Podcasts about treatment centers

Dopey Film Festival Tickets: https://buytickets.at/thedopeyfoundation/2216905 Patreon: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast This week on Dopey! Dave battles Long Island summer heat, conquers a dead rat under his porch, rescues Susan's escaped corn snake Noodle, and prepares for the upcoming Dopey Short Film Festival. Along the way he shares a wild voicemail involving fake liquid LSD, sweaty molly, and a hard-earned lesson in not ripping people off. Did we read this cat shit one before????? Dave reads listener comments from the beloved Kelly P episode before welcoming recovery legend Brandon Novak back to Dopey. Novak celebrates 11 years sober and dives deep into his journey from heroin addiction and Viva La Bam chaos to running treatment centers and helping others recover. The conversation gets even better when Novak calls his Dreamseller co-author Joe Frantz, who tells unbelievable stories about Novak stealing his own books from a bookstore signing to buy drugs, disappearing with advances, losing his phone, and the reality of filming during the darkest years of addiction. Together they reflect on Bam Margera, recovery, friendship, forgiveness, and the long road from self-destruction to redemption. Plus: Grateful Dead stories, funeral plots, methadone and Xanax, treatment philosophy, Joe Biden sightings, and why this might be the greatest Brandon Novak appearance in Dopey history. AND MORE!!!!!! on a super fun new installment of that good old dopey show! https://buytickets.at/thedopeyfoundation/2216905 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we skip the surface and go straight to the root: the grief, the feminine wound, and the stored resentment that was running her hormones, her weight, and her life.By the end of our call, her HRV jumped to 65 on its own. Her body finally felt safe.If you've done the work and you're still stuck, this one's for you.Support the showHosted by Casey Shipp — 3000+ transformations, Self-Made Millionaire, High Priestess, Writer, Fitness Cover Model, and Founder of the Hotbody App.$30M client wins | $7.8M sold onlineRich isn't rare. Category of one is.

The Day He Finally Got Tired of Being Homeless w/ CRASH | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Crash shares the incredible story of how he went from living homeless on the streets of Santa Ana for years to finding recovery, purpose, and a new life in sobriety. After first experimenting with heroin as a teenager, Crash spent more than a decade trapped in addiction, cycling through homelessness, arrests, failed treatment attempts, and countless moments that could have ended his life. He opens up about sleeping on the streets, losing hope, and believing that recovery simply wasn't possible for someone like him. The conversation dives into the realities of addiction, what life is actually like for people living unhoused, and the devastating toll drugs take on families, friendships, and self-worth. Crash also shares the turning points that led him to treatment, the people who refused to give up on him, and the moment he finally became willing to change. Today, he dedicates his life to helping others escape the same darkness by connecting people struggling with addiction to treatment and recovery resources. His story is a powerful reminder that no one is too far gone, no matter how hopeless their situation may seem.#wedorecover #TheHopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:04:21 - First Experiences With Heroin at 15 and 1700:05:06 - Living Homeless on the Streets of Santa Ana for Seven Years00:06:04 - Dropping Out of School and Spiraling Into Addiction00:07:33 - More Than a Decade Living on the Streets00:09:53 - Waking Up at His Dad's House After Hitting Rock Bottom00:10:27 - First Attempt at Rehab in Florida00:11:00 - Relapsing Immediately After Treatment00:18:07 - 110 Days Sober and Rebuilding His Life00:18:52 - “I Hit Rock Bottom and Found a Basement”00:19:50 - Helping Other Homeless Addicts Get Into Treatment00:20:20 - The Viral Recovery Story That Started a Movement00:21:58 - How Victor and Fresh Start Rescue People From the Streets00:30:56 - Helping 15+ Friends Get Clean Together00:31:50 - What Recovery Looks Like Today00:32:32 - Accepting a Higher Power in Recovery00:36:01 - The Reality of Open Drug Use in Santa Ana00:36:25 - Getting Swept, Arrested and Losing Everything00:37:19 - Why Hope Matters More Than Resources00:38:11 - Getting a Taste of Sobriety for the First Time00:39:01 - Becoming an Inspiration to Friends Still Struggling00:43:14 - Why Service Is Essential to Recovery00:44:06 - The Story Behind the Nickname “Crash”00:44:55 - Opiates Left His Neck Permanently Bent Forward00:57:24 - Celebrating Sobriety and Looking Toward the Futur

The Fentanyl Crisis Is Worse Than You Think w/ Luis Romero | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Luis Romero shares his incredible journey from heroin addiction, gang involvement, and felony charges to becoming a powerful voice in recovery and fentanyl awareness. With over 13 years sober, Luis opens up about the darkest moments of his addiction, the impact of losing his father at a young age, and how searching for belonging led him down a destructive path. He shares the life-changing decision to stay in treatment longer than planned, the challenges of being a "dry drunk," and the personal growth that allowed him to become someone his family could be proud of. We also dive into the fentanyl epidemic, the dangers of counterfeit pills, fentanyl-laced drugs, and the heartbreaking losses that inspired Luis to launch Fuck Fentanyl San Diego and dedicate his life to saving others. This conversation is filled with powerful recovery insights, raw honesty, and an important message about grief, purpose, and honoring the people we've lost by living a meaningful life. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, this episode offers hope, perspective, and proof that lasting recovery is possible.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:03:30 - Why He Started Fuck Fentanyl San Diego00:06:57 - 13 Years Sober and Life After Heroin00:14:59 - Living an Animalistic Life Chasing Heroin00:16:08 - Family Taking Him In During Addiction00:17:14 - Heroin Addiction, Gangs and Catching a Felony Case00:18:08 - Running From Police After a Party Gone Wrong00:26:45 - Staying in Treatment an Extra Four Months to Survive00:33:30 - Recovery Turned Him Into Someone His Family Could Be Proud Of00:34:10 - The Pain of Being a Dry Drunk for Nine Years00:43:24 - Losing His Father at 10 and the Impact on His Addiction00:45:24 - His Father Died of a Heart Attack at 3300:46:31 - Seeking Validation Through Gangs After Losing His Dad00:48:11 - How His Friend's Death Sparked His Mission and Podcast00:58:04 - Why Illicit Fentanyl Is Pure Poison01:00:39 - The Shocking Reality of Fake Fentanyl Pills01:01:48 - A Celebration Turned Fatal After Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine01:05:24 - Honoring Loved Ones Instead of Letting Grief Destroy You01:06:02 - Living Life in Honor of His Father and Best Friend

Film Festival Tickets: https://buytickets.at/thedopeyfoundation/2216905 PAtreon: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast SUMMARY This week on Total Replay! Dave opens with a heartfelt intro about the Total Replay series — replaying all early episodes with Chris O'Connor, Dave's co-creator who died of a fentanyl overdose in July 2018. Dave explains why these replays matter: listeners who came later are getting to know Chris for the first time, and can trace his recovery, his relapse, and his death in real time across 130 episodes. Dave promotes the Dopey Film Festival (June 26, SVA Theatre, NYC), reads Patreon and Spotify comments — including a standout from a listener now 1.5 years sober who used to listen while walking to cop — and recaps the Knicks NBA Finals run. The replayed episode is #30 — a two-hour classic with Dave, Chris, and a special guest called only "Jay," a musician from a prominent 90s band who remains anonymous. Jay gave Dave his first bag of weed in 1994. The episode covers: Jay's origin story (karate → weed → crack senior year of high school → speedballing → 20+ years of heroin); kicking dope in Jerusalem while on tour; copping in Austin at South by Southwest while sick on fake methadone; Dave's multiple arrest stories including being arrested twice in one day on the Lower East Side, getting jumped and pistol-whipped, buying drugs at Barnes & Noble, and getting arrested sober for putting up a sticker and giving his hoodie to a teenager in jail. Closes with Jay's 16 years of sobriety and how getting clean made him a better performer, plus a deep discussion of Syd Barrett, AA traditions, Under Earners Anonymous, Sex and Love Addicts, and a listener email from Scott — a truck driver 7 weeks clean. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Losing Everything and Building a Better Life with Dan Sachkowsky | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Dan Sachkowsky shares the life lessons, failures, victories, and wake-up calls that completely transformed his perspective on success, happiness, and purpose. Dan opens up about the heart attack that forced him to reevaluate everything, losing nearly all of his wealth during the 2007 financial crash, navigating divorce, raising three children, and overcoming addiction through drug court. He explains why chasing money, status, cars, and material success left him feeling empty, and how true fulfillment comes from personal growth, service, and self-awareness. We also dive into leadership, entrepreneurship, coaching, mental health, and the mindset shifts that helped him rebuild his life and business from the ground up. Dan shares powerful advice for anyone facing adversity, struggling through major life changes, or searching for a deeper sense of purpose. This conversation is packed with wisdom, hard-earned lessons, and practical tools for building resilience in every area of life.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:02:21 - Speaking on How Pressure Builds Your Life00:03:00 - Heart Attack That Changed Everything00:15:54 - Chasing Money, Mansions, Cars and Validation00:16:25 - Losing Everything During the 2007 Crash00:17:50 - Why Real Success Has Nothing to Do With Cars or Houses00:18:17 - Exposing Fake Wealth on Social Media00:42:37 - Secretly Entering Drug Court During a Divorce00:43:18 - Marriage, Divorce and Raising Three Kids00:46:38 - Why Happiness Can't Come From Other People00:48:19 - “Don't Go Through Things, Grow Through Things”00:49:49 - Powerful Advice to a Divorced Uber Driver01:01:20 - From Construction Business Owner to Executive Coach01:02:06 - The Biggest Problem in Your Business Is You01:06:52 - Defining the Legacy He Wants to Leave Behind01:10:00 - Podcaster Guest Opens Up About Depression Then Dies 7 Days Later01:21:35 - Building Big D Coaching and His Personal Brand

For more than 20 years, so-called “troubled” kids and teens from across the country have been sent to Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. Now, former students of the youth treatment center are suing, alleging physical assault by its staff, and sexual abuse by fellow residents. Midwest Newsroom reporter Luke Nozicka shares the details of his new investigation into those allegations, and what former students and staff say about years of abuse they witnessed.

