What The Hell Do I Know w/JB

MTV Fame, Addiction & Redemption | Nathaniel Blackburn (Real World Seattle) | Episode 86

From MTV Fame to Rock Bottom to Redemption.
In Episode 86 of What the Hell Do I Know with JB, Jason Becker sits down with Nathaniel Blackburn (@nathanielwblackburn), best known as Nathan from MTV's iconic Real World Seattle season and one of the original stars of The Challenge.
Nathaniel opens up like never before about life after reality TV fame, the pressure of sudden success, addiction, alcoholism, homelessness, suicidal thoughts, and the painful search for identity that followed his years in the spotlight. What started as a dream of fame quickly became a battle for survival.
This conversation goes far beyond reality television. Nathaniel shares the childhood trauma that shaped him, the internal voices that drove his addiction, the moment he hit rock bottom, and how faith, recovery, vulnerability, and purpose ultimately transformed his life.
Today, Nathaniel is the Founder and Executive Director of True North Retreats, helping men find healing, freedom, purpose, and authentic community through transformational retreats and mentorship.
Topics include:✔️ MTV's Real World Seattle✔️ The infamous "Slap Heard Around the Real World"✔️ Early reality TV vs today's reality television✔️ The rise of The Challenge✔️ Addiction and alcoholism✔️ Recovery and sobriety✔️ Faith and spirituality✔️ Trauma and healing✔️ Men's mental health✔️ Vulnerability and masculinity✔️ Marriage, family, and forgiveness✔️ Why so many men are silently struggling✔️ Building True North Retreats
This is one of the most raw, vulnerable, and powerful conversations we've had on the podcast.Connect with Nathaniel Blackburn:📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanielwblackburn🌐 True North Retreats: https://trunorthretreats.orgFollow Jason Becker:📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jason_becker
Whether you're building a new home or remodeling an existing one, Floorzz has everything you need—from hardwood and tile to luxury vinyl and laminate. Their team of designers can help you find the perfect flooring solution and ship it directly to your door.🌐 https://floorzz.com
Family-owned, family-operated, and committed to doing the job right the first time. If you're dealing with pests, termites, mosquitoes, or general pest prevention, call the team that JB trusts.🌐 https://trunorthpestcontrol.com
#NathanielBlackburn#RealWorldSeattle#MTV#TheChallenge#AddictionRecovery#Sobriety#Faith#MensMentalHealth#Recovery#Podcast#JasonBecker#TrueNorthRetreats#MentalHealth#Redemption#WhatTheHellDoIKnow

I Was Married to an Abuser for 10 Years... and Didn't Know It | Quinn Padilla

For years, Quinn Padilla believed she was simply married to a difficult man.
What she didn't realize was that she was trapped in a cycle of emotional abuse, manipulation, control, and trauma bonding that would keep her stuck for nearly a decade.
In this powerful conversation, Quinn shares the raw truth about surviving an abusive marriage to a Green Beret, the hidden forms of abuse that often go unnoticed, the threat of suicide that kept her trapped, and the heartbreaking aftermath that followed.
Today, Quinn is a Trauma Therapist and Abuse Recovery Coach helping women identify abusive patterns, heal their nervous systems, and reclaim their lives.
We dive deep into:
• Why strong, intelligent women stay in abusive relationships• The psychology of trauma bonds• Gaslighting, manipulation, and emotional abuse• Red flags most people miss early in relationships• How abuse impacts children• PTSD, nervous system healing, and recovery• Brainspotting therapy and trauma treatment• Life after abuse and finding healthy love
This is one of the most important conversations we've had on the show. If you know someone struggling in a toxic or abusive relationship, share this episode with them.
🎙️ Guest: Quinn Padilla📲 Instagram: @itsquinnpadilla
🎙️ Host: Jason Becker📲 Instagram: @_jason_becker
If this conversation helped you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.
#QuinnPadilla #TraumaTherapy #AbuseRecovery #TraumaBond #EmotionalAbuse #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #PTSDRecovery #Brainspotting #DomesticAbuseAwareness #WhatTheHellDoIKnow #Podcast #RelationshipAdvice #Gaslighting #TraumaHealing

