Gettin Your Life Back with Cade Cooper

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Pamela. She gives a powerful experience of how living with a loved one who suffers from addiction can also make you sick. She talks about how she healed herself. How she learned to set boundaries. How she deals with the highs and lows that come when you are dealing with an addict who is close to you. She is an amazing woman who has a way of telling her story. This episode will help anyone. Addiction affects a solid one way or another.

In this episode, I follow up with my guest from episode 25, Dru Wood. When we last heard from Dru he was just getting clean from a two year Heroin addiction. He is now 18 years old and 18 months clean! I absolutely Love Dru and so will you! 

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Drummond. I grew up with Scott. Scott shares an incredible story about dying, passing to the other side and coming back. Scott has been an inspiration to millions and millions of people worldwide. His original podcast where he told his story is the most viewed near death experience of all time amassing over 23 million views. For those of you that fear death or struggle with having lost someone close to you this message is for you. Pronounced Dead for 20 Minutes - What He Saw and How it Changed His Life Forever To watch Scott's amazing experience, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8jcNBVWJyE

In this episode I sit down with my old bishop from the Draper mid-singles ward. Doug talks about addiction, dating, business, and above all, Christ. I loved to doing this episode. He is so passionate and it's Contagious! Get Your life Back

In this episode I sit Down with Angel Rigby. She describes how through multiple marriages she was able to heal and stay optimistic through her faith in Christ.

In this Episode I sit down with Sheri Duffy. Sheri's son, Kelton, was a very close friend of mine. After a long battle with addiction, Kelton took his life in May, 2020. Sheri talks about her beautiful boy, the incomprehensible pain of losing him, how God saved her in her grief, and how we can get through very hard things. You don't want to miss this! Get your life back.

In this episode I talk about the last 8 months of my life, which includes a devastating manic episode, a relapse, and almost losing everything. It may have been the hardest thing I've ever been through. I share how I've healed in hopes that it will help you along your way.

In this episode I discuss how the addict will look to resent people, so he can blame his dangerous behavior on them. This can turn deadly because he is no longer conflicted. I talk about how fear is the primary emotion behind anger. How the world is keeping us in bondage and destroying relationships by getting us to worry about things we can't control. How numerous women have told me I look like Satan. Some very charged experiences where I was able to keep composure. And lastly, how Christ showed us we can have peace amidst the madness. Get your life back!

With sobering determination, I dive into the dark, and often misunderstood, world of addiction. Like so many problems, our root cause is typically unresolved trauma that leads to toxic coping mechanisms. Nowhere is this more true than addiction. I talk about the negative connotations of the label “addict”, the disease model of addiction, what the brain is doing, and how we can get to the root cause of our problems and heal! This episode is for the addict who struggles. The one who wants to give up. The one who feels alone. Whose lost all dignity. It's time to get your life back!

In this episode, I sit down with my buddy Dru! We discuss how his early life led to becoming addicted to heroin at the age of 15. Dru explains the physical and emotional addiction he battled for 2 years. He shares how his love for his family led him to seek help and how his love for himself led him to sobriety! This episode will be especially impactful for young people struggling with addiction and those who know youth that struggle. Get Your Life Back!

In this Episode, my good buddy, Leroy Smith, shares how a decision to drive drunk at 18 dramatically changed his life. He talks about a powerful near death experience where he chose to come back and live with short term memory difficulties. He shares his passions and how he has found meaning in the midst of extreme hardships. LeRoy is inspiring! Get Your Life Back!

In this episode I sit down with one of my best friends Gabe. We talk about his upbringing and how circumstances got so bad Gabe took his life. He describes an incredible experience when he died that taught him the reality of God and Christ. He talks about how his gifts with energy started to manifest after that and how you can guard yourself from people that use those gifts for the wrong purposes. He shares an insightful visual aid about unconditional love, and at the end sings a powerful song he wrote about learning that he matters to God. This episode is FIRE! Get your life back!

In this Episode I talk about sympathetic narcissism disguised as compassion. The idea that if you don't think exactly like I do, you're a bad person and I'm going to silence you, is playing out in real time. You don't have to compromise your convictions to be compassionate. I also share how I am completely unaffected by the troubling developments in the world, and how I have found peace in the midst of Chaos! Get your life back!

