The Come Back Code with Peter Herweg. Real conversations. Real recovery.

The Lie Behind My Mask

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:33:59 GMT

The mask wasn’t primarily about deceiving others.

It was about protecting myself from the truth I wasn’t ready to face.

The truth behind alcohol addiction

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:39:37 GMT

You are never alone on your journey.

The Comeback with Peter Herweg

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:26:14 GMT

The Come Back Code™ | Pilot Episode

Welcome to the very first episode of The Come Back .

I’m Peter Herweg, and this isn’t just another podcast about addiction. It’s about what happens after life falls apart… and the courage it takes to build it again.

If you’ve ever battled addiction, watched someone you love disappear into it, or wondered whether a comeback is even possible, this journey is for you.

In this pilot episode, I share why The Come Back Code was born, the lessons my own recovery has taught me, and why healing isn’t about pretending the past never happened—it’s about refusing to let it define your future.

Together, we’ll have honest conversations about addiction, recovery, relapse, resilience, mental health, purpose, and rebuilding a life worth living. There will be no masks, no false promises, and no perfect people—just real stories, practical hope, and proof that a setback does not have to become your final chapter.

Whether you’re taking your first step, finding your way back after a relapse, supporting someone you love, or simply searching for hope, you’re welcome here.

Your comeback starts with one decision.

Welcome to The Come Back Code.

The Alcohol I Hid From My Wife.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:29:43 GMT

I thought I was hiding my alcohol from my wife. I was too drunk to notice her watching me hide it.
She told me afterwards. She knew.
In this episode of The Come Back Code, I share a part of my drinking that is uncomfortable to admit: the hiding, the secrecy, and believing I was getting away with something that was happening right in front of her.
There’s an absurdity to that memory now. But there’s also a difficult question: what did my wife see that I wasn’t willing to see in myself?
If you’ve ever hidden your drinking—or watched someone you love try to hide theirs—this conversation may feel familiar.
I’m Peter Herweg. This happened in my life. And it belongs in the honest conversation about my recovery.
Listen to The Come Back Code with Peter Herweg.

How Do I Forgive Myself For Who I Was When Life Got Heavy.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:22:09 GMT

Are you still punishing yourself for who you were when life got heavy?
The things you said. The people you pushed away. The choices you wish you could take back. Sometimes the hardest part of moving forward is believing you deserve to.
In this episode of The Come Back Code with Peter Herweg, I talk about forgiving yourself during and after a difficult season, especially when you are still living with the consequences.
We explore:
• Understanding what you were carrying when you weren’t coping. • Taking responsibility without turning every mistake into a permanent judgement of who you are. • Facing regret, making amends where possible, and accepting that rebuilding trust takes time. • Giving yourself permission to begin again, even when other people aren’t ready to forgive you. • Learning to respect yourself through the small choices you make today.
Forgiving yourself does not erase what happened or excuse the hurt. It means accepting responsibility while allowing yourself the opportunity to live differently.
Whether you are rebuilding after addiction, loss, burnout or a season you struggle to explain, this conversation is for the person who keeps thinking, “I should have handled it better.”
You can wish you had done things differently and still treat yourself with compassion today.
You do not have to keep hating yourself to prove that you regret what happened.
Listen, follow The Come Back Code with Peter Herweg, and share this episode with someone who is finding it difficult to forgive themselves.
Your past deserves honesty. Your future deserves a chance.

I Didn’t See a Future, Now I’m Living One

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:23:42 GMT

At the height of my alcohol addiction, I couldn’t see a future I wanted to face. Today, I’m here to tell you what I struggled to admit—and what it took to start again.
This is my story of rock bottom, facing the truth and learning to forgive myself. If you’re ashamed of where you are right now, listen. Your story can still go beyond this.
The Come Back Code with Peter Herweg.

Reconnecting With Your Purpose.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:26:10 GMT

What happens when life becomes so overwhelming that you forget who you are and lost your purpose?

In this deeply personal episode of The Come Back Code with Peter Herweg, I use my own journey of losing myself, facing some uncomfortable truths, and rebuilding my life to explore what it really means to reconnect with your purpose.

Because sometimes purpose isn’t something new you need to find.

Sometimes it’s the part of you that you need to find again.
If you’ve been feeling lost, disconnected or simply going through the motions, this episode is for you.
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