Addiction doesn’t just cloud the mind or crush the spirit — it can unravel your body from the inside out.

In this unflinchingly honest episode, I share the physical toll addiction took on me. From warning signs I tried to ignore to hospital stays that stretched for weeks, this is the story of a body breaking down — and a soul that hadn’t yet surrendered.

Some of the details are hard to hear. They’re meant to be — because this story is real. But more than that, it’s a story of mercy in the mess, healing that comes slowly, and the God who didn’t let go.

If you’re in the fight, or love someone who is, pull up a chair. This one’s for you.

Note: This episode contains graphic medical content and vulnerable storytelling.

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In this very first episode of From Chains to Change, we’re getting real about how this whole thing started. No polished origin story here — just the raw truth of how faith, relapse, healing, and a deep need for honest community led to the birth of Intentional Servant.

We talk about what you can expect from the podcast and blog, why this isn’t a replacement for 12-step programs (but a faith-filled companion to them), and how we’re building something steady, hopeful, and full of grace. There’s laughter, a little awkward honesty, and a whole lot of heart.

If you’re in recovery, walking with someone who is, or just showing up hungry for something real — this is for you.