How Structure, Community, and Mentorship Changed My Life

Primary Purpose with Pej · Apr 30, 2026 · 36m

In this episode, Pej is joined by therapist Dima Puchkarare for an honest conversation that blends both professional insight and lived experience in the addiction and recovery space.

Together, they share what early sobriety really looks like—from navigating intense emotions and struggling with consistency to the challenge of letting go of familiar environments and habits. Drawing from their work with individuals facing substance use and mental health challenges, as well as their own recovery journeys, they speak openly about the parts of recovery that often go unspoken.

Dima offers…