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Welcome to Becoming Bridge Builders, where we explore the art of connection in a divided world. Join us as we dive into powerful conversations with leaders, innovators, and everyday changemakers who are breaking down barriers, fostering empathy, and creating lasting impact.
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Latest Episode 528
Healing from Mental Illness and Addiction Isn't a Straight Line — Dr. Erika Horowitz on the U-Turn That Saved Her Brother
He was driving toward a cliff. Literally. Then he made a U-turn.
That moment is where this conversation starts — and it's only the beginning of the story. Dr. Erika Horowitz, psychologist, mindfulness teacher, and author of Improbable and Extraordinary, walks us through her brother's jaw-dropping reversal: from untreated bipolar disorder, addiction, and near suicide to steady, sustained recovery. Along the way she names the family responses that oscillated between help and avoidance, and the funny-but-sad scenes in between — the mile-a-minute talker, the public awkwardness, the homelessness.
Then come the improbable flips. A group meeting he couldn't afford. A sponsor who taught him to pray for others instead of only himself. Small acts of service like washing floors "as if God walked barefoot." None of it looked glamorous. All of it rewired him.
Healing from Mental Illness and Addiction Isn't a Straight Line — Dr. Erika Horowitz on the U-Turn That Saved Her Brother
Featured Episode
Episode 528
October 23, 2026
Featuring Author Cindy Eich
When your world collapses, how do you keep moving forward? Hear a powerful story of overcoming hardship and finding hope. In this conversation, we sit down with a mother who navigated the unimaginable: the dual weight of her son’s deployment to a combat zone and her daughter’s terminal brain cancer diagnosis. We talk about the quiet, devastating moments of that season and how she managed to stay upright when everything felt impossible. This isn’t just a story of survival; it is a look at how to maintain resilience in grief without losing your sense of self. She shares how her personal journey eventually sparked a national movement of support, proving that even in the darkest circumstances, connection can be a lifeline. Whether you are currently facing a terminal illness support challenge, caring for a loved one, or just trying to understand how to process deep loss, this discussion offers a roadmap for enduring the storm. We talk about the reality of the pain, the importance of showing up for yourself, and the grace it takes to keep going when you are exhausted.
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Dr. B. Keith Haney
is an author, podcast host, and executive leader specializing in organizational management, leadership development, and strategic communication. As the host of the Becoming Bridge Builders podcast and author of Guided by Grace: A Narrative to Lead Organizational Change, he equips leaders with practical frameworks for navigating complex transitions, improving decision clarity, and fostering meaningful connections in high-stakes environments.
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