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MINI EP 15: Sarah B. Reads “Mimi O’Donnell Reflects on the Loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman and the Devastation of Addiction” Feb 04, 2021

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Welcome to HELL HAS AN EXIT Podcast with Bryan Alzate. Throughout his 12 years of sobriety, Bryan has read endless stories and listened to thousands of speakers talk about addiction, but none compare to an article by Mimi O'Donnell, Philip Seymour Hoffman’s long-time partner and the mother of his children. In 2014, Hoffman was found dead on his bathroom floor with a syringe in his left arm after overdosing on heroin, benzodiazepines and amphetamines. O’Donnell so accurately illustrates the recovery, disconnect, and the slow stage setting of a relapse. She acutely recalls Hoffman’s struggles and his relapse and describes every family member’s tug of war between providing unconditional love and enabling. It describes an intimate battle lost so publicly, and one that is all too familiar for both addicts and their family members.

In this mini episode, Sarah B. reads “Mimi O’Donnell Reflects on the Loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman and the Devastation of Addiction,” which originally appeared in Vogue in December 2017.

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EP 14: In The Right Place: Crack & Cats ft. Eve S. Feb 02, 2021

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When Hell Has An Exit host Bryan Alzate was 14 years old, he found himself in a Ft. Lauderdale crack house, a place he visited daily and stayed well into the night. One night, a group of people barged through the front door. One of the women held up a crack pipe and said with a laugh, “Okay, I got off the oxy, now how do I get off this?” That woman was Eve, this week’s guest.

After more than 20 years of abusing drugs and alcohol, Eve was able to get and stay clean. In fact, as Bryan started his own 12-step journey, it was Eve who gave Bryan words of wisdom that helped him stay on his path to recovery.

Hear Eve recount how she overcame bad relationships, addictions and life challenges – all while keeping her cat! Eve explains how she became involved in meetings and sponsorships and how she continues to help newcomers to stay in the warmth and light of new recovery through the 12-step programs and her own experiences. Hers is a real story of victory and inspiration you don’t want to miss!

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EP 13: The Guy Who Shot Himself Between The Eyes And Lived ft. John Henry Jan 26, 2021

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Welcome to episode thirteen of HELL HAS AN EXIT Podcast with Bryan Alzate. On today's episode, Bryan sits down with John Henry to discuss how he spiraled to his lowest point – shooting himself in the head – and lived to tell the tale.

They discuss how, at another time in his life, John Henry spent 3 days in a coma after overdosing on 50 tranquilizers, recovering only to return to his addiction.

The two also touch on his 30 years of sobriety as well as his hobbies, passions and 10-year-old child. His wealth of wisdom and stories are almost too remarkable to believe. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind true story!

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EP 12: Projects Pat & God's Path ft. Patrick B. Jan 19, 2021

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Welcome to episode twelve of HELL HAS AN EXIT Podcast with Bryan Alzate. On today's episode, Bryan sits down with Patrick B. The two discuss a variety of topics, including: his first addictions, including his introduction to weed and selling drugs in Texas as well as his battle with Adderall, opioids and the DEA. He recalls how his addiction progressed, leading him to heroin and crack cocaine, getting drugs in Mexico and being arrested.

They also touch on the effects of being in a toxic relationship, how Patrick earned the nickname “Project Pat,” and how he found hope and experienced a spiritual awakening. The two recall how they met and how Bryan became Patrick’s sponsor, discuss the complications of having a child during the COVID-19 pandemic & more. This episode is not to be missed!

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EP 11: Jet Fuel Can't Melt Recovery: A Story of 34 Years Clean & Conspiracy Theories ft. Tony Mead Jan 12, 2021

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Welcome to episode eleven of HELL HAS AN EXIT Podcast with Bryan Alzate. On today's episode, Bryan sits down with friend Tony Mead.

The two discuss a variety of topics, including: Being clean 34 years, where he's from, moving around to different towns, being introduced to weed, starting cocaine, getting kicked out of college, being a two bit hustler, getting arrested when he drinks, getting into crystal meth aka The Brown Crank, robbing his best friends' house & hitchhiking.

They also discuss his first spiritual moment, going to detox & a halfway house for the first time, relapse, getting clean in 1987, his first few years of sobriety, having a sexual awakening & new addiction patterns, getting two girls pregnant at the same time, The 3 M's & what changed.

