In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Shane Kelley, a retired firefighter, entrepreneur, recovery coach, and co-owner of Self Made Training Facility, who shares a powerful story about alcoholism, identity, honesty, and rebuilding his life through recovery and faith.

For years, Shane’s identity was deeply connected to the fire service. But behind the uniform, he was struggling with alcohol. What started as drinking eventually became a cycle that affected his career, relationships, and sense of self. After receiving a DUI while serving as a firefighter and later being demoted, Shane watched the career he had built begin to unravel. At the time, it felt devastating—but looking back, he believes those consequences helped save his life.

Shane spent nearly seven years with one foot in recovery and one foot out, repeatedly going in and out of AA. Everything changed on December 31, 2015, when he finally became completely honest with himself and decided he could no longer drink under any circumstance. That honesty became a turning point, and today Shane celebrates 10 years of sobriety.

But recovery didn’t stop with alcohol. Years later, an injury and the mental toll of his career led Shane to leave the fire service and enter PTSD therapy. Through that process, faith, patience, fitness, nutrition, and recovery coaching became new foundations for his life. Today, he helps others improve their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being while navigating their own recovery journeys.

🎙️ We uncover:

The hidden addiction and alcoholism that can exist within first-responder culture

Shane’s story is for anyone who has built their entire identity around a career, title, or image while silently struggling underneath it. His journey reminds us that asking for help is not weakness, honesty can be the beginning of freedom, and sometimes the thing that feels like it destroyed your life becomes the very thing God uses to redirect it.

You don’t have to have everything figured out today. Stay honest, stay connected, keep doing the work, and take recovery one day at a time.

If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges—you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.

📞 Call 877-587-1558 today—someone is ready to listen, walk with you, and help you start your journey to healing. Don’t wait. Your life matters. 💪✨

In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Frank Sahagun, an entrepreneur, recovery leader, and man of God whose story reveals the difference between temporarily getting sober and experiencing true transformation.

Frank’s recovery journey began in 2016 during one of the most difficult seasons of his life. His long-term relationship was falling apart, his father suffered back-to-back heart attacks, and the pressure of his career and personal life became overwhelming. What began as social and weekend drinking slowly escalated into an everyday habit that threatened his relationships, career, and future.

Frank tried therapy, Alcoholics Anonymous, sponsorship, and repeatedly working the 12 Steps. He experienced periods of sobriety, but when life started improving, his ego would take control and he would stop doing the deeper work. After another devastating relapse left him physically, mentally, and spiritually broken, Frank fell to his knees and asked God for help.

Everything changed when another man in recovery walked beside Frank and introduced him to the one thing he had never fully surrendered to—Jesus Christ. Frank became a Christian, was baptized, began studying Scripture, and combined his faith with the structure and accountability of recovery. What had once felt like surface-level sobriety became a complete transformation of his heart, identity, and purpose.

Today, Frank is no longer living only for himself. He is passionate about servant leadership, building community, and helping men struggling with addiction, trauma, and hopelessness discover that they are not beyond redemption.

🎙️ We uncover:

How stress, loss, and unresolved pain caused Frank’s drinking to spiral out of control

This episode is for anyone who has tried therapy, meetings, sponsorship, or recovery programs but still feels broken and without hope. Frank’s testimony is a powerful reminder that you may not be out of options—you may simply not have tried everything yet.

Sometimes the breakthrough begins when we stop relying only on ourselves, surrender completely, and allow Jesus Christ to transform us from the inside out.

If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges—you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.

📞 Call 877-587-1558 today—someone is ready to listen, walk with you, and help you start your journey to healing. Don’t wait. Your life matters. 💪✨

In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Matt Fleming, whose powerful testimony is a story of redemption, healing, and discovering true identity. Growing up with deep wounds surrounding family, identity, and self-worth, Matt spent years searching for acceptance in all the wrong places. Addiction, homelessness, and hopelessness became his reality—but God had a different plan.

After surrendering his life to Christ and embracing recovery, Matt found that sobriety wasn’t just about quitting drugs—it was about becoming the person God created him to be. Today, Matt is an author, entrepreneur, mindset and fitness coach, and recovery speaker who helps people move beyond simply surviving to truly thriving. His message reminds us that our greatest struggles can become our greatest strengths when surrendered to God.

🎙️ We uncover:

How childhood identity struggles and trauma fueled Matt’s addiction

This episode is for anyone struggling with addiction, identity, trauma, or feeling like they’re not enough. Matt’s story is a powerful reminder that God can redeem every chapter of your life, your pain can become your purpose, and your greatest breakthrough often begins when you surrender control and trust His plan.

If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges—you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.

📞 Call 877-587-1558 today—someone is ready to listen, walk with you, and help you start your journey to healing. Don’t wait. Your life matters. 💪✨

In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Laisha Martinez, whose powerful testimony is one of resilience, redemption, and hope. Laisha got sober at just 18 years old after surviving a childhood marked by trauma, abuse, violence, anxiety, and addiction. Before most people graduate high school, she had already experienced multiple DUIs, blackouts, and the devastating consequences of alcoholism and drug addiction.

Growing up in a home filled with dysfunction, Laisha carried emotional wounds she didn’t know how to heal. Alcohol, marijuana, and eventually Xanax became her escape from the fear, anxiety, and pain she battled every day. But after reaching rock bottom, everything changed.

Through Alcoholics Anonymous, recovery, and a relationship with God, Laisha found the freedom she never believed was possible. Today, she is the creator and host of the After Stigma Podcast, where she gives people a safe place to share their stories, break the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health, and remind others that healing is possible.

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This episode is for anyone struggling with addiction, anxiety, trauma, or feeling like they’re too far gone to change. Laisha’s story is living proof that your past does not define your future, and that through faith, recovery, and courage, it’s possible to build a life filled with purpose, freedom, and hope.

