In this raw and honest episode, Julie and Steve sit down with Trevor and Barclay for a heartfelt conversation about the messy overlap between alcohol abuse and depression, and the long road to healing.
Each of them opens up about their personal struggles—what it feels like to hit emotional rock bottom, how they found their way back, and the daily practices that help them stay grounded. You’ll hear stories of isolation, humor used as a lifeline, and the slow, patient work of rebuilding mental health without alcohol.
There’s no toxic positivity here—just real talk about how hard it can be to keep going when nothing seems to be working, and why showing up for yourself (and others) matters more than you think.
Please note: Multiple guests discuss their experiences with suicidal ideation. Please exercise caution when deciding to listen to this episode.
Key points in this episode:
- Hitting emotional rock bottom and the loneliness that comes with it
- Why depression can be so sneaky, especially in sobriety
- Using humor to cope without bypassing the pain
- How to keep taking action—even when it feels pointless
- The power of medication, therapy, and reaching out for help
- Learning to sit with emotions without drinking to escape
- Why listening without judgment can be the most powerful thing we offer each other
If you’ve ever felt like you “should” be okay but you’re not, this one’s for you. You are not alone.
Trevor Keveloh is a comedian/producer by trade that has been involved in live entertainment and bar/nightlife for over 20 years. Starting stand up comedy in 2000, then training at Second City Chicago, he went on to write for a number of websites. He also hosted live MMA shows and events for years. He eventually left Chicago and moved to Los Angeles where he co-founded “The Dojo of Comedy LA.” After a year he grew another room, “The Dojo Annex.” After Covid hit, The Dojo of Comedy LA shutdown for good. He rebranded and started “Korrupted Comedy” which is in California, Texas, Illinois, Arizona and is expanding.
February 27th 2018 he was violently attacked in San Diego and stabbed in the neck, a quarter inch from the carotid artery. He was rushed to the ER where lost three pints of blood and had to have a blood transfusion and emergency surgery. He woke up the next day and got sober.
Since his 5yr sobriety date, he has been assertive with with his recovery and self growth and has opened up about his trauma, past and present, while openly helping people with addiction and mental health issues.
You can find him on Facebook:
Instagram: Trevor on Trevor (recovery page)
My name is Barclay Mullins, I am a single dad, 46 years young. I live in Louisiana and just hit 6 years sober from alcohol (2/10/19).
Currently in the movie world, hoping to reunite with a house with white picket fences and take long walks on the beach with a lady.
In my free time I post memes on social media and live one day at a time.
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