Breaking The Chains of a 15-Year Addiction with Ali Zansberg | The Hopeaholics Podcast

In this powerful and emotional episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Ali Zansberg opens up about her extraordinary journey through unimaginable pain, addiction, and transformation. From surviving childhood molestation and undergoing heart surgery at just thirteen to enduring years of misdiagnosis, psychiatric medications, and even electroconvulsive therapy, Ali’s early life was marked by confusion and survival. Her struggles spiraled into addiction after a near-fatal bout with liver failure introduced her to opiates, setting off a decade-long battle with substance abuse, arrests, overdoses, and heartbreak. She speaks candidly about the darkness of meth psychosis, the devastating loss of her unborn child during withdrawal, and the torment of suicidal thoughts that followed. Despite it all, Ali’s story takes a turn toward light—through sheer surrender, she finds recovery, purpose, and faith. Now living sober and helping others through her involvement in recovery communities, Ali’s story is a raw and redemptive testament to resilience, hope, and the power of second chances.

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Timestamps:
00:03:01 - Childhood Trauma and Molestation Confession
00:04:43 - Electroconvulsive Therapy and Misdiagnosis
00:10:24 - Liver Failure and Introduction to Opiates
00:13:10 - First Overdose and FBI Intervention
00:20:04 - Back Surgery and Relapse into Addiction
00:22:12 - Repeated Overdoses and Mother’s Call About Burial
00:24:08 - Meth Psychosis and Calling the Police on Herself
00:25:03 - Court Scene with Police Dog Incident
00:30:36 - Pregnancy and Miscarriage After Kratom Withdrawal
00:31:46 - Suicidal Thoughts on Christmas
00:35:03 - Domestic Abuse and Leaving the Relationship
00:36:12 - Entering Sober Living and Starting True Recovery
00:39:42 - Regaining Career and Purpose Through Sobriety
00:40:56 - Describing Kratom Withdrawal as Worse Than Heroin