Elle Unbound on Megachurches, Deconstruction, Mental Health & Faith | Ep. 84

Elle Unbound joins JB for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had about faith, church culture, deconstruction, mental health, and the modern American church.
Elle opens up about:• Growing up in church• Moving to America to work in megachurch ministry• Why church culture started feeling performative• Mental health struggles inside ministry• Faith, doubt, and living without certainty• Politics and Christianity becoming intertwined• LGBTQ+ exclusion in church spaces• Why curiosity matters more than certainty
This episode is not about attacking faith.
It’s about asking hard questions, examining unhealthy systems, and figuring out what love, grace, and authenticity actually look like.
Whether you’re deeply involved in church, deconstructing, frustrated with religion, or simply curious — this conversation is for you.
FOLLOW ELLE:Instagram: @ellieunbound
FOLLOW JB:Instagram: @_jason_becker
SPONSORS:TruNorth Pest Control[www.trunorthpest.com](http://www.trunorthpest.com)
Floorzz[www.floorzz.com](http://www.floorzz.com)
WATCH • LISTEN • SUBSCRIBE
#ElleUnbound #Deconstruction #Faith #Megachurch #MentalHealth #Christianity #Podcast #ChurchCulture #Exvangelical #WhatTheHellDoIKnow

The Untold Story Behind GigSalad | Mark Steiner on ADHD, Faith & Entrepreneurship

EPISODE 83
What happens when a struggling artist, actor, and booking agent decides to build a platform that changes the entertainment industry?
In this episode of What the Hell Do I Know with JB, I sit down with Mark Steiner, CEO and co-founder of GigSalad, to talk about entrepreneurship, adoption, ADHD, faith, resilience, and the long road to building one of the largest entertainment marketplaces in the country.
Mark shares:How GigSalad was built WITHOUT investorsWhy “slow growth” might actually be the secretHis powerful adoption storyLessons from entrepreneurship and leadershipThe emotional side of success nobody talks aboutADHD as a potential entrepreneurial superpowerFaith, identity, and finding purpose
This conversation went far deeper than business.If you’re an entrepreneur, creative, dreamer, or someone trying to figure life out — this one is for you.
👇 Let us know in the comments:What part of Mark’s story connected with you the most?
🎙 Podcast: What the Hell Do I Know with JBHosted by Jason Becker @_jason_becker🌐 Website: https://vintagewisdom.org
Guest: Mark Steiner @markandrewsteinerwww.gigsalad.com 
🎧 Sponsored by:Floorzzhttps://floorzz.comTruNorth Pest Controlhttps://trunorthpest.com
Timestamps00:00 Intro02:00 Mark’s adoption story08:00 Building GigSalad19:00 Entrepreneurship & slow growth28:00 ADHD and business leadership36:00 Surviving recessions & Covid50:00 Company culture & leadership57:00 Faith, identity & adoption1:07:00 International Church of Christ discussion1:20:00 Peace, love & purpose1:24:00 Final thoughts
#GigSalad#Entrepreneurship#Podcast#ADHD#BusinessPodcast#StartupStory#FaithAndBusiness#Leadership#AdoptionStory#WhatTheHellDoIKnowWithJB