If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges—you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.

📞 Call 877-587-1558 today—someone is ready to listen, walk with you, and help you start your journey to healing. Don’t wait. Your life matters. 💪✨

In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Matt Popejoy, a respected interventionist, recovery advocate, and leader who has dedicated his life to helping individuals and families overcome addiction and mental health challenges. After battling addiction himself, Matt found lasting freedom through recovery, faith, and a commitment to serving others. Today, he celebrates over 21 years of sobriety and has become a trusted voice in the recovery community.

Matt also serves with the International Bipolar Foundation, where he works to raise awareness around mental health, reduce stigma, and remind people that recovery is possible with the right support and treatment. His story is a powerful example of how pain can become purpose when we choose healing over hopelessness.

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This episode is for anyone struggling with addiction, mental health, or watching a loved one suffer. Matt’s story is proof that recovery is possible, no one is beyond hope, and a life of service can be born from even the darkest chapters of our lives.

If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges—you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.

In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Caroline Felci, who shares her incredible testimony of overcoming addiction and finding lasting freedom through faith, recovery, and the love of God. Growing up in a violent home where she never felt safe, Caroline discovered alcohol at a young age—and for the first time, it gave her the false sense of comfort and security she had been searching for. That search eventually led to pills, marijuana, toxic relationships, and years of codependency.

After multiple treatment centers as a teenager, countless setbacks, and life-threatening medical complications caused by addiction, Caroline encountered a group of women who loved her unconditionally and introduced her to the transforming love of Jesus Christ. That encounter changed everything. Today, with 27 years of sobriety, Caroline is a passionate advocate for recovery, a woman of deep faith, and a voice of hope for those who believe they are beyond saving.

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This episode is for anyone struggling with addiction, trauma, codependency, or feeling unsafe and unseen. Caroline’s story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, your past does not define you, and one encounter with God’s love can completely transform your life.

If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges—you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.

In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Anthony Brown, whose incredible story is one of redemption, perseverance, and the transforming power of faith and recovery. For 23 years, Anthony lived on the streets, surviving by eating from dumpsters, cycling in and out of jail, and believing that addiction and homelessness would define the rest of his life.

But everything changed when Anthony surrendered his life to God and committed himself to recovery. Today, with more than 24 years of sobriety, he is a nurse practitioner, author, recovery advocate, and founder of Brown Manor, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. Mentored by Dr. Drew, Anthony has also shared his story on Soft White Underbelly, inspiring countless people with the message that no one is beyond redemption.

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This episode is for anyone who feels trapped by addiction, homelessness, or hopelessness. Anthony’s story is living proof that no matter how impossible your circumstances may seem, God can restore your life, give you a new purpose, and use your story to change the lives of others.

If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges—you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.

📞 Call 877-587-1558 today—someone is ready to listen, walk with you, and help you start your journey to healing. Don’t wait. Your life matters. 💪✨

In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Melia King, whose life story is a powerful example of resilience, faith, and transformation. Growing up in a dysfunctional home and abandoned by her father, Melia was forced to grow up fast. The pain and trauma eventually led her into addiction, homelessness, and living in a tent while facing serious prison time.

But Melia refused to let her past define her future. Through recovery, faith in God, and relentless determination, she transformed her life completely. Today, Melia is a sober warrior, entrepreneur, and woman of purpose who is passionate about showing others—especially women—that recovery can become the foundation for success, freedom, and an extraordinary life.

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This episode is for anyone struggling with addiction, trauma, hopelessness, or feeling stuck in survival mode. Melia’s story is proof that no matter how broken your past may seem, recovery can become the doorway to purpose, freedom, and a life beyond your wildest dreams.

If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges— you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.

In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Fausto Castellanos, also known as The Hope Dealer, whose life is a powerful testimony of redemption, purpose, and the healing power of God. After battling deep trauma, addiction, and pain, Fausto reached a life-changing realization: everything he went through had a purpose—to help others heal and transform their lives.

Through faith in Jesus Christ, recovery, and radical personal growth, Fausto rebuilt his life from the ground up. Today, he is a counselor, speaker, entrepreneur, and content creator who has shared his testimony all around the world—from prisons, rehabs, churches, schools, and mental health facilities to platforms like Soft White Underbelly and Recovery Today Magazine.

Fausto’s mission is simple: help people understand that their story is their superpower and that healing is possible no matter how broken life may feel.

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This episode is for anyone battling addiction, trauma, depression, or hopelessness. Fausto’s story is proof that God can take your deepest pain and turn it into purpose, impact, and hope for the world around you.

If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges— you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.

In this episode of Journey 2 Solutions Podcast, we sit down with Ruben Palomares, whose life journey is a powerful testimony of redemption and transformation. Growing up surrounded by childhood trauma and violence, Ruben learned to cope through anger and fighting in the streets. Wanting to make a difference, he became a police officer with a genuine desire to protect and serve his community.

But after being shot during an undercover operation, everything changed. Consumed by anger, pain, and unresolved trauma, Ruben spiraled into darkness—eventually becoming involved in criminal activity, stealing money and drugs, and losing himself in the process. His choices ultimately led him to prison, where he encountered God and began rebuilding his life from the inside out.

Today, Ruben is sober, a pastor, and a man dedicated to helping others transform their anger, trauma, and pain into healing, faith, and purpose.

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This episode is for anyone struggling with anger, addiction, trauma, or regret from past decisions. Ruben’s story is proof that no matter how broken your past may be, God can restore your life and use your story to help others heal.

If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or battling addiction or mental health challenges— you’re not alone. 🧠💔 There’s hope and help available.