The Hopeaholics

Addicted to Hope
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Welcome to the Hopeaholics Podcast, where we tackle addiction and mental illness through sharing real life experiences, honesty and hope! Hosted by Chad Carlsen, who knows firsthand the destruction that these issues can cause, we're here to offer listeners a much-needed source of inspiration and understanding that will carry them through tough times. Through powerful, honest, and unfiltered interviews, The Hopeaholics provides a beacon of hope for listeners facing similar issues, banishing stigma in the process. If you're looking for an authentic podcast that'll motivate you to overcome hard times and live well, look no further. To get help for yourself or someone you love, call 949-989-6550

  1. 23H AGO

    Brad Jensen: Using Heroin While His Mom Drove | The Hopeaholics Podcast

    Brad Jensen: Using Heroin While His Mom Drove | The Hopeaholics Podcast In 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 #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: 00:04:25 - Finding Heroin After Becoming a Personal Trainer 00:05:32 - Being Overweight and Bullied as a Kid 00:06:12 - First Experience With Alcohol at 13 00:10:49 - Gym Mentors Told Him to Quit Drinking 00:11:54 - Taking Pain Pills for the First Time 00:13:00 - “I Had Fully Arrived” After Hydrocodone 00:13:42 - Smuggling Pills Across the Mexico Border 00:15:02 - Girlfriend Calls Him a Drug Addict 00:17:38 - Telling His Mom He Was Addicted to Heroin 00:18:19 - First Rehab Experience at 20 Years Old 00:19:19 - Sneaking Out of Rehab and Relapsing 00:39:39 - Parents Finally Cut Him Off Completely 00:40:30 - Using Meth to Survive and Hustle 00:41:02 - Living Homeless Around Dangerous People 00:41:44 - Withdrawing at His Grandfather’s Funeral 00:42:43 - His Mother Watching Him Inject Drugs 00:43:44 - Realizing He Had to Get Sober or Die 00:57:46 - Learning Gratitude Through Sobriety 00:58:37 - Discovering a Mentor Relapsed After 10 Years Sober 01:10:12 - “You Don’t Have a Drug Problem, You Have a You Problem” 01:20:07 - Making Amends With His Father 01:21:09 - His Father’s Emotional Apology 01:26:06 - Fully Surrendering His Life to God

    1h 34m

  2. 4D AGO

    “I HAD NO SAFE PLACE GROWING UP” with Blaire White | The Hopeaholics Podcast

    “I HAD NO SAFE PLACE GROWING UP” with Blaire White | The Hopeaholics Podcast In 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 #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: 00:02:07 - Family Addiction History 00:03:26 - Father’s Opiate Addiction & Death 00:05:40 - Growing Up in Corning, California 00:08:55 - Growing Up Around a Cult 00:10:53 - Brother’s Drug Addiction & Jail History 00:12:29 - Healing Relationship With Her Mother 00:13:41 - Being Different as a Child 00:17:30 - Learning Forgiveness 00:22:01 - Being Controversial in the Trans Community 00:25:17 - Transitioning at 20 Years Old 00:27:07 - Coming Out to Her Family 00:30:22 - Weed, Psychedelics & Self-Exploration 00:32:16 - Following Jesus Instead of Religion 00:39:27 - Beginning Her Spiritual Journey 00:40:46 - Spiritual Experience That Changed Her Life

    1h 34m

  3. MAY 8

    Kevin Lanning: A Google Executive's Addiction | The Hopeaholics Podcast (RE-RELEASE)

    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 #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: 00:10:57 — How Percocet Changed Everything 00:13:51 — The Textbook Hustle Begins 00:17:20 — Arrested for Grand Larceny 00:18:54 — Taking a Job Interview While Handcuffed 00:25:07 — “I Wish One of Those Bullets Hit Me” 00:32:55 — Learning to Live Through Recovery Meetings 00:34:02 — Feeling Accepted for the First Time 00:35:11 — Relapsing After Surgery 00:48:52 — A Weekend Bender in Miami 00:49:18 — Intervention and Rock Bottom 00:50:36 — Calling His Sponsor Instead of Using 00:51:41 — Sitting in Starbucks Until the Craving Passed 00:53:10 — Divorce, Fatherhood, and Humility 00:57:03 — Leaving Google to Be a Dad First 00:57:49 — Starting “Rise Above with Kevin Lanning” 00:58:14 — Taking a Gamble on Himself in Sobriety 01:00:10 — The Fear of Becoming a Fraud in Recovery 01:03:02 — Using the Podcast to Help People Feel Less Alone

