Gitt Up with Adam Larkin

Adam Larkin
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GITT Up with Adam Larkin delivers real, unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs, CEOs, creators, filmmakers, actors, leaders, and people who have turned adversity into success. Hosted by Adam Larkin—entrepreneur, CEO, motivational speaker, content creator, and recovery advocate—each episode explores mindset, business, leadership, entrepreneurship, recovery, personal transformation, and the discipline required to build a better life. This is not surface-level motivation. These are honest stories, real struggles, hard-earned lessons, and practical strategies you can apply to your life, career, business, and personal growth. From award-winning filmmakers and successful entrepreneurs to powerful recovery and comeback stories, every episode is created to inspire action, consistency, purpose, and reinvention. Your past does not define your future—and it is never too late to GITT UP.  New episodes every Thursday  Full video episodes on YouTube and Spotify  Official Website: https://gittuppodcast.com Become a guest, sponsor an episode, advertise, or partner with the show: https://gittuppodcast.com Every story has a lesson. Every lesson has the power to change a life.

  1. 6d ago

    Pregnant, Addicted to Heroin & Selling Her Body to Survive | Mindy Street

    At 34 years old, Mindy Street was living out of hotel rooms, addicted to heroin, selling her body to survive, estranged from her children, and trapped in a cycle of addiction and incarceration. Then she was arrested and discovered she was pregnant. Seven months into her pregnancy, with no prenatal care and still using, Mindy believed there was no hope left for her. She was ashamed, broken, and convinced everyone would be better off without her. Then an unexpected message from an old friend gave her an opportunity to enter Chrysalis House in Kentucky. Mindy didn't go to treatment because she believed there was hope for her. She went because she thought maybe they could save her unborn baby from her. What happened when she walked through those doors changed everything. Instead of being shamed for using while pregnant, Mindy was welcomed with kindness and compassion. During a long COVID-era quarantine, she finally surrendered and made a decision: if this was God's plan for her, she was going to do everything in her power to get it right this time. On this episode of GITT Up with Adam Larkin, Mindy tells the raw story of heroin addiction, pregnancy, incarceration, motherhood, treatment, grief, recovery, and rebuilding a life she once believed was impossible. After treatment, Mindy took a job at DV8 Kitchen because she knew people there were in recovery and believed it would be a safe place to rebuild her life. Then another life-changing moment came. After Mindy moved into her apartment, the grandfather who had been raising her older children unexpectedly passed away. Suddenly, Mindy was a mother of three. She had to learn how to parent while navigating guilt from her past, felony convictions, transportation issues, financial barriers, and the challenges of rebuilding a life in recovery. Today, Mindy's story looks completely different. She earned her associate degree and is working toward her bachelor's degree in social work at Eastern Kentucky University. She became a homeowner and now serves as Employee Success Manager at DV8 Kitchen, where her job is helping other people overcome barriers, establish a foundation in recovery, and build a path toward their dream careers. On July 29, 2026, Mindy celebrated 5 YEARS CLEAN AND SOBER. The pregnancy she once believed was the worst thing that could have happened to her ultimately became part of what brought her back to her children and gave her another chance at life. This is a powerful addiction recovery story about heroin addiction, motherhood, incarceration, treatment, faith, grief, second chances, redemption, and the power of meeting people with compassion when they believe they are beyond saving. 🎙️ GITT UP WITH ADAM LARKIN Real people. Real stories. Real transformation. From rock bottom to redemption, GITT Up brings you raw conversations about addiction, recovery, incarceration, mental health, entrepreneurship, adversity, faith, and the people who refused to give up. 🔥 WATCH THE FULL VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@gittuppodcast VISIT THE OFFICIAL GITT UP PODCAST WEBSITE https://gittuppodcast.com FOLLOW GITT UP WITH ADAM LARKIN YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@gittuppodcast  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gittuppodcast/  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@gittuppodcast LISTEN & FOLLOW Listen to GITT Up with Adam Larkin on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and your favorite podcast platforms. HELP GITT UP GROW If Mindy's story impacted you, follow the podcast, leave a 5-star review, comment, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Every follow, review, comment, and share helps us reach more people with powerful stories of addiction, recovery, redemption, resilience, and second chances. WANT TO BE A GUEST ON GITT UP? Have a powerful story to tell? Apply to be a guest: https://gittuppodcast.com WANT TO SPONSOR AN EPISODE? Partner with GITT Up with Adam Larkin and put your brand in front of our growing audience: https://gittuppodcast.com 🎙️ GITT Up with Adam Larkin From Rock Bottom to Redemption.

