O well it is what it is. I just reposted my comment above. The video was so powerful that I didn’t notice I had made an error, 😂 lol Abundant blessings! Thanks Breanne! 👊🏼🙌 ⚡️💥💫🌟✨🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️✝️🕊🕊🕊

@capucinetosi3759 2 ай бұрын

Love this interview and also love it when Matt gets all emotional at the same time as all the viewers! Thank you and God bless!

@hannahdavia8791 2 ай бұрын

I just joined OA i can't believe what good timing this interview was. Thank you! Id love to hear more on Catholicism and the 12 steps ❤

@newday6970 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this interview , I needed to hear this today.

@LoaVee Ай бұрын

Such a wonderful interview. I cried laughed and felt joy with her testimony. Thank you Breanne and Matt 🙏

@delaniemiller2822 2 ай бұрын

Love this interview! It’s one that is so needed today. Thank you, Breanne for sharing your story!

@thepuffinpanda9139 2 ай бұрын

She's great at telling her story

@tamangchristopher5453 20 күн бұрын

Everything she is telling is relating to me also I'm fighting with my addiction and it helped me ❤

@shepherdessinthefray 2 ай бұрын

Loved this interview. Thank you Breanne for coming on and chatting. And thanks for following up with Kyle as well :) That was great. Helpful stuff in both. 💛

@eye_straindigital 2 ай бұрын

This is such a beautiful podcast here. Thanks for sharing guys it’s so wonderful. I can heavily relate.

@julanmar 2 ай бұрын

One of my favorite videos yet.

@OG-SuperHero 2 ай бұрын

Addiction is rough. It's a fight that has to be fought or else you and the ones you love will get hurt the most

@lolafiiona7014 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful testimony. Its beautiful that you stayed with Jesus through all of it. What a blessing 😊 😊

@gideondavid30 2 ай бұрын

She is right. You have to get out of your comfort zone and reach out to people.

@JohnnyNada 2 ай бұрын

I think I need to go to meetings again lol

@BioErikaS Ай бұрын

Desde que vi el título de la entrevista me sentí identificada, no supe porque, at that momento. Luego escuché una parte, algo empezaba a tener sentido para mi. Empecé a verla desde el principio, me preguntaba cuándo iba a terminar tanto tormento porque debía llegar un punto para que ella estuviera hablando así, con tranquilidad y empoderamiento. No dejo de pensar por todo lo que pasó y cuan grande es el amor de Dios. Please, pray for me.

@nomerz 2 ай бұрын

Wow, what an amazing interview. Glory to God.

@paulh262 2 ай бұрын

This was amazing! Thank you Breanne!

@justinquarless4507 Ай бұрын

Maximum respect and gratitude for your honesty of worldly experience and sincerity... Your story has resonated through my mine and into my relationship to my kin... You did good sister...your intention is obvious and you're honesty is admirable .... God be with you ❤️

@IlluminosaImmortalis 2 ай бұрын

So much of this interview spoke to me but the comment "I have been breastfeeding and pregnant for three years and when it's time to eat, it's time to eat!"...Yes and same :)It's my two year old who says "Pray?" if I forget.

@agnieszkagusia7131 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful interview, SO True and full of God's love.

@TN-bi9qf 2 ай бұрын

She’s so brave! Wonderful testimony! Wow!

@77agape 2 ай бұрын

Super inspiring, interesting interview, grateful for it !

@KevDenihan Ай бұрын

Great interview, she seems like a really lovely person and fun to be around.

@rebeccaanderson2302 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this interview.

@ASaltySojourner Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this!!!!

@brianl8983 2 ай бұрын

What a great talk - keeping it real in a way we don’t often get. It’s easy to forget that there is no guarantee we will get a tomorrow.

@melissasm04 Ай бұрын

So relatable 😅😢 even with the husband bit. Thank you for bearing witness and reaching out so we know we’re not alone.

@jjgrammy4794 Ай бұрын

I grew up Catholic but I got away from it. All of the traditions in my church had little meaning (or so I thought). It took me leaving the church to finally understand what the Lord’s Prayer meant. You are such an inspiration to so many of us out here. Congratulations on your sobriety, you wear it well. Peace be with you!❤️🤗😘😘🤟🏻