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Revitalizing Life Through Food with Cloe Parker | The Hopeaholics Podcast Oct 06, 2025

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Revitalizing Life Through Food with Cloe Parker | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this compelling episode of the Hopeaholics podcast, we sat down with Chloe Parker, the young owner of Parker Pastures, a regenerative agriculture meat company dedicated to providing clean, nutrient-dense beef, bison, lamb, pork, and chicken. Chloe opened up about her journey, growing up on a ranch, grappling with severe teenage anxiety and depression that led to suicidal thoughts, and finding faith and purpose through a transformative encounter with a deer and her fawns. She shared how, at 19, she returned home to manage the family ranch after her mother’s stage 4 cancer diagnosis, taking over Parker Pastures just before her mother’s passing, and facing near bankruptcy in the first year while navigating grief and a broken food system. The hosts and Chloe dove into the corruption of the U.S. food industry, discussing misleading labels like "grass-fed" versus "grass-finished," the harmful use of chemicals and corn feed that disrupts animal health and soil vitality, and the power of regenerative grazing to restore ecosystems and produce healthier meat. Chad shared how clean eating, inspired by Chloe and biohacker Gary Brecka, normalized his high blood pressure without medication, while Natalie reflected on her hunting experiences, emphasizing the gratitude and spiritual connection to ethically sourced food. They explored how modern disconnection—fueled by processed foods, social media, and lack of community—contributes to mental health issues like anxiety and addiction, with Chloe advocating for knowing your food’s source through local farmers.
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Timestamps:
00:00:58 – Taking Over Ranch and Family Mission
00:11:23 – Regenerative Agriculture and Land Healing
00:20:06 – Misleading Labels and Food Corruption
00:24:41 – Providing Clean Meat Nationwide
00:28:43 – Beef, Bison, Chicken, and Lamb
00:33:56 – Struggles of Ranching and Broken Systems
00:44:49 – Faith, Purpose, and Bigger Mission
00:58:42 – Reflection on Nourishment

Join The Undead Club w/ Amanda Taylor & Brandon Thomas | The Hopeaholics Podcast Sep 29, 2025

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Join The Undead Club w/ Amanda Taylor & Brandon Thomas | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this powerful episode of the Hopeaholic Podcast, Amanda Taylor and Brandon Thomas open up about their raw and inspiring journey through addiction, loss, faith, and recovery. From meeting in AA to reconnecting at work and building a relationship grounded in sobriety, their story is filled with dramatic turning points. Amanda shares how job loss pushed her into a new direction, the challenges of drawing firm boundaries around sobriety, and the importance of a God-centered relationship. Brandon reflects on his family’s struggles with addiction, his rise in the music scene, and how opiates ultimately derailed everything. Together, they reveal the pain of losing creativity in addiction and the joy of finding purpose again through their company, The Undead Club. Later in the conversation, they discuss the importance of owning recovery without shame and showing that sobriety can be not only possible, but cool. This episode is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of rebuilding a life with purpose.
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Timestamps:
00:04:19 – Job Loss & New Direction
00:07:12 – Meeting in AA
00:08:21 – Reconnecting at Work
00:10:00 – First Date & New Beginning
00:15:13 – Drawing the Line on Sobriety
00:16:03 – God-Centered Relationship
00:18:04 – Brandon’s Family Addiction Background
00:19:18 – Band Life & Addiction in LA
00:20:22 – Opiates Derail Everything
00:24:15 – Creativity Lost in Addiction
00:25:29 – Finding Purpose Again Through Their Company
01:00:50 – Owning Recovery Without Shame
01:11:51 – Showing Recovery Can Be Cool

