In this episode of The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, I sit down with James Yount — a longtime listener and social media supporter who reached out to share his personal story of transformation. And after hearing it, I knew we had to record this episode.

James has been sober from meth for five years. But his story isn’t your typical “before and after.” He was actually overweight during his active addiction — something not often talked about — and has since lost a significant amount of weight as part of his journey back to health.

We dive deep into his addiction, what finally led to his rock bottom, and how he found a new path through faith and fitness. James doesn’t coach, sell programs, or try to be anything other than what he is: a guy in recovery who’s passionate about sharing his story to help others.

This is one of those episodes that reminds you why we do this work. It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s full of heart.

We cover:

• James’ battle with meth addiction and how he finally got clean
• The unique challenge of being overweight during active addiction
• How faith became the foundation of his recovery
• The role fitness played in rebuilding his life
• What keeps him grounded today — five years sober and thriving

Whether you’re in recovery, know someone who is, or just need a reminder of the power of redemption — this one’s worth a listen.

 

 

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 James' Inspiring Recovery Journey

05:39 Struggles with Addiction and Loss

08:58 No Home, No Family, No Loss

11:18 Rebuilding After Addiction Regrets

14:11 "Addiction's Breaking Point: Meth"

17:15 Faith-Led Recovery from Addiction

23:10 "From Rock Bottom to Redemption"

25:07 "Start Small, Achieve Big"

30:00 "Christian Journey: Overcoming Addiction"

33:55 Family's Transformative Faith Journey

37:42 From TED Ambitions to Gratitude

39:24 Embracing Authenticity After Addiction

43:18 Morning Gratitude and Routine

45:46 Understanding Addiction and Mental Health

48:32 Multiple Paths to Sobriety

54:22 Start Small for Lasting Change

56:28 Recovery Coaching for Financial Wellbeing

58:10 Gratitude and Farewell from Brad