The Next Fix

Ryan Penley
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Sobriety is just the beginning⛓️‍💥—The Next Fix shares comeback stories that spark reinvention🚀. Host Ryan Penley, founder of the My Rock Bottom Recovery community, sits down with addicts, alcoholics, addiction specialists, healing practitioners and people dedicated to rebuilding after hitting rock bottom 📈. Each episode delivers real strategies for goal achievement, resilience and self‑discovery beyond addiction, helping you turn recovery into a purposeful new chapter🏆. If you’re ready to redefine yourself and pursue a life filled with meaning, this show guides you through what comes next. Backed by a recovery community of over 240,000 followers, The Next Fix is more than inspiration—it’s a movement. Join us weekly and connect with the community at https://www.facebook.com/myrockbottomrecovery

  1. 5d ago

    More People Walked on the Moon Than Did This | Dan Schlund Ep26

    🚀 More people have walked on the moon than professionally flew a Rocketbelt. Dan Schlund is known as The Last Rocketman, one of the few people on earth to professionally fly a real Rocketbelt. He spent years flying jetpacks across 26 countries and six continents, but behind the incredible performances was a much deeper comeback story. In this episode of The Next Fix, Dan opens up about surviving catastrophic burns, losing 185 inches of skin, breaking his neck during a world-record attempt, being introduced to hydrocodone, battling anxiety, losing his identity, and rebuilding his life through faith, purpose, and reinvention. This conversation goes far beyond extreme sports. Dan shares what it felt like to crash, recover, return to the rocket belt, and eventually build National Set Medics after realizing his Rocketman career was no longer enough to carry his future. We talk about: • Flying a real Rocketbelt • The crash that caused devastating burns • Breaking his neck during a world-record attempt • Hydrocodone dependency after injury • Anxiety, PTSD, and mental scars • Losing your identity after life changes • Faith, prayer, and finding the way back • Building a new life after the crash • Why Dan says he has no regrets Dan’s book and documentary are both titled The Last Rocketman. Learn more about Dan here: https://rocketman.tv/ Subscribe for more comeback stories, recovery conversations, and real stories about what comes after rock bottom. #sober #sobriety #recovery #comebackstory #TheNextFix

    48 min

  2. May 30

    The Cannabis Life Took Everything Back | Jeremy Norrie Ep25

    He lived like a rockstar in the cannabis world until the same life that made him feel untouchable started taking everything back. Jeremy Norrie went from selling weed out of his condo, surviving robberies and home invasions, winning cannabis competitions, and throwing major events around the world to losing his identity, his role in the industry, his money, and nearly himself. In this episode of The Next Fix, Ryan Penley sits down with filmmaker, author, and storyteller Jeremy Norrie for a raw conversation about dangerous living, ego, depression, reinvention, and what happens when the life you built becomes the life you have to escape. Jeremy shares how a nerdy outsider kid found acceptance in the wrong crowd, how that path turned into a full-blown cannabis career, and how the “rockstar” version of that world eventually came crashing down. But this is not just a story about cannabis. It is a story about identity. It is about what happens when the thing that once made you feel important stops working. It is about the quiet pain of becoming a nobody after being somebody. And it is about the slow, uncomfortable process of rebuilding a life when the party ends. After losing money, status, direction, and purpose, Jeremy found himself in Big Bear, California, walking dogs, battling depression, spending time in nature, and slowly finding his way back. Today, he is the founder of Sky Island Storytelling, a documentary filmmaker, and the author of Jack Moves: A Memoir of the Weed Trade and Dangerous Living. This conversation is a reminder that sometimes the worst crash becomes the beginning of the real comeback. Check out more from Jeremy Norrie: https://www.theskyisland.com/ Jeremy’s book, Jack Moves: https://www.theskyisland.com/book Subscribe to The Next Fix on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myrockbottomrecovery