    Pregnant, Addicted to Heroin & Selling Her Body to Survive | Mindy Street

  2. Aug 13

    His Father Was Murdered at 9—Then Addiction, Jail & Felonies Took Over

    Joshua Woosley was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, in a home where addiction was already part of everyday life. His father struggled with severe alcoholism. His mother battled addiction. Then, when Josh was only 9 years old, his father was murdered. Years later, at 18, another devastating loss followed when his best friend was murdered. By then, substance use had already become part of Josh’s life. Through his 20s and 30s, Josh became heavily involved in drug activity. Arrests followed. Jail followed. Multiple felony charges followed. He went to treatment several times, but for years the cycle continued. Eventually, one opportunity began changing the direction of his life. Josh landed an internship in the recovery field. What started as an internship became a career—and a completely different identity. He worked his way up to assistant director at one of the largest recovery centers in America, taking the same experiences that once kept him trapped in addiction, crime, and incarceration and using them to help other people find a way out. Today, Josh has worked in the recovery field for more than five years and is approaching six years clean. But some of the biggest victories aren’t found in a job title. Josh rebuilt his relationship with his daughter. He rebuilt relationships with his family. He became someone his daughter could depend on. And instead of being consumed by the lifestyle that dominated much of his 20s and 30s, he now spends his life helping other people rebuild theirs. On this episode of GITT Up with Adam Larkin, Josh opens up about growing up around alcoholism and addiction, losing his father to murder at nine years old, losing his best friend, substance use, drug activity, jail, felony charges, treatment, recovery, fatherhood, leadership, and what it actually took to build a life worth protecting. This isn’t a story about pretending the past didn’t happen. It’s about what happens when you finally decide the past doesn’t get to control what happens next. CONNECT WITH JOSHUA WOOSLEY https://www.facebook.com/share/199XCvNPo8/?mibextid=wwXIfr 🎙️ GITT UP WITH ADAM LARKIN Real people. Real consequences. Real redemption. GITT Up brings you unfiltered conversations about addiction, recovery, trauma, incarceration, mental health, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, second chances, and the moments that completely change a person’s life. If this episode speaks to you, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear Josh’s story. Every share helps these conversations reach another person who may be struggling, another family looking for hope, or someone who needs proof that their life can still change. WANT TO BE ON GITT UP? Have a powerful story of recovery, adversity, redemption, entrepreneurship, incarceration, mental health, or rebuilding your life? Apply to be a guest: https://gittuppodcast.com PARTNER WITH GITT UP For episode sponsorships, advertising, brand partnerships, collaborations, speaking opportunities, and business inquiries, visit: https://gittuppodcast.com FOLLOW GITT UP ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GITTUPPodcast 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.larkin.399/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gittuppodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gittuppodcast Subscribe. Follow. Share the episode. You never know whose life might change because the right story reached them at the right time. Every story has a lesson. Every lesson has the power to change a life. #GITTUpPodcast #AddictionRecovery #SecondChances

