From the Brink of Death to a Platform of Purpose: Author/Artist Jermaine Dante Burse Joins Sober.Coffee
In this powerful episode, Mike and Glenn sit down with Jermaine Dante Burse, who shares a raw and inspiring story of survival and transformation. Once in a coma with organ failure due to alcoholism, Jermaine has forged over a decade of hard-won sobriety into a powerful platform for helping others. Discover how art, writing, and the courageous process of making amends became his path to reconciliation and a new life. This is a story of reclaiming trust, discovering brilliance on the other side of dependence, and the journal notes that inspired his searing memoir, Autopsy of My Former Self (available at Barnes & Noble).
If you’re here, you’re not late. You’re perfectly on time, and exactly where you need to be.
In this first episode of the new year (and our new name!), I’m sharing what this space is really about: a soft landing, a deep exhale, and a place where you can be fully human. Some days you’ll leave with a warm hug. Other days you’ll get a loving little kick in the tush. Most days…both.
We talk about the magic in everyday life, the duality of joy and struggle, and how we can create small shifts that change everything, without the pressure to “fix” yourself.
Inside this episode:
What “Magic Made” means (and what you can expect here)
Why you don’t need to be “ready” or “qualified” to belong in this community
My go-to ritual for when life feels loud (spoiler: dim lights + shower + nervous system soothing)
What I used to struggle with that I now hold space for (anxiety, and learning to be present again)
The kind of support that’s made the biggest difference for me (tough love…done the right way)
A childhood story that perfectly explains my version of magic (yes, even in grief)
How I protect this space so it stays safe, grounded, and genuinely supportive
A little invitation: Tell me in the comments, what does “magic” mean to you right now? And what’s one thing you can do differently today, instead of waiting for “someday”?
🎧 Listen, breathe, and come sit with me. We’re making magic in real life…together.
Links + goodies mentioned:
Lightfeld Collection (Make Your Own Magic hoodies + prisms): (add your link)
The guys discuss how a monkey with money is never hungry or horny, when a wedgie eliminates neck pain. and why an exploding nana leads to military dominance.
