Escaping Rock Bottom

Crystal is an Arizona native who made a name for herself as a national champion softball player for ASU. Her desire to be the best eventually led her down a dark path of escaping with alcohol. Her life became unmanageable even though from the outside - it seemed like she had the perfect life. The biggest life lesson she learned, she had to quit the booze in order to win in life. She just wrote a book about her struggles with addiction called, "Quitting To Win".

Christin's story is captivating. Almost unbelievable at times. She was married and pregnant at 16. She suffered a miscarriage. She got mixed up with the cartel as a drug runner which led her to a life of meth. Her life got so insane, she even tried to cut off her husbands penis. Instead of being around people who deal drugs, Christin is known in the recovery world as the "Hope Dealer". In fact, she even works in the recovery field helping other women just like her find a new path in life. 

Michele has a powerful story. Her life fell apart after she began using meth. She joined a 12 Step Program, but felt like she needed more. She talks about how untreated trauma led her down a dark path. But, as always with this podcast, there's an inspirational ending. Michele is now the owner of Modern Recovery in Arizona where they help recovered addicts after treatment to help keep them sober. 

Jennifer was a nurse. She got caught up in the drug cartel. She lost her license. She faced prison time. But she never gave up hope after she got sober. Her story proves no matter how far down the scale we fall, we can always rebuild our lives! Share this podcast with anyone who is struggling!

So many addicts have relapsed during this pandemic. Some people in recovery say you have to start over at the beginning. Not me. I don't believe you lose the wisdom you've learned along the journey. This episode talks about shame, guilt, relapse, and hope. It's a raw and honest conversation with a guy who had 12 years of continuous sobriety and relapsed on heroin. He shares what led to his relapse and he also shares his experience, strength, and hope!

Jennifer is a popular radio DJ in Florida. She's a rock n' roll girl. She partied like a rock star - but eventually the fun lifestyle came crashing down. After getting about 5 years of sobriety, she relapsed. She made her relationship to a man more important that her sobriety. 90 days ago, she was found behind a dumpster with a crack pipe in her hand. She's back in rehab and doing great! 

I always thought when I decided to get sober that I wouldn't laugh again. I truly thought my life would be boring. It's been just the opposite. In this podcast, you will meet Sandi. He was killing it in real estate, but he chose cocaine over everything else. His career fell apart. He went to rehab/sober living. He humbled himself. Now, at age 40, he's built a mini empire as the Owner/CEO of his own company that employs recovered addicts! Hear why he chooses former addicts to work for him! Powerful testimony! 

Cathy isn't famous. She doesn't use hardcore drugs. Her vice was wine! Yes, wine! And wine caused her to lose control of her life. She lost her job. She lost her home. She eventually scrubbed toilets just to have a place to sleep at night. Now, she's 20 years sober & she's a licensed therapist! She shares her experience, strength, & hope.

Garrett is a former high ranking gang member. He takes full responsibility for the hurt he's caused, the crimes he's committed. After giving the gang 20 years of his life.. and spending 20 years in prison, Garrett is now helping other addicts get clean. He takes AA meetings into prisons and helps guys find a new path in life. Garrett is even highly regarded in his East Valley, Arizona church. 

In 2013, Arizona lost 19 brave hotshots who were battling the dangerous Yarnell fire. One hotshot survived: Brendan McDonough. He battled drinking before the tragedy. After watching his fellow brothers die, survivors guilt led him back to booze. He details one night pulling off to the side of the road, putting a loaded gun to his head and almost took his own life. He's now sober and is helping other addicts get clean. It's a raw interview and brutally honest.