    His Father Was Murdered at 9—Then Addiction, Jail & Felonies Took Over

  3. Aug 6

    His Mom Died in His Arms—28 Days Later, His Brother Was Killed Beside Him

    Trey Jenkins was born into a family shaped by alcoholism, addiction, incarceration, and mental-health struggles. When his mother went to prison during his early childhood, Trey was passed between relatives while his father traveled for work. His grandfather became the closest thing he had to stability and a real father figure. But after leaving that life to live with his mother and brother, Trey was introduced to drug dealing, gangs, crime, pills, and street life. By 15, he was using substances to cope with what he was seeing—and what he was becoming involved in. At 17, Trey received devastating news: his mother had breast and lung cancer and did not have long to live. Two weeks later, she died while holding his hand. That same night, Trey used heroin for the first time. To everyone around him, he appeared tough—a gang member and drug dealer who could handle anything. Underneath that image, he was scared, grieving, shooting dope, and completely alone. Then, just 28 days after losing his mother, Trey’s brother was killed through gun and gang violence while they were together in a car. His addiction spiraled. Homelessness, detoxes, treatment centers, crime, and survival became his reality. At 19, Trey was shot in the leg and spent six months in the hospital. Doctors told him he was fortunate the bullet had missed a major artery. When he was released, he was homeless in downtown New Jersey and walking with a cane. Around age 20, Trey committed a crime that resulted in 33 months in prison. After his release, he was paroled to Cincinnati and stayed sober for a period—but unresolved pain, manipulation, toxic relationships, and relapse continued to follow him. Fatherhood eventually planted the seed for change. Thinking about his son Matteo—and later learning that his daughter Amia was on the way—forced Trey to confront the life he was creating and the kind of father he wanted to become. He returned to treatment, started listening, accepted guidance, found a sponsor, worked the steps, earned his peer-support certification, and built a genuine foundation in recovery. Today, Trey has 50% custody of his children and has also become a father figure to Maisie, the daughter of his partner in recovery. He wakes up every day with the opportunity to help other people and has launched Breaking Generational Curses, a clothing brand that gives a portion of its proceeds to God Behind Bars. Trey’s mission is bigger than staying sober. He is building a life his children can be proud of—and working to ensure they never experience the pain of addiction or growing up with an addicted parent. This is a conversation about grief, heroin addiction, gang violence, homelessness, prison, fatherhood, recovery, and finally building a life you no longer need to escape from. Every story has a lesson. Every lesson has the power to change a life. Learn more about the podcast, apply to be a guest, or explore sponsorship and advertising opportunities: https://gittuppodcast.com Follow GITT Up with Adam Larkin: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.larkin.399/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gittuppodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gittuppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GITTUPPodcast Follow, rate, review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that it is possible to break a generational curse. #GITTUpPodcast #AddictionRecovery #BreakingGenerationalCurses

    His Mom Died in His Arms—28 Days Later, His Brother Was Killed Beside Him

  4. Jul 30

    She Lost Her Child to the System—Now She Helps Parents Fighting to Keep Theirs

    More than a decade of IV heroin addiction nearly took everything. Addiction ran through almost the entire family. Life became consumed by survival, consequences, grief, and a system that would eventually change her family forever. One of the deepest losses came when a child was placed in a closed adoption. Years later, life came full circle in a way nobody could have predicted. Today, Jamie Ivey has eight years of sobriety. She is a full-time mother, a college student, and the operations manager at a facility that provides drug testing and counseling services for parents involved in family cases with the Fayette County courts. The same kind of system that once caused some of the greatest pain in her life is now where she gets to serve others. She sees firsthand what social workers, parents, and families experience every day. She understands the fear, the judgment, the consequences, and the possibility of transformation because she has lived it. Before stepping into her current role, Jamie served as the director of operations for a local recovery program for four years. When she moved forward, she passed that leadership position to a former client who had come through the program and transformed into an incredible woman. That full-circle moment represents what recovery can truly create. In this powerful conversation with Adam Larkin, Jamie opens up about: Growing up surrounded by family addiction Struggling with IV heroin use for more than 10 years Losing a child through a closed adoption Rebuilding her life through recovery Celebrating eight years of sobriety Becoming a present and committed mother Returning to college Working with parents involved in family-court cases Seeing addiction and family separation from both sides Leading a recovery program for four years Passing her position to a former client whose life transformed Turning her greatest pain into purpose Why recovery can restore far more than sobriety This is not a story about pretending the past never happened. It is a story about using the most painful chapters of life to become the person someone else needs. Jamie is proof that recovery can lead to motherhood, education, leadership, service, and an entirely new future. It is never too late to GITT UP. Connect With GITT Up Official Website: https://gittuppodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GITTUPPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.larkin.399/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gittuppodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gittuppodcast Connect with Jamie https://www.facebook.com/jamie.ivey.376 Become Part of the Show Have a powerful story to share? Interested in becoming a guest, sponsoring an episode, advertising your business, or partnering with GITT Up with Adam Larkin? Visit: https://gittuppodcast.com Follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to know that recovery can rebuild a life. Every story has a lesson. Every lesson has the power to change a life. #GITTUpPodcast #AddictionRecovery #MothersInRecovery