Fifteen former residents of Change Academy at Lake of the Ozarks say they were physically assaulted by staff, and some say they were sexually abused by other residents a youth residential treatment center in Missouri that takes in children from across the country.

HelpUcompli: Raising the Standard in Addiction Treatment Compliance | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Laura Weeks reveals the hidden side of the addiction treatment industry that few people ever see. After losing a close friend to a fentanyl overdose, Laura dedicated her life to helping treatment centers operate ethically, legally, and successfully through her company, HelpUcompli. She shares her powerful personal story of growing up in an alcoholic household, losing her mother as an infant, and how those experiences shaped her passion for helping others. We dive deep into insurance audits, compliance failures, patient brokering, credentialing battles, and the challenges treatment centers face in an increasingly regulated environment. Laura also breaks down the reality behind multi-million-dollar insurance clawbacks, how facilities can protect themselves, and why compliance is essential to providing quality care. Whether you're a treatment professional, recovery advocate, business owner, or someone impacted by addiction, this conversation offers valuable insight into the systems that affect recovery every day.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieCheck out HelpUcompli here:https://helpucompli.com/Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:10:09 - Launching Help You Comply After Personal Loss00:11:44 - Growing Up in an Alcoholic Household00:12:10 - Losing Her Mother at 11 Months Old00:18:56 - What HelpUcompli Actually Does00:19:55 - Managing Compliance Across All 50 States00:23:31 - How Facilities Can Survive Insurance Audits00:24:24 - Facing a $25 Million Clawback Audit00:26:08 - Anthem's Attack on California Treatment Centers00:34:03 - The Truth About Insurance Network Contracts00:35:12 - Winning Anthem Credentialing Battles00:43:23 - Why She Started HelpUcompli00:44:03 - Helping Recovery-Based Owners Succeed00:50:06 - Compliance, Marketing & Patient Brokering Explained

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports

There's very little oversight of some taxpayer-funded residential treatment centers for young people. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

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Inside the Mind of an Addicted Police Officer with Scott Graham | The Hopeaholics PodcastFrom corrupt cop to nationally respected interventionist, Scott Graham shares one of the wildest and most powerful recovery stories we've ever heard. In this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Scott opens up about living a double life as an LA County Sheriff battling addiction, getting arrested while on duty, becoming an exotic dancer after prison, finding faith, marrying his wife in just 20 days, and ultimately dedicating his life to helping families heal from addiction. With over 2,000 interventions and nearly four decades in recovery work, this conversation is packed with raw honesty, redemption, laughter, and life-changing insight for anyone struggling with addiction, mental health, or family trauma. If you or someone you love is fighting this battle, this episode will leave you inspired and hopeful. Scott also breaks down why family recovery is just as important as individual recovery, and how healing the entire household can change generational patterns forever. From shocking undercover stories to deeply emotional moments about faith, prison, marriage, and fatherhood, this episode takes you on an unforgettable journey of transformation.#TheHopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:03:00 - Meeting and Marrying His Wife in 20 Days00:03:32 - From Pool Cleaner to LA County Sheriff00:04:47 - Lying Through the Sheriff Hiring Process00:06:05 - Joining Vice Narcotics and Addiction Escalating00:08:08 - Marriage Falling Apart While Thriving at Work00:09:01 - Running Corrupt Drug Stops for Money00:10:50 - Getting Exposed in Court00:11:31 - Arrested on Duty and Facing Prison00:12:11 - Becoming an Exotic Dancer After Jail00:13:39 - Meeting Jenny at Sagebrush Cantina00:16:39 - Eloping in Vegas00:17:21 - Pleading Guilty and Going to Prison00:20:36 - Discovering His Calling in Interventions

The Truth About Wealth Most People Never Learn with Bart Zandbergen | The Hopeaholics PodcastReturning guest Bart Zandbergen joins the Hopeaholics Podcast for a powerful conversation about wealth, discipline, purpose, and what it really takes to build a meaningful life. As a nationally recognized wealth advisor, entrepreneur, and financial educator, Bart has spent decades helping successful families and business owners create long-term financial freedom while avoiding the emotional traps that destroy wealth. In this episode, he reflects on his journey from growing up in the Netherlands to moving to America at just 17 years old with very little money and learning how to build success from the ground up. Bart opens up about the sacrifices, failures, and lessons that shaped his mindset around money, discipline, relationships, and leadership. The conversation dives deep into why most people stay financially stuck, how emotions quietly sabotage decision-making, and the difference between simply making money versus creating lasting wealth and fulfillment. Bart also shares his perspective on mentorship, raising financially intelligent families, and why true success has more to do with purpose and contribution than status or material possessions. Throughout the episode, he offers practical wisdom for entrepreneurs, young professionals, and anyone trying to build a better future without losing themselves in the process. Whether you're focused on business, personal growth, financial freedom, or creating a life with deeper meaning, this conversation with Bart delivers timeless advice and real perspective.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:03:41 - Growing Up in the Netherlands00:05:18 - Moving to America at 17 Years Old00:07:02 - Learning English and Adapting to a New Culture00:10:11 - Early Struggles With Money and Identity00:14:26 - Discovering Entrepreneurship and Finance00:18:09 - Building Wealth From Nothing00:21:33 - The Difference Between Rich and Wealthy00:25:47 - Why Most People Stay Financially Stuck00:29:18 - The Habits That Separate Successful People00:33:52 - Making His First Major Investment Mistake00:37:14 - Learning Discipline and Delayed Gratification00:41:27 - How Emotional Decisions Destroy Wealth00:45:36 - Teaching Financial Literacy to Families00:49:58 - Why Most People Never Reach Financial Freedom00:54:21 - The Importance of Mentorship in Business00:58:07 - Balancing Success, Family and Personal Fulfillment01:02:46 - Why Money Alone Won't Make You Happy01:08:13 - Faith, Purpose and Long-Term Vision01:14:55 - Advice for Young Entrepreneurs Starting From Scratch

Brad Jensen: Using Heroin While His Mom Drove | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Brad Jensen,  widely known online as “The Sober Bodybuilder,” joins the Hopeaholics Podcast for a brutally honest conversation about addiction, homelessness, recovery, and rebuilding a life from rock bottom. Before becoming a successful fitness coach and helping millions through his content, Brad was trapped in a devastating cycle of heroin, meth, alcohol, and prescription pill addiction that nearly killed him multiple times. In this episode, he opens up about being bullied as a kid, finding confidence through fitness, and how quickly pain pills turned into full-blown addiction. Brad shares stories about smuggling drugs across the border, manipulating the people who loved him, and spiraling into homelessness while desperately trying to survive. He also reflects on the heartbreaking moments that forced him to confront the reality of what addiction had done to his family, relationships, and identity. As the conversation unfolds, Brad explains how sobriety, mentorship, fitness, faith, and personal accountability completely transformed his life and gave him a new purpose. From emotional conversations about forgiveness and making amends to powerful lessons on discipline and recovery, this episode is packed with raw truth and perspective. Whether you're battling addiction yourself, supporting someone who is, or searching for motivation to change your life, Brad's story is proof that recovery is possible no matter how far gone things feel.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:04:25 - Finding Heroin After Becoming a Personal Trainer00:05:32 - Being Overweight and Bullied as a Kid00:06:12 - First Experience With Alcohol at 1300:10:49 - Gym Mentors Told Him to Quit Drinking00:11:54 - Taking Pain Pills for the First Time00:13:00 - “I Had Fully Arrived” After Hydrocodone00:13:42 - Smuggling Pills Across the Mexico Border00:15:02 - Girlfriend Calls Him a Drug Addict00:17:38 - Telling His Mom He Was Addicted to Heroin00:18:19 - First Rehab Experience at 20 Years Old00:19:19 - Sneaking Out of Rehab and Relapsing00:39:39 - Parents Finally Cut Him Off Completely00:40:30 - Using Meth to Survive and Hustle00:41:02 - Living Homeless Around Dangerous People00:41:44 - Withdrawing at His Grandfather's Funeral00:42:43 - His Mother Watching Him Inject Drugs00:43:44 - Realizing He Had to Get Sober or Die00:57:46 - Learning Gratitude Through Sobriety00:58:37 - Discovering a Mentor Relapsed After 10 Years Sober01:10:12 - “You Don't Have a Drug Problem, You Have a You Problem”01:20:07 - Making Amends With His Father01:21:09 - His Father's Emotional Apology01:26:06 - Fully Surrendering His Life to God

The Cherokee Nation is integrating culture into new treatment center built with opioid settlement funds.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on mounting international concern over the Ebola outbreak in Congo.