For anyone who has ever been in a relationship where you constantly feel insecure, and the more you express it, the more they pull way. Or, if you're in a relationship where you want to be with the person, but can't fully commit, but when they pull away, you feel the strength to finally commit, only to find out that you're not ready and push them away again, which leads to this emotionally brutal game of push and pull. Out of everything I can share, when it comes to romantic relationships, this is the most valuable thing. Episode link is in the comments. Get Your Life Back!

After a month of going through some pretty tough stuff, I talk about the fruits of the process. One resource I discuss is a powerful way to help heal your mind, and another is an amazing way to heal physical injuries. When I go through hard things, I don't pray for anymore for them to be taken away. I pray to learn to the lesson ASAP. This last month was a very intense ride through some unforeseen circumstances that helped my mind to heal, my muscles to rejuvenate, and my spirit to grow.!I hope you can find some parallels! Get Your Life Back!

In this episode I discuss how the pursuit of perfection can be very detrimental to your health as well as the circumstances that sent me on that path. How I'm learning to have peace and feel God's support in the midst of inadequacy. The fine line between self care and distraction to keep us from dealing with life's obstacles, and a very painful lesson I recently went through that reaffirmed how crucial it is to keep my will aligned with God's as well as steps to get caught up in life. Get your life back!

I have lived in 7 states and worked in several others. Utah is , BY FAR, the most competitive state I have ever lived in. In this episode I talk about the devastating effects and inaccurate the nature of comparison is. How Pride is competitive in nature and gets no joy in having something, only having more than someone else. I discuss where I have struggled and continue to struggle with certain aspects of pride. The difference between letting others motivate me to accomplish things, and my motive for accomplishing something to be better than them and the devastating effects of deriving you're worth through looks, money, and power. How pride continues to manifest in my life and the tools I use to center myself and focus on where I derive my worth, which removes the element of competition. The tricky process of not defining success as the world defines it. And lastly, how my faith centers me not to fear what man can do, not to worry about being judged, and how I have and am continuing to find peace.

In this episode, I sit down with my great friend and mentor, Mark Minor. Mark talks about at a very early how his parents marital problems led to a terrible struggle with addiction that ultimately led to 14 years in Prison. He has a gift for conveying the Love of God that few people do. He has now been sober almost 23 years and has saved more people from drug addiction than anyone I know! This episode is PURE power. Marks Story is one of a kind and it will touch, edify, and inspire you to get your life back!

In this episode I talk about a 5 year process where I spent over $100,000 Trying to figure out and heal my body. I dealt with 20 years of Chronic constipation, numerous food intolerances, severely over and under weight, auto-immune allergic reactions, severe malnutrition, and other things. Through this I discovered that as my body healed, my focus improved and my anxiety and depression decreased dramatically. I discuss the gut-brain connection, how unresolved trauma exacerbates and sometimes causes physical ailments, and the methods I used to heal. Also how I went from 230 lbs. to 170 lbs. and have maintained it for 6 years. I believe to fully heal we have to incorporate mind, body, and spirit. My hope is you will find some motivation or answers and not have to go through the grueling, expensive process I did! Get Your Life Back!

The holidays are normally a wonderful time, but if you're alone they can be quite the opposite. Suicides and overdoses spike dramatically during this period. I hope this episode will help bring some measure of peace to those who are struggling. If you are, reach out to someone or call or text the crisis hotline at 988. The world needs you here! Let's get our life back!

In this episode I sit down with Suzanne Jensen. We discuss her reluctance to accept compliments, distorted self perception, co-dependency, and how she healed from that using silent retreats, therapy, and God! Suzy is one of the most intelligent, inspiring people I know! I personally learned a few things from our interview that will help me be a better man! You're gonna love Suzy! Suzy does Facebook live regularly and addresses numerous topics. You are welcome to follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzanne.c.jensen

In this episode I discuss the methods men use to manipulate women. I discuss specifics manipulations, who they work on, and ways to heal so that you can recognize them, and they lose their power. To be frank, I'm sick of men thinking they are manly by using deception to key in on a women trauma, manipulate it, use her, and cast her off. The real measure of a man is not how many women he can get, but how many he can get to see their self worth.

In this episode I discuss the damaging effects to the body, mind, and spirit by engaging in sexual activity (or lesser behaviors that still evoke powerful mental and physical responses) when there is no commitment and partners do not feel safe. I talk a little about the deceptions men use to get women to do things they don't want to (my next episode will be ENTIRELY devoted to that). I discuss what has to happen for a women to climax and the healthy and unhealthy way to accomplish that. I share when I have been careless and the incredibly painful mental, spiritual, and physical pain it caused. And I talk about how I now date and what I look for and what I have given up to find my girl because she is ALL that matters. I realize a lot of people will not like or agree with me but my intent is to help people. I believe this episode will do just that and save us from all kinds of heartache and pain. Let's get our life back!