    She Lost Her Child to the System—Now She Helps Parents Fighting to Keep Theirs

  5. Jul 23

    Addicted at 9, Homeless at 17, and Trapped in Prison for 11 Years

    Nathan Thomas was introduced to substances by his own family when he was only 9 years old. By his early teenage years, his addiction had escalated to benzodiazepines and other pills. At 17, Nathan was homeless, moving from place to place and desperately trying to outrun a life that was quickly falling apart. But the streets were only the beginning. For the next 11 years, Nathan found himself repeatedly incarcerated. Every time he was released, his addiction became more destructive. The consequences grew, the pain deepened, and the possibility of building a different life seemed farther away. After being released from prison on a drug-sales conviction, Nathan experienced the most devastating loss of his life—the death of his first son. He was also blessed with a daughter and finally understood that he could not continue living the same way. Nathan says God gave him a clear choice: continue down the path that had already taken nearly everything from him, or completely surrender and begin again. On May 15, 2021, Nathan chose recovery. Through faith, Alcoholics Anonymous, Celebrate Recovery, accountability, and a willingness to do something completely different, his life began to transform. Today, Nathan is a trusted man, a devoted family man, and a professional who helps other people every day. He went from childhood substance use, homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and unbearable grief to a life filled with purpose, peace, responsibility, and service. In this raw conversation with Adam Larkin, Nathan opens up about: Being introduced to substances at only 9 years old Escalating to benzodiazepines and pills as a teenager Becoming homeless at 17 Spending 11 years in and out of incarceration Returning to addiction after every release Losing his first son The moment God forced him to make a choice Getting sober on May 15, 2021 Finding recovery through AA and Celebrate Recovery Rebuilding trust, family, purpose, and peace Why nobody is ever too far gone Nathan’s story is proof that your past may explain where you have been—but it does not have to determine where you are going. It is never too late to GITT UP. Connect With Nathan Thomas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerfectImperfectionsKY/ Connect With GITT Up Official Website: https://gittuppodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GITTUPPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.larkin.399/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gittuppodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gittuppodcast Become Part of the Show Have a powerful story to share? Interested in becoming a guest, sponsoring an episode, advertising your business, or partnering with GITT Up with Adam Larkin? Visit: https://gittuppodcast.com Follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to be reminded that change is still possible. Every story has a lesson. Every lesson has the power to change a life. #GITTUpPodcast #AddictionRecovery #SecondChances

    Addicted at 9, Homeless at 17, and Trapped in Prison for 11 Years

  6. Jul 16

    How a 15-Year-Old With a Camera Built an Award-Winning Film Career

    Chase Dudley received his first camera as a Christmas gift when he was just 15 years old. That one gift sparked a passion that would eventually lead him to become an award-winning filmmaker, director, producer, writer, actor, and entrepreneur. In this episode, Chase shares how he built his career from the ground up, launched his own production company, directed award-winning independent films, and turned his passion for storytelling into a successful business. We also discuss the realities of independent filmmaking, entrepreneurship, leadership, creativity, and what it truly takes to build a career in one of the world's most competitive industries. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, entrepreneur, content creator, or someone chasing a dream, this conversation is packed with practical advice, inspiration, and the mindset required to keep moving forward. 🎬 Connect with Chase Dudley IMDb https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-dudley/ 🎙️ Follow GITT Up with Adam Larkin 🌐 Website https://gittuppodcast.com ▶️ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@GITTUPPodcast 📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adam.larkin.399/ 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gittuppodcast/ 🎵 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@gittuppodcast   🎤 Want to Be a Guest, Sponsor an Episode, or Partner with GITT Up? Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, creator, athlete, author, actor, producer, director, or someone with an inspiring comeback story, we'd love to connect. To be a guest, sponsor an episode, advertise your business, or learn more about GITT Up, visit: 🌐 https://gittuppodcast.com ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a 5-star review, and share it with someone who would enjoy this conversation. New episodes premiere every Thursday. Every story has a lesson. Every lesson has the power to change a life. #filmmaking #entrepreneurship #podcast