Being a Hope Dealer w/Christin Day | The Hopeaholics Podcast Sep 25, 2025

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Being a Hope Dealer w/Christin Day | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Christin Day shares a raw and emotional account of her journey through addiction, trauma, and recovery. She opens up about becoming a teen mom, experiencing multiple pregnancies and losses, and entering into an early marriage that quickly unraveled amid infidelity and violence. Her story follows a spiral into meth use, arrests, and jail time even while pregnant, leading to the painful decision to give her daughter up for adoption and later the loss of custody of another child. Christin recalls cycles of abusive relationships, relapses, and moments of deep despair including suicide attempts before finally reaching a turning point where she committed to recovery for herself rather than others. She speaks about the healing power of therapy, her baptism as a moment of release from guilt and shame, and how she transformed her pain into purpose by mentoring others, sponsoring women in recovery, and returning to jails and prisons to bring hope. Alongside heartbreaking moments such as losing her first sponsor to fentanyl, Christin emphasizes that her life today is built on faith, service, and the daily work of sobriety, proving that recovery, while never easy, is possible and worth it.
#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie
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If 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:
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Timestamps:
00:04:15 – Teen pregnancy and loss
00:07:29 – Knife incident
00:09:20 – House raid & arrest
00:12:44 – Pregnancy while using
00:13:44 – Relationship chaos & neglect
00:15:15 – Adoption decision
00:21:03 – Custody loss & abuse
00:22:02 – Relapse before reunification
00:25:19 – Family rescue call
00:26:02 – Relapse before reunification (part two)
00:27:20 – Baptism release
00:30:52 – Returning to jail/prison to give back
00:36:05 – Sponsor death & organ donation
00:40:56 – Custody battles & reflection
00:49:06 – Relapse & jail detox
00:52:30 – Spiritual attacks
01:09:56 – Therapy breakthrough
01:17:46 – Prison outreach
01:25:34 – Broken system & recovery testimony

Awakening The Warrior with J.R. Hutter | The Hopeaholics Podcast Sep 22, 2025

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Awakening The Warrior with J.R. Hutter | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this episode, J.R. Hutter shares his raw and transformative life story, opening up about his upbringing, his father’s struggles with alcoholism, and how his own battles with PTSD, bipolar disorder, and addiction spiraled after serving in Iraq. He recounts years of heavy drinking, cocaine use, and the chaos of life as a DJ in South Florida, describing the cycle of self-destruction that left him suicidal, ashamed, and on the verge of losing everything. A breaking point came after cheating on his girlfriend and realizing he had become someone he despised, which pushed him to reach out for help and attend his first AA meeting. From there, J.R. reflects on the long, difficult path of sobriety—learning that quitting alcohol wasn’t enough, and that true change required rebuilding his character, embracing spirituality, committing to fitness, and creating healthier routines. He explains how his journey led him to share his story publicly, transition into coaching, and inspire others in recovery, even as he lost thousands of social media followers when he shifted from photographing models and wrestlers to talking about sobriety. Through honesty and vulnerability, J.R. paints a picture of redemption, showing how discipline, purpose, and service to others transformed his life and gave him a new mission.
#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie
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
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If 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:
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Timestamps:
00:07:11 – Family Curse
00:09:16 – Diagnosed & Declining
00:11:59 – Trapped in the Cycle
00:13:01 – Suicidal Spiral
00:14:10 – The Breaking Point
00:16:04 – Losing It All
00:17:14 – Rebuilding
00:24:02 – Sobriety Date
00:25:00 – Best Friend Bond
00:26:24 – The Transformation
00:29:15 – Fighting Through Fitness
00:34:00 – Behind the Lens
00:36:52 – Losing Followers

Staying Sober Strong with Chris Cohen | The Hopeaholics Podcast Sep 18, 2025

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Staying Sober Strong with Chris Cohen | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, the hosts welcome Chris Cohen, founder of Sober Strong, a sobriety-inspired apparel brand that’s more than just clothing—it’s a movement. Chris shares his powerful story of addiction, hitting rock bottom, and the life-changing car accident that led to major back surgery and ultimately a new perspective on life. He opens up about the struggles of early recovery, battling depression and panic attacks, and the small but vital steps that kept him moving forward. Chris also talks about the inspiration behind Sober Strong, how it connects back to his roots in the hardcore music scene, and why building a bold, unapologetic community matters in recovery. From donating to treatment centers to designing apparel that sparks meaningful conversations in everyday life, Chris shows how turning pain into purpose can create something bigger than yourself. This episode is packed with honesty, resilience, and inspiration—a reminder that sobriety isn’t about losing fun, but about gaining strength, clarity, and a true sense of belonging.
Get your very own Sober Strong Merch:
https://www.soberstrongapparel.com
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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
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Buy Merch:
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Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com
If 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:
00:01:49 – Talking About Sober Strong
00:02:53 – Car Accident & Surgery
00:12:11 – Career Falling Apart & Depression
00:13:40 – Addiction & Seeking Help
00:17:51 – Struggles with Quitting & Marriage Beginnings
00:45:57 – Donations to Recovery Facilities
00:51:39 – Marriage & Sobriety
01:03:59 – Apparel Quality & Shipping
01:14:48 – Dream Come True
01:18:32 – Closing Thanks

Barbell Saves Project with David Perez & Robert Best | The Hopeaholics Podcast Sep 15, 2025

