When I Wanted to Die
Every morning when I opened my eyes and realized I was alive, I felt defeated. I felt like I was being punished for being a bad person and most days I didn't know how I would survive. For more
2 Years After Leaving AA: Not Dead, Still Sober with Lara Frazier
I'm scrolling through Instagram one day and this headline catches my eye: 2 Years After Leaving AA: Not Dead, Still Sober. (link below) Immediately I was intrigued. Everybody knows I got sober in AA working the 12 steps and
Sober-Minded | Sober Curious | Sober for the Health of It
Podcast Life As I pull into the driveway my sole focus is hoping I’m at the right house. I’m a bit of a nomad in this way. I have spent years of my career traveling the country to do
#28 Sober at Seventeen | Nick Rebholz | Full Circle KC | YPAA
Sober at seventeen isn't a super common story, but it is becoming more normal every day and we need resources to help these kids and their families. I always enjoy sharing stories of people who got sober really young.
#19 Freddy Negrete: Guns, Gangs, & Tattoos
Freddy Negrete Bio Legendary tattoo artist Freddy Negrete is best known for his pioneering black-and-gray tattoo style, honed while serving time in the California State Prison system during a youth mired in abuse, gang life, and drug addiction. His “prison-style” designs
#18 Vance Johnson | NFL Presents | Denver Broncos
A former professional football player with the Denver Broncos, three Super Bowl appearances, a world class athlete, and a recovering alcoholic/addict. Vance's Mission (vanceinspires.com): Reclaiming my faith and redeemed, It is my purpose and passion to Inspire those who
#16 Manny Rodriguez | Hollywood Rehab | La Fuente
La Fuente Hollywood Treatment Center is an inpatient drug rehab dedicated to the LGBT community. An intimate program that provides hands-on care, community-driven, with a clear mission. Manny Rodriguez, Co-Founder and CEO, talks about his personal recovery, how he
#13 Stephen Watts Futures Palm Beach
Several weeks ago, a piece came out about the addiction treatment industry on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. The piece is really funny in parts, if you can have a laugh at the ridiculous-ness of it, and at
#12 Amy Dresner
Growing up in Beverly Hills, Amy Dresner had it all: a top-notch private school education, the most expensive summer camps, and even a weekly clothing allowance. But at 24, she started dabbling in meth in San Francisco and unleashed
A Mom’s Journey with Nancy
It doesn't matter how old they get, your child will always be your child. Nancy shares her journey with her millennial son from being in the "black hole", to celebrating his recent 2 year sobriety milestone. Their road to