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Drawing on four decades of experience, the show serves as a platform for survival stories and a warning that in today's landscape of counterfeit pills and fentanyl, "everything kills".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"/><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-24--72483065</link><description><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 24 features a raw and powerful conversation with three guests—Charles, Fabian, and Scott—who share their journeys of surviving near-death experiences and finding the path to recovery. The episode centers on the concept of integrity, which Cary defines as "doing the right thing when no one’s looking," and explores how self-forgiveness is achieved by stopping the behaviors that make a person feel bad.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72483065</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:33:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72483065/in_the_trenches_episode_24.mp3" length="47663015" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In The Trenches Episode 24 features a raw and powerful conversation with three guests—Charles, Fabian, and Scott—who share their journeys of surviving near-death experiences and finding the path to recovery. The episode centers on the concept of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 24 features a raw and powerful conversation with three guests—Charles, Fabian, and Scott—who share their journeys of surviving near-death experiences and finding the path to recovery. The episode centers on the concept of integrity, which Cary defines as "doing the right thing when no one’s looking," and explores how self-forgiveness is achieved by stopping the behaviors that make a person feel bad.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2979</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>actiondrugrehab,addictionrecovery,breakingthestigma,dopamine,everythingkills,fentanylcrisis,internalcontracts,inthetrenches,lifeafterdrugs,mentalhealthawareness,narcan,overdoseprevention,parentingtips,recoverystories,santaclarita,soberlife,sobriety,suicideprevention,thcpsychosis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-23--72482892</link><description><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 23, hosted by Cary Quashen, features an emotional and educational deep dive into the mechanics of relapse, the role of dopamine in the brain, and the powerful theory of "Internal Contracts". Cary is joined by guests Lorraine, Joshua, and Pedro, who share their personal battles and current stages of recovery.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72482892</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:28:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72482892/in_the_trenches_episode_23.mp3" length="54435239" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In The Trenches Episode 23, hosted by Cary Quashen, features an emotional and educational deep dive into the mechanics of relapse, the role of dopamine in the brain, and the powerful theory of "Internal Contracts". 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As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3403</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>actiondrugrehab,addictionrecovery,breakingthestigma,chooselife,dopamine,everythingkills,fentanylcrisis,internalcontracts,inthetrenches,lifeafterdrugs,mentalhealthawareness,parentingtips,recoveryjourney,santaclarita,soberlife,sobriety,successstories,suicideprevention,thcpsychosis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-22--72482823</link><description><![CDATA[This Episode of In The Trenches features an emotional and raw look at the journey of recovery through the eyes of two fathers, Caesar and Ruben, who are fighting to reclaim their lives and families from the grip of addiction.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. 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As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2807</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>actiondrugrehab,addictionrecovery,breakingthestigma,chooselife,everythingkills.,fentanylcrisis,internalcontracts,inthetrenches,lifeafterdrugs,mentalhealthawareness,narcan,overdoseprevention,parentingrolemodels,recoverystories,santaclarita,sobriety,successinsobriety,suicideprevention,thcpsychosis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 21</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-21--71993659</link><description><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 21, hosted by Cary Quashen, features an insightful and raw conversation with two members of his own team at Action Drug Rehab: Dylan and Chris. This episode is a deep dive into the hosts' personal histories, the mechanics of successful treatment, and the evolving dangers of the modern drug landscape.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71993659</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:17:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71993659/in_the_trenches_episode_21.mp3" length="79577447" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In The Trenches Episode 21, hosted by Cary Quashen, features an insightful and raw conversation with two members of his own team at Action Drug Rehab: Dylan and Chris. This episode is a deep dive into the hosts' personal histories, the mechanics of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 21, hosted by Cary Quashen, features an insightful and raw conversation with two members of his own team at Action Drug Rehab: Dylan and Chris. This episode is a deep dive into the hosts' personal histories, the mechanics of successful treatment, and the evolving dangers of the modern drug landscape.