Brad Jensen — better known as The Sober Bodybuilder — joins Smaqs to share his raw, powerful story of addiction, incarceration, and redemption. From a middle-class upbringing to drug trafficking and heroin use, Brad opens up about the moments that nearly ended his life — and the one arrest that actually saved it.

This episode dives deep into: His first drink at 13 and how body image shaped his addiction How Renaissance Ranch planted the seed for real recovery The moment he hit rock bottom — shooting up in his mother’s car Why real change starts with humility and daily discipline Building Next Level Coaching and finding purpose through service Brad’s 13-year sobriety is living proof that no matter how far you fall, you can rebuild a life beyond your wildest dreams.

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💬 Question for you: What part of Brad’s story hit you the hardest — the rock bottom, the comeback, or the discipline it took to rebuild? Drop your thoughts below 👇