“I HAD NO SAFE PLACE GROWING UP” with Blaire White | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Blaire White opens up about the trauma, addiction, and chaos she experienced growing up in a small rural town surrounded by drugs, family dysfunction, and cult influences. Known for her outspoken commentary, viral YouTube presence, and controversial takes on culture and identity, Blaire shares a side of herself rarely seen online. She reflects on how witnessing addiction firsthand shaped her decision to avoid hard drugs entirely and break the cycle that consumed many around her. The conversation dives into her transition journey, the struggles of feeling different as a child, and how she learned to survive emotionally through imagination, independence, and resilience. Blaire also speaks candidly about forgiveness, healing family wounds, and the difficult process of confronting childhood trauma later in life. As the episode unfolds, she shares how a powerful spiritual experience led her to Christianity and completely transformed her outlook on purpose, pain, and identity. From discussions about addiction and mental health to faith, free will, and personal growth, this is one of Blaire's most vulnerable and honest conversations to date. If you've ever felt like an outsider, struggled with your past, or searched for meaning through hardship, this episode will resonate deeply.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:02:07 - Family Addiction History00:03:26 - Father's Opiate Addiction & Death00:05:40 - Growing Up in Corning, California00:08:55 - Growing Up Around a Cult00:10:53 - Brother's Drug Addiction & Jail History00:12:29 - Healing Relationship With Her Mother00:13:41 - Being Different as a Child00:17:30 - Learning Forgiveness00:22:01 - Being Controversial in the Trans Community00:25:17 - Transitioning at 20 Years Old00:27:07 - Coming Out to Her Family00:30:22 - Weed, Psychedelics & Self-Exploration00:32:16 - Following Jesus Instead of Religion00:39:27 - Beginning Her Spiritual Journey00:40:46 - Spiritual Experience That Changed Her Life

Kevin Lanning: A Google Executive's Addiction | The Hopeaholics Podcast (RE-RELEASE)In this powerful episode of the The Hopeaholics Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Lanning, a former Google executive who shares the raw and deeply personal story of his battle with addiction, the pressures that came with success, and the painful reality of trying to maintain a high-level career while struggling internally. Kevin opens up about how substance abuse slowly took control of his life despite his professional accomplishments, leading him to moments of desperation, legal trouble, broken relationships, and ultimately a rock-bottom experience that forced him to confront the path he was on. He speaks candidly about the wake-up calls that pushed him toward sobriety, the recovery meetings and support systems that helped him rebuild his life, and the difficult process of learning how to live without substances after years of dependence. Now years into recovery, Kevin has dedicated his life to helping others through his podcast, Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, where he shares honest conversations and inspiring stories from people who have overcome addiction, trauma, and mental health struggles. This episode is filled with hard-earned wisdom, vulnerability, hope, and proof that no matter how far someone falls, transformation and healing are still possible.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:10:57 — How Percocet Changed Everything00:13:51 — The Textbook Hustle Begins00:17:20 — Arrested for Grand Larceny00:18:54 — Taking a Job Interview While Handcuffed00:25:07 — “I Wish One of Those Bullets Hit Me”00:32:55 — Learning to Live Through Recovery Meetings00:34:02 — Feeling Accepted for the First Time00:35:11 — Relapsing After Surgery00:48:52 — A Weekend Bender in Miami00:49:18 — Intervention and Rock Bottom00:50:36 — Calling His Sponsor Instead of Using00:51:41 — Sitting in Starbucks Until the Craving Passed00:53:10 — Divorce, Fatherhood, and Humility00:57:03 — Leaving Google to Be a Dad First00:57:49 — Starting “Rise Above with Kevin Lanning”00:58:14 — Taking a Gamble on Himself in Sobriety01:00:10 — The Fear of Becoming a Fraud in Recovery01:03:02 — Using the Podcast to Help People Feel Less Alone

RE-RELEASED EPISODE: The Neverending Betrayals w/ Bam Margera & Dannii Marie | The Hopeaholics PodcastThis re-released episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast brings back one of the most talked-about and unforgettable conversations featuring Bam Margera and Dannii Marie, as Bam opens up in a raw and unfiltered way about addiction, betrayal, relationships, and the ongoing battle for sobriety while living in the public eye after his rise on Jackass. He shares what recovery has looked like for him, including the role of structure, routine, and rediscovering passions like skateboarding and fitness, while reflecting on the highs, lows, and pressures of rebuilding his life. The episode also dives into his complicated relationships with family and the Jackass crew, unpacking moments of conflict, loyalty, and pain that have shaped his journey, while Dannii Marie speaks on what it's like to support someone through addiction and public scrutiny and how their relationship has been tested through it all. Revisiting this episode offers a powerful reminder of how messy and non-linear recovery can be, capturing a moment in time that is emotional, controversial, and deeply human.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:02:45 - Opening discussion on current life and relationship dynamic00:06:10 - Bam reflects on sobriety and recent life changes00:10:32 - Structure and routine in recovery00:15:08 - Physical transformation and getting back into skateboarding00:20:41 - Relationship challenges and public scrutiny00:26:15 - Trust, betrayal, and rebuilding relationships00:32:50 - Family dynamics and tension with parents00:40:12 - Jackass crew relationships and fallout00:48:27 - Media narratives vs reality of Bam's life00:55:03 - Dannii's perspective on supporting Bam through addiction01:02:18 - Communication and growth within their relationship01:10:44 - Setbacks, accountability, and staying sober01:18:29 - The pressure of fame during recovery01:27:05 - Rebuilding identity outside of addiction01:35:22 - Lessons learned from past mistakes01:45:10 - Moving forward with purpose and intention01:55:36 - Final thoughts on recovery, love, and second chances

This week, Coach Blu speaks to Richard Baum, a former acting drug czar and Georgetown professor, draws on decades of experience in drug policy to offer a thoughtful look at the opioid crisis and broader addiction challenges. In this episode, he discusses how addiction is not just a personal issue, but a public health problem that affects families, communities, and government systems. He explains that effective responses require more than punishment or short-term fixes. Instead, they need a balanced approach that includes prevention, treatment, recovery support, and smart policy. Baum highlights the importance of evidence-based strategies, such as expanding access to treatment, supporting harm reduction efforts, and making sure people struggling with addiction can get help without unnecessary barriers. He also emphasizes that lasting progress depends on cooperation between communities, healthcare providers, and government leaders. By working together, they can create systems that reduce overdose deaths, improve recovery outcomes, and address the root causes of substance use disorders. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:58 Richard Baum's Background and Experience 04:45 The Impact of the Opioid Crisis 09:30 Lessons from Personal Stories 12:00 The Role of Policy in Addressing the Crisis 16:04 Medication-Assisted Treatment in Prisons 20:41 Shifts in Law Enforcement's Approach 26:45 Regulation of Treatment Centers 29:07 The Need for Regulation and Expert Oversight 30:07 Underinvestment in the Opioid Crisis Response 34:18 The Importance of Prevention and Education 39:37 Innovations in Drug Policy and Treatment 46:37 Richard Baum's Book and Resources for Change Guest links LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/richardjbaum Twitter - https://twitter.com/richardjbaum Resources Inside America's Opiate Crisis (Book) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXYZ1234 Richard Baum's Website - https://richardjbaum.com Office of National Drug Control Policy - https://odcp.gov Join Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a tram behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base, recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let's Go, and click the link below https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0 Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety! https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts. https://www.AddictToAthlete.org   It's time! Skool is in session! Welcome to Addict II Athletes new on line mental health and addiction program! You will find:   https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0

A Relapse That Started in the Closet with Jessica Wood | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Jessica Wood shares her deeply emotional and raw story of addiction, trauma, eating disorders, relapse, and recovery, opening up about growing up under intense pressure, experiencing abuse, and turning to alcohol, cocaine, and heroin at a young age to cope with pain and identity struggles. She talks about her journey through treatment, being prescribed Xanax, losing opportunities due to addiction, and navigating recovery while being a mother, as well as the challenges of working in the medical field while battling substance abuse. Jessica also shares the reality of long-term sobriety, including a near relapse after 13 years, the moment she returned to alcohol, and how she found her way back, offering a powerful perspective on grace, accountability, and resilience. This episode dives into the complexities of relapse, the importance of community, and the truth that recovery is not always linear, delivering an honest message that even after setbacks, healing and hope are still possible. She also reflects on the emotional triggers that can resurface even after years of sobriety and how quickly old patterns can return without vigilance. Her story highlights the importance of staying connected, asking for help, and continuing to grow no matter how far along you are in recovery.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:12:36 - Pressure from childhood and perfectionism leading to addiction00:13:20 - Sneaking out, partying young, and early drinking behavior00:14:04 - Trying to change identity by switching schools00:14:35 - Gravitation toward drugs and unhealthy relationships00:15:15 - First experiences with cocaine and heroin as a teenager00:46:51 - Eating disorder struggles and treatment experience00:47:44 - Prescribed Xanax and introduction to substance dependence00:48:42 - Getting kicked out of treatment due to lack of insurance00:49:25 - Selling prescriptions and abusing access in medical field00:50:52 - Party leads to cocaine and heroin use and losing her job00:51:34 - Entering treatment while caring for her son00:52:39 - First experience with AA and being offered drugs in parking lot01:42:24 - Nearly relapsing after 13 years sober and internal battle01:44:05 - Relapse moment and using alcohol to numb pain again01:59:48 - Message about relapse, acceptance, and continuing to come back02:01:02 - Impact of the podcast and recovery community changing lives