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3316</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>actiondrug,addictionrecovery,breakingthestigma,carriequashion,everythingkills,fentanylcrisis,internalcontracts,inthetrenches,mentalhealthawareness,narcan,overdoseprevention,parentingtips,rehab,skidrowtosuccess,soberlife,sobriety,socialmediaaddiction,suicideprevention,thcpsychosis,treatmentcenters</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 20</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-20--71861998</link><description><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 20 features returning guests James, Lorena, and Gesselle in a raw and emotional discussion about the modern drug crisis, the "shadow person" of addiction, and the redemptive power of recovery.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71861998</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:02:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71861998/in_the_trenches_episode_20.mp3" length="70297511" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In The Trenches Episode 20 features returning guests James, Lorena, and Gesselle in a raw and emotional discussion about the modern drug crisis, the "shadow person" of addiction, and the redemptive power of recovery.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 20 features returning guests James, Lorena, and Gesselle in a raw and emotional discussion about the modern drug crisis, the "shadow person" of addiction, and the redemptive power of recovery.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2930</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>addiction,crisis,drug,modern,of,person","shadow,the</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 19</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-19--71422722</link><description><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 19, hosted by Cay Quashen, takes a significant departure from the show's usual focus on addiction and mental health to present "Snake School." Cary, who has accidentally become known as the "snake wrangler of Santa Clarita" after a viral post, is joined by his son Scott to educate the community on snake safety and identification.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71422722</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:58:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71422722/in_the_trenches_episode_19.mp3" length="50832167" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In The Trenches Episode 19, hosted by Cay Quashen, takes a significant departure from the show's usual focus on addiction and mental health to present "Snake School." 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As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2118</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>and,clarita,community,educate,identification.,of,on,safety,santa,school,scott,snake,son,the,to,wrangler</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 18</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-18--71244219</link><description><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 18 features a deeply inspiring look at youth boxing as a vehicle for mentorship, discipline, and building integrity. 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Cary is joined by Fernando Guerrero, a professional boxer and former national champion who now runs Guerrero...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 18 features a deeply inspiring look at youth boxing as a vehicle for mentorship, discipline, and building integrity. Cary is joined by Fernando Guerrero, a professional boxer and former national champion who now runs Guerrero Boxing in Santa Clarita, where he dedicates his time to training the next generation of athletes<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2619</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>a,and,as,boxing,building,clarita,discipline,for,guerrero,in,integrity,mentorship,santa,vehicle</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 17</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-17--71191978</link><description><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 17 focuses on the "thriving" stage of recovery, featuring returning guest Corey and new guest Aaliyah. 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As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3379</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>aaliyah,and,are,as,corey,focuses,guest,new,of,on,our,recovery,secrets,sick,stage,the,"thriving",we</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 16</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-16--71004769</link><description><![CDATA[<b>In The Trenches Episode 16</b> focuses on the "miracles" and <b>success stories</b> of recovery, moving away from the "doom and gloom" of previous episodes to highlight how individuals can reclaim their lives. Cary is joined by two guests, <b>Billy and Victor</b>, who share their long journeys through addiction to their current states of sobriety.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71004769</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:38:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71004769/in_the_trenches_episode_16.mp3" length="80235815" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In The Trenches Episode 16 focuses on the "miracles" and success stories of recovery, moving away from the "doom and gloom" of previous episodes to highlight how individuals can reclaim their lives. Cary is joined by two guests, Billy and Victor, who...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>In The Trenches Episode 16</b> focuses on the "miracles" and <b>success stories</b> of recovery, moving away from the "doom and gloom" of previous episodes to highlight how individuals can reclaim their lives. Cary is joined by two guests, <b>Billy and Victor</b>, who share their long journeys through addiction to their current states of sobriety.