    How a 15-Year-Old With a Camera Built an Award-Winning Film Career

  7. Jul 9

    My Parents Were Killed by a Drunk Driver... I Almost Lost My Life Too

    Jessica Ashby's story is one of unimaginable loss, addiction, redemption, and hope. After losing her brother in a tragic car crash as a teenager, Jessica spent years trying to outrun grief. What began as experimenting with drugs and alcohol eventually turned into a devastating opioid addiction after being prescribed oxycodone following the birth of her daughter. Addiction led to a felony conviction, broken relationships, and years of chaos. Everything changed when Jessica made the decision to return to treatment and fully commit to recovery. Then tragedy struck again. On December 7, 2024, Jessica's mother and stepfather were killed by an impaired driver. Instead of returning to addiction, she leaned on the recovery community that had helped rebuild her life and turned unimaginable pain into purpose. Today, Jessica is living proof that redemption is real. She received a full pardon from Governor Andy Beshear, founded the Cardinal Grace Foundation to help others rebuild their lives, is pursuing her Master's in Public Administration, and continues to advocate for recovery, second chances, and hope. This is a powerful conversation about grief, addiction, recovery, forgiveness, resilience, and rebuilding your life after unimaginable tragedy. CONNECT WITH GITT UP  Website https://gittuppodcast.com  YouTube https://youtube.com/@gittuppodcast  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adam.larkin.399/  Instagram https://gittuppodcast.com to: • Apply to be a podcast guest • Sponsor an episode • Advertise your business • Book Adam Larkin for keynote speaking • Book social media consulting • Coaching & mentorship • Shop GITT Apparel CONNECT WITH JESSICA ASHBY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1D9LsSGjv7/?mibextid=wwXIfr ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? ⭐ Follow the GITT UP Podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review ⭐ Share this episode with someone who needs hope today. New episodes every Thursday. 🎧 Audio releases every Thursday at 5:00 AM ET on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and all major podcast platforms. 📺 Full video premieres every Thursday at 4:00 PM ET on YouTube. Visit https://gittuppodcast.com to listen, watch, sponsor an episode, apply to be a guest, advertise your business, or book Adam Larkin for speaking, consulting, coaching, and mentorship.

    My Parents Were Killed by a Drunk Driver... I Almost Lost My Life Too

  8. Jul 2

    I Walked Away From Corporate America to Chase My Hollywood Dream

    What does it take to walk away from a successful corporate career and completely reinvent your life? In this episode of GITT UP with Adam Larkin, Damian Tanenbaum shares his incredible journey from the corporate boardroom to Hollywood, where he built a career as an actor, stunt performer, fight coordinator, entrepreneur, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and CrossFit coach. We dive into the mindset required to start over, what it really takes to succeed in Hollywood, the lessons martial arts taught him about leadership, entrepreneurship, discipline, and why betting on yourself is often the biggest risk—and the greatest reward. Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, business leader, actor, martial artist, or someone chasing a dream, this episode is packed with practical advice, inspiration, and real-world lessons on building success through discipline. Watch until the end and let us know your biggest takeaway. Connect with Damian Tanenbaum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damiantanenbaum/ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10254567/ Visit GITT UP https://gittuppodcast.com • Apply to be a podcast guest • Sponsor an upcoming episode • Advertise your business • Book Adam Larkin for keynote speaking • Social media consulting • Coaching & mentorship • Shop official GITT UP merchandise Listen to GITT UP Everywhere YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gittuppodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gitt-up-with-adam-larkin/id1856214875 Spotify: https://gittuppodcast.com GITT UP with Adam Larkin features unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, creators, business leaders, recovery advocates, and high performers who share the real stories behind their success, setbacks, and the mindset that helped them build extraordinary lives.

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GITT Up with Adam Larkin delivers real, unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs, CEOs, creators, filmmakers, actors, leaders, and people who have turned adversity into success. Hosted by Adam Larkin—entrepreneur, CEO, motivational speaker, content creator, and recovery advocate—each episode explores mindset, business, leadership, entrepreneurship, recovery, personal transformation, and the discipline required to build a better life. This is not surface-level motivation. These are honest stories, real struggles, hard-earned lessons, and practical strategies you can apply to your life, career, business, and personal growth. From award-winning filmmakers and successful entrepreneurs to powerful recovery and comeback stories, every episode is created to inspire action, consistency, purpose, and reinvention. Your past does not define your future—and it is never too late to GITT UP.  New episodes every Thursday  Full video episodes on YouTube and Spotify  Official Website: https://gittuppodcast.com Become a guest, sponsor an episode, advertise, or partner with the show: https://gittuppodcast.com Every story has a lesson. Every lesson has the power to change a life.

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  • Creator
    Adam Larkin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © @ 2026 Gitt Up with Adam Larkin. All rights reserved.
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