In this raw and unforgettable episode, Louis sits down with Josh Nugent, a man whose journey through addiction, chaos, and near-death experiences is as harrowing as it is inspiring. Josh grew up in the gritty streets of Detroit, where instability and addiction were a part of daily life. His father, a hardworking man who fell victim to alcoholism, eventually lost his job, forcing the family to uproot their lives and move to Columbus in search of a new start. But instead of finding stability, Josh found himself spiraling deeper into darkness.

At a young age, he began experimenting with drugs—starting with bath salts and K2, chasing that first high that would quickly turn into an uncontrollable obsession. What began as curiosity soon morphed into addiction, and Josh’s life descended into total chaos.

He tells Louis about the wild, dangerous, and often life-threatening situations that followed—violent fights, dangerous drug deals, and moments where he stared down the barrel of a gun, unsure if he would make it out alive. Every high came with a cost, and every escape led him closer to destruction. The drugs took everything from him—his peace, his safety, his sanity—and yet, somehow, he survived.Josh’s story is one of unimaginable darkness but also unbelievable strength.

Even in his lowest moments, something inside him refused to quit. He talks about the turning points—the moments when he realized that if he didn’t change, he wouldn’t live much longer. The process of getting clean wasn’t easy. It took humility, pain, and the courage to face everything he’d been running from.

Through his recovery, Josh found not just sobriety but purpose. He discovered a calling to help others who were still trapped in the same darkness that almost killed him.Today, Josh Nugent works at a correctional facility, using his past as a powerful tool to reach those who feel hopeless and lost. He connects with inmates and addicts on a level most people never could—because he’s lived it. He knows what it’s like to lose everything, and he knows what it takes to rebuild. His mission is simple but profound: to show others that no matter how far you’ve fallen, redemption is always possible.

Join Louis and Josh for an intense, emotional, and deeply human conversation about addiction, survival, and the fight to reclaim your life. This episode doesn’t shy away from the ugly truths—the chaos of meth addiction, the violence of the streets, and the scars that never fully fade—but it also celebrates the beauty of recovery and the strength it takes to transform pain into purpose. Josh’s story is living proof that no matter where you come from or what you’ve done, it’s never too late to rise.

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