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3344</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>addiction,and,billy,current,journeys,long,"miracles",of,recovery,share,sobriety.,states,stories,success,their,through,to,victor,who</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 15</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-15--70934645</link><description><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 15 focuses on the homelessness crisis in Santa Clarita and the critical importance of community partnerships in saving lives from overdoses. 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The episode features Nicole, the shelter manager for Bridge to Home, who discusses the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 15 focuses on the homelessness crisis in Santa Clarita and the critical importance of community partnerships in saving lives from overdoses. The episode features Nicole, the shelter manager for Bridge to Home, who discusses the organization's mission and its collaboration with Action Drug Rehab.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2295</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 14</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-14--70629493</link><description><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 14 continues the podcast's mission of discussing "the things nobody wants to talk about," focusing on the modern fentanyl crisis, the reality of counterfeit pills, and the devastating physical consequences of alcoholism.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70629493</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:27:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70629493/in_the_trenches_episode_14.mp3" length="70580327" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In The Trenches Episode 14 continues the podcast's mission of discussing "the things nobody wants to talk about," focusing on the modern fentanyl crisis, the reality of counterfeit pills, and the devastating physical consequences of alcoholism.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 14 continues the podcast's mission of discussing "the things nobody wants to talk about," focusing on the modern fentanyl crisis, the reality of counterfeit pills, and the devastating physical consequences of alcoholism.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2941</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>counterfeit,crisis,fentanyl,modern,of,pills,reality,the</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 13</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-13--70554977</link><description><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 13 continues the podcast's mission of discussing the "skeletons in the closet" and difficult topics surrounding addiction and mental health. Cary, who celebrated 45 years of sobriety on Christmas Eve, is joined by returning guest Jamie and new guests Matthew and Clint.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70554977</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:12:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70554977/in_the_trenches_episode_13.mp3" length="81339431" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In The Trenches Episode 13 continues the podcast's mission of discussing the "skeletons in the closet" and difficult topics surrounding addiction and mental health. Cary, who celebrated 45 years of sobriety on Christmas Eve, is joined by returning...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 13 continues the podcast's mission of discussing the "skeletons in the closet" and difficult topics surrounding addiction and mental health. Cary, who celebrated 45 years of sobriety on Christmas Eve, is joined by returning guest Jamie and new guests Matthew and Clint.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3390</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>45,christmas,closet,eve,in,of,on,skeletons,sobriety,the,years</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 12</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-12--70397226</link><description><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 12 serves as a powerful continuation of the discussion on clinical depression and suicide, specifically following up on the high volume of listener feedback regarding Kevin story from a previous episode. Cary is joined by Kevin, a new guest named David, David’s mother Lydia, and Dan Broyles, a Care Pastor and licensed therapist from Valencia Hills Church.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397226</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:35:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70397226/in_the_trenches_episode_12.mp3" length="73700519" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In The Trenches Episode 12 serves as a powerful continuation of the discussion on clinical depression and suicide, specifically following up on the high volume of listener feedback regarding Kevin story from a previous episode. Cary is joined by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 12 serves as a powerful continuation of the discussion on clinical depression and suicide, specifically following up on the high volume of listener feedback regarding Kevin story from a previous episode. Cary is joined by Kevin, a new guest named David, David’s mother Lydia, and Dan Broyles, a Care Pastor and licensed therapist from Valencia Hills Church.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3071</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>and,care,church,clinical,depression,from,hills,licensed,pastor,therapist,valencia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 11</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-11--70180655</link><description><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 11 features a raw discussion with three young guests—Denim, McKenzie, and Andrew—about the current drug landscape, the reality of "pressed" pills, and the hidden dangers of modern THC.