Then they touch onhow he got into conspiracy theories, how he feels about recent events, an article he's written, losing friends/family over his beliefs & so much more. Don’t miss this episode.

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EP 10: Cheerleader to Heroin Addict to Master's Degree Mommy ft. Dana D. Jan 05, 2021

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Welcome to episode ten of HELL HAS AN EXIT Podcast with Bryan Alzate. On today's episode, Bryan sits down with friend Dana D. The two discuss a variety of topics, including: Having drug-addicted parents, exploring gateway drugs to fit in, her first misdemeanor and felony & being an addict and dealer during the opioid epidemic.

She opens up on her downward spiral & addiction to pills, the transition from snorting to shooting & getting help from Bryan.

Finally, they touch on the road to recovery, experiencing sponsorship, doing a 12-step series, graduating college & having a child, being guided to professional therapy, not wanting to do this interview and so much more. Don’t miss this episode.

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EP 9: Surviving “Murder Martin” Prison & Surrendering to Win ft. Ryan O. Dec 29, 2020

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Welcome to episode nine of HELL HAS AN EXIT Podcast with Bryan Alzate. On today's episode, Bryan sits down with Ryan O, whose uncle created Bang Energy Drink. The two discuss a variety of topics, including: being Bryan’s sponsee, the early allure of selling drugs, crashing the family car into the house, and getting arrested.

They also touch on pill mills, how Ryan was set up, and what life is like at “Murder Martin” prison. Ryan reflects on selling cigarettes in prison and almost being killed, his anger with God, taking Flakka and heroin, and how rehabilitation ultimately saved his life.

With two years clean, Ryan explains how he rekindled his relationship with a higher power, reflects on Step 7 and winning his last two years. Don’t miss this episode.

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EP 8 - Defendant to Defender ft. Ray Dec 22, 2020

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Welcome to episode eight of HELL HAS AN EXIT Podcast with Bryan Alzate. On today's episode, Bryan sits down with Ray. The two discuss a variety of topics, including: How Ray has inspired Bryan's recovery, the cosmic roulette wheel, becoming open to being clean and the one moment that cost him 20 years.

They also reminisce about shooting drugs together, smoking crack in Washington Square Park, not being able to get a job as a dishwasher and becoming a full-time thief, joining a treatment program while in jail, the miracle of recovery and the importance of celebrating your clean date.

Bryan and Ray discuss his path from shooting heroin to enrolling in law school and passing the bar, being reunited with his son, a PTSD meltdown, the difference between abstinence & recovery and so much more. Don’t miss this episode.

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EP 7: What the Hell is Grit? ft. Mario C. Dec 15, 2020

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Welcome to episode seven of HELL HAS AN EXIT Podcast with Bryan Alzate. On today's episode, Bryan sits down with friend Mario C. The two discuss a variety of topics, including: being from NY, how he heard about Bryan, getting high for the first time and the concept of getting clean.

They also touch on smoking crack and hitting rock bottom, interactions with hospitals, self-honesty & desperation and entering rehab at 20 years old. Mario describes how he became interested in working out, his first Spartan race, the Dunes 100 and ultra-marathon training, goal setting, pain tolerance, body adaptation and the idea of chasing an image.

Mario and Bryan discuss ultramarathoner David Goggins, Bryan riding his bike for 100 miles, obstacle course marathons, the fuel needed to succeed, owning a business, acquiring grit & talking to the demons, taking your life back & more.

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EP 6: The Blood Splattered Rolls Royce Phantom and The Imaginary Car ft. Jake Bradshaw (friend) Dec 08, 2020

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Welcome to episode six of HELL HAS AN EXIT Podcast with Bryan Alzate. On today's episode, Bryan sits down with friend Jacob Bradshaw. The two discuss a variety of topics, including: Jake’s earliest childhood memories, rebelling against authority and experimenting with drugs, alcohol, Purdue Pharma and prescription drugs.

They also touch on how it feels having friends die from overdoses, Jake’s drug use in college and how he ended up running from the law, going to jail and living in South Florida, where he excelled working a brokerage firm but couldn’t shake the need to get high. Jake recalls progressing to IV drug use and the time he drove a Lamborghini through the house while high on cocaine.

Jake and Bryan also discuss his attempts at sobriety by going to rehab, his relapses, being arrested for public nudity while driving an imaginary car and, most importantly, his success in getting clean and staying clean. Don’t miss this episode.

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