September 16, 2025

3 Deaths. 1 Miracle. A Recovery Story You Need to Hear

20 minutes

Victor Reynolds shares his powerful recovery journey on the Recovery Matters Podcast. Raised in an environment of violence and addiction, he was taught to be heartless from a young age. By nine, he was on the streets, caught up in crime, substances, and chaos. Years of dust, drinking, robberies, and prison time left him broken, but also searching for meaning.

His turning point came when he faced federal charges and later battled congestive heart failure while incarcerated. After multiple near-death experiences and what he describes as a divine encounter with an “angel,” Victor embraced faith and recovery. Today, he lives with humility, gratitude, and a mission to help others who are still struggling. His story is one of transformation, hope, and the belief in second chances.

00:00 – Introduction: TJ & Victor
00:21 – Growing up without emotions
00:44 – Father’s influence & gangster lifestyle
01:18 – Early street life & family struggles
02:17 – First substances: dust & drinking
02:43 – Crime, stickups, and first arrest
03:30 – Denial of addiction problems
04:00 – Prison life & getting high inside
05:00 – Feeling invincible on substances
06:05 – Father’s Day with his sons – breaking moment
07:21 – Facing federal charges & prison time
08:10 – Congestive heart failure diagnosis
09:49 – Near-death experiences & survival
13:11 – Belief in God’s protection & a new heart
15:02 – The mysterious Dr. Kennedy encounter
18:25 – Faith, recovery, and humility
19:00 – Advice for people in their first 24 hours of recovery