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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ernest Hayden, a man whose life story reads like a movie — but it's 100% real. Growing up in a tough environment surrounded by crime and chaos, Ernest was pulled into a world of drug dealing and criminal activity from a young age. For years, that life defined him — until he made a choice that would change everything.Ernest didn’t just walk away from the streets — he transformed his mindset, his path, and his purpose. Ironically, he first enrolled in school for criminal justice not to reform his life, but to become a better criminal. But fate had other plans.
What began as a strategy for manipulation became a journey of self-discovery, discipline, and redemption.Now, years later, Ernest Hayden is living proof that true change is possible.
After serving as a corrections officer, Ernest now works as a probation officer, helping others who are trying to find a way out of the same life he once lived. His story is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring — a testament to resilience, second chances, and the power of transformation.💥 Whether you're interested in criminal justice, stories of redemption, or simply want to hear from someone who's lived it all — this episode is for you. Ernest's journey will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about crime, change, and what it means to truly turn your life around.
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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ernest Hayden, a man whose life story reads like a movie — but it's 100% real. Growing up in a tough environment surrounded by crime and chaos, Ernest was pulled into a world of drug dealing and criminal activity from a young age. For years, that life defined him — until he made a choice that would change everything.Ernest didn’t just walk away from the streets — he transformed his mindset, his path, and his purpose. Ironically, he first enrolled in school for criminal justice not to reform his life, but to become a better criminal. But fate had other plans.
What began as a strategy for manipulation became a journey of self-discovery, discipline, and redemption.Now, years later, Ernest Hayden is living proof that true change is possible.
After serving as a corrections officer, Ernest now works as a probation officer, helping others who are trying to find a way out of the same life he once lived. His story is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring — a testament to resilience, second chances, and the power of transformation.💥 Whether you're interested in criminal justice, stories of redemption, or simply want to hear from someone who's lived it all — this episode is for you. Ernest's journey will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about crime, change, and what it means to truly turn your life around.
🔔 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, and more below on our Link Tree below!
Get a Grip Podcast Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/officialgetagrippodcast