Dr. Moricz joins us from the Alzheimer's Treatment Centers of America. That's the place Tom is going. If you've been curious as to the methods and practices, now's your chance to sate that curiosity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robbing a Convenience Store To Fuel An Addiction with Corey Warren | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Corey Warren shares his powerful and deeply personal story of addiction, crime, alcohol abuse, and recovery, opening up about growing up around alcoholism, seeking validation through drugs and reckless behavior, and eventually spiraling into heroin, armed robbery, and severe alcohol addiction that nearly cost him his life. Corey talks about waking up drinking vodka, experiencing alcohol-induced seizures, facing prison time, and the moment he realized that the real problem wasn't the substances but the mindset and pain driving his behavior. He reflects on rehab, AA, faith, fatherhood, marriage, and building a new life centered on purpose, honesty, and helping others, while also discussing the pressures of social media, breaking generational cycles, and teaching his kids a different path. This episode is a raw and honest conversation about accountability, redemption, and the daily work required to stay sober, showing that no matter how far someone falls, recovery, faith, and hope can still rebuild a life.Check out his FREE Sobriety Masterclass here:https://www.coreywarren.com/#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:02:00 - Family trip to California and being a father in recovery00:03:14 - Teaching kids about alcohol and breaking generational patterns00:09:39 - Corey Warren explains why he started social media00:12:13 - Social media pressure, marriage strain, and balancing family life00:15:20 - Purpose of the podcast and fentanyl awareness conversation00:19:46 - Corey Warren shares how he wanted to be on the Hopeaholics podcast00:25:48 - Childhood, family background, and father's alcoholism and lifestyle00:27:15 - First exposure to heroin in high school00:27:49 - Stealing checks from his father to buy drugs and seeking validation00:28:59 - Armed robbery to get drug money and running from police00:32:02 - Arrest, jail, and facing 15 to 30 years in prison00:34:33 - Addiction driven by validation and peer approval00:38:34 - College drinking culture and replacing heroin with alcohol00:40:23 - Drinking nearly two fifths of vodka a day at 2100:42:31 - Alcohol-induced seizure and waking up surrounded by EMTs00:43:50 - Leaving the hospital and returning to drinking00:44:25 - Father pushes him to go back to rehab00:45:02 - Therapist tells Corey that he is the problem, not drugs or alcohol00:46:17 - AA meetings, sponsor, and early recovery structure01:23:12 - Trusting God and finding purpose through pain closing message

Imagine feeling an unbearable itch, convinced that tiny insects are crawling under your skin. But no doctor believes you. You try to prove it, collecting samples, documenting everything. But under a microscope? Nothing is there. That was Paula Cox’s experience with delusional infestation, a rare disorder where people are absolutely certain they’re infested with bugs, despite all evidence to the contrary. In this episode, Paula shares her harrowing experience, and experts - a leading entomologist and a psychiatrist-dermatologist - explain what’s really happening in the brain and how healing is possible. Suggested episodes: Body Integrity Dysphoria: When being disabled is a desire When every face you see is distorted: Living with PMO GUESTS: Dr. Gale Ridge: an entomologist and Associate Scientist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven. She oversees the daily activities of the insect inquiry office. She’s also the editor of The Physician's Guide to Delusional Infestation Paula Cox: a woman in Australia who experienced delusional infestation. She started a Facebook support group called “Delusional parasitosis help” Dr. John Koo: a Professor of Dermatology at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center and Director of the UCSF Psoriasis Skin and Treatment Center. He is board-certified in both dermatology and psychiatry and co-author of Morgellons Disease: High Yield Principles for Clinical Practice Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Life Built on Lies, Addiction, and Broken Trust with Tony Johnson | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Tony Johnson shares his raw and unfiltered story of addiction, manipulation, crime, prison, and recovery, opening up about growing up with childhood neglect in Seattle, getting shot, chasing money and power through drug dealing, and spiraling into Xanax, pills, and heroin. He speaks honestly about living a double life filled with lies, burning bridges, stacking felonies, losing relationships, and hitting rock bottom before his adopted mother's tough love and a life-changing Narcotics Anonymous meeting pushed him toward recovery. Tony also discusses accountability in behavioral health, the dangers of fentanyl, rebuilding trust, faith, and using his past to help others escape addiction, delivering a powerful message about responsibility, redemption, and choosing a new path when everything feels lost. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on the mindset that kept him trapped in addiction, the importance of honesty in recovery, and the daily discipline required to stay sober and grounded. This episode highlights the reality of consequences, the power of community, and the role of faith and purpose in long-term recovery.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:01:07 - Tony Johnson introduction and welcome to the podcast00:02:05 - Love language and words of affirmation discussion00:11:28 - Childhood neglect and first exposure to weed in Seattle00:21:50 - Getting shot and deciding to chase money and power00:22:25 - Trauma from drug dealing and discovering Xanax00:28:08 - Getting ran over and becoming addicted to pills and heroin00:29:14 - Felonies stacking up and going to prison00:31:01 - Marriage destruction, prison time, and Suboxone charges00:32:00 - Adopted mom's tough love and rock bottom realization00:54:19 - First Narcotics Anonymous meeting and feeling at home00:55:15 - Addiction mentality and making amends in recovery01:09:20 - Responsibility in behavioral health and fentanyl crisis message01:10:40 - Closing thoughts and sharing God's message

One struggled with mental health growing up. The other battled addiction. But Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan say that despite having different diagnoses, many of the struggles underneath were surprisingly similar.After years of doing their own work, the two not only found recovery and stronger mental health, they also teamed up to open a treatment center together in Silicon Valley, Embodied Recovery, blending their personal experiences with professional expertise and insights drawn from ancient wisdom. Hear how their practices are designed to help people regulate their nervous systems, process trauma and reconnect with their inner wisdom.Explore Greg and Michael's nonprofit, Melos, here. Visit the Embodied Recovery website here. Learn more about the SunDo Practice here.Related episodes: He Saw a Gap in Addiction Treatment and Decided to Do Something About It‘Be Glad:' Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Gladys McGareyWhen Men Don't Cry: Confronting the Culture of Silent GriefSend us Fan MailBehind every number is a story of a life cut short, a family shattered, and a community devastated.They were...daughterssonsmothersfathersfriendswiveshusbandscousinsboyfriendsgirlfriends.They were More Than Just A Number. Support the showConnect with AngelaFollow Grieving Out LoudFollow Emily's HopeRead Angela's BlogSubscribe to Grieving Out Loud/Emily's Hope UpdatesSuggest a GuestFor more episodes and information, just go to our website, emilyshope.charityWishing you faith, hope and courage!Podcast producers:Casey Wonnenberg King & Kayli Fitz

Arrested Before He Could Unalive Himself with Jaron Lyle | The Hopeaholics Podcast #324In this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Jaron Lyle shares his powerful story of addiction, prison, suicide attempts, faith, loss, and redemption, opening up about growing up in Arlington, Texas, his struggles with drugs and alcohol, losing relationships, the death of his younger brother, and the moment his life began to change after hitting rock bottom. Jaron talks about his journey through Christian missionary work, prison, rehab, and recovery, the role his father's unconditional love played in saving his life, and how tattoos, fitness, social media, and personal growth became part of his healing process. He also discusses learning to date himself, finding purpose through pain, letting go of past relationships with gratitude, and using his voice to help others who are struggling, delivering a raw and honest message that recovery is possible, purpose can come from pain, and hope can be found even in the darkest moments. This conversation dives deep into mental health, accountability, and the daily discipline required to stay sober and emotionally grounded. Whether you are in recovery, supporting someone who is struggling, or simply looking for inspiration, this episode offers a real and unfiltered look at what it means to rebuild a life and choose hope every day.#TheHopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:02:28 - Growing up in Arlington Texas and early life00:06:23 - Tattoo meaning and suicide attempts in 202400:08:24 - Arrest in driveway that stopped suicide attempt00:10:16 - Pastor's kid background and view of God and the universe00:17:31 - Father bailing him out and youngest brother's death00:22:15 - First exposure to drugs in high school00:25:13 - Christian missionary work and introduction to OxyContin00:26:20 - Prison, treatment, marriage, and recovery timeline00:36:40 - Five things he focuses on to maintain recovery00:39:11 - Dating himself and healing after relationship00:43:07 - Two healed people in relationships and happiness vs joy00:56:21 - Relationship separation and choosing personal growth00:59:13 - Losing her as the catalyst for change and gratitude01:05:41 - Final message about sharing pain and leading others out of darkness

