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In this powerful and raw episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with Jenna Daubenmire — a resilient woman whose journey will leave you speechless. Jenna grew up in a small town in Ohio, where life was simple and filled with the warmth of family. But like many, she found herself pulled into a world far darker than anyone could have imagined. Chasing the high that promised to numb the pain, Jenna eventually found herself in the heart of New York City, caught up in the chaos of Chinatown’s infamous "china white" heroin scene.What started as recreational use quickly spiraled into full-blown addiction. Jenna was living fast, surrounded by danger, loss, and desperation. In just a few short years, she experienced a level of trauma and heartbreak that would break most people — from watching people she loved succumb to overdose, to being in the middle of life-or-death situations no one should ever face. In one harrowing moment, she even tried to save a child whose life was crumbling under the weight of addiction’s aftermath.But this isn’t just a story of destruction — it’s one of survival, redemption, and rebirth. Today, Jenna is sober and on a mission to heal. She’s learning how to stand tall again, how to love herself after years of self-destruction, and how to help others climb out of the same pit she once called home. Her honesty is breathtaking, her strength undeniable, and her story unforgettable.🔥 Expect emotion. Expect truth. Expect hope.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful stories on addiction, recovery, and resilience.Get a Grip Podcast Social Media: Find our TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio links, a more on our Link Tree below!Get a Grip Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/officialgetagrippodcast👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

In this raw and deeply moving episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with Casey Richards, whose story is as gripping as it is inspiring. On the surface, Casey had it all— a stable, loving upbringing, everything he could ever want or need, and a promising future. But addiction doesn't discriminate.Casey takes us through his unexpected descent into substance dependence, focusing on his brutal experience with benzodiazepine withdrawal—an ordeal that he describes in haunting detail. From the sleepless nights, unrelenting anxiety, and waves of terror, to the hopelessness that seemed to have no end, Casey opens up about the kind of suffering that most people can’t imagine, let alone survive.Despite several attempts to get clean, nothing seemed to stick. He could stop—briefly—but he couldn’t stay stopped. Something was always missing… until one pivotal moment shifted everything. What followed was a slow but powerful transformation, built on honesty, support, and a complete surrender to the recovery process.Today, Casey is sober, thriving, and full of purpose. He shares the tools that helped him not just stay clean, but to build a life beyond his wildest imagination. Whether you’re in recovery yourself, know someone who is struggling, or simply want to understand the human side of addiction, this episode is a must-watch.
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In this jaw-dropping episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with the unforgettable Kody Schaffner — better known as “Just a Dude on Batteries.”

Kody’s story begins in a quiet small town in Ohio, but his path quickly takes a turn most couldn’t imagine. After bouncing through the foster care system, Kody began drinking at an early age, seeking escape and stability in all the wrong places.

As an adult, Kody became a hardworking tower tech for T-Mobile, scaling massive towers and logging endless hours. To keep up with the brutal demands of the job, he turned to harder drugs — a decision that would have consequences no one could predict.Eventually, when Kody tried to get clean, his body had other plans. His heart gave out, and today, it runs on actual batteries — a mechanical system that keeps him alive.

It’s one of the most extreme examples of what long-term substance abuse can do to the human body.But even in the face of such a severe consequence, Kody’s story is filled with hope. With a disciplined exercise regimen and continued sobriety, there’s a chance he may one day live without the batteries. His journey is raw, real, and a powerful reminder that no matter how far gone things seem, there is always a way back.

Don’t miss this powerful episode — it’s one that will stay with you.

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In this gripping and unfiltered episode, Louis sit's down with Tyler Baker—better known in the streets as Vito Dinero—for an unforgettable deep dive into the life of a man who went from stealing cars and running hustles to rebuilding his life after prison. Tyler’s story is raw, real, and packed with emotion, revealing the dark alleys of a criminal past and the uphill climb toward redemption.

Tyler opens up about growing up in chaos—from a broken home filled with instability to the early choices that pulled him into a world of crime. As a kid, he was angry, lost, and looking for power in all the wrong places. That path would eventually lead him to incarceration, where the real story begins.What makes this episode even more powerful is the unique dynamic between Louis and Tyler.