    57 min

  3. May 23

    Buried By Your Past? Start Here | George Stoimenov Ep24

    Growing up in Bulgaria during a season of chaos and transition, George carried deep insecurities that shaped how he saw himself, masculinity, and what it meant to become a man. What followed was a long road through pain, identity struggles, self-destruction, and eventually transformation. Today, George works on the frontlines helping vulnerable people rebuild their lives, from homeless youth to men within the UK's justice system. He is also the author of Rise From The Ashes, a practical framework designed to help people move beyond the weight of their past and begin rebuilding one small step at a time. In this conversation, Ryan and George discuss: • Childhood wounds and identity • Masculinity and emotional healing • Why many people hide behind facades • The power of service and helping others • Small actions that create major life change • George's 4-step process for rebuilding your life • Learning to move toward fear instead of away from it If you've ever felt stuck, buried beneath your past, or uncertain about who you're becoming, this conversation is for you. Find George's book: Rise From The Ashes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GW8LMNXP More from George: https://georgestoimenov.com/ 🎙️ The Next Fix highlights comeback stories, recovery, resilience, and practical ways to build a better life one step at a time.

    40 min

  4. May 9

    He Stole Millions… and Couldn’t Stop | Jonathan Schwartz Ep23

    He managed millions for celebrities… then stole it to feed an addiction. He had trust. He had status. And he still couldn’t stop. In this episode of The Next Fix, Jonathan Schwartz shares his full story—from managing money for high-profile clients to losing everything to gambling addiction, federal prison, and ultimately finding purpose in recovery. This conversation goes beyond headlines and into the reality of addiction: How gambling creates a powerful biological pullThe progression from control to compulsionLiving a double life while everything looks fine on the outsideThe moment everything collapsedWhat it takes to rebuild trust, identity, and purpose Today, Jonathan works in recovery at Altus Rehab in California, helping people get into treatment and rebuild their lives every single day. 🔗 Learn more about Altus Rehab: https://altusrehab.com/ 🔗 Connect with Ryan: https://www.ryanpenley.org/ This is a story about consequences. But more importantly, it’s a story about what’s possible after.

    45 min

  5. May 2

    Why Privilege Doesn’t Save You From Addiction | Matt Grace Ep22

    Some people lose everything… and still don’t change. Others have everything… and still can’t stop. This episode with Matt Grace flips everything you think you know about addiction, recovery, and what it actually takes to change. From being expelled as a kid, to a full-blown meth addiction by 18, to overdosing on the job as a TV reporter… Matt’s story is raw, uncomfortable, and brutally honest. But that’s exactly what makes it powerful. Because this isn’t just about hitting rock bottom. It’s about what happens when rock bottom isn’t enough. 🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:The moment drugs felt like a “gift from the gods”How privilege and money can delay recovery instead of helping itThe dangerous impact of enabling parents (and how it destroys ambition)A near-death moment that should have ended everythingThe breaking point that forced real changeThe role of service in getting and staying soberWhy external solutions alone aren’t enough for lasting recoveryWhat “God Doesn’t Relapse” really meansHow faith and service became the foundation of a new life⚡ The Bigger ConversationMatt doesn’t sugarcoat anything. He talks openly about: entitlementmanipulationaddiction at its worstand the uncomfortable truth that not everyone makes it outHe even asks the question most people avoid: Why did I survive… when so many others didn’t? 💡 Core TakeawayRecovery isn’t just about stopping. It’s about: getting out of your own headcommitting to something bigger than yourselfand becoming someone who gives… instead of takes📖 About MattMatt Grace is the author of God Doesn’t Relapse, a memoir that combines personal story with real-world case studies from working with families impacted by addiction. He now travels the country speaking, mentoring, and helping others find a path forward through service and faith. 🌐 https://mattgrace.com/ 🎧 Listen If You’re…Fighting addictionSupporting someone who isQuestioning your purposeOr trying to figure out why change feels so hardIf this episode hits you, share it with someone who needs it. Because someone out there is still waiting for their way out.