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70180655</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:03:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70180655/in_the_trenches_episode_11.mp3" length="86685863" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In The Trenches Episode 11 features a raw discussion with three young guests—Denim, McKenzie, and Andrew—about the current drug landscape, the reality of "pressed" pills, and the hidden dangers of modern THC.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 11 features a raw discussion with three young guests—Denim, McKenzie, and Andrew—about the current drug landscape, the reality of "pressed" pills, and the hidden dangers of modern THC.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3612</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>current,discussion,drug,in,landscape,raw,the,three,trenches,with,young</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 10</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-10--70043835</link><description><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 10 features a powerful and emotional exploration of clinical depression, suicide, and the "prisons" people create in their own minds. Returning guest Katrina, who provides a success update, and new guest Kevin, who shares a harrowing story of clinical death and a "miraculous" rescue.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70043835</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:50:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70043835/in_the_trenches_episode_10.mp3" length="64935527" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In The Trenches Episode 10 features a powerful and emotional exploration of clinical depression, suicide, and the "prisons" people create in their own minds. Returning guest Katrina, who provides a success update, and new guest Kevin, who shares a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 10 features a powerful and emotional exploration of clinical depression, suicide, and the "prisons" people create in their own minds. Returning guest Katrina, who provides a success update, and new guest Kevin, who shares a harrowing story of clinical death and a "miraculous" rescue.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2706</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>and,clinical,create,depression,emotional,exploration,in,minds,of,own,people,powerful,"prisons",their</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 9</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-9--69849107</link><description><![CDATA[<b>In the Trenches Episode 9</b> features a "very different" discussion focused on <b>boxing as a tool for recovery, discipline, and purpose</b>. The central guest is <b>Fernando Guerrero</b>, a former national champion and professional boxer who now runs <b>Guerrero Boxing</b> in Santa Clarita, where he mentors local youth to keep them out of trouble.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69849107</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:34:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69849107/in_the_trenches_episode_9.mp3" length="60727279" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the Trenches Episode 9 features a "very different" discussion focused on boxing as a tool for recovery, discipline, and purpose. The central guest is Fernando Guerrero, a former national champion and professional boxer who now runs Guerrero Boxing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>In the Trenches Episode 9</b> features a "very different" discussion focused on <b>boxing as a tool for recovery, discipline, and purpose</b>. The central guest is <b>Fernando Guerrero</b>, a former national champion and professional boxer who now runs <b>Guerrero Boxing</b> in Santa Clarita, where he mentors local youth to keep them out of trouble.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2531</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>boxing,clarita,guerrero,in,santa</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 8</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-8--69691673</link><description><![CDATA[In the Trenches Episode 8 focuses on the "hidden secrets" of raising children in the modern era, specifically addressing the impact of social media, lack of parental involvement, and the challenges faced by educators. Cary is joined by three guests with deep roots in the Santa Clarita community: JC (Tracy), an Action counselor for 18 years who works with the Hart District; Jennifer, a primary school teacher for 28 years; and Tiffany, a third and fourth-grade teacher for 25 years.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69691673</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:46:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69691673/in_the_trenches_episode_8.mp3" length="74370415" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the Trenches Episode 8 focuses on the "hidden secrets" of raising children in the modern era, specifically addressing the impact of social media, lack of parental involvement, and the challenges faced by educators. Cary is joined by three guests...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the Trenches Episode 8 focuses on the "hidden secrets" of raising children in the modern era, specifically addressing the impact of social media, lack of parental involvement, and the challenges faced by educators. Cary is joined by three guests with deep roots in the Santa Clarita community: JC (Tracy), an Action counselor for 18 years who works with the Hart District; Jennifer, a primary school teacher for 28 years; and Tiffany, a third and fourth-grade teacher for 25 years.