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Rock Bottom to Real Freedom with Andrew Drasen
For some, rock bottom is a metaphor. For Andrew Drasen, it was a jail cell.
After seven felonies, eight treatment programs, and a near-fatal overdose, Andrew’s life looked beyond repair. What followed wasn’t just sobriety — it was transformation.
In this powerful conversation on The SwagAbility Show, Andrew shares the unfiltered truth about addiction, incarceration, identity, personal responsibility, and rebuilding a life from nothing.
We discuss:
• How addiction escalates quietly
• What prison taught him about freedom
• The mindset shift that changed everything
• Why he wrote both a memoir and companion reflections book
• What real accountability looks like
• How anyone can begin again — no matter how far they’ve fallen
This episode includes discussion of addiction and substance use. Listener discretion advised.
At SwagAbility, our mission is simple: to help individuals thrive wherever life finds them. If this conversation impacted you, we invite you to be part of that mission.
Visit swagability.com to explore resources and become a donor.
Follow the show on your favourite podcast platform.
Leave a comment and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more people discover these conversations.
Watch full episodes on YouTube at @SwagabilityInc.
Your support helps us continue sharing stories that change lives.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction & Andrew’s Rock Bottom
04:12 – The Spiral of Addiction
09:48 – Arrest, Charges, and Facing Reality
15:27 – Life Inside Prison
22:10 – The Turning Point
28:35 – Rebuilding Identity After Release
34:42 – Writing His Story & Reflections Book
40:18 – Accountability, Freedom, and Purpose
46:55 – Advice for Anyone Struggling
52:10 – Final Thoughts & Encouragement
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By SwagAbility StudiosFor some, rock bottom is a metaphor. For Andrew Drasen, it was a jail cell.
After seven felonies, eight treatment programs, and a near-fatal overdose, Andrew’s life looked beyond repair. What followed wasn’t just sobriety — it was transformation.
In this powerful conversation on The SwagAbility Show, Andrew shares the unfiltered truth about addiction, incarceration, identity, personal responsibility, and rebuilding a life from nothing.
We discuss:
• How addiction escalates quietly
• What prison taught him about freedom
• The mindset shift that changed everything
• Why he wrote both a memoir and companion reflections book
• What real accountability looks like
• How anyone can begin again — no matter how far they’ve fallen
This episode includes discussion of addiction and substance use. Listener discretion advised.
At SwagAbility, our mission is simple: to help individuals thrive wherever life finds them. If this conversation impacted you, we invite you to be part of that mission.
Visit swagability.com to explore resources and become a donor.
Follow the show on your favourite podcast platform.
Leave a comment and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more people discover these conversations.
Watch full episodes on YouTube at @SwagabilityInc.
Your support helps us continue sharing stories that change lives.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction & Andrew’s Rock Bottom
04:12 – The Spiral of Addiction
09:48 – Arrest, Charges, and Facing Reality
15:27 – Life Inside Prison
22:10 – The Turning Point
28:35 – Rebuilding Identity After Release
34:42 – Writing His Story & Reflections Book
40:18 – Accountability, Freedom, and Purpose
46:55 – Advice for Anyone Struggling
52:10 – Final Thoughts & Encouragement
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices