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The Hopeaholics
Hosted by Addicted to Hope · EN
Chad Carlsen started The Hopeaholics Podcast after his soon-to-be son-in-law died of fentanyl poisoning. Not as therapy. As a response to a crisis that kills tens of thousands of people a year while most of the country looks the other way.
Hosted by Chad and WWE superstar Natalie Eva Marie, The Hopeaholics brings on survivors of addiction, mental illness, and the kind of rock-bottom moments most people never talk about. Long-form, unfiltered conversations with people in recovery, families who've lost someone, and the professionals working inside the addiction treatment system.
327+ episodes. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
If you or someone you love needs help with addiction or substance use, call 949-615-8588
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Losing Everything and Building a Better Life with Dan Sachkowsky | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Jun 501:22:04Tap to summarizeLosing Everything and Building a Better Life with Dan Sachkowsky | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Dan Sachkowsky shares the life lessons, failures, victories, and wake-up calls that completely transformed his perspective on success, happiness, and purpose. Dan opens up about the heart attack that forced him to reevaluate everything, losing nearly all of his wealth during the 2007 financial crash, navigating divorce, raising three children, and overcoming addiction through drug court. He explains why chasing money, status, cars, and material success left him feeling empty, and how true fulfillment comes from personal growth, service, and self-awareness. We also dive into leadership, entrepreneurship, coaching, mental health, and the mindset shifts that helped him rebuild his life and business from the ground up. Dan shares powerful advice for anyone facing adversity, struggling through major life changes, or searching for a deeper sense of purpose. This conversation is packed with wisdom, hard-earned lessons, and practical tools for building resilience in every area of life.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:02:21 - Speaking on How Pressure Builds Your Life00:03:00 - Heart Attack That Changed Everything00:15:54 - Chasing Money, Mansions, Cars and Validation00:16:25 - Losing Everything During the 2007 Crash00:17:50 - Why Real Success Has Nothing to Do With Cars or Houses00:18:17 - Exposing Fake Wealth on Social Media00:42:37 - Secretly Entering Drug Court During a Divorce00:43:18 - Marriage, Divorce and Raising Three Kids00:46:38 - Why Happiness Can’t Come From Other People00:48:19 - “Don’t Go Through Things, Grow Through Things”00:49:49 - Powerful Advice to a Divorced Uber Driver01:01:20 - From Construction Business Owner to Executive Coach01:02:06 - The Biggest Problem in Your Business Is You01:06:52 - Defining the Legacy He Wants to Leave Behind01:10:00 - Podcaster Guest Opens Up About Depression Then Dies 7 Days Later01:21:35 - Building Big D Coaching and His Personal Brand
Transcribe →HelpUcompli: Raising the Standard in Addiction Treatment Compliance | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Jun 200:58:06Tap to summarizeHelpUcompli: Raising the Standard in Addiction Treatment Compliance | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Laura Weeks reveals the hidden side of the addiction treatment industry that few people ever see. After losing a close friend to a fentanyl overdose, Laura dedicated her life to helping treatment centers operate ethically, legally, and successfully through her company, HelpUcompli. She shares her powerful personal story of growing up in an alcoholic household, losing her mother as an infant, and how those experiences shaped her passion for helping others. We dive deep into insurance audits, compliance failures, patient brokering, credentialing battles, and the challenges treatment centers face in an increasingly regulated environment. Laura also breaks down the reality behind multi-million-dollar insurance clawbacks, how facilities can protect themselves, and why compliance is essential to providing quality care. Whether you're a treatment professional, recovery advocate, business owner, or someone impacted by addiction, this conversation offers valuable insight into the systems that affect recovery every day.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieCheck out HelpUcompli here:https://helpucompli.com/Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:10:09 - Launching Help You Comply After Personal Loss00:11:44 - Growing Up in an Alcoholic Household00:12:10 - Losing Her Mother at 11 Months Old00:18:56 - What HelpUcompli Actually Does00:19:55 - Managing Compliance Across All 50 States00:23:31 - How Facilities Can Survive Insurance Audits00:24:24 - Facing a $25 Million Clawback Audit00:26:08 - Anthem’s Attack on California Treatment Centers00:34:03 - The Truth About Insurance Network Contracts00:35:12 - Winning Anthem Credentialing Battles00:43:23 - Why She Started HelpUcompli00:44:03 - Helping Recovery-Based Owners Succeed00:50:06 - Compliance, Marketing & Patient Brokering Explained
