What happens when the life you built crumbles, but grace gives you a second chance?In this deeply personal and inspiring conversation, Amy Sylvis sits down with Kevin Petersen, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Peterson Family Counseling. From faking his USC graduation to rebuilding his life through recovery, faith, and service, Kevin’s journey is a testament to resilience and redemption. He shares candid stories of addiction, family intervention, second chances, and how the Trojan community and divine guidance led him from brokenness to abundance. Today, he helps families navigate addiction with love and boundaries through his Chronic Hope books and his work with Jaywalker Lodge. This episode reminds us: your past doesn’t disqualify you, it prepares you to help others.Connect with Kevin Petersen: https://www.chronichope.us/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinpetersenmamft/Connect with Amy Sylvis:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysylvis/Contact Us:https://www.sylviscapital.comhttps://www.sylviscapital.com/webinarMore Resources:Books from Kevin Petersen, LMFTChronic Hope: Families & Addiction - https://a.co/d/5XJfTCoChronic Hope: Parenting the Addicted Child - https://a.co/d/eMzSFKbJim Carrey’s 2014 Commencement Speech at Maharishi University of Management - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPtftLhSnlY00:00 Meet Kevin Petersen02:41 Kevin's Early Life and Struggles08:35 The Turning Point10:58 A New Beginning at USC17:18 Career and Personal Growth21:21 Life in Jacksonville Beach23:14 Stories of Second Chances23:46 A Life-Changing Decision at 4324:28 The Struggle Between Fulfillment and Success25:28 The Journey to Private Practice26:27 Specializing in Addiction Therapy27:41 The Importance of Family Support29:51 Overcoming Personal and Professional Challenges32:23 Helping Families Navigate Addiction36:17 Resources for Families Dealing with Addiction38:55 Personal Triumphs and Future Plans

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