    43 min

  6. Apr 25

    No Options: How He Survived 3 Organ Transplants | Ty Gipson Ep21

    There are moments in life where it feels like the odds are stacked so high… there’s no way through. This is what it looks like to move anyway. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Ty Gipson — a Type 1 diabetic who has undergone three organ transplants, faced dialysis, and built a thriving business and family in the middle of it all. Ty doesn’t speak in theory. He speaks from survival. From being told his body was failing… to waiting on a life-saving call… to waking up with someone else’s organs inside him… He made a decision early on: There were no other options. Inside this conversation, we explore what that actually means — not as motivation, but as a way of thinking and living when life gets real. 🔑 In this episode, we cover:What it’s like to live with Type 1 diabetes from childhoodFacing kidney failure and the reality of 3 organ transplantsThe mental shift that helped him survive when outcomes weren’t guaranteedWhy “being positive” isn’t enough when you’re in the trenchesThe No Options Mindset and how it’s builtWhy your story might be the thing someone else needs to hearFinding purpose on the other side of survival💬 A moment that defines this episode:“It was like living life in black and white… and now living it in full color.” This isn’t just a comeback story. It’s a reminder that even when life feels uncertain… there is still a way forward. 🔗 Connect with Ty:Website: https://tygipson.com Podcast: No Options with Ty Gipson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tygipson1/

    42 min

  7. Apr 18

    The Questions That Saved His Life (And Might Save Yours) | Ep20

    “Do I want to die?” That’s not a question most people ask lightly. But for Devin Fish… it became unavoidable. In this episode, Devin shares a powerful comeback story shaped by trauma, loss, and years of internal struggle. Growing up in poverty. Family addiction. Losing his mother. Isolation, rejection, and patterns he couldn’t break… even when they were destroying him. Until everything led to that one question. What we cover: • Trauma and instability growing up • Addiction, loneliness, and validation-seeking • Getting blackmailed online… and still going back • The difference between wanting to die vs feeling stuck • Identity breakdown and rebuilding from nothing • Why most people don’t have a real “why” • The power of asking better questions This isn’t motivation. It’s a real look at what happens when life stacks up… and you’re forced to decide if you’re going to keep going. 📘 Learn more about his book: Answering the Hard Questions https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Answering+the+Hard+Questions+Devin+Fish 🌐 Connect with Ryan: My Rock Bottom Recovery https://www.ryanpenley.org

    46 min

  8. Apr 11

    “Nothing Worked Like This” (How Breathwork Creates Real Change) | Jon Paul Crimi (Ep19)

    Most people try to think their way through their problems. What if the real breakthrough comes from your breath? In this episode, Jon Paul Crimi shares how discovering Breathwork unlocked a level of clarity, emotional release, and transformation he had never experienced before. What started as a personal practice quickly became something much bigger. Today, Jon Paul helps people from all walks of life, from high performers to those navigating stress, anxiety, and past trauma, experience immediate shifts using a simple, no-nonsense approach. This conversation breaks down what it actually looks like to create real change, not just cope with what’s there. In this episode, we cover:Why most people stay stuck even when they’re doing everything rightWhat Breathwork actually does to your mind and bodyHow stress, anxiety, and trauma continue to show up beneath the surfaceThe difference between coping and true emotional releaseWhy talking about your problems isn’t always enoughHow to create immediate shifts in clarity and stateJon Paul’s practical, no-fluff approach to transformationThe vision that foreshadowed the life he’s living todayConnect with Jon Paul Crimi:🌬️ https://breathewithjp.com Connect with Ryan Penley:🌐 https://ryanpenley.org

    48 min
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Sobriety is just the beginning⛓️‍💥—The Next Fix shares comeback stories that spark reinvention🚀. Host Ryan Penley, founder of the My Rock Bottom Recovery community, sits down with addicts, alcoholics, addiction specialists, healing practitioners and people dedicated to rebuilding after hitting rock bottom 📈. Each episode delivers real strategies for goal achievement, resilience and self‑discovery beyond addiction, helping you turn recovery into a purposeful new chapter🏆. If you’re ready to redefine yourself and pursue a life filled with meaning, this show guides you through what comes next. Backed by a recovery community of over 240,000 followers, The Next Fix is more than inspiration—it’s a movement. Join us weekly and connect with the community at https://www.facebook.com/myrockbottomrecovery

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  • Creator
    Ryan Penley
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    115
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Ryan Penley
  • Show Website
    The Next Fix

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