The P-I-G: Episode 17
Forged in Silence: Steve Knapp on Recovery, Resilience & Connection
Some stories are forged in silence. For Steve Knapp, breaking that silence with one act of truth changed everything.
In this powerful episode of The P-I-G, Steve shares his journey from addiction to recovery, the lessons he’s carried into fatherhood and personal growth, and his mission to create safe spaces for connection—especially around men’s mental health.
Silence can be heavy. For years, Steve Knapp carried secrets, shame, and the slow unraveling of self-abandonment. His turning point came the night he admitted his drinking—the moment he chose honesty over secrecy and courage over fear. That decision not only marked the beginning of his sobriety but opened the door to rediscovering who he could become as a man, a father, and a human being.
🎙️ In this episode of The P-I-G, Steve joins Kellie and Erin to reflect on:
The cost of self-abandonment—and the courage it takes to come back to yourself.
Why strangers can sometimes offer the safest spaces for healing.
Redefining fear as something to walk alongside, not run from.
The role of nature, silence, and presence in recovery.
The importance of open, honest conversations around men’s mental health.
Creating connection in a world that often feels disconnected.
Today, Steve channels his experience into the Through the Glass Recovery and Forged in Silence podcasts, where he and his co-hosts provide safe spaces for authentic dialogue around addiction, healing, and men’s mental health. His story is a reminder that legacy isn’t just about what we leave behind—it’s about the lives we impact, the truth we share, and the connections we create along the way.
💗 From Our Hearts to Yours…
The P-I-G is a heartfelt, purpose-driven podcast exploring life, love, loss, and legacy through real conversations and meaningful stories. Together, we unpack the moments that shape us—the stories we carry, the messiness of being human, and what it means to leave something meaningful behind.
Each episode invites us to honor what matters most, remember that grief isn’t linear, navigate life’s hardest moments with PURPOSE, INTENTION, and GRATITUDE, and to be reminded that legacy isn’t just what we leave… it’s how we live—right now.
“Hearing the stories of others helps us create a more meaningful connection to our own—because legacy isn’t just what we leave behind, it’s how we live right now.”
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