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Barbell Saves Project with David Perez & Robert Best | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this inspiring episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Robert Best and David Perez share their powerful journeys through addiction and recovery, and how those experiences fueled their mission to create the Barbell Saves Project—a nonprofit fitness-based recovery community that’s changing lives. What started as free community workouts in a small CrossFit gym has grown into a 7,000 sq ft facility where people in recovery can rebuild their bodies, minds, and confidence—all at no cost. They open up about their darkest moments, the near-death experiences that shook them into sobriety, and the passion that drives them to help others break free from addiction. We discuss the realities of the fentanyl crisis, the importance of lived experience in recovery work, and why fitness and community are such powerful tools for healing.
Check out The Barbell Saves Project:
https://www.thebarbellsavesproject.org/
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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:
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Buy Merch:
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Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com
If 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:
00:32:19 - Vision for a treatment center and business plan
00:32:46 - Warning about losing passion in recovery work
00:35:11 - Overdoses, meth, and concerns about reviews
00:36:20 - Growth of recovery programs and facilities
00:37:10 - The problem with paid reviews
00:37:11 - Client care versus selling amenities
00:55:31 - Casual chat about cities and gyms
00:55:37 - Coffee run and daily habits
01:16:37 - Being uniquely qualified to help others
01:20:43 - Reflecting on overdoses in the community
01:21:32 - Reacting to a lighthearted comment

Recovering Through Stem Cells w/ Mike O'Hearn & John Merola | The Hopeaholics Podcast Sep 11, 2025

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Recovering Through Stem Cells w/ Mike O'Hearn & John Merola | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Mike O’Hearn and John Merola join the hosts to share powerful stories of resilience, discipline, and recovery, offering a rare look into the mindset it takes to overcome life’s greatest challenges. From the opening minutes, John reflects on his early struggles with addiction and recovery, while Mike talks about the discipline of bodybuilding, longevity in fitness, and the mindset required to stay consistent over decades. Both men dive into personal hardships, setbacks, and the turning points that shaped their lives, weaving together themes of family, mentorship, and community as essential anchors on their journeys. They explore how failures became lessons, how discipline and self-awareness opened the door to growth, and how gratitude now drives their paths forward. A particularly compelling section of the episode focuses on stem cell treatments, where Mike discusses how cutting-edge therapies are being used for recovery, healing, and longevity, showing how physical and mental renewal go hand in hand. Throughout the conversation, John shares his experiences of maintaining sobriety, offering heartfelt advice to newcomers, while Mike emphasizes balancing career, health, and family. By the end, the hosts thank both guests for their honesty and wisdom, leaving listeners with the reminder that no matter how tough life gets, strength, discipline, and hope can transform everything.
#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie
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:
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Buy Merch:
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Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com
If 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:
00:07:10 – Early Struggles in Recovery
00:08:43 – Bodybuilding Discipline
00:09:57 – Reflecting on Turning Points
00:12:45 – Reflections on Building Discipline
00:18:22 – Overcoming Setbacks in Life
00:24:05 – Challenges Maintaining Sobriety
00:27:12 – Longevity in Fitness
00:32:14 – The Importance of Mentorship
00:36:48 – Staying Consistent Through Challenges
00:42:22 – Lessons from Past Failures
00:45:15 – Stem Cells for Recovery and Healing
00:55:17 – Balancing Career and Family
01:05:09 – Finding Strength in Community
01:12:18 – Advice to Newcomers

BECOMING A MONSTER TO FACE LIFE w/ Michael "Multifaceted Monster"| The Hopeaholics Podcast Sep 08, 2025

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BECOMING A MONSTER TO FACE LIFE w/ Michael "Multifaceted Monster"| The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, we sit down with Michael, also known as Multifaceted Monster, to hear his raw and powerful journey through addiction, heartbreak, and redemption. Michael opens up about his struggles with alcoholism, codependent relationships, and the chaos of blackout drinking that led to multiple 5150 holds, near-death moments, and broken relationships. He shares how losing himself in toxic environments and self-sabotage nearly destroyed his passion for music, and how heartbreak became the catalyst for truly working the 12 steps and embracing recovery. With honesty and vulnerability, Michael explains the meaning behind his name, “Multifaceted Monster,” as a reminder to accept all sides of ourselves—the light and the dark—while finding balance and healing. Now sober since October 17th, 2023, he reflects on how faith, Narcotics Anonymous, and the willingness to finally surrender have transformed his life, giving him peace, creativity, and a chance to rebuild his career and relationships. Michael’s story is a testament to resilience, reminding us that no matter how far gone you feel, recovery and hope are always possible.
#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie
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:
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Buy Merch:
https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.com
Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com
If 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:
00:07:54 – The Origin of “Multifaceted Monster”
00:09:57 – Owning His Identity
00:11:00 – Returning to Music
00:47:17 – Using Technology to Rebuild
00:49:14 – Sobriety Date
00:50:11 – Rebuilding With Willingness
00:56:19 – Recovery Out Loud
00:58:10 – Embracing Being Multifaceted
01:00:00 – Calling Out Toxic Recovery Spaces
01:10:53 – Dream Collaboration
01:21:00 – Transformation Through God and Recovery
01:21:43 – Gratitude for the Podcast