    1h 13m

  4. MAY 1

    RE-RELEASED EPISODE: The Dark Side of Mob Wives w/ Renee Graziano | The Hopeaholics Podcast

    RE-RELEASED EPISODE: The Dark Side of Mob Wives w/ Renee Graziano | The Hopeaholics Podcast This re-released episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast revisits a powerful and unforgettable conversation with Renee Graziano, known for her role on Mob Wives, as she opens up about her life journey with raw honesty and vulnerability while celebrating nine months of sobriety. Renee reflects on growing up in a prominent mob family, navigating life in the public eye, and the deep struggles she faced with addiction, offering a candid look into the challenges and consequences that shaped her path. She shares how she began rebuilding her life, the support system that helped guide her through recovery, and the mindset shifts that allowed her to move forward with purpose. Her story is one of resilience, transformation, and perseverance, serving as a reminder that recovery is possible at any stage of life. Revisiting this episode highlights the power of change, the importance of self-belief, and the reality that even after hardship, a life rooted in authenticity, hope, and growth is within reach. Her perspective sheds light on the emotional and mental battles that often go unseen behind addiction and recovery. This conversation continues to resonate, offering encouragement and real insight for anyone navigating their own journey toward sobriety. Follow us on all our social media platforms down below INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY%3D SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4diCrlmIyqrkE2e22mFgU1?si=2df7f5920f944098 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thehopeaholicspodcast/ TREATMENT : https://www.hopebythesea.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:01:19 - Introduction and discussion of her impact from Mob Wives 00:10:57 - Car crash, drugs, and legal consequences wake-up moment 00:12:02 - Losing direction in life and struggling to find purpose after TV  00:13:41 - Realizing sobriety is the only way to show up for her family 00:14:15 - Overdose in a restaurant and being brought back to life 00:15:09 - Admitting she was slowly killing herself and hitting rock bottom 00:21:53 - Setting boundaries with family and protecting her sobriety 00:23:03 - Celebrating nine months sober and the reality of how hard it is 00:24:14 - Shame, guilt, and the mental battle of addiction even years later 00:26:18 - Faith, God, and navigating recovery through belief 00:32:02 - Living in hope and finding purpose through helping others 00:33:29 - Sharing trauma and creating a safe space for others to open up 00:38:10 - Losing her father and spiraling into identity crisis 00:39:53 - Childhood lessons that led to hiding pain and staying silent 00:40:36 - How silence and trauma carried into abusive relationships 00:47:37 - Power of vulnerability and finally sharing her story publicly 00:50:21 - Sexual assault, accountability, and healing through honesty 00:48:54 - Letting go of shame and owning her past 01:00:52 - Future projects, podcast, and life after rebuilding

    1h 3m

  5. APR 24

    RE-RELEASED EPISODE: The Neverending Betrayals w/ Bam Margera & Dannii Marie | The Hopeaholics Podcast

    RE-RELEASED EPISODE: The Neverending Betrayals w/ Bam Margera & Dannii Marie | The Hopeaholics Podcast This 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 #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: 00:02:45 - Opening discussion on current life and relationship dynamic 00:06:10 - Bam reflects on sobriety and recent life changes 00:10:32 - Structure and routine in recovery 00:15:08 - Physical transformation and getting back into skateboarding 00:20:41 - Relationship challenges and public scrutiny 00:26:15 - Trust, betrayal, and rebuilding relationships 00:32:50 - Family dynamics and tension with parents 00:40:12 - Jackass crew relationships and fallout 00:48:27 - Media narratives vs reality of Bam’s life 00:55:03 - Dannii’s perspective on supporting Bam through addiction 01:02:18 - Communication and growth within their relationship 01:10:44 - Setbacks, accountability, and staying sober 01:18:29 - The pressure of fame during recovery 01:27:05 - Rebuilding identity outside of addiction 01:35:22 - Lessons learned from past mistakes 01:45:10 - Moving forward with purpose and intention 01:55:36 - Final thoughts on recovery, love, and second chances

