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. 1d ago

    The Fentanyl Crisis Is Worse Than You Think w/ Luis Romero | The Hopeaholics Podcast

    The Fentanyl Crisis Is Worse Than You Think w/ Luis Romero | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Luis Romero shares his incredible journey from heroin addiction, gang involvement, and felony charges to becoming a powerful voice in recovery and fentanyl awareness. With over 13 years sober, Luis opens up about the darkest moments of his addiction, the impact of losing his father at a young age, and how searching for belonging led him down a destructive path. He shares the life-changing decision to stay in treatment longer than planned, the challenges of being a "dry drunk," and the personal growth that allowed him to become someone his family could be proud of. We also dive into the fentanyl epidemic, the dangers of counterfeit pills, fentanyl-laced drugs, and the heartbreaking losses that inspired Luis to launch F**k Fentanyl San Diego and dedicate his life to saving others. This conversation is filled with powerful recovery insights, raw honesty, and an important message about grief, purpose, and honoring the people we've lost by living a meaningful life. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, this episode offers hope, perspective, and proof that lasting recovery is 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: 00:03:30 - Why He Started F**k Fentanyl San Diego 00:06:57 - 13 Years Sober and Life After Heroin 00:14:59 - Living an Animalistic Life Chasing Heroin 00:16:08 - Family Taking Him In During Addiction 00:17:14 - Heroin Addiction, Gangs and Catching a Felony Case 00:18:08 - Running From Police After a Party Gone Wrong 00:26:45 - Staying in Treatment an Extra Four Months to Survive 00:33:30 - Recovery Turned Him Into Someone His Family Could Be Proud Of 00:34:10 - The Pain of Being a Dry Drunk for Nine Years 00:43:24 - Losing His Father at 10 and the Impact on His Addiction 00:45:24 - His Father Died of a Heart Attack at 33 00:46:31 - Seeking Validation Through Gangs After Losing His Dad 00:48:11 - How His Friend’s Death Sparked His Mission and Podcast 00:58:04 - Why Illicit Fentanyl Is Pure Poison 01:00:39 - The Shocking Reality of Fake Fentanyl Pills 01:01:48 - A Celebration Turned Fatal After Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine 01:05:24 - Honoring Loved Ones Instead of Letting Grief Destroy You 01:06:02 - Living Life in Honor of His Father and Best Friend

    1h 14m

  2. 5d ago

    Losing Everything and Building a Better Life with Dan Sachkowsky | The Hopeaholics Podcast

    Losing Everything and Building a Better Life with Dan Sachkowsky | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Dan Sachkowsky shares the life lessons, failures, victories, and wake-up calls that completely transformed his perspective on success, happiness, and purpose. Dan opens up about the heart attack that forced him to reevaluate everything, losing nearly all of his wealth during the 2007 financial crash, navigating divorce, raising three children, and overcoming addiction through drug court. He explains why chasing money, status, cars, and material success left him feeling empty, and how true fulfillment comes from personal growth, service, and self-awareness. We also dive into leadership, entrepreneurship, coaching, mental health, and the mindset shifts that helped him rebuild his life and business from the ground up. Dan shares powerful advice for anyone facing adversity, struggling through major life changes, or searching for a deeper sense of purpose. This conversation is packed with wisdom, hard-earned lessons, and practical tools for building resilience in every area of life. #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: 00:02:21 - Speaking on How Pressure Builds Your Life 00:03:00 - Heart Attack That Changed Everything 00:15:54 - Chasing Money, Mansions, Cars and Validation 00:16:25 - Losing Everything During the 2007 Crash 00:17:50 - Why Real Success Has Nothing to Do With Cars or Houses 00:18:17 - Exposing Fake Wealth on Social Media 00:42:37 - Secretly Entering Drug Court During a Divorce 00:43:18 - Marriage, Divorce and Raising Three Kids 00:46:38 - Why Happiness Can’t Come From Other People 00:48:19 - “Don’t Go Through Things, Grow Through Things” 00:49:49 - Powerful Advice to a Divorced Uber Driver 01:01:20 - From Construction Business Owner to Executive Coach 01:02:06 - The Biggest Problem in Your Business Is You 01:06:52 - Defining the Legacy He Wants to Leave Behind 01:10:00 - Podcaster Guest Opens Up About Depression Then Dies 7 Days Later 01:21:35 - Building Big D Coaching and His Personal Brand

    1h 22m

  3. Jun 2

    HelpUcompli: Raising the Standard in Addiction Treatment Compliance | The Hopeaholics Podcast

    HelpUcompli: Raising the Standard in Addiction Treatment Compliance | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Laura Weeks reveals the hidden side of the addiction treatment industry that few people ever see. After losing a close friend to a fentanyl overdose, Laura dedicated her life to helping treatment centers operate ethically, legally, and successfully through her company, HelpUcompli. She shares her powerful personal story of growing up in an alcoholic household, losing her mother as an infant, and how those experiences shaped her passion for helping others. We dive deep into insurance audits, compliance failures, patient brokering, credentialing battles, and the challenges treatment centers face in an increasingly regulated environment. Laura also breaks down the reality behind multi-million-dollar insurance clawbacks, how facilities can protect themselves, and why compliance is essential to providing quality care. Whether you're a treatment professional, recovery advocate, business owner, or someone impacted by addiction, this conversation offers valuable insight into the systems that affect recovery every day.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie Check out HelpUcompli here: https://helpucompli.com/ 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: 00:10:09 - Launching Help You Comply After Personal Loss 00:11:44 - Growing Up in an Alcoholic Household 00:12:10 - Losing Her Mother at 11 Months Old 00:18:56 - What HelpUcompli Actually Does 00:19:55 - Managing Compliance Across All 50 States 00:23:31 - How Facilities Can Survive Insurance Audits 00:24:24 - Facing a $25 Million Clawback Audit 00:26:08 - Anthem’s Attack on California Treatment Centers 00:34:03 - The Truth About Insurance Network Contracts 00:35:12 - Winning Anthem Credentialing Battles 00:43:23 - Why She Started HelpUcompli 00:44:03 - Helping Recovery-Based Owners Succeed 00:50:06 - Compliance, Marketing & Patient Brokering Explained

