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First Day of Freedom A Dangerous Career Criminal and Addict on his Last Chance at Life | Episode 27


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In this unbelievable episode, Louis sits down with Dustin Starkey, who we had the chance to interview on his first day out of prison. Dustin has spent the majority of his life caught in the grip of crime and addiction, and the legal system. Dustin also opens up about his family's involvement in illegal activities shaping much of his path. From wild stories of danger and survival, including a chaotic incident at a motel involving a machete, Dustin’s life has been nothing short of tumultuous and dangerous .

But now, after years of struggle, Dustin is given one last chance at redemption through a specialty docket court called RISE (Reaching Individual Success Everyday). Thanks to a judge who saw potential in him, Dustin is starting over, determined to break free from his past and build a better future. Tune in to hear Dustin’s raw, real, and inspiring story about overcoming the odds, facing his demons, and taking his first steps toward change. This is a story of second chances, hope, and the power of a system that believes in rehabilitation over punishment.

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Get a Grip PodcastBy Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes

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