    2h 6m

  6. APR 17

    A Relapse That Started in the Closet with Jessica Wood | The Hopeaholics Podcast

    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 #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: 00:12:36 - Pressure from childhood and perfectionism leading to addiction 00:13:20 - Sneaking out, partying young, and early drinking behavior 00:14:04 - Trying to change identity by switching schools 00:14:35 - Gravitation toward drugs and unhealthy relationships 00:15:15 - First experiences with cocaine and heroin as a teenager 00:46:51 - Eating disorder struggles and treatment experience 00:47:44 - Prescribed Xanax and introduction to substance dependence 00:48:42 - Getting kicked out of treatment due to lack of insurance 00:49:25 - Selling prescriptions and abusing access in medical field 00:50:52 - Party leads to cocaine and heroin use and losing her job 00:51:34 - Entering treatment while caring for her son 00:52:39 - First experience with AA and being offered drugs in parking lot 01:42:24 - Nearly relapsing after 13 years sober and internal battle 01:44:05 - Relapse moment and using alcohol to numb pain again 01:59:48 - Message about relapse, acceptance, and continuing to come back 02:01:02 - Impact of the podcast and recovery community changing lives

    2h 7m

  7. APR 10

    Robbing a Convenience Store To Fuel An Addiction with Corey Warren | The Hopeaholics Podcast

    Robbing a Convenience Store To Fuel An Addiction with Corey Warren | The Hopeaholics Podcast In 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 #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: 00:02:00 - Family trip to California and being a father in recovery 00:03:14 - Teaching kids about alcohol and breaking generational patterns 00:09:39 - Corey Warren explains why he started social media 00:12:13 - Social media pressure, marriage strain, and balancing family life 00:15:20 - Purpose of the podcast and fentanyl awareness conversation 00:19:46 - Corey Warren shares how he wanted to be on the Hopeaholics podcast 00:25:48 - Childhood, family background, and father’s alcoholism and lifestyle 00:27:15 - First exposure to heroin in high school 00:27:49 - Stealing checks from his father to buy drugs and seeking validation 00:28:59 - Armed robbery to get drug money and running from police 00:32:02 - Arrest, jail, and facing 15 to 30 years in prison 00:34:33 - Addiction driven by validation and peer approval 00:38:34 - College drinking culture and replacing heroin with alcohol 00:40:23 - Drinking nearly two fifths of vodka a day at 21 00:42:31 - Alcohol-induced seizure and waking up surrounded by EMTs 00:43:50 - Leaving the hospital and returning to drinking 00:44:25 - Father pushes him to go back to rehab 00:45:02 - Therapist tells Corey that he is the problem, not drugs or alcohol 00:46:17 - AA meetings, sponsor, and early recovery structure 01:23:12 - Trusting God and finding purpose through pain closing message

    1h 29m

  8. APR 3

    A Life Built on Lies, Addiction, and Broken Trust with Tony Johnson | The Hopeaholics Podcast

    A Life Built on Lies, Addiction, and Broken Trust with Tony Johnson | The Hopeaholics Podcast In 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 #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: 00:01:07 - Tony Johnson introduction and welcome to the podcast 00:02:05 - Love language and words of affirmation discussion 00:11:28 - Childhood neglect and first exposure to weed in Seattle 00:21:50 - Getting shot and deciding to chase money and power 00:22:25 - Trauma from drug dealing and discovering Xanax 00:28:08 - Getting ran over and becoming addicted to pills and heroin 00:29:14 - Felonies stacking up and going to prison 00:31:01 - Marriage destruction, prison time, and Suboxone charges 00:32:00 - Adopted mom’s tough love and rock bottom realization 00:54:19 - First Narcotics Anonymous meeting and feeling at home 00:55:15 - Addiction mentality and making amends in recovery 01:09:20 - Responsibility in behavioral health and fentanyl crisis message 01:10:40 - Closing thoughts and sharing God’s message

    1h 13m
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Welcome to the Hopeaholics Podcast, where we tackle addiction and mental illness through sharing real life experiences, honesty and hope! Hosted by Chad Carlsen, who knows firsthand the destruction that these issues can cause, we're here to offer listeners a much-needed source of inspiration and understanding that will carry them through tough times. Through powerful, honest, and unfiltered interviews, The Hopeaholics provides a beacon of hope for listeners facing similar issues, banishing stigma in the process. If you're looking for an authentic podcast that'll motivate you to overcome hard times and live well, look no further. To get help for yourself or someone you love, call 949-989-6550

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  • Creator
    Addicted to Hope
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    328
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Hopeaholics
  • Show Website
    The Hopeaholics

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