Years before sitting across from each other on this podcast, Louis was a corrections officer, and Tyler was behind bars. Tyler shares his first impression of Louis from the inmate’s side of the fence and reflects on the complex relationship between inmates and COs. Their candid exchange reveals what prison life looks like from both sides of the system—and it's not what you see in movies.Tyler doesn’t hold back as he describes his time in prison—how he learned to navigate danger, the mental strategies he developed to stay sharp, and even wild survival techniques like “fishing for skunks”—a bizarre and hilarious method he swears by for getting what you need in lockup. Listeners get a front-row seat to the realities of prison culture, the unwritten rules, and the moments that tested his humanity.

But crime wasn’t just about survival—Tyler once loved it. He talks openly about the thrill he got from stealing cars, the tactics he used to outsmart security systems, and how the high-stakes game of criminal life became an addiction of its own. The stories are intense, but the turning point comes when Tyler explains how that same adrenaline nearly cost him everything.This episode isn’t just about mistakes—it’s about growth. Tyler shares what finally broke through his hardened exterior, what redemption looks like from the inside, and how he found a new path when most people counted him out.

From the depths of incarceration to building a new future outside the walls, Tyler's transformation is a testament to resilience, vulnerability, and the power of change.If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to walk away from the streets and build a new life, this is the episode for you. Packed with emotion, insight, dark humor, and redemption, Tyler Baker's story is a raw blueprint for anyone who’s ever wanted to break free from their past.

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In this powerful and emotional full-circle moment, Louis sits down with none other than The Honorable Judge Stephen McIntosh — the very judge who once sentenced him to jail.What begins as an intense reunion quickly unfolds into a candid, raw, and deeply insightful conversation about justice, redemption, and the power of second chances. Judge McIntosh opens up about the hard truths of the prison system, exposing the flaws he’s witnessed firsthand after decades on the bench. But he doesn’t stop there — he shares how his perspective has evolved and the changes he’s made in his courtroom, including his championing of a drug court program that gives people struggling with addiction a real shot at recovery instead of more time behind bars.The episode dives into Louis’ time in that very program, and the pivotal moment when Judge McIntosh sent him to jail for what would be the last time. They revisit that day, the weight of that decision, and how it ultimately became the turning point in Louis' life.This is more than a podcast — it’s a redemption story told from both sides of the bench. Expect honesty, humility, and hope in this remarkable dialogue between a man who once handed down sentences and the man who turned one of those sentences into a life reclaimed.Don't miss this one — it's history, healing, and humanity in one unforgettable conversation.
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In this powerful and emotional episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with Sean McMahon, a man whose life took a drastic turn from a seemingly typical suburban childhood to the unforgiving grip of addiction and crime. Sean grew up in a stable home, surrounded by everything he needed to succeed. But by the age of 13, his curiosity and environment led him down a dangerous path—he tried hard drugs for the first time, and nothing was ever the same.That early encounter ignited a downward spiral that would consume his teenage years and carry him deep into the world of criminal activity. Sean quickly found himself immersed in a lifestyle of theft, drug deals, and hustling just to survive. His choices eventually landed him behind bars, not once, but multiple times. Even in prison, Sean couldn’t escape the chaos. He became known for his ability to move drugs through the prison system, operating under the radar in one of the most high-stakes environments imaginable.But no matter how tough or street-smart he became, Sean couldn’t outrun the pain that addiction brings. Eventually, the weight of it all—loss, regret, exhaustion—broke through his hardened exterior. Desperate for a way out, he entered rehab and began the long, grueling process of healing. For the first time in his life, he faced the truth, fought his demons, and made the choice to live differently.Today, Sean is a completely transformed man. Clean, healthy, and full of purpose, he now dedicates his life to helping others find their way out of the same darkness he once knew so well. His story is one of raw truth, unbelievable resilience, and the hope that redemption is always possible—no matter how far gone you think you are.

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Alyx Gold’s story starts off like many others — a relatively normal childhood, a decent upbringing, nothing too out of the ordinary. She had hopes, dreams, and a future ahead of her. But everything changed the day she tried heroin for the first time at just 15 years old. That single moment sent her life spiraling into a world she never could have imagined. What followed was years of darkness — battling addiction, committing crimes just to survive, and selling herself for money in the streets. The girl who once had so much potential found herself trapped in a cycle of pain, shame, and survival.