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3099</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>addressing,children,era,"hidden,impact,in,media,modern,of,raising,secrets",social,specifically,the,trenches</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 7</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-7--69564559</link><description><![CDATA[Rabbi Mendy provides a unique philosophical perspective, suggesting that an addict is often the <b>most sensitive and spiritual person in the room</b><br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69564559</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:44:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69564559/in_the_trenches_episode_7.mp3" length="84580595" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rabbi Mendy provides a unique philosophical perspective, suggesting that an addict is often the most sensitive and spiritual person in the room</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rabbi Mendy provides a unique philosophical perspective, suggesting that an addict is often the <b>most sensitive and spiritual person in the room</b><br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3525</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>addict,mendy,most,often,person,perspective,philosophical,provides,rabbi,sensitive,spiritual,suggesting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 6</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-6--69471378</link><description><![CDATA[<b>In the Trenches Episode 6 </b>features a deeply emotional and unique conversation with <b>Ellie Laks</b>, the founder of <b>The Gentle Barn</b>. For this episode, Carrie shifts the format, stepping out of the primary interviewer role to be interviewed alongside Ellie by co-host <b>Dylan</b>. The episode explores the profound parallels between <b>rescuing broken animals</b> and <b>rehabilitating broken people</b>, centered on the idea that every life is worth saving<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69471378</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:01:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69471378/in_the_trenches_episode_6.mp3" length="84167023" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the Trenches Episode 6 features a deeply emotional and unique conversation with Ellie Laks, the founder of The Gentle Barn. For this episode, Carrie shifts the format, stepping out of the primary interviewer role to be interviewed alongside Ellie...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>In the Trenches Episode 6 </b>features a deeply emotional and unique conversation with <b>Ellie Laks</b>, the founder of <b>The Gentle Barn</b>. For this episode, Carrie shifts the format, stepping out of the primary interviewer role to be interviewed alongside Ellie by co-host <b>Dylan</b>. The episode explores the profound parallels between <b>rescuing broken animals</b> and <b>rehabilitating broken people</b>, centered on the idea that every life is worth saving<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3507</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>and,animals,broken,people,rehabilitating,rescuing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 5</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-5--69376739</link><description><![CDATA[<b>In The Trenches Episode 5</b>, hosted by <b>Cary Quashen</b>, continues its mission of uncovering the "secrets and skeletons in the closet" regarding addiction and mental health. Carrie, who celebrated <b>45 years (16,451 days) of sobriety</b> on Christmas Eve, notes a staggering shift in statistics, stating that while addiction used to affect one in six Americans, current numbers suggest <b>nearly one-third of the population</b> will face an alcohol or drug problem in their lifetime.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69376739</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:50:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69376739/in_the_trenches_episode_5_mov.mp3" length="128681459" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In The Trenches Episode 5, hosted by Cary Quashen, continues its mission of uncovering the "secrets and skeletons in the closet" regarding addiction and mental health. Carrie, who celebrated 45 years (16,451 days) of sobriety on Christmas Eve, notes a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>In The Trenches Episode 5</b>, hosted by <b>Cary Quashen</b>, continues its mission of uncovering the "secrets and skeletons in the closet" regarding addiction and mental health. Carrie, who celebrated <b>45 years (16,451 days) of sobriety</b> on Christmas Eve, notes a staggering shift in statistics, stating that while addiction used to affect one in six Americans, current numbers suggest <b>nearly one-third of the population</b> will face an alcohol or drug problem in their lifetime.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3218</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>action,addiction,carrie,counterfeit,fentanyl,health,liver,mental,person,pills,psychosis,quashion,ranch,recovery,shadow,sobriety,thc,the,transplant,treatment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In the Trenches Episode 4</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-4--69173210</link><description><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 4, hosted by Cary Quashen and co-host Robbie Robinson, features a raw discussion on the modern drug crisis, the fallacy of "safe" experimentation, and the personal recovery stories of guests Less and Corey. Carrie, who celebrated 45 years of sobriety around the time of recording, uses this episode to address the "elephants in the room" regarding substance abuse and mental health.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69173210</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:32:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69173210/in_the_trenches_episode_4.mp3" length="78662759" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In The Trenches Episode 4, hosted by Cary Quashen and co-host Robbie Robinson, features a raw discussion on the modern drug crisis, the fallacy of "safe" experimentation, and the personal recovery stories of guests Less and Corey. Carrie, who...