From Addiction to Redemption | Shawn Vinson’s Incredible Story | EP 82

What happens when success, money, addiction, family trauma, and faith all collide?
In Episode 82 of What The Hell Do I Know with JB, Jason Becker sits down with Shawn Vinson (@svinson9999) for one of the rawest and most powerful conversations we’ve ever had.
Shawn opens up about:Growing up around massive business successBuilding a mortgage empireCocaine addiction and alcoholismLosing everything financiallyHitting absolute rock bottomThe moment his 2-year-old daughter changed his life foreverRecovery, accountability, faith, and rebuilding his family
This episode is about redemption, second chances, fatherhood, addiction recovery, generational healing, and learning how to become the man you were created to be.
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, depression, shame, or feeling lost… this conversation could change a life.
👇 DROP A COMMENT:What part of Shawn’s story hit you the hardest?
🎙 Follow Shawn Vinson:Instagram: https://instagram.com/svinson9999
🎙 Follow Jason Becker:Instagram: https://instagram.com/_jason_becker
🌐 Vintage Wisdom:https://www.vintagewisdom.org
SponsorsFloorzzYour one-stop shop for flooring and remodeling needs.🌐 https://www.floorzz.comTruNorth Pest ControlServing Florida’s Emerald Coast & Georgia with top-tier pest control services.🌐 https://www.trunorthpest.com
🎧 Subscribe for more conversations about faith, business, recovery, mindset, culture, entrepreneurship, and real life.
#Podcast #AddictionRecovery #Faith #ShawnVinson #JasonBecker #RecoveryJourney #Entrepreneurship #Motivation #MentalHealth #Sobriety #ChristianPodcast #WhatTheHellDoIKnow

She Left the Church After 40 Years… Here’s Why (w/ Marla Taviano) ep 81

What happens when the belief system that shaped your entire life… starts to unravel?
In this episode of *What the Hell Do I Know with JB*, I sit down with author and speaker Marla Taviano for one of the most honest conversations we’ve ever had.
Marla spent decades deeply immersed in faith—writing books, teaching, serving, and living what she believed was the “right” way. But over time, questions started to surface… about love, about truth, about harm, and about what it really means to live fully.
We talk about:– Growing up in the church and being “all in”– Marriage, red flags, and painful realizations– Deconstructing faith (and what that actually means)– Love vs. control in religion– LGBTQ+ conversations, inclusion, and humanity– Finding wholeness after everything changes
This isn’t about telling you what to believe.It’s about asking better questions—and learning how to love people well.
Whether you agree, disagree, or feel somewhere in between… this one’s worth the listen.
👇 Connect with us:Jason Becker (Host): https://www.instagram.com/_jason_beckerMarla Taviano (Guest): https://www.instagram.com/marlatavianoWebsite: https://vintagewisdom.org
🎙 Podcast: *What the Hell Do I Know with JB*
If this episode made you think, feel, or question something—share it with someone who needs it.
#Podcast #FaithJourney #Deconstruction #RealConversations #Spirituality #MarriageStories #PersonalGrowth #LovePeopleWell #WhatTheHellDoIKnow

From Jail to Purpose: John Marrone on Self-Awareness, Discipline & Changing Your Life

In Episode 80 of What the Hell Do I Know with JB, Jason Becker sits down with performance coach and speaker John Marrone (@realjohnmarrone) for one of the most powerful conversations yet.John opens up about growing up with addicted parents, falling into drugs and anger, and hitting rock bottom — including jail and surviving Hurricane Sandy — before making a decision that changed everything.
This episode dives deep into:Breaking destructive patternsThe power of self-awarenessWhy most people stay stuckBuilding discipline and mental toughnessFaith, purpose, and personal responsibilityHow to transform your life starting TODAY
If you feel stuck, lost, or know you’re capable of more… this one hits.🎧 Listen, reflect, and take action.
🙏 Special Thanks to Our SponsorsBig shoutout to the partners who make this show possible:
👉 TruNorth Pest ControlProtecting your home and business with reliable, top-tier pest solutions. If you’re dealing with unwanted guests… these are the people you call.
👉 FloorzzPremium flooring solutions that elevate your space. Whether you’re building, renovating, or upgrading — Floorzz delivers quality that lasts.
Follow:John Marrone: @realjohnmarroneJason Becker: @_jason_becker
#Podcast #Mindset #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #Discipline #Motivation #Entrepreneur