In this episode I sit down with one of my closest friends, Heather Anderson Torriente! Heather is one of the most remarkable, talented, beautiful, and kind women I know. We discuss growing up in a family ravaged by addiction, suffering severe betrayal trauma in her marriage, how she healed from it, being a full-time single mom, how she has gotten herself to the person she wants to be to attract the man she wants, what she wants in a man, and her burgeoning music career. She also plays two beautiful songs she wrote! I know you'll love this episode. Your life is better when Heather is in it!

In this episode, I sit down with the youngest of the Cooper boys, Kip! Kip tells about life growing up as the youngest of five boys, how he overcame a harrowing addiction to pornography, the passing of our father when he was 18 years old, the role Jesus Christ plays in his life, how he was and is my mom's favorite

This is a follow-up to the last episode where I discussed codependency. In this episode we'll discuss the answer to codependency: boundaries! What are healthy boundaries? How do you know when to set them and how do you decide how strong they should be? When you set boundaries with people who aren't used to them, they'll typically push back. How do you to deal with the possible anger, sadness, boundary pushing, and even gas-lighting when setting boundaries with people? I discuss a time when I risked ending a treasured relationship because I had to set a very personal boundary. But in this situation the outcome was beautiful! From that, and many other experiences, I have learned the kindest people set boundaries!

Codependency can be defined as the chronic neglect of self in order to gain love, validation, or acceptance from another person. I believe it is by far the most common, least understood, and most detrimental behavior to any type of relationship. If you struggle with asking for help, can't stand feeling like an inconvenience, constantly apologize, people please, wonder why you tend to attract the same people when dating, and have a hard time staying attracted to people who have great qualities, this episodes for you! I also discuss how to detect people who will manipulate your kindness by playing a victim so you'll fall for them. It took me years of hard core therapy to get this under control. If you are gonna watch any of my episodes so far, as far as personal content, this would be the one I recommend. My hope is through my episode, and the resources I will discuss in the follow up episode about boundaries, you won't have to suffer as much as I did learning how to heal from this! The episode link will be in the comments to this video. Or you can download the Audible on Amazon, Apple, or Spotify under the title “Gettin Your Life Back with Cade Cooper.”

In this episode, I sit down with one of my best friends growing up, Ryan Brinkerhoff. Ryan is the founder and owner of InsideOut Hyperbarics and Wellness center in Saint George, Utah! We discuss Ryan's health journey, the amazing neurological, cellular, and physical benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers, and many other healing modalities he offers, what unprocessed trauma does to the body, two personal stories of he and I (one in which his diagnosis and diligence literally saved my life), being single fathers, masculinity, and other Topics. Ryan has helped and saved thousands of people in their pursuit to reclaim their health. You can find his business through his website insideouthyperbarics.com. He is also one of the funniest, kindest, charismatic people I know. I believe in healing, mentally, physically, and spiritually! You will love listening to Ryan's expertise! Learn more about InsideOut Hyperbarics on their website at: https://insideouthyperbarics.com/

For my inaugural interview I have decided to introduce you to the epitome of a good man in every sense of the word. My family is composed of five boys. I am the middle and Clay is the fourth. In this episode we discuss growing up in the Cooper household, some of Clay's early stresses, the effect of violence at an early age, how my addiction affected him, how he has a marriage that is as healthy as any I've ever seen, what my parents relationship taught us about love, power lifting, and how he went viral on Instagram and TikTok, created many excitement opportunities, and healed his and thousands of others anxiety by combining two things he loved to cope with at the start of the pandemic. I'm honored to introduce my little brother who I look up to in more ways than one! Follow his journey and incredible videos at @discoverydeadlift on Instagram and TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/discoverydeadlift/ https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverydeadlift

