In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, Young Lee returns to explore what happens after the chaos of addiction — when the substances are gone, the dust has settled, and the real internal work begins.

Once seen as a rising talent in the music scene, Young describes how losing everything forced him to rebuild not just a life, but a self. Through daily spiritual practice, humility, service, discipline, and presence, he has found a quieter, deeper form of freedom - one rooted not in status, attention or achievement, but in being genuinely useful to others.

This is not simply a story of surviving addiction. It is a raw, reflective exploration of spiritual recovery, long-term healing, and the ongoing work of becoming someone trustworthy again. Young speaks candidly about repairing relationships with his children, breaking the illusion of control, and staying grounded in a world that constantly pulls us away from ourselves.

If you’ve ever wondered what recovery looks like years after the substances have gone, this conversation offers clarity, honesty and hope. It’s not about perfection. It’s about showing up, telling the truth, and choosing peace one day at a time.

In this episode:

• What recovery really looks like years after stopping substances
• How losing everything created space to rebuild identity
• Daily spiritual practices and the discipline of presence
• Reconnecting with his children and earning back trust
• Breaking the illusion of control and embracing service
• Music, purpose, humility and long-term emotional sobriety

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If you liked this episode then you'll also love Young's first appearance 👇

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6UtKzvrzzqVJWLQxZSehJ8

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/41-young-heroin-house-music-healing-smuggling-acid/i

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