Stay ConnectedAmazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by Aaron Laine. A unique perspective from those who struggled with drugs and changed their lives.
Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. People who lose their lives to addiction and the ugliness that surrounds it. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who’ve changed their lives and have gone from tragedy to triumph!
Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph
Episode 22: Lucky Girl - Melissa McCoy
Melissa McCoy shares her amazing story of Recovery. Growing up in an alcoholic home, Melissa experienced a series of traumatic events in her childhood including abandonment and sexual abuse. Things didn't stop there... She dropped out of school and spent a majority of her teenage years and young adulthood in absolute chaos. Her addiction spanned many different substances and brought her to her knees. Shes lucky to be alive...
Today, Melissa has a life that centers around her family and helping others. She works with many women who are new to sobriety and is coming up on 6 years clean & sober.
Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph
Episode 21: A Mother's Love - Katie Renfrow
Katie Renfrow of Our SAM Foundation shares her amazing story and tells us what its like to lose someone to addiction. She is an advocate for Recovery and has the inner strength of 10 armies.
Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph
Episode 20: Country Boy - Joe Turner
Joe Turner tells his amazing story of Recovery. Born in the hills of Paris, Kentucky, Joe experienced all sorts of things. From biker gangs and drug running, to straight A's and marrying his high school sweetheart. Joe seemed to have a great hold on life, even became a successful master electrician until his addictions took over and everything came crumbling down.
Today, Joe has a life that centers on his family and helping others. He does tremendous amounts of outreach and runs "Recovery Champions". Joe is doing BIG things.
Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph
Episode 19: The Fighter - Daniel Ritchie
Daniel Ritchie shares his amazing story of Recovery. Growing up in Finneytown Ohio (A small suburb) Daniel experienced chaos almost daily. By the age of 15 Daniel was selling and using drugs, getting into fights, and frequently spent time in jail. This led to Juvenile Prison, where he wasn't released until after his 18th birthday. Having spent a majority of his teenage years incarcerated, Daniel developed a strong disregard for authority. As a young adult, he channeled his love for fighting into amateur MMA and won multiple fights in the Ohio Tri-state area. During this time, Daniels drug use grew into something he could've never imagined and drove him to the point of homelessness.
Today, Daniel has a life that centers around his family and helping others. He works as a Peer Volunteer at UC Hospital helping addicts and alcoholics currently at the hospital to get into treatment. He's writing a book on his life, in school for real estate, and a self proclaimed "Lover & Fighter".
Daniel is doing BIG things. #tragedytotriumph
Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph
Episode 18: The Alcoholic formerly known as Prince - Jen Belemu
Jen Belemu shares her amazing story of Recovery. Growing up in a small town in Ohio Jen experienced racism early in her life. As a teenager she was assaulted by 4 men and run over by a vehicle causing her to have a Traumatic Brain Injury. As a result of both physical and emotional pain, Jen sought the comfort in drugs & alcohol. As early as 15 years old, Jen was introduced to Alcoholics Anonymous and after almost 10 years she finally had enough and changed her life. Jen has been clean and sober for over 20 years.
Today Jennifer has a life that centers around helping others. She works with Heartland High School, which focuses on providing a safe place for kids with substance use disorders and addictions to learn. She is the definition of "Doing BIG Things"
Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph
Episode 17: Cancer Survivor - Kyle Klinefelter
Kyle Klinefelter tells his amazing story of Recovery. Growing up in the west side of Cincinnati, Kyle struggled with fear most of his life. From worrying about what people thought about him as a kid, the fear of losing his life to cancer, to being afraid of the man he had become because of drugs and alcohol.
It took an act of God to get him clean... And he has been for over 3 years.
Today, Kyle has a life that centers around helping others. He works at Hotel California by the Sea - Cincinnati as part of their treatment staff and is shining example of what Recovery looks like. Keep doing BIG things Kyle.
Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph
Episode 16: Human of Addiction - Jake Bradshaw
Jake Bradshaw shares his amazing story of Recovery! Growing up an only child and surrounded by free thinkers, Jake has always been encouraged to do something amazing. Living in the suburbs of Portsmouth Ohio, Jake experienced the Opioid Epidemic firsthand and has lost many people along the way. Even with his own addiction struggles, Jake was able to have a successful career as a Stock Broker until it all came crumbling down around him. From many run-ins with the police, a stint in federal prison, and personal degradation, Jake finally embraced a life worth living.
Today Jake has a life that centers around helping others. Created and manages the successful Facebook account "Humans of Addiction" and always makes himself available to someone in need - Jake is the definition of "Doing BIG things"
Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph
Episode 15: Problem Child - Scotty Mays
Scotty Mays tells his amazing story of Recovery. An only child with behavioral problems, Scotty experienced a handful of traumas that led him to life of addiction. He planned on taking his life, and with an extension cord around his neck his phone began to ring... That call changed everything.
Today, Scotty has a life that centers around helping others and making people laugh. A stand-up comedian showing the humorous side of addiction and how to overcome any obstacle.
Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph
Episode 14: Found God on I-75 - Brent Hanna
Brent Hanna tells his amazing story of Recovery. Growing up an only child in Kentucky and changing his grades to avoid punishments, to printing counterfeit money just to score dope. Brent is lucky to be alive...
Today, Brent is channeling his energy into helping others, making music and getting the most out of life. You don't want to miss this episode.
Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph
Episode 13: Old School Cool - Britton "NewOne" Carter
Britton "NewOne" Carter tells his amazing story of Recovery. Growing up in Cincinnati, Britton had the ability and drive to be a professional athlete. Between selling drugs and being addicted to Heroin early on, he threw away that opportunity and spent a lot of his life in and out of prison.
Today, Britton has a new lease on life centered around helping others. This amazing man is doing so many BIG things that I've lost count.
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