"If It's Supposed To Be, It Will Be" (feat. Phillip Cordell) | Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast #171

This week Patrick sits down with writer, filmmaker, actor, and friend, Phillip Cordell. Phillip shares his complicated past with alcohol and substances and how far he has come since deciding to get help with his addiction. The two discuss how isolating getting sober can feel and leaning into living in the present. Patrick also opens up about how Phillip was the first straight man that he came out to. Phillip had many stories and lessons to share, and even brought on a special guest from his new film that you don’t want to miss! Check out Clone Cops: The Movie! www.clonecopsmovie.com About Phillip: Phillip Cordell is a Nashville-based writer, producer, and actor known for his diverse contributions to the indie film scene. Among his notable works are Clone Cops, a sci-fi comedy feature film, and Nashville Dads Club, a locally-produced comedy streaming series. His extensive portfolio also includes his role as a writer and actor in the TV movie Prince of Pools shown at the 2019 Nashville Film Festival, and he even produced The A/V EP, a 2012 rap album dedicated entirely to the AV industry. As the principal and founder of HiPhi Productions, Cordell focuses on crafting engaging content across multiple platforms, drawing on over 15 years of experience in the tech and media industry. Previously, he served as VP of Technical Operations at M3 Technology Group, where he oversaw audiovisual system installations and support. His passion lies in merging technology, art, and humor to produce high-quality media, and he’s always eager to collaborate with fellow creatives. Outside of work, Cordell enjoys spending time with his wife Shannon and their two children. Watch/Listen/Subscribe: ⁠⁠@rootedrecoverystories Insta: ⁠@rootedrecoverystories Tiktok: @patrickcusterproject Facebook: www.facebook.com/RootedRecoveryStories URL: ⁠www.rootedrecoverystories.com⁠ __________________ Host: Follow Patrick Custer! Insta: @patrick_custer Tiktok: @patrickcusterproject Guest: Follow Phillip Cordell! Insta: @phillip.cordell Insta - Cone Cops: @clonecops Tiktok: @nashvilledadsclub Twitter: @nashdadsclub Youtube: @clonecops __________________ Resources: Promises Behavioral Health – Treatment for addiction, mental health/trauma: Insta: ⁠@promises_bh URL: ⁠www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com⁠ Insta: ⁠@mentalhealthamerica URL: www.mhanational.org⁠ __________________ Produced and Edited by "The Cast Collective" in Nashville, TN! Visit us today at https://www.thecastcollective.com Email: [email protected] Follow The Cast Collective on Instagram & Twitter! Instagram: @TheCastCollective Twitter: @TheCastCollective Keywords: trauma, recovery, podcast, mental health, rooted recovery stories, mental health podcast, trauma podcast, anxiety podcast, recovery podcast, coping mechanisms, nashville, domestic violence, trauma, podcast, interview, clone cops, nyc, new york city, addiction,