If you've tried to quit drinking and keep relapsing, this episode is for you.Jason Wahler is known from Laguna Beach, The Hills, and Celebrity Rehab, but behind the cameras he was battling severe alcohol addiction for years. He went through 13 treatment centers, faced arrests, survived suicide attempt, and kept relapsing even when life looked successful from the outside. He also lived with OCD, which made the cycle of addiction even harder to break.In this raw and honest conversation, Jason shares what relapse actually feels like, and what finally helped him get sober and stay sober long term.This episode covers:How to quit drinking when you feel completely stuckWhy alcohol addiction is so hard to break, even with professional helpWhat relapse really looks like behind the scenesHow OCD and mental health affect addiction and recoveryWhat actually works for long-term sobriety after years of tryingWhether you're struggling with alcohol addiction, trying to get sober, or supporting someone who is, you'll find real answers here, not just the usual recovery talking points.You are not alone, and there is a way forward.Get More Support: HereCheck out the YouTube Channel: HereSupport the show: HereJason on Instagram: HereCheck out sobrsafe: HereSober Motivation Community: https://sobermotivation.mn.co/Sober Motivation Website: https://www.sobermotivation.comSupport the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivationContact me anytime: brad@sobermotivation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the fourth episode of season 5, of Disruptors at Work: An Integrated Care Podcast, special host Cindy Bullard, Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) student at Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI) is joined by Karla Sweet-Rausin and Tomekia Starling for a conversation on substance use treatment and the evolving role of integrated care. Drawing from their professional journeys in behavioral health and recovery services, the discussion explores the importance of collaboration between counseling and prescribing providers, building trust with patients, and improving interventions for individuals navigating substance use challenges. The episode also highlights innovations such as telehealth and medication-assisted treatment, while examining the barriers and opportunities shaping the future of substance use care.About the Podcast Guests:Cindy Bullard, LPC, LCDC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. Cindy received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP accredited program) from the University of North Texas at Dallas. Cindy has experience working with a diverse population, including individuals, groups, adolescents, couples, and families. She has experience working with crisis, trauma, sexual abuse, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, suicidal ideation, LGBTQIA+ topics, physical violence, and co-occurring disorders.  Cindy works to create a therapeutic environment that is comfortable and allows individuals to safely explore their vulnerabilities. She believes each individual is different and deserves unique care based on their needs. Cindy also believes every individual should be met with non-judgment and provided a space that allows every part of them to be seen and celebrated.Tomekia Starling, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PHMNP-BC, is a thoughtful and dedicated nurse practitioner with 15 years of experience spanning mental health, addiction medicine, primary care, and correctional health. Dual-certified in psychiatric and family practice, she specializes in comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, psychopharmacologic management, MAT, and crisis intervention for diverse and underserved populations. Tomekia is known for her integrity, compassion, and steady clinical presence, consistently delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care. Committed to lifelong learning and professional growth, she continues to expand her expertise as she advances within the mental health field.Karla Sweet Rausin, MS, LPC-S, NCC, LCDC, started at Homeward Bound in June 2014 as a part-time counselor specializing in Co-Occurring Psychiatric/Substance Use Disorders (COPSD).   As the organization grew in diversifying services into mental health case management and psychiatric crisis services, Ms. Sweet has grown professionally attaining credentialing as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and moving into the position of Clinical Director of Mental Health Services in 2016.  Ms. Sweet began her career as an English teacher with a degree in English Education from Oral Roberts University. She switched gears into counseling and received her Master's degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas-Dallas.  Ms. Sweet is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and a National Certified Counselor and currently holds an LPC-S certification. Ms. Sweet has also worked at the UNT-Dallas Counseling Clinic, Phoenix House, and Hickory Trail Hospital before making her way to Homeward Bound. In addition to clinical supervisory work, Ms. Sweet still continues to showcase her kindness and consideration for others through her counseling work as a member of the Dallas Counseling and Treatment Center. Her knowledge as both an administrator and active counselor gives her a well-rounded and empathetic approach to her role overseeing staff training and continuing education work.

9 Years of Heroin and Meth Addiction with Ashley Moore | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this emotional episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Ashley Moore shares her powerful story of trauma, addiction, motherhood, and recovery. Growing up with deep emotional pain and the loss of her father at a young age, Ashley struggled to cope and began searching for validation and escape, eventually leading to cocaine, heroin, meth, and a nine-year cycle of addiction and treatment. She opens up about the devastating impact addiction had on her life, including losing custody of her son, overdosing on fentanyl on her 35th birthday, and facing the overwhelming shame and consequences of her choices. Through honest reflection, Ashley talks about the pain of watching addiction affect her role as a mother and the moment she realized something had to change. Her journey highlights the power of community, humility, forgiveness, and doing the hard inner work required to rebuild a life in recovery. Today, Ashley focuses on healing through breathwork, emotional regulation, and helping others find hope in their darkest moments. This conversation is a raw and inspiring reminder that no matter how far someone falls, recovery, purpose, and healing are always possible. The hosts also dive into the importance of accountability, support systems, and creating a new identity in sobriety. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, this episode offers hope, honesty, and a message that lasting change can happen.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:10:49 - Dad's Death and Family Support System00:11:59 - Wilderness Program and Childhood Trauma00:13:00 - Suppressing Emotions and Seeking External Validation00:18:33 - Behavior Modification School and Best Friend's Death00:20:03 - “Comeback Ashley Moore Club” and Feeling Loved00:22:18 - First Love, Cocaine at 18, and Heroin Addiction Begins00:23:05 - 9-Year Heroin, Meth, and Rehab Cycle00:37:28 - Addiction Affecting Motherhood and Taking Son to School Late00:38:33 - Fentanyl Overdose on 35th Birthday00:39:23 - Friends Confront Her During Meth and Fentanyl Use00:40:02 - Losing Custody and Neighbors Witnessing Addiction00:40:24 - Getting Sober Again and Facing Shame and Fear00:52:35 - Hopelessness, Humility, and Forgiveness in Recovery00:57:02 - Legal System, Sentencing, and Recovery Statistics00:58:48 - Healing, Breathwork, and Regulating Internal State

Facing 13 Years in Prison Over Meth and Cocaine with Joe Taback | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this intense episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Joe Taback shares his powerful story of addiction, crime, prison, and ultimate redemption. Growing up in Orange County as the oldest of six kids, Joe was surrounded by chaos early on, including a brother serving life in prison, which shaped his outlook on life and choices. His addiction to cocaine and meth spiraled into a dangerous lifestyle involving stolen cars, guns, and running from the law, eventually leading to an arrest that could have put him behind bars for 13 years. Joe opens up about the moment he found himself praying in the back of a cop car for one last chance and how that turning point became the beginning of real change. After fighting his sentence down to three years and staying committed to recovery in prison, he rebuilt his life through faith, accountability, and service to others. Today, Joe works in the recovery space and helps people heal through programs like Rock to Recovery, using his past to inspire hope and transformation. This conversation dives deep into the realities of addiction, the consequences of destructive choices, and the power of second chances. It's a raw and honest reminder that even in the darkest moments, redemption and purpose are still possible.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:01:12 - Driving in From Garden Grove and Orange County Background00:06:05 - Family Background and Being the Oldest of Six Kids00:07:22 - Brother Doing Life in Prison for Murder00:29:49 - Treatment Industry and Putting Clients Before Money00:33:09 - Relapse and Getting Sober at 2600:34:41 - AA Panels in Prison and Early Exposure to Recovery00:36:23 - Absconding From Parole and Desperation for Help00:37:25 - Praying in the Back of a Cop Car for One Chance00:38:17 - Clean Drug Test Miracle and 30 Meetings in 30 Days00:41:18 - Kids and Relationship Leading Back to Cocaine and Meth00:42:17 - Red Roof Inn, Stolen Cars, Guns, and Rock Bottom00:43:20 - Task Force Kicks in Door and Arrest Becomes Clean Date00:43:44 - Fighting 13-Year Sentence Down to 3 Years00:44:05 - Staying Clean in Prison and Program Autopilot After Release00:49:19 - Helping a Friend in Deep Addiction and Psychosis00:51:22 - Friend Gets 6 Years Clean and Thrives in Recovery00:52:15 - Life Today and Working With Rock to Recovery Through Music

Trapped in Addiction With No Way Out w/ Natalie Miotti | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this powerful episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Natalie Miotti shares her raw and emotional journey through addiction, loss, and recovery. Growing up in Ojai, California, Natalie opens up about how her substance use escalated from partying in college to a dangerous cycle involving heroin and meth, leading to blackouts, toxic relationships, and a life she could no longer control. She speaks candidly about the devastating loss of her brother to a fentanyl overdose and how that tragedy deeply impacted her path. Despite multiple relapses and hitting rock bottom, Natalie found the strength to pursue recovery and rebuild her life with purpose. This conversation dives into the harsh realities of addiction, the grip it can have on young people, and the resilience it takes to break free. Her story is a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is still a way out and a reason to keep going. The hosts reflect on the importance of community, honesty, and accountability in long-term sobriety. If you or someone you love is struggling, this episode offers hope, perspective, and proof that recovery is possible.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:01:28 - Growing Up in Ojai, California00:02:06 - Brother's Fentanyl Overdose00:08:25 - Going to University of San Francisco00:09:14 - Brother Sees How Bad Addiction Got00:10:18 - Addiction Gets Worse After Community College00:12:26 - Heavy Drug Use and Blackouts00:12:54 - Accidentally Coming Out on April Fool's Day00:13:32 - Using Heroin Again With Friends00:14:21 - Family Intervenes and Suggests Treatment00:32:39 - Leaving Treatment and Relapsing Into Toxic Relationship00:34:06 - Escalation Into Meth and Heroin00:34:59 - Criminal Activity and Dangerous Lifestyle01:07:16 - Reflection on Addiction and Recovery01:08:43 - Finding Faith and Purpose01:09:11 - Loss That Inspired the Podcast Mission01:10:32 - Purpose of Sharing Recovery Stories