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 4, hosted by Cary Quashen and co-host Robbie Robinson, features a raw discussion on the modern drug crisis, the fallacy of "safe" experimentation, and the personal recovery stories of guests Less and Corey. Carrie, who celebrated 45 years of sobriety around the time of recording, uses this episode to address the "elephants in the room" regarding substance abuse and mental health.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3278</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>&amp;,action,addiction,drug,expert,health,health:,mental,programs,rehab,treatment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In the Trenches Episode 3</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-3--69065633</link><description><![CDATA[In the Trenches Episode 3, hosted by Cary Quashen, features a discussion focused on the intersection of education, law enforcement, and parenting. Carrie is joined by two prominent community figures: Dr. Mike Vera, the Superintendent of the William S. Hart Union High School District, and Robbie Robinson, an Intervention Specialist for the Sheriff’s Department.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69065633</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:45:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69065633/in_the_trenches_episode_3.mp3" length="67736448" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the Trenches Episode 3, hosted by Cary Quashen, features a discussion focused on the intersection of education, law enforcement, and parenting. Carrie is joined by two prominent community figures: Dr. Mike Vera, the Superintendent of the William S....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the Trenches Episode 3, hosted by Cary Quashen, features a discussion focused on the intersection of education, law enforcement, and parenting. Carrie is joined by two prominent community figures: Dr. Mike Vera, the Superintendent of the William S. Hart Union High School District, and Robbie Robinson, an Intervention Specialist for the Sheriff’s Department.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2823</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>district,heart,intervention,michael,ph.d.,robinson,scv,specialis,superintendent robby,vierra</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In the Trenches Episode 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-2--69014821</link><description><![CDATA[<b>In The Trenches Episode 2</b> features host Cary Quashen leading a discussion centered on <b>gratitude, recovery, and the personal journeys</b> of three guests: <b>Katrina, Jack, and Dylan</b>. Recorded shortly after Thanksgiving, the episode focuses on finding purpose after hitting "rock bottom" and the importance of maintaining sobriety through life’s trials.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69014821</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:22:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69014821/in_the_trenches_episode_2.mp3" length="84907584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In The Trenches Episode 2 features host Cary Quashen leading a discussion centered on gratitude, recovery, and the personal journeys of three guests: Katrina, Jack, and Dylan. Recorded shortly after Thanksgiving, the episode focuses on finding purpose...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>In The Trenches Episode 2</b> features host Cary Quashen leading a discussion centered on <b>gratitude, recovery, and the personal journeys</b> of three guests: <b>Katrina, Jack, and Dylan</b>. Recorded shortly after Thanksgiving, the episode focuses on finding purpose after hitting "rock bottom" and the importance of maintaining sobriety through life’s trials.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3538</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In The Trenches Episode 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-trenches-episode-1--68858704</link><description><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 1, hosted by Cary Quashen, was released on December 3, 2025, and features a deep dive into the modern drug crisis, specifically the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit pills,. Carrie, who has been in treatment for over 40 years and clean for nearly 45, introduces the show (formerly called "The Real Deal") as a platform to discuss the harsh realities of addiction and mental health. He is joined by guests Jaime Puerta, an advocate who lost his son to a fake pill, and Nicole Gray, who shares her journey of 112 days of sobriety.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68858704</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68858704/in_the_trenches_episode_1.mp3" length="75825383" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Buzz SCV</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In The Trenches Episode 1, hosted by Cary Quashen, was released on December 3, 2025, and features a deep dive into the modern drug crisis, specifically the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit pills,. Carrie, who has been in treatment for over 40 years...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In The Trenches Episode 1, hosted by Cary Quashen, was released on December 3, 2025, and features a deep dive into the modern drug crisis, specifically the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit pills,. Carrie, who has been in treatment for over 40 years and clean for nearly 45, introduces the show (formerly called "The Real Deal") as a platform to discuss the harsh realities of addiction and mental health. He is joined by guests Jaime Puerta, an advocate who lost his son to a fake pill, and Nicole Gray, who shares her journey of 112 days of sobriety.<br /><br />Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3160</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>addiction,health,mental,trenches</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c2523048e21a9b8001588f3b34cb8f7e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
