Struggle and Strive Podcast

Struggle & Strive is an unfiltered exploration of stories, principles,and strategies for people that want to get their sh!t together and build extraordinary lives.Hosted by Estil Wallace, Founder and CEO of Cornerstone Healing Center. 20 years sober, father, and husband.

Struggle and Strive Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Estil Wallace, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Estil Wallace hosts Struggle and Strive Podcast, a education show with 32 episodes published.

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  Episode #32

  Change One Thing: Everything | Using the “More Gene” for Good w/ Brian McAlister

  Oct 16, 202541 minS1

  <p>What if the same drive that once fueled your addiction could be the key to your success? </p><p>In this powerful episode of The Struggle & Strive Podcast, bestselling author and recovery advocate Brian McAlister reveals how he turned his “more gene”, the relentless drive that once pushed him toward destruction into a force for good. </p><p>After a near-fatal motorcycle crash and years lost to addiction, Brian found faith, purpose, and a new mindset that transformed his life: “Change one thing… everything.” </p><p>He shares how this shift helped him rebuild from the ground up, write the bestse...

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  Entrepreneurship in Recovery: Sobriety, Family, and Business With RJ Orr

  Sep 23, 202554 minS0

  <p>On this Struggle & Strive episode, Estel chats with RJ Orr, an entrepreneur who started his sobriety journey at 23. RJ talks about the Halloween night when fellowship showed up, and how “one day at a time” became a foundation for marriage, fatherhood, and building his business. RJ breaks down the grit it took to succeed, how his team survived 2008, and why it's important to face your fears and take necessary risks in business.</p>

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  Episode #30

  Addiction Recovery That Works: Behind The Scenes With Amber Vaughan

  Sep 9, 20251h 5mS1

  <p>In this episode of the Struggle and Strive Podcast, host Estil Wallace sits down with Amber Vaughan, Chief Marketing Officer at Cornerstone Healing Center, to talk about the real challenges of starting and growing an addiction treatment program, and what makes Cornerstone different in the recovery space.</p><p>Amber shares her journey, the sacrifices it took to build a center with lasting impact, and why Cornerstone’s abstinence-based treatment approach has led to exceptional long-term recovery outcomes. From addressing stigma and building community to providing quality care for people often overlooked, this conversation dives deep into what truly he...

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  Can You Build a Business After Addiction? | Think Business with Tyler

  Aug 26, 202546 minS0

  <p>Our latest episode is in collaboration with "Think Business with Tyler"! </p><p><br></p><p>Estil has the chance to share his own personal journey with addiction, and entrepreneurship. As the CEO and founder of Cornerstone Healing Center, Estil shares how recovery shaped his outlook, lessons on resilience and work ethic, and how Cornerstone grew from 10 beds into a thriving treatment center that fosters long-term recovery.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation highlights the parallels between recovery and entrepreneurship, the power of applying knowledge, and how small, consistent actions can create lasting change. Whether you’re in re...

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  Episode #28

  Anxiety, Addiction and Recovery with Corinn Cook

  Aug 19, 202559 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Corinn Cook shares her powerful journey from struggling with panic attacks, agoraphobia, depression, and substance use to finding recovery, healing, and purpose. She recounts how a supportive doctor, therapy, and even her cats played pivotal roles in saving her life and inspiring her to pursue higher education in psychology. </p><p>Corinn went on to become deeply involved with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), leading campus chapters, offering peer support, and advocating for accessible mental health resources. Now a doctoral student and community advocate, she uses her lived experience to bring hope to others, fight...

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