Getting 3 DUI's Before 18 with Laisha Martinez | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this powerful episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, we sit down with Laisha Martinez to share her raw and inspiring story of addiction, recovery, and redemption. Laisha opens up about growing up in North Carolina, starting substance use at a young age, and quickly spiraling into a dangerous cycle of Xanax and alcohol abuse that led to multiple DUIs and life-threatening situations. After hitting rock bottom at just 18 years old, she made the life-changing decision to enter treatment in Malibu, where she began rebuilding her life through recovery, the 12 steps, and deep personal growth. Now over four years sober, Laisha uses her voice and her podcast, Fck the Stigma*, to help break the stigma around addiction and mental health while inspiring others that recovery is possible at any age. This conversation dives into the realities of addiction, the power of community and spirituality in recovery, and how healing can turn even the darkest chapters into a purpose-driven life. She also shares the painful loss of a close friend and how that experience strengthened her commitment to staying sober and helping others. The hosts reflect on their own recovery journeys, discussing the daily work it takes to maintain sobriety and personal growth. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, this episode is a reminder that change is possible and that no one has to face recovery alone.Check out F#CK THE STIGMA here: https://www.youtube.com/@fthestigma#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:02:06 - Starting the Fuck the Stigma Podcast00:02:32 - Getting Sober in Malibu and Moving Back to LA00:04:02 - Growing Up in North Carolina00:05:30 - First Time Trying Weed at 1400:09:15 - First Time Drinking and Blacking Out00:11:58 - First Time Trying Xanax00:13:15 - Falling in Love With Blacking Out00:18:09 - First DUI at 1700:20:13 - Second DUI and Escalating Addiction00:23:11 - Third DUI and Hitting Rock Bottom00:26:09 - Being Told to Go to Treatment00:27:44 - Arriving at Rehab in Malibu00:28:36 - Realizing She Might Be an Alcoholic00:30:21 - Getting a Sponsor and Entering Sober Living00:32:17 - Codependency and Drug Use With Best Friend00:32:43 - Finding Out Her Best Friend Died00:35:44 - Learning to Rely on God in Sobriety00:37:09 - Reaching Four and a Half Years Sober00:47:02 - Handling Problems in Sobriety Without Using

Healing through BRAIN SPOTTING with Sonia Guilfoos | The Hopeaholics Podcast #319In this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, we sit down with Sonia Guilfoos to talk about her powerful story of addiction, trauma, faith, and recovery. Sonia opens up about one of the darkest moments of her life, when she found herself alone in a hotel room deep in addiction and questioning whether she even wanted to keep living. She shares the turning point that changed everything, the unexpected moment that gave her hope, and how faith ultimately played a major role in helping her rebuild her life. We also dive into deeper conversations about PTSD, healing from trauma, and the importance of taking responsibility in recovery. Sonia also explains the work she does today helping others heal through mental health and trauma-focused therapy. This episode is a raw and honest conversation about hitting rock bottom, finding purpose again, and learning how to truly heal. We talk about how addiction and trauma can shape the way people see themselves and the world around them. Sonia shares powerful insight into the healing process and what it takes to move forward after years of pain. Her story is a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always a path toward hope and recovery.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:22:41 - Untreated PTSD and Self-Destructive Behavior During Addiction00:23:10 - Getting High Alone and Preparing for a Possible Overdose00:23:42 - The Toxic Relationship That Later Became Her Marriage00:24:12 - Looking in the Mirror and Not Recognizing Herself00:24:34 - Feeling Shame and Losing Her Identity00:25:13 - Finding the Gideon Bible in the Hotel Room00:26:17 - Waking Up the Next Morning With Unexpected Peace00:26:41 - A Stranger's Smile That Gave Her Hope00:27:03 - The Night She Believes God Saved Her Life00:27:27 - Driving Back to Pomona Ready to Ask for Help00:27:48 - Realizing She Had to Humble Herself and Go Back to Her Mom's00:28:10 - Hearing Pastor Greg Laurie on the Radio00:29:10 - Studying the Bible Alone Instead of Going to Rehab00:29:33 - Finding Out She Was Pregnant Three Months Later00:30:05 - Staying Away From Meth but Continuing to Drink01:02:52 - How Drugs and Addiction Have Changed Over the Years01:03:58 - What Brainspotting Therapy Is01:04:21 - How Brainspotting Helps People Heal Trauma01:04:50 - Why the Body and Brain Naturally Know How to Heal01:18:23 - Wrapping Up the Conversation With Sonia01:18:36 - Sonia Shares Where People Can Find Her Podcasts and Work

"I CALLED EVERY REHAB IN LA AND THEY HUNG UP ON ME" with Keta Loren | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode, we sit down with Keta Loren to talk about her powerful journey through addiction, survival, and rebuilding her life with purpose. Keta opens up about leaving home, finding herself in dangerous situations, and eventually falling into meth and heroin addiction while trying to figure out where she belonged. She shares the difficult road that led her to finally ask for help, the challenges she faced trying to get into treatment without insurance, and the moment that ultimately changed everything. We also dive into conversations about recovery, relapse, personal growth, and the mindset it takes to keep moving forward. Keta's story is raw, honest, and inspiring for anyone who has struggled, felt stuck, or is searching for hope. We talk about the importance of believing in yourself even when life feels impossible, and how recovery can open the door to an entirely new life. Keta also shares how she's using her voice, her music, and her platform to help others feel less alone in their struggles. This episode is a reminder that no matter how dark things get, change and healing are always possible.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:19:47 - Escaping a Dangerous Situation and Taking a Greyhound to LA00:20:08 - Falling Into Addiction in Los Angeles00:20:35 - Realizing She Needed Rehab00:21:19 - Calling Every Treatment Center Without Insurance00:21:32 - The Rehab Scholarship That Changed Everything00:50:13 - Learning to Stop Being Self-Consumed00:51:16 - Leaving Her Hometown to Chase a Better Life01:01:04 - Relapse, Shame, and the “Walk of Shame” in Recovery01:02:19 - Surviving a Relapse That Almost Killed Him01:05:29 - Accepting Help Instead of Trying to Be Superhuman01:06:02 - Trusting Doctors and the Medical System in Recovery01:21:06 - Talking About Friends and the Industry01:23:32 - The Reality of People in the Adult Industry01:24:20 - Believing You Can Make Money Anywhere01:24:36 - Where to Find Keta Loren Online

Destroying My Life Until God Stepped In with Britt Gusmus | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, we sit down with Britt Gusmus to talk about his journey through addiction, recovery, and finding purpose through faith. Britt shares powerful stories from his past, the challenges he faced along the way, and how his relationship with God helped transform his life. The conversation also dives into his passion for coaching, leadership, and helping others discover hope and direction in their own recovery. This episode is full of honest moments, encouragement, and real talk about what it takes to rebuild your life and keep moving forward. We also talk about the importance of accountability, surrounding yourself with the right people, and staying committed to personal growth. Britt opens up about the lessons he learned through adversity and how those experiences shaped the man he is today. His perspective on discipline, mindset, and faith brings a powerful message for anyone trying to change their life. Whether you're in recovery or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation is packed with wisdom and hope.#thehopeaholics   #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:02:45 - Quarterback And Coaching Background00:03:21 - Born In Memphis And Raised In Denver00:04:03 - Cherry Creek High School Winning Culture00:04:22 - Drafted By The Houston Astros00:05:31 - Reputation Ruining Baseball Opportunities00:06:19 - Performing For Approval00:07:05 - Mickey Mantle Persona And Party Lifestyle00:07:58 - Identity Crisis After Baseball00:09:43 - Jekyll And Hyde Addiction00:11:08 - Addiction Escalates To Meth And Drug Houses00:12:35 - Recovery Becoming The Foundation Of Life00:13:11 - The Do-Or-Die Moment At Age 3100:14:02 - Labor Day Weekend Collapse And Moment Of Clarity00:15:09 - First AA Meeting With Ninth Grade Teacher00:16:24 - Returning Two Years Later Ready For Recovery00:17:10 - Marijuana Maintenance Period00:17:31 - Final Sobriety Date (9-19-2005)00:18:10 - Core Themes Of His Addiction00:19:50 - Starting Life Over In Recovery00:21:02 - Becoming A Man Through Recovery00:22:05 - Finding Fellowship Through Recovery Softball00:23:14 - Learning To Surrender Instead Of Compete00:24:08 - Being Fully Seen By The Recovery Community00:26:31 - Engagement And Recovery Softball MVP Moment00:27:26 - From Drunkest Guy At The Party To Recovery Leader

Tackled by 6 Cops During Meth Psychosis with Marley May | The Hopeaholics PodcastOn this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Marley May shares her powerful story of growing up around addiction, losing her father to suicide at 13, and spiraling into substance abuse as a teenager—including drinking at 14, using cocaine and meth with family members, and experiencing full-blown psychosis. She opens up about trauma, toxic environments, hitting emotional bottoms, and the moment she finally chose sobriety at 21. Now married, a mother, and active in recovery, Marley talks about young people in sobriety, finding fellowship, overcoming shame, and building a life she never thought was possible. This is a raw, honest conversation about generational addiction, accountability, faith, service, and the daily work it takes to stay sober and break the cycle. Marley also reflects on blaming others for her addiction, learning to take responsibility through the steps, and how recovery transformed her relationships. She shares what it's like navigating sobriety as a young mom and why community became her saving grace. If you've ever struggled with feeling like the “odd one out,” battled self-doubt, or questioned whether real change is possible, this episode will remind you that no one is too far gone for a new beginning.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:02:13 - Quick Marriage & Husband's Early Sobriety03:19 - Nine Months Pregnant Wedding04:24 - Dad's Addiction & Suicide at 1305:30 - Feeling Like the “Odd Man Out”08:42 - Growing Up in Pomona, Upland & San Clemente09:24 - Abusive Stepdad & Chaotic Home Life11:02 - First Time Drinking at 1411:58 - Doing Coke with Stepdad12:04 - Doing Meth with Mom12:39 - Meth Psychosis & Tackled by Cops13:31 - Moment of Clarity & Reaching Out for Help14:36 - Moving in with Grandma & In-Person Meetings16:12 - Getting Sober at 2118:24 - Young People's Meeting That Changed Everything19:54 - Excited After First Fellowship Night24:59 - Gratitude for Recovery & Service26:10 - Reflecting on Using with Her Mom27:24 - Addictive Traits Since Childhood29:00 - Dry Drunk Phase & Reworking the Steps