But Alyx isn’t someone who gave up. She’s someone who got up. After years of hitting rock bottom over and over again, she made the decision to fight for her life. Through countless struggles and moments where the light at the end of the tunnel seemed impossible to find, she found recovery — and held on with everything she had.

Today, Alyx works at a rehab center, pouring her heart and soul into helping others who are walking the same broken path she once did. She’s a fierce advocate, a powerful voice, and proof that even in the darkest places, redemption is possible.In this episode, Alyx sits down to share her jaw-dropping journey — raw, real, and unfiltered.

From the depths of addiction to the heights of purpose-driven recovery, she tells it all. If you’ve ever wondered how someone can come back from the brink and turn their pain into power, this is the story you need to hear.

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In this gripping episode, we sit down with Steven Preciado—a stand-up comic from California whose story is anything but ordinary. Despite growing up in a stable, “normal” home, Steven’s path took a sharp turn when he began experimenting with alcohol and drugs at a young age. What started as a curiosity quickly spiraled into chaos as he found himself in the deadly grip of fetty addiction. He lost his way, lost himself, and nearly lost his life. But against all odds—and without going to rehab—Steven fought his way back from the brink. Through sheer will and determination, he kicked fentty on his own and began rebuilding his life from scratch. Now, he's using his pain as punchlines, lighting up stages with comedy rooted in truth, resilience, and raw honesty. This is more than just a story about addiction—it's a story of grit, and redemption. Tune in for a powerful conversation about the dark side of chasing a high, the healing power of laughter, and the beauty of second chances.
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Louis sits down with Nelson Rodriguez who was raised in the gritty, vibrant streets of Miami, where the Cuban-American culture runs deep and the pressure to succeed — by any means — runs even deeper. Born into a hard-nosed Cuban family, Nelson learned early that survival meant staying sharp, staying tough, and sometimes bending the rules. He was street-smart, charismatic, and hungry for more than just the scraps life handed him. But instead of choosing the slow, steady grind, Nelson went after the fast life — and he found it in fraud.By his mid-20s, Nelson was knee-deep in a high-level medical insurance fraud scheme, surrounded by fast money, fake paperwork, and false promises. The operation was slick, calculated, and for a while, completely undetected. He lived like a king — luxury cars, designer clothes, and nights out in Miami’s wildest scenes. The silence from law enforcement only made him bolder. In his mind, he had gotten away with it.But the streets never forget — and neither do the feds. One day, seemingly out of nowhere, Nelson came home to a life-shattering surprise: a federal indictment with his name on it. Years of living large came crashing down in a single moment. What followed was a legal nightmare and a descent into the unforgiving world of the federal prison system — a place that doesn’t care about charm, money, or the life you used to live.In this gripping episode, Nelson pulls back the curtain on the highs and lows of his double life — from slick schemes and six-figure payouts to orange jumpsuits and stripped dignity. He talks about the mental toll of knowing the feds were watching, the moment he realized no one was coming to save him, and the prison years that changed everything.This isn’t just the story of a con artist. It’s the story of a man who lost himself in the illusion of power and found himself behind bars. A cautionary tale packed with action, emotion, and brutal honesty — this is Nelson Rodriguez’s raw and unfiltered truth. Don’t miss it.

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In this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with Jonathon — a man whose story starts with pain, chaos, and early abandonment, but doesn’t end there. Dropping out of school in the 8th grade, Jonathon was thrown into a world that showed no mercy. With little direction and even fewer options, he quickly found himself swallowed by the streets, addiction, and eventually two prison sentences.As his heroin addiction took hold, Jonathon was trying to survive not only for himself — but for his four children. Homeless, hopeless, and haunted by his past, he faced every parent’s worst nightmare: trying to be a father while losing the battle to drugs. But even at his lowest, Jonathon never fully gave up.Today, Jonathon is rewriting the narrative. With sobriety under his belt and a fierce drive to be present, he’s finding peace and purpose in a life he once thought was lost forever. This episode is more than a redemption story — it’s a gut-check reminder of how far a person can fall… and still rise.Tune in for an unfiltered conversation about the prison system, addiction, family, and what it really takes to rebuild from rock bottom.

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