"BLAMING GOD FOR MY ADDICTION": Vaughn Von Lewis | The Hopeaholics Podcast Sep 04, 2025

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"BLAMING GOD FOR MY ADDICTION": Vaughn Von Lewis | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Vaughn Von Lewis opens up about his remarkable journey of survival, struggle, and transformation. His life was shaped by a childhood of abuse, abandonment, and the devastating loss of his mother when he was just 17 years old. He began using drugs as early as eight years old, which set him on a path of addiction that would follow him through his teens and into adulthood. Vaughn shares the crushing weight of relapse, the violence and trauma he experienced in prison, and the heartbreak of losing both a thriving business and his marriage during the COVID pandemic. Despite years of pain, guilt, and self-destruction, Vaughn found the strength to surrender, embrace faith, and commit himself to recovery. Today, he tells his story with raw honesty and gratitude, transforming his darkest experiences into a message of resilience and hope. His journey is a powerful reminder that no matter how far you fall, healing and redemption are always possible when you stop running, find community, and allow God to guide the way.
#TheHopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie
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:
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Buy Merch:
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Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com
If 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:
00:09:21 – Struggle in His 20s
00:10:42 – Losing His Business & Relapse
00:12:01 – Offered Heroin After Suicide Attempt
00:14:11 – Divorce & Loss
00:19:38 – Growing Up With Abuse
00:20:14 – Christmas Heartbreak
00:21:04 – Losing Uncle John
00:26:36 – First Drug Use (Age 8)
00:27:15 – Alcohol as His “First Love”
00:30:06 – Losing Both Parents
00:32:02 – Crushing Guilt Over His Mom’s Death
00:42:02 – Prison Violence
00:40:07 – Self-Awareness of Chaos
00:40:41 – Choosing Powerlessness
01:23:57 – Closing Gratitude

Chasing Euphoria & Finding Faith with Kat Sorensen | The Hopeaholics Podcast Aug 28, 2025

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Chasing Euphoria & Finding Faith with Kat Sorensen | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this compelling episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Kat Sorensen, a recovering alcoholic and rehab center owner, who shares her powerful journey of overcoming addiction and finding purpose through faith and service. Kat candidly recounts her childhood in Denver, marked by feelings of alienation and sensitivity, which led to her discovery of alcohol at 13, sparking a 20-year struggle as she chased the initial euphoria it provided. She discusses her early resistance to Alcoholics Anonymous, her bouts of sobriety, and eventual surrender to the program, which transformed her life. Kat also highlights her passion for helping others, detailing her work with a treatment center and a unique therapy program involving rescue horses, emphasizing the parallels between their redemption and her clients’ recovery. Interwoven with humor, raw anecdotes about rehab life, and reflections on faith, this episode explores the challenges of addiction, the importance of staying the course, and the miracles of recovery, leaving listeners inspired by Kat’s resilience and dedication to serving others.
#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie
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/thehopeaholics
Buy Merch:
https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.com
Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com
If 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:
00:03:55 - Faith and Church Discussion
00:05:13 - Gifting a Devotional Bible
00:10:16 - Childhood and Feeling Like an Outsider
00:11:01 - Moving to the Beach to Avoid Cold
00:14:17 - First Drink and Instant Connection to Alcohol
00:19:55 - Rehab Ownership and Client Stories
00:24:21 - Learning Boundaries in Rehab Work
00:28:16 - High School Double Life and Progression
01:05:53 - Comparing AA to Consistent Gym Work
01:07:48 - Questioning "Trying" the 12 Steps
01:09:33 - Acknowledging Recovery as a Miracle
01:15:32 - Motivation for Starting a Treatment Center
01:17:46 - Working with Rescue Horses for Client Therapy

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