{"podcast":{"title":"Conversations with Sekani","slug":"conversations-with-sekani-7811756","podcast_index_feed_id":7811756,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10c92455c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joyokolobi","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/44958799/44958799-1765176292804-97ad13a340418.jpg","author":"Joy Okolobi","episode_count":368,"summary":"Conversations with Sekani is a podcast for ambitious young adults navigating the confusing crossroads of career, health, and purpose. Hosted by Joy “Sekani”, a calm, open, deeply curious thinker, the show follows her journey to gain clarity by having honest conversations with people who’ve walked different paths. Nothing is scripted. Nothing is perfect. Just real, raw, inspiring dialogue. From career pivots to mental health, from chasing big dreams to handling setbacks, each episode helps listeners move from overwhelmed to confident","last_synced_at":"2026-09-06T02:18:03.102095+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756"},"episode":{"title":"From Film Industry to Recovery: Second Chances & Healing | Mark Ehrenkranz","slug":"from-film-industry-to-recovery-second-chances-healing-mark-ehrenkranz","published_at":"2026-09-03T20:53:43+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756/from-film-industry-to-recovery-second-chances-healing-mark-ehrenkranz","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joyokolobi/episodes/From-Film-Industry-to-Recovery-Second-Chances--Healing--Mark-Ehrenkranz-e3o7lpu","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10c92455c/podcast/play/125080830/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-8-2%2F431020822-44100-2-32395baa94749.mp3","summary":"Mark is a certified peer recovery specialist, author, and recovery advocate whose journey spans both the film industry and frontline addiction recovery work. After years working in filmmaking, he shifted his focus toward helping people in hospitals, detox centers, and recovery programs navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Having been in recovery since 1985, Mark brings a unique combination of lived experience, professional expertise, and powerful storytelling to conversations about healing, resilience, and second chances. He is also the author of Radically Honest, a collection of real recovery stories that explores addiction, transformation, and hope. In this honest conversation, Mark shares: ​ What his upbringing was really like and the early seeds of self-medication ​ How a successful film career collided with addiction ​ Navigating chaos, job loss, and the “beginning of the end” ​ What the recovery process actually looked like (beyond the “pink cloud”) ​ Why substance use disorder is a brain issue, not a moral failing ​ Lessons on feelings, resilience, and rebuilding a life If you’re in your 20s dealing with addiction, self-medication, or watching someone struggle — or simply seeking a real story of long-term recovery and second chances — this episode offers grounded hope and hard-won wisdom. Timestamps below ⬇️ #Mark #Recovery #Addiction #SecondChances #ConversationsWithSekani Connect with Mark Website: https://www.go-humans.com/ If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be…","meta_description":"Mark is a certified peer recovery specialist, author, and recovery advocate whose journey spans both the film industry and frontline addiction recovery wo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2445,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/conversations-with-sekani-7811756/episodes/from-film-industry-to-recovery-second-chances-healing-mark-ehrenkranz/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756/from-film-industry-to-recovery-second-chances-healing-mark-ehrenkranz.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}