    58 min

  4. May 26

    Inside the Mind of an Addicted Police Officer with Scott Graham | The Hopeaholics Podcast

    Inside the Mind of an Addicted Police Officer with Scott Graham | The Hopeaholics Podcast From corrupt cop to nationally respected interventionist, Scott Graham shares one of the wildest and most powerful recovery stories we’ve ever heard. In this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Scott opens up about living a double life as an LA County Sheriff battling addiction, getting arrested while on duty, becoming an exotic dancer after prison, finding faith, marrying his wife in just 20 days, and ultimately dedicating his life to helping families heal from addiction. With over 2,000 interventions and nearly four decades in recovery work, this conversation is packed with raw honesty, redemption, laughter, and life-changing insight for anyone struggling with addiction, mental health, or family trauma. If you or someone you love is fighting this battle, this episode will leave you inspired and hopeful. Scott also breaks down why family recovery is just as important as individual recovery, and how healing the entire household can change generational patterns forever. From shocking undercover stories to deeply emotional moments about faith, prison, marriage, and fatherhood, this episode takes you on an unforgettable journey of transformation. #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: 00:03:00 - Meeting and Marrying His Wife in 20 Days 00:03:32 - From Pool Cleaner to LA County Sheriff 00:04:47 - Lying Through the Sheriff Hiring Process 00:06:05 - Joining Vice Narcotics and Addiction Escalating 00:08:08 - Marriage Falling Apart While Thriving at Work 00:09:01 - Running Corrupt Drug Stops for Money 00:10:50 - Getting Exposed in Court 00:11:31 - Arrested on Duty and Facing Prison 00:12:11 - Becoming an Exotic Dancer After Jail 00:13:39 - Meeting Jenny at Sagebrush Cantina 00:16:39 - Eloping in Vegas 00:17:21 - Pleading Guilty and Going to Prison 00:20:36 - Discovering His Calling in Interventions

    1h 17m

  5. May 22

    The Truth About Wealth Most People Never Learn with Bart Zandbergen | The Hopeaholics Podcast

    The Truth About Wealth Most People Never Learn with Bart Zandbergen | The Hopeaholics Podcast Returning guest Bart Zandbergen joins the Hopeaholics Podcast for a powerful conversation about wealth, discipline, purpose, and what it really takes to build a meaningful life. As a nationally recognized wealth advisor, entrepreneur, and financial educator, Bart has spent decades helping successful families and business owners create long-term financial freedom while avoiding the emotional traps that destroy wealth. In this episode, he reflects on his journey from growing up in the Netherlands to moving to America at just 17 years old with very little money and learning how to build success from the ground up. Bart opens up about the sacrifices, failures, and lessons that shaped his mindset around money, discipline, relationships, and leadership. The conversation dives deep into why most people stay financially stuck, how emotions quietly sabotage decision-making, and the difference between simply making money versus creating lasting wealth and fulfillment. Bart also shares his perspective on mentorship, raising financially intelligent families, and why true success has more to do with purpose and contribution than status or material possessions. Throughout the episode, he offers practical wisdom for entrepreneurs, young professionals, and anyone trying to build a better future without losing themselves in the process. Whether you’re focused on business, personal growth, financial freedom, or creating a life with deeper meaning, this conversation with Bart delivers timeless advice and real perspective. #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: 00:03:41 - Growing Up in the Netherlands 00:05:18 - Moving to America at 17 Years Old 00:07:02 - Learning English and Adapting to a New Culture 00:10:11 - Early Struggles With Money and Identity 00:14:26 - Discovering Entrepreneurship and Finance 00:18:09 - Building Wealth From Nothing 00:21:33 - The Difference Between Rich and Wealthy 00:25:47 - Why Most People Stay Financially Stuck 00:29:18 - The Habits That Separate Successful People 00:33:52 - Making His First Major Investment Mistake 00:37:14 - Learning Discipline and Delayed Gratification 00:41:27 - How Emotional Decisions Destroy Wealth 00:45:36 - Teaching Financial Literacy to Families 00:49:58 - Why Most People Never Reach Financial Freedom 00:54:21 - The Importance of Mentorship in Business 00:58:07 - Balancing Success, Family and Personal Fulfillment 01:02:46 - Why Money Alone Won’t Make You Happy 01:08:13 - Faith, Purpose and Long-Term Vision 01:14:55 - Advice for Young Entrepreneurs Starting From Scratch

    1h 19m

  6. May 19

    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

  7. May 15

    “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

  8. 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
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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
    333
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Hopeaholics
  • Show Website
    The Hopeaholics

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