Showing Up to AA Completely Drunk with Ryan Kennedy | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this powerful episode, Ryan Kennedy opens up about his raw journey from the depths of addiction to 16 months of hard-earned sobriety. From hitting true rock bottom—complete with a brutal fall down concrete stairs after a seizure, hiding wine bags under his bed during relapses, terrifying cocaine-induced psychosis where he believed his family was hiding in the house for a week, and the heartbreaking loss of his sister to a fentanyl overdose—to finding hope through rehab, AA meetings, daily acts of service like driving his 90-year-old AA buddy, and even launching his own podcast "Rock Bottom with Ryan," this conversation is packed with honest, relatable stories of struggle, relapse realities ("every relapse is worse than the last"), hallucinations (Drake's "Started From the Bottom" looping endlessly on a 30-day bender), and ultimate redemption. Ryan shares how a nun from his childhood school prayed over him in the hospital, how his mom got sober alongside him and now they chair meetings together, and why rehab ultimately saved his life. If you're battling addiction, supporting a loved one, or just need inspiration that rock bottom can lead to real change, this episode is a must-watch. Tune in for unfiltered hope, humor, and proof that recovery is possible—no matter how low things get.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:05:51 - Full Psychosis: Thought His Entire Family Was Hiding in the House for a Week00:06:54 - Showing Up to AA Completely Plastered – Ryan's Wild First Meeting00:08:06 - Heartbreak: Ryan Loses His Best Friend (Sister) to Fentanyl00:09:36 - Last Relapse Low: Hiding Wine Bags Under the Bed00:11:30 - How "Rock Bottom with Ryan" Podcast Was Born on a Road Trip00:13:51 - 16 Months Sober and Counting – Ryan's Current Victory Lap00:14:16 - The Fall That Changed Everything: Seizure, Concrete Stairs, Face Destroyed00:15:15 - Nun from Childhood School Prays Over Ryan in Hospital Bed00:16:11 - "Rehab Saved My Life" – Ryan's Defining Hospital Moment00:25:28 - Daily Rides for a 90-Year-Old AA Buddy – Ryan's Favorite Act of Service00:31:40 - Shadow People Horror: Ryan's Terrifying Cocaine Psychosis00:46:35 - Mom & Son Both Sober – Now They Chair Meetings Together01:04:23 - Harsh Reality: "Every Relapse Is Worse Than the Last"01:09:13 - Drake's "Started From the Bottom" on Repeat During 30-Day Bender Nightmare

Chris Van Vliet: Stop Doing This If You Want to Succeed | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of the The Hopeaholics Podcast, we sit down with Chris Van Vliet to talk about the mindset, discipline, and persistence it takes to build a successful career in media and content creation. Chris shares his journey from getting started in broadcasting to landing major opportunities, navigating career setbacks, and ultimately creating one of the most recognized interview platforms in his space. The conversation dives into confidence on camera, personal branding, consistency, taking professional risks, and the habits that separate people who succeed from those who quit. Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or someone chasing a big goal, this episode is packed with practical insights, motivation, and real-world lessons on resilience, growth, and defining success on your own terms.Check out Chris Van Vliet's Episode with Natalie:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6mq0W7yAVA#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:01:42 — Getting Started in Broadcasting00:05:18 — The First Big Career Break00:09:47 — Learning Confidence on Camera00:14:03 — Moving Cities for Opportunity00:18:29 — Early Career Struggles00:23:11 — Interviewing Celebrities for the First Time00:28:56 — Building a Personal Brand00:34:40 — Taking Risks Professionally00:40:12 — Mindset and Self-Improvement00:47:05 — Transitioning Into Podcasting00:53:27 — Consistency and Discipline01:00:44 — Career Setbacks and Resilience01:08:19 — Advice for Content Creators01:15:33 — Defining Success Personally01:23:58 — Gratitude and Perspective

1 Billion Hugs with Reed Byers | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this powerful episode of the The Hopeaholics Podcast, we sit down with Reed Byers to share his raw and inspiring journey through addiction, consequences, recovery, and purpose. Reed opens up about how substance use gradually took control of his life, the painful turning points that forced him to confront reality, and the mindset shifts that helped him rebuild from the ground up. He talks honestly about accountability, faith, repairing relationships, and the difficult process of learning how to live again without substances. One of the most moving parts of the conversation is his mission behind “1 Billion Hugs,” a reminder of the power of human connection, compassion, and showing people they are not alone in their struggles. This episode is filled with hope, hard truths, and practical encouragement for anyone battling addiction or loving someone who is, proving that no matter how far someone falls, purpose and healing are still possible.Check out the 1 Billion Hugs Mission: https://www.1billionhugs.com#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:02:11 — Early Life and Background00:06:48 — First Exposure to Addiction00:11:35 — Escalation Into Substance Use00:18:02 — Consequences and Legal Trouble00:24:19 — Hitting a Personal Low Point00:31:07 — The Turning Point Decision00:38:44 — Entering Recovery00:46:10 — Struggles in Early Sobriety00:52:58 — Faith and Perspective Shift01:00:26 — Rebuilding Relationships01:08:13 — Lessons Learned Through Recovery01:15:47 — Accountability and Ownership01:22:05 — Helping Others Find Recovery01:27:54 — The “1 Billion Hugs” Mission01:30:41 — Purpose After Addiction01:38:59 — Message of Hope

What It Really Takes to Get Clean and Stay Clean w/ David Gates | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this powerful episode of the The Hopeaholics Podcast, we sit down with David Gates to talk about addiction, recovery, faith, and the realities families face when a loved one is struggling. David shares his personal journey through loss, survival, and transformation, opening up about the friends he's lost, the moments that forced him to change direction, and the purpose he found in helping others escape the cycle of addiction. The conversation dives into the emotional toll on parents living in constant fear, the difficult balance between tough love and support, and the importance of having trusted people in your life who can speak truth when you need it most. Through raw honesty and hard-earned wisdom, this episode offers hope to anyone battling addiction or loving someone who is — reminding listeners that recovery is possible, purpose can be rebuilt, and no story is ever truly over.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:04:57 — Turning Pain Into Purpose00:07:41 — Early Recovery Realizations00:12:18 — Identity Beyond Addiction00:18:09 — Faith Entering the Story00:23:55 — Personal Responsibility Shift00:29:44 — The Reality of Street Outreach00:35:22 — Parents Living in Constant Fear00:36:03 — There's Only One David Gates00:40:53 — Dropping Everything to Help00:48:16 — Seeing Addiction Differently00:55:02 — Hope for Families01:05:13 — Tough Love vs Support01:12:27 — Long-Term Recovery Perspective01:20:10 — The Importance of Trusted People01:28:34 — Purpose After Survival

Five Years Trapped With Her Cocaine Dealer with Gladys Seisay | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this powerful episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Gladys Seisay shares her raw and unfiltered journey from growing up in Sierra Leone to navigating trauma, addiction, domestic violence, jail, and ultimately fighting her way back to freedom. What started as teenage rebellion turned into alcohol abuse, cocaine addiction, and a five-year abusive relationship that nearly cost her everything. Gladys opens up about losing her eyesight at seven, surviving sexual assault, being arrested instead of her abuser, and the spiritual moments that kept her alive in her darkest hours. This episode is a testament to resilience, faith, and the reality of how trauma and addiction intertwine. If you or someone you love is struggling, this conversation is proof that no matter how far you fall, recovery is possible. Her story highlights how unhealed pain can manifest in destructive cycles, but also how courage and self-awareness can break them. The vulnerability she brings to this conversation sheds light on the hidden layers of shame, manipulation, and trauma bonding that many people silently endure. Through honesty and reflection, Gladys shows what it truly takes to reclaim your voice and your power. This is more than a story about addiction — it's a story about survival, accountability, and hope.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:02:26 - Born in Sierra Leone00:04:54 - The Tennis Ball Accident (Loss of Sight)00:09:54 - Discovering Hidden Siblings00:12:38 - Crashing Her Mom's Car at 1800:13:02 - Sexual Assault During Blackout00:16:59 - Quitting Weed Cold Turkey00:19:59 - “Electric Cain” Alter Ego00:23:19 - Cocaine Changes Everything00:27:11 - Slapped in the Uber00:28:20 - Arrested Instead of Him00:29:58 - 40 Women in the Tank00:31:27 - Bible in Jail Moment00:34:43 - 52 Weeks of Domestic Violence Classes00:41:30 - Confessing Relapse on Final Class00:42:31 - Becoming “Crazier” to Escape