He Was Told He Had a Brain Tumor… Then This Happened | Chad Miller ep. 79

In Episode 79 of What the Hell Do I Know with JB, I sit down with Chad Miller (@abcd.dad) for a raw, real conversation about resilience, fatherhood, faith, and facing life when everything changes overnight.Chad went from competitive athlete and high performer… to getting a life-altering phone call: a brain tumor diagnosis. What followed was a journey through uncertainty, surgery, recovery, and ultimately—perspective.
We talk about:The mindset it takes to not quit when life hits hardGrowing up without a father—and becoming one anywayMarriage, discipline, and showing up for your familyThe mental side of endurance, competition, and lifeHis supplement company Maxen Health (maxenhealth.com) and optimizing performance the right wayThis one’s about grit, faith, and learning how to keep going—no matter what.
👇 Drop a comment: What part of Chad’s story hit you the hardest?
🔗 FOLLOW & CONNECTChad Miller: https://instagram.com/abcd.dadJB: https://instagram.com/_jason_becker
🔥 SPONSORSTruNorth Pest ControlFamily-owned. Community-driven. Real service.👉 https://www.trunorthpest.com
FloorzzFrom remodels to new builds—they’ve got you covered.👉 https://www.floorzz.com
🧠 CHAD’S COMPANYMaxen Health👉 https://www.maxenhealth.com
🎧 LISTEN / WATCHDon’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to support the show 🙌
#WhatTheHellDoIKnow #Podcast #ChadMiller #BrainTumorSurvivor #MindsetMatters#Fatherhood #MensMentalHealth #Resilience #NeverQuit #EntrepreneurMindset#HealthJourney #FaithOverFear #Motivation #SelfDiscipline #MaxenHealth#FitnessMindset #LifeLessons #RealTalk #PodcastClips #Inspiration

How a McDonald’s Franchise Empire Was Built (18 Locations) | David Costa Story

Welcome back to What the Hell Do I Know with JB — Episode 78 featuring David Costa.David is a McDonald’s franchise owner, business leader, and someone deeply focused on developing people, building culture, and living with purpose. From growing up in a military family to helping lead an organization with 18+ McDonald’s locations, David shares the real story behind business success, leadership, and personal growth.
In this episode, we dive into:Building a family business from the ground upLessons from running 18 McDonald’s franchisesWhy leadership starts with taking care of your peopleHow to get “unstuck” and find your purposeThe reality of working in a family businessNavigating divorce, fatherhood, and building a blended familyThe mindset shift from “good” to “golden”This conversation is packed with real-life lessons on business, relationships, and becoming the best version of yourself.
👉 Connect with David Costa:Instagram: @good2goldenWebsite: https://davidcosta.co
👉 Follow me:Instagram: @_jason_beckerWebsite: https://www.vintagewisdom.org
🎙️ SPONSORS🙏 TruNorth Pest ControlFamily-owned, local, and committed to the communities they serve.📍 Serving Florida & Georgia🌐 https://www.trunorthpest.com
🏠 FloorzzYour go-to for flooring, design, and remodel projects.🌐 https://www.floorzz.com
👍 SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to:SubscribeLike the videoShare with someone who needs to hear thisIt’s a free way to support the show and helps us bring on more great guests.🎧 What the Hell Do I Know with JB — real conversations, real people, real lessons.

From Alcoholic to Purpose: Ray Hagler’s Wild Comeback Story | Episode 77

Episode 77 of What the Hell Do I Know with JB is one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had yet.
JB sits down with Ray Hagler — entrepreneur, founder of Beach to Bay Appliance Services, and creator of the “Out of the Truck” system — to talk about a life that went from chaos to purpose.
Ray opens up about:🔥 Drinking nearly a liter a day and hitting rock bottom🔥 A life-changing moment on the bridge that saved his life🔥 Losing everything — family, relationships, and direction🔥 Finding faith, clarity, and rebuilding from scratch🔥 Turning pain into purpose and building a business that creates freedom
This is more than a business story — it’s about redemption, discipline, faith, and becoming the man you were meant to be.If you’re struggling, stuck, or searching for purpose… this one is for you.
📲 Follow JB: @_jason_becker📲 Follow Ray: @ray.hagler🌐 Ray’s link: https://www.facebook.com/share/18CSz8e6VU/
🎯 Sponsors:TruNorth Pest Control → https://trunorthpest.comFloorzz → https://floorzz.com
💬 COMMENT BELOW:What part of Ray’s story hit you the hardest?
👍 LIKE | 🔔 SUBSCRIBE | 📤 SHARE#Podcast #Entrepreneurship #Faith #AddictionRecovery #Motivation