SCARRED BUT SMARTER Addiction Recovery

Sarah Bailey’s story is one of extraordinary resilience, transformation, and purpose. Raised in a childhood marked by trauma and instability, Sarah’s life eventually took a devastating turn that led to many years of incarceration. But her story did not end there.

Today, Sarah is an author, mother, counselor, and life coach who has devoted her life to helping others find their way forward. Drawing from her own experiences, she now works with individuals struggling with substance use and addiction, offering understanding, guidance, and a powerful example of what is possible on the other side of adversity.

In this episode, Sarah shares her remarkable journey from trauma and incarceration to healing, service, and purpose. Her past may be part of her story, but it does not define her. What defines Sarah today is the life she has built, the people she helps, and the difference she continues to make every day.

Sophie Morrison shares how a high achieving young woman found herself caught in substance use, legal trouble, and circumstances that forced her to survive in ways she never imagined. Yet even through adversity, her intelligence, determination, creativity, and unmistakable strength remained. She went on to become a bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, speaker, and business leader, all while privately confronting the deceptive reality of functioning addiction.

Sophie’s story is not simply about what she survived. It is about the remarkable woman she chose to become: honest, intentional, compassionate, successful, and at peace with herself even when life is not perfect.

This is a conversation about finding meaning in pain, learning to trust yourself again, and discovering that serenity does not require the absence of chaos. Sometimes it means knowing who you are in the middle of it.

Every once in a while, someone comes along who reminds people what quiet strength really looks like. Not loud. Not performative. Just steady, genuine, and full of heart. This episode reflects the kind of person who keeps showing up for life with compassion, humor, grace, and an unwavering care for the people around him.

There is a depth to certain people that cannot be taught. It comes from loving deeply, enduring difficult seasons, continuing to believe in goodness, and still choosing to leave people better than they found them. This conversation is a reflection of that kind of spirit. Honest, warm, grounded, and unforgettable, it captures someone whose presence alone has a way of making others feel seen, understood, and hopeful.

This is a story of survival, of someone who walked through painful and difficult chapters of life and somehow still emerged with light, purpose, and compassion intact. Today, that same light is being used to help others, to tell the truth about what survival looks like, and to remind people that even after the darkest seasons, healing and hope are still possible.

“He’s Lived It. Now He Leads It: A Conversation with Ross Martin”

Ross Martin knows this work from the inside out. As Director of Transitional Services over the Oasis program, the halfway house that anchors CADAS’ continuum of care, Ross walks alongside clients in one of the most fragile and hopeful chapters of recovery: the return to everyday life.

For ten years, Ross has poured himself into CADAS, but his connection to the mission runs deeper than any title. He has lived it. That lived experience shapes the way he leads, the way he listens, and the way he meets people exactly where they are. He understands recovery not as a theory but as a daily, human act of courage, and he carries a genuine heart for the people who walk through the doors at CADAS.

In this conversation, Ross shares what transitional recovery really looks like, why the bridge between treatment and independence matters so much, and what a decade of this work has taught him about hope, dignity, and second chances. His clients are lucky to have him. So are we.

With years of experience and a wealth of personal stories, Maurice shares his transformative journey from addiction to recovery, illustrating the power of resilience and community support. His insights and relatable experiences highlight his dedication to the mission, making him a well-known figure among those working in the recovery field in our area.  Join us as we celebrate Maurice's incredible work and the lives he has touched through his commitment to helping others find their path to recovery.

"Raising the Bar: Living Strong, Empowering Women & Paying It Forward" Featuring the inspiring journey of Scottie Bowman, a restaurant/bar owner extraordinaire and founder of the Launchpad, a sober living community for women in Chattanooga. Her unwavering commitment to uplifting women and fostering a spirit of community is extraordinary. Through her inspiring leadership and compassionate outreach, Scottie has not only transformed lives but has also instilled a powerful message: that living boldly and giving back can create ripples of positive change. Join us in recognizing her profound impact and the legacy of empowerment she continues to build, encouraging all to rise together. "It's about saving one mother, one daughter and one sister at a time," says Scottie!