From Addiction to Recovery without Losing Hope | Garet McLendon #social333podcast #65

In this powerful episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Garet McLendon, an author, recovery coach, and motivational speaker who turned his darkest battles with addiction into a mission of hope and healing.

Garet opens up about his journey through recovery, the mindset that helped him rebuild his life, and how he now empowers others to rise above their struggles. This conversation dives deep into the realities of addiction, redemption, and finding purpose after hitting rock bottom.

Whether you’re fighting personal battles or supporting someone in recovery, this episode offers raw truth and real guidance on the road to transformation.

✅ Overcoming addiction and finding purpose

✅ Breaking the stigma around recovery

✅ The mindset needed to rebuild your life

✅ Using pain as fuel for personal growth

✅ How hope and accountability lead to lasting change

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

00:08 – Meet Garet McLendon

00:52 – Addiction and hitting rock bottom

03:30 – Choosing recovery and rebuilding life

06:40 – Finding purpose through helping others

09:15 – Jail and prison as a wake-up call

13:30 – Growing up around misfits and bad influences

23:50 – The turning point: never going back

36:35 – Finding hope after losing everything

39:30 – Final thoughts & where to find Garet

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