To Those Who Hate or No Longer Practice My Religion

This is my story through my words. It is unrehearsed, unedited, and raw. There is a part of me who does not want to share such intimate details, some of which don't put me in a great light, online for anyone to see. I've come to enjoy my anonymity and privacy at certain times. But I'm willing to trade that to whatever degree necessary in order to help people heal from their trauma, prevent them from trauma they don't have to go through, understand toxic coping mechanisms created through trauma are primarily the reasons we act in ways that cause ourselves and others pain, and the ways in which I healed, and am still (it's a lifelong process) healing. I realize there will be those, some of which are close friends, who will not like my story nor my views. But this is my reality. These are my beliefs. I can disagree with your actions, beliefs, and methodologies without thinking you're a bad person. And I certainly don't believe I know everything. But I am always open to truth in any form. I believe as long as I stay willing and open God will continually empower me and teach me through his spirit and his children. I will not apologize for my story, my beliefs or my standards. But I can understand if you are offended, if you do not like me, or my ideals and I can also understand why you would feel that way. Some have suggested I would have a much greater following and reach a broader audience If I did not focus so much on God. He and his son Jesus Christ are the central part of my life, and the core of my healing. I will certainly share in future episodes many different ways to heal that do not involve religion, but I will never omit the most powerful resource I know, nor will I hide my personal convictions for success or recognition. I have had a few people watch my story with varied reactions. But one sentiment is pretty common. It may be hard for you to find a wife after all this, or hopefully you stay self-employed because you may have a hard time getting employed. I don't believe that. Shame is what kills us, keeps us from seeking help, tells us we are not worthy of love and acceptance, to keep quiet, hide who we are, and deceive. Shame says, “I did something wrong, there is something wrong with me. Shame is not of God. I am not ashamed. I am grateful! Shame is Satan's greatest tool. Satan's power lies in secrecy. The moment we enlist help from others his power is greatly diminished. If you process and heal From your trauma, I believe the right people and opportunities will come in to your life not despite it but because of it. I have watched my story numerous times, and have felt extremely inadequate at times, wanted to change things, make things more visually stunning or cinematic, improve sound quality, or be less divisive. But I know this is what God wants, and in the end, the single most powerful tool in my reclamation and advice I can give to anyone else is to submit your will to his. That is what I've done. I harness the power of God by keeping the Commandments given through his son Jesus Christ. In exchange He grants me his spirit which teaches me all things which I should do. I feel a mix of excitement, anxiety, inadequacy and overwhelmed. But I believe the only true failure is never trying, or quitting before giving it your all. I believe in Christ, so come what May!

This is my story through my words. It is unrehearsed, unedited, and raw. There is a part of me who does not want to share such intimate details, some of which don't put me in a great light, online for anyone to see. I've come to enjoy my anonymity and privacy at certain times. But I'm willing to trade that to whatever degree necessary in order to help people heal from their trauma, prevent them from trauma they don't have to go through, understand toxic coping mechanisms created through trauma are primarily the reasons we act in ways that cause ourselves and others pain, and the ways in which I healed, and am still (it's a lifelong process) healing. I realize there will be those, some of which are close friends, who will not like my story nor my views. But this is my reality. These are my beliefs. I can disagree with your actions, beliefs, and methodologies without thinking you're a bad person. And I certainly don't believe I know everything. But I am always open to truth in any form. I believe as long as I stay willing and open God will continually empower me and teach me through his spirit and his children. I will not apologize for my story, my beliefs or my standards. But I can understand if you are offended, if you do not like me, or my ideals and I can also understand why you would feel that way. Some have suggested I would have a much greater following and reach a broader audience If I did not focus so much on God. He and his son Jesus Christ are the central part of my life, and the core of my healing. I will certainly share in future episodes many different ways to heal that do not involve religion, but I will never omit the most powerful resource I know, nor will I hide my personal convictions for success or recognition. I have had a few people watch my story with varied reactions. But one sentiment is pretty common. It may be hard for you to find a wife after all this, or hopefully you stay self-employed because you may have a hard time getting employed. I don't believe that. Shame is what kills us, keeps us from seeking help, tells us we are not worthy of love and acceptance, to keep quiet, hide who we are, and deceive. Shame says, “I did something wrong, there is something wrong with me. Shame is not of God. I am not ashamed. I am grateful! Shame is Satan's greatest tool. Satan's power lies in secrecy. The moment we enlist help from others his power is greatly diminished. If you process and heal From your trauma, I believe the right people and opportunities will come in to your life not despite it but because of it. I have watched my story numerous times, and have felt extremely inadequate at times, wanted to change things, make things more visually stunning or cinematic, improve sound quality, or be less divisive. But I know this is what God wants, and in the end, the single most powerful tool in my reclamation and advice I can give to anyone else is to submit your will to his. That is what I've done. I harness the power of God by keeping the Commandments given through his son Jesus Christ. In exchange He grants me his spirit which teaches me all things which I should do. I feel a mix of excitement, anxiety, inadequacy and overwhelmed. But I believe the only true failure is never trying, or quitting before giving it your all. I believe in Christ, so come what May!