The 12th Arrest That Changed Everything with Samantha Jurado | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this deeply emotional episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Samantha Jurado shares her unfiltered story of trauma, addiction, loss, and long-term recovery—from surviving childhood abuse, early suicide attempts, and meth addiction, to becoming a young mother, experiencing homelessness, incarceration, and the devastating loss of her daughter in a car accident that changed the course of her life forever. Samantha opens up about the years of self-destruction that followed, the spiritual awakening that finally broke through after her 12th arrest, and how sobriety became possible when she chose to fully show up as a mother to her son. She also speaks candidly about navigating grief in recovery after losing her son years later, enduring divorce and isolation during COVID, and rediscovering her identity beyond trauma, labels, and addiction. This episode is a raw testament to resilience, accountability, faith, and what it truly means to survive the unimaginable and still choose to live, heal, and recover out loud.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:02:32 - Growing Up Moving State to State00:04:15 - First Blackout and Suicide Attempt at 1400:06:08 - Childhood Sexual Abuse Revealed00:07:49 - Abuser Sent to Prison00:09:34 - Abuse in Father's Home00:11:44 - Safety and Stability With Grandmother00:13:10 - First Time Using Meth00:13:54 - Leaving Home and Addiction Escalates00:14:33 - Becoming a Mother at 2000:18:23 - CPS Knocking and Losing Stability00:19:26 - Homelessness and Active Addiction00:21:50 - Last Meth Use and 12th Arrest00:23:14 - Mistaking AA for a Club00:24:46 - Choosing Sobriety to Be a Mom00:26:45 - Daughter's Fatal Car Accident00:28:31 - Charged in Daughter's Death00:30:03 - Years of Destruction and Incarceration00:35:41 - Spiritual Awakening in Jail00:38:19 - Deciding to Stop Drinking Completely00:39:03 - Getting Sober for Her Son00:45:48 - Long-Term Recovery and Family Healing00:50:05 - Son's Death During Recovery00:51:19 - Grief, Divorce, and COVID00:52:44 - Rediscovering Identity in Recovery

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Feb. 11, include: Gov. Jim Pillen announces partnership with Turning Point USA to create high school chapters statewide, proposed budget changes could shift youth populations at Nebraska's Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers, lawmakers consider new specialty license plates, Lied Center for Performing Arts begins major renovation and expansion project, OSHA fines Horizon Biofuels nearly $148,000 after deadly explosion in Fremont, Nebraska cattle groups push back on expanded imports of Argentine beef, proposed federal Clean Water Act revision draws mixed reaction from farm and conservation groups.

How Addiction Nearly Killed Three Sisters w/ Amanda Crossley | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this powerful episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Amanda Crossley shares her raw and unforgettable story of addiction, survival, and recovery—from growing up in New Jersey, stealing pills while working in a pharmacy, and descending into heroin use alongside her two sisters, to writing a desperate letter to Doctor Phil that ultimately changed all of their lives. Amanda opens up about the chaos of addiction, the pain her family endured, being exposed on national television, and how that moment became the turning point that led her to long-term sobriety, rebuilding relationships, and finding purpose by recovering out loud. This episode is an honest, emotional look at addiction as a family disease and a testament to what's possible when secrets end and recovery begins. Amanda also reflects on early sobriety, facing legal consequences, and learning how to build a new life from the ground up. Her story highlights the power of community, accountability, and saying yes to help even when it's uncomfortable. If you or someone you love is struggling, this episode is a reminder that recovery is possible and hope is never out of reach.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #addictionrecovery  #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:03:20 - Growing Up in New Jersey and East Coast Mentality00:05:00 - Family Background and Sisters' Addiction00:06:54 - First Experience With OxyContin00:07:35 - Stealing and Selling Pills While Working in a Pharmacy00:11:54 - First Time Using Heroin After Being Caught00:14:43 - First Treatment Experience at Age 2200:16:12 - Moving to Florida With Her Sister and Rapid Decline00:18:21 - All Three Sisters Using Under Parents' Roof00:21:31 - Writing the Letter to Doctor Phil00:22:32 - Doctor Phil Producers Call Two Years Later00:24:27 - Filming Doctor Phil and Parents Seeing Everything00:25:56 - Sent to Treatment and Sobriety Begins00:28:01 - Sisters' Sobriety and Family Today00:34:31 - Life After Treatment and Commitment to Recovery

Facing a Life Sentence After Getting Sober w/ Vinsent Franke | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this intense and deeply emotional episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Vinsent Franke shares a raw, unfiltered account of trauma, addiction, crime, faith, and recovery that spans decades. He opens up about early childhood exposure to drugs and alcohol, severe abuse that shattered trust, and a life split between discipline and chaos that fueled addiction from a young age. Vinsent details his descent into drug dealing, violence, incarceration, and psychosis, alongside moments of extreme loss, including the addiction and struggles of his son and the unbearable weight of parental guilt. The conversation takes a powerful turn as he recounts a profound spiritual experience that ended his addiction overnight while facing a potential life sentence just days into sobriety. From navigating insanity defenses and jail time to becoming a therapist, pastor, and recovery leader, this episode explores the intersection of trauma, spirituality, accountability, and grace. It's a gripping story about surviving the darkest corners of addiction, confronting generational pain, and finding purpose through recovery, service, and faith.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:03:31 - Clean and sober since 200400:04:55 - First drink at nine years old00:05:52 - First time getting high as a child00:09:56 - Childhood abuse and betrayal by a stepfather00:11:20 - Discovering his mother married another abuser00:14:45 - Finding Charles Manson letters in his mother's possession00:18:09 - Starting drug distribution to survive00:19:20 - Being told to grow his own weed at thirteen00:20:30 - Paying for an abortion and emotional collapse00:23:12 - First time smoking cocaine00:26:48 - Meeting his son for the first time in prison00:28:42 - Abandoning his son while deep in addiction00:31:31 - Prescription pills leading to heroin00:33:21 - Refusing to force his son into treatment00:34:53 - Son in psychosis calling from the hospital00:35:46 - Spiritual experience that ended his addiction00:39:08 - Facing a life sentence days into sobriety00:39:57 - Acquitted after insanity and diminished capacity defense00:41:23 - Realizing recovery is spiritual warfare00:44:18 - Becoming a pastor after addiction and prison00:48:26 - Discovering sober living operators using drugs00:49:05 - Starting and running sober living homes

Why Money, Power, and Women Didn't Fix the Pain with Michael Lynch | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this raw and powerful episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Michael Lynch sits down to share an unfiltered story of survival, addiction, crime, success, and redemption. From growing up in foster care and running the streets, to building a viral underground fight empire funded by prison hustles, Michael opens up about the rise that came with money, fame, and excess—and the quiet collapse that followed through alcoholism, isolation, and the brink of suicide. He speaks candidly about manipulation, power, broken relationships, and how alcohol nearly destroyed everything drugs never could. The conversation takes a dramatic turn as Michael recounts being raided just days after deciding to end his life, leading to jail, a fight for freedom, and an unexpected introduction to recovery that ultimately saved him. This episode dives deep into the psychology of addiction, the illusion of success, prison life, spiritual awakening, and what real transformation looks like after hitting bottom. It's an intense, honest, and inspiring story about losing everything, surrendering control, and finding purpose in helping others find their way out.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:01:30 - Foster care and growing up in the system00:02:41 - First hustle at ten years old00:03:24 - Felony Fights origins00:04:13 - Felony Fights explodes worldwide00:08:23 - Addiction taking over during success00:09:27 - Drug money funding Felony Fights00:10:28 - Discovering he was about to be a father in prison00:12:44 - Going from prison to best-selling DVDs00:14:04 - Alcohol becoming the real downfall00:19:20 - Realizing money and power were fools gold00:22:03 - Why recovery was harder than prison00:23:49 - Choosing to help addicts instead of hustling00:24:37 - Facing a life sentence as the three-strikes poster boy00:25:13 - Planning to commit suicide at the height of success00:26:17 - Being raided instead of killing himself00:28:16 - Clean date and sobriety begins00:30:28 - Denial and watching life collapse00:31:49 - Sabotaging love and pushing everyone away00:34:20 - Finding recovery while fighting a life sentence00:38:24 - Impact jail program saves his life00:41:58 - Learning the steps and surrendering control00:42:52 - Belief that the darkest stories do the most good

Bare Knuckle Fighting Addiction with Brooke Evans| The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this powerful episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Brooke Evans shares her unfiltered journey through addiction, trauma, and recovery, revealing the stark contrast between outward strength and inner struggle. A competitive fighter and athlete, Brooke opens up about using drugs and alcohol while training, escalating into heroin addiction, public injection, relapse after periods of sobriety, and moments where survival felt uncertain. She speaks candidly about motherhood, the guilt and motivation tied to her son, and the spiritual turning points that helped shift her path when she believed she was beyond saving. Brooke's story dives into relapse triggers, the reality of losing control once substances are introduced, and the courage it takes to choose sobriety daily. This episode is an honest look at resilience, accountability, and the hope that can still emerge even after repeated setbacks. Brooke also reflects on how discipline in recovery replaced chaos with structure and purpose. She shares hard-earned insight into recognizing warning signs before relapse takes hold.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:01:27 - Fighting Through Extreme Pain in Bare Knuckle Boxing00:02:36 - Her Son Becoming Her Biggest Supporter00:06:07 - Using Drugs While Competing as a Fighter00:07:00 - Training and Running While Using Heroin00:10:35 - First Time Getting Drunk in Sixth Grade00:11:42 - Blacking Out Regularly as a Teen00:16:26 - Reaching Over Six Years of Sobriety00:18:48 - Relapsing After Taking Diet Pills00:19:42 - Realizing Substances Take Control Once Used00:21:01 - Being Triggered After Dental Surgery00:22:49 - Refusing Fentanyl During Surgery00:28:28 - Leaving Detox to Go Get High00:31:11 - Injecting Drugs in Public at a Gas Station00:36:01 - “God Sent Me to You” Moment00:40:40 - Admitting She Didn't Believe She Could Get Sober