By the age of 17, Gordon Smith struggled with substance use disorder and undiagnosed mental health concerns. Stemming from his addiction, the decisions he made led him to serve nearly a decade in prison. Taking us through his journey of recovery and reentry, he is now pursuing his dreams and helping reduce recidivism from the other side of the bars. Smith describes how key mentors, counseling, and his mindset shift began to open up opportunities he never could have imagined. 

This episode is sponsored by Mirror, Inc. 

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