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You can lose years to addiction while still telling yourself it is normal. Rachel Dick did, and what makes her story hit hard is how clearly she describes the moment the lie breaks. We talk through her early trauma, the grooming that planted dangerous beliefs, and the fast slide from teen experimenting into a decade of meth addiction, pills, violence, and a life built around hustle and survival. When an overdose scare brings paramedics and police to her bedside, the illusion of control finally collapses and the question becomes simple: what does it take to actually get free?
Rachel shares how Mercy Multiplied, a free residential program for women, became the doorway to recovery, and why she believes prayer and surrender marked a real turning point. From there, we dig into what long-term sobriety really demands: boundaries that feel ruthless at first, changing phones and social circles, learning who is safe, and choosing peace even when it feels “boring” compared to chaos. We also get honest about relapse risk, alcohol, triggers, and why some environments are not worth testing.
We go deep on faith for people who feel stuck between church rules and real connection. Rachel breaks down “religion versus relationship,” simple ways to pray when you feel awkward, and how sensitivity and trauma can make you absorb other people’s anxiety if you do not know how to release it. We also talk about her books Finding Freedom and Unlocking Freedom, plus her work in counseling, coaching, and prison ministry.
If you know someone fighting addiction, rebuilding after trauma, or trying to find peace that lasts, share this and subscribe. After you listen, leave a review and tell us: what boundary protects your freedom the most?
Rachel Dick |
Counseling, Coaching, or Speaking -
www.daretolivefree.net
Books - (this is my amazon profile - so both can be found here)
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rachel-Dick/author/B089Q
Support the show
From Rock Bottom to Rock Solid.
We all have them...every single day, we wake up, we have the chance to make new choices.
We have the power to make our own daily, "Breakfast of Choices"
Resources and ways to connect:
Facebook: Jo Summers
Instagram: @Summersjol
Facebook Support: Breakfast of Choices
Curriculum and Mentorship: F.L.Y. First Love Yourself
Website: Breakfastofchoices.com
Urbanedencmty.com (Oklahoma Addiction and Recovery Resources) Treatment, Sober Living, Meetings. Shout out to the founder, of this phenomenal website... Kristy Da Rosa!
National suicide prevention and crisis, hotline number 988
National domestic violence hotline:
800–799–7233
National hotline for substance abuse, and addiction:
844–289–0879
National mental health hotline:
866–903–3787
National child health and child abuse hotline:
800–422-4453 (1.800.4.A.CHILD)
CoDa.org
12. Step recovery program for codependency.
National Gambling Hotline 800-522-4700
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You can lose years to addiction while still telling yourself it is normal. Rachel Dick did, and what makes her story hit hard is how clearly she describes the moment the lie breaks. We talk through her early trauma, the grooming that planted dangerous beliefs, and the fast slide from teen experimenting into a decade of meth addiction, pills, violence, and a life built around hustle and survival. When an overdose scare brings paramedics and police to her bedside, the illusion of control finally collapses and the question becomes simple: what does it take to actually get free?
Rachel shares how Mercy Multiplied, a free residential program for women, became the doorway to recovery, and why she believes prayer and surrender marked a real turning point. From there, we dig into what long-term sobriety really demands: boundaries that feel ruthless at first, changing phones and social circles, learning who is safe, and choosing peace even when it feels “boring” compared to chaos. We also get honest about relapse risk, alcohol, triggers, and why some environments are not worth testing.
We go deep on faith for people who feel stuck between church rules and real connection. Rachel breaks down “religion versus relationship,” simple ways to pray when you feel awkward, and how sensitivity and trauma can make you absorb other people’s anxiety if you do not know how to release it. We also talk about her books Finding Freedom and Unlocking Freedom, plus her work in counseling, coaching, and prison ministry.
If you know someone fighting addiction, rebuilding after trauma, or trying to find peace that lasts, share this and subscribe. After you listen, leave a review and tell us: what boundary protects your freedom the most?
Rachel Dick |
Counseling, Coaching, or Speaking -
www.daretolivefree.net
Books - (this is my amazon profile - so both can be found here)
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rachel-Dick/author/B089Q
Support the show
From Rock Bottom to Rock Solid.
We all have them...every single day, we wake up, we have the chance to make new choices.
We have the power to make our own daily, "Breakfast of Choices"
Resources and ways to connect:
Facebook: Jo Summers
Instagram: @Summersjol
Facebook Support: Breakfast of Choices
Curriculum and Mentorship: F.L.Y. First Love Yourself
Website: Breakfastofchoices.com
Urbanedencmty.com (Oklahoma Addiction and Recovery Resources) Treatment, Sober Living, Meetings. Shout out to the founder, of this phenomenal website... Kristy Da Rosa!
National suicide prevention and crisis, hotline number 988
National domestic violence hotline:
800–799–7233
National hotline for substance abuse, and addiction:
844–289–0879
National mental health hotline:
866–903–3787
National child health and child abuse hotline:
800–422-4453 (1.800.4.A.CHILD)
CoDa.org
12. Step recovery program for codependency.
National Gambling Hotline 800-522-4700