This is my story through my words. It is unrehearsed, unedited, and raw. There is a part of me who does not want to share such intimate details, some of which don't put me in a great light, online for anyone to see. I've come to enjoy my anonymity and privacy at certain times. But I'm willing to trade that to whatever degree necessary in order to help people heal from their trauma, prevent them from trauma they don't have to go through, understand toxic coping mechanisms created through trauma are primarily the reasons we act in ways that cause ourselves and others pain, and the ways in which I healed, and am still (it's a lifelong process) healing. I realize there will be those, some of which are close friends, who will not like my story nor my views. But this is my reality. These are my beliefs. I can disagree with your actions, beliefs, and methodologies without thinking you're a bad person. And I certainly don't believe I know everything. But I am always open to truth in any form. I believe as long as I stay willing and open God will continually empower me and teach me through his spirit and his children. I will not apologize for my story, my beliefs or my standards. But I can understand if you are offended, if you do not like me, or my ideals and I can also understand why you would feel that way. Some have suggested I would have a much greater following and reach a broader audience If I did not focus so much on God. He and his son Jesus Christ are the central part of my life, and the core of my healing. I will certainly share in future episodes many different ways to heal that do not involve religion, but I will never omit the most powerful resource I know, nor will I hide my personal convictions for success or recognition. I have had a few people watch my story with varied reactions. But one sentiment is pretty common. It may be hard for you to find a wife after all this, or hopefully you stay self-employed because you may have a hard time getting employed. I don't believe that. Shame is what kills us, keeps us from seeking help, tells us we are not worthy of love and acceptance, to keep quiet, hide who we are, and deceive. Shame says, “I did something wrong, there is something wrong with me. Shame is not of God. I am not ashamed. I am grateful! Shame is Satan's greatest tool. Satan's power lies in secrecy. The moment we enlist help from others his power is greatly diminished. If you process and heal From your trauma, I believe the right people and opportunities will come in to your life not despite it but because of it. I have watched my story numerous times, and have felt extremely inadequate at times, wanted to change things, make things more visually stunning or cinematic, improve sound quality, or be less divisive. But I know this is what God wants, and in the end, the single most powerful tool in my reclamation and advice I can give to anyone else is to submit your will to his. That is what I've done. I harness the power of God by keeping the Commandments given through his son Jesus Christ. In exchange He grants me his spirit which teaches me all things which I should do. I feel a mix of excitement, anxiety, inadequacy and overwhelmed. But I believe the only true failure is never trying, or quitting before giving it your all. I believe in Christ, so come what May!

My name is Cade Cooper! I'm a small town Utah boy who spent most of my adult life in the southern United States. I'm a single father. I'm a small business owner. I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (sometimes incorrectly referred to as the Mormon Church). I'm in long term recovery from a crippling drug and pornography addiction. And, most importantly, I'm a literal child of the living God, and so are you! I have spent the better part of the past 10 years healing from something that we have all suffered from and if left untreated, creates unhealthy and sometimes toxic coping mechanisms to deal with life. This is known as trauma. Trauma is the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope, causing feelings of helplessness. Through some incredibly hard experiences, hundreds of thousands of dollars, years of one on one tutoring from one of the best therapists in the United States, learning from all types of people, and being empowered on high by the living God, I have learned a lot and have been able to help a lot of people. I generally don't think quick fixes produce long term results. True change is painful and sometimes takes a lot of time but is worth it! I am obsessed with self improvement because it helps me enjoy life more and help others, which is why God put me on this earth. This video blog/podcast/social media campaign is NOT an addiction, religious, singles, or business podcast. While I may incorporate different facets, my goal is to help people find the joy and healing in their lives that I've found in mine. I have recorded my life story in a very raw, unedited, and uncut way and am sharing it with the world in the hope that you will find hope, inspiration and tools to help you navigate this beautiful journey we call life. My goal is not to convert you to my way of thinking, worshipping, or healing. But I have a very large sample size of my methods and the results, through the Grace of God, have been very effective. God put me on earth to help people process their trauma, and prevent them from trauma they don't have to experience. And I do that using my healed trauma through the Atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ! In this intro I will explain who I am, why I'm doing what Im doing and what I hope to accomplish. Let's grow together and get our life back !