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Grit, Grace, and Growing Up in the System | EP2
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What happens when a former street hustler and an undercover narcotics cop come together to share truth, pain, and healing? In this raw and honest episode, real-life experiences collide in a conversation filled with heart and humanity. They were joined by Joe, a former cop, who reflects on the impact of losing family to addiction and shares why he became a cop after growing up in a Mafia-connected household. The group also talks about the power of music, fatherhood, systemic failures, and how true change starts at home—with love, respect, and second chances. This one is for anyone who’s ever struggled, loved deeply, or needed to be reminded that they matter.
Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(24:01) The pain of Mother's Day and family betrayal
(26:55) Why music matters: healing through beats and lyrics
(41:20) An unlikely bond forged on the streets
(49:56) Discussion on violence in music and industry pressure
(58:14) Joe reveals why he became a cop despite his family’s criminal roots
(1:12:09) The story of survival and the loss of his brother to fentanyl
(1:21:29) The podcast’s mission: teaching, healing, and reaching the next generation
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