Bare Knuckle Fighting Addiction with Brooke Evans| The Hopeaholics Podcast

In this powerful episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Brooke Evans shares her unfiltered journey through addiction, trauma, and recovery, revealing the stark contrast between outward strength and inner struggle. A competitive fighter and athlete, Brooke opens up about using drugs and alcohol while training, escalating into heroin addiction, public injection, relapse after periods of sobriety, and moments where survival felt uncertain. She speaks candidly about motherhood, the guilt and motivation tied to her son, and the spiritual turning points that helped shift her path when she believed she was beyond saving. Brooke’s story dives into relapse triggers, the reality of losing control once substances are introduced, and the courage it takes to choose sobriety daily. This episode is an honest look at resilience, accountability, and the hope that can still emerge even after repeated setbacks. Brooke also reflects on how discipline in recovery replaced chaos with structure and purpose. She shares hard-earned insight into recognizing warning signs before relapse takes hold.

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Timestamps:
00:01:27 - Fighting Through Extreme Pain in Bare Knuckle Boxing
00:02:36 - Her Son Becoming Her Biggest Supporter
00:06:07 - Using Drugs While Competing as a Fighter
00:07:00 - Training and Running While Using Heroin
00:10:35 - First Time Getting Drunk in Sixth Grade
00:11:42 - Blacking Out Regularly as a Teen
00:16:26 - Reaching Over Six Years of Sobriety
00:18:48 - Relapsing After Taking Diet Pills
00:19:42 - Realizing Substances Take Control Once Used
00:21:01 - Being Triggered After Dental Surgery
00:22:49 - Refusing Fentanyl During Surgery
00:28:28 - Leaving Detox to Go Get High
00:31:11 - Injecting Drugs in Public at a Gas Station
00:36:01 - “God Sent Me to You” Moment
00:40:40 - Admitting She Didn’t Believe She Could Get Sober