In this powerful episode of Got a Light, Rich sits down with his longtime friend Tyler for a raw conversation about addiction, relapse, recovery, and rebuilding a life from the ground up.

Tyler opens up about growing up as the life of the party, how alcohol and cocaine slowly took control, and the moments when partying turned into lost jobs, DUIs, broken trust, isolation, and deep shame. He shares what rehab was really like, why community mattered, and how tough love from family and friends helped him finally face the truth.

This episode is not just about darkness. It is about finding light through discipline, the gym, sobriety, family, love, school, and purpose. Tyler talks about getting sober, competing in bodybuilding, returning to Chico State, making the Dean’s List, and becoming the man his younger self needed.

For anyone battling addiction, loving someone who is, or trying to believe that change is possible, this episode is a reminder: one real shot at sobriety can change everything.

In this episode I sit down with Adam to talk about addiction, childhood trauma, faith, recovery, and rebuilding a life from the ground up. Adam shares his journey from growing up around addiction, falling into heroin, meth, and pills at a young age, facing prison time, and ultimately finding sobriety through faith, accountability, the Good News Rescue Mission, and community. This conversation is about darkness, second chances, and how one person’s story can become a light for others still struggling.