Transcribe →Inside the Mind of an Addicted Police Officer with Scott Graham | The Hopeaholics Podcast
May 2601:16:57Tap to summarizeInside the Mind of an Addicted Police Officer with Scott Graham | The Hopeaholics PodcastFrom corrupt cop to nationally respected interventionist, Scott Graham shares one of the wildest and most powerful recovery stories we’ve ever heard. In this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Scott opens up about living a double life as an LA County Sheriff battling addiction, getting arrested while on duty, becoming an exotic dancer after prison, finding faith, marrying his wife in just 20 days, and ultimately dedicating his life to helping families heal from addiction. With over 2,000 interventions and nearly four decades in recovery work, this conversation is packed with raw honesty, redemption, laughter, and life-changing insight for anyone struggling with addiction, mental health, or family trauma. If you or someone you love is fighting this battle, this episode will leave you inspired and hopeful. Scott also breaks down why family recovery is just as important as individual recovery, and how healing the entire household can change generational patterns forever. From shocking undercover stories to deeply emotional moments about faith, prison, marriage, and fatherhood, this episode takes you on an unforgettable journey of transformation.#TheHopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:03:00 - Meeting and Marrying His Wife in 20 Days00:03:32 - From Pool Cleaner to LA County Sheriff00:04:47 - Lying Through the Sheriff Hiring Process00:06:05 - Joining Vice Narcotics and Addiction Escalating00:08:08 - Marriage Falling Apart While Thriving at Work00:09:01 - Running Corrupt Drug Stops for Money00:10:50 - Getting Exposed in Court00:11:31 - Arrested on Duty and Facing Prison00:12:11 - Becoming an Exotic Dancer After Jail00:13:39 - Meeting Jenny at Sagebrush Cantina00:16:39 - Eloping in Vegas00:17:21 - Pleading Guilty and Going to Prison00:20:36 - Discovering His Calling in Interventions
Transcribe →The Truth About Wealth Most People Never Learn with Bart Zandbergen | The Hopeaholics Podcast
May 2201:19:24Tap to summarizeThe Truth About Wealth Most People Never Learn with Bart Zandbergen | The Hopeaholics PodcastReturning guest Bart Zandbergen joins the Hopeaholics Podcast for a powerful conversation about wealth, discipline, purpose, and what it really takes to build a meaningful life. As a nationally recognized wealth advisor, entrepreneur, and financial educator, Bart has spent decades helping successful families and business owners create long-term financial freedom while avoiding the emotional traps that destroy wealth. In this episode, he reflects on his journey from growing up in the Netherlands to moving to America at just 17 years old with very little money and learning how to build success from the ground up. Bart opens up about the sacrifices, failures, and lessons that shaped his mindset around money, discipline, relationships, and leadership. The conversation dives deep into why most people stay financially stuck, how emotions quietly sabotage decision-making, and the difference between simply making money versus creating lasting wealth and fulfillment. Bart also shares his perspective on mentorship, raising financially intelligent families, and why true success has more to do with purpose and contribution than status or material possessions. Throughout the episode, he offers practical wisdom for entrepreneurs, young professionals, and anyone trying to build a better future without losing themselves in the process. Whether you’re focused on business, personal growth, financial freedom, or creating a life with deeper meaning, this conversation with Bart delivers timeless advice and real perspective.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:03:41 - Growing Up in the Netherlands00:05:18 - Moving to America at 17 Years Old00:07:02 - Learning English and Adapting to a New Culture00:10:11 - Early Struggles With Money and Identity00:14:26 - Discovering Entrepreneurship and Finance00:18:09 - Building Wealth From Nothing00:21:33 - The Difference Between Rich and Wealthy00:25:47 - Why Most People Stay Financially Stuck00:29:18 - The Habits That Separate Successful People00:33:52 - Making His First Major Investment Mistake00:37:14 - Learning Discipline and Delayed Gratification00:41:27 - How Emotional Decisions Destroy Wealth00:45:36 - Teaching Financial Literacy to Families00:49:58 - Why Most People Never Reach Financial Freedom00:54:21 - The Importance of Mentorship in Business00:58:07 - Balancing Success, Family and Personal Fulfillment01:02:46 - Why Money Alone Won’t Make You Happy01:08:13 - Faith, Purpose and Long-Term Vision01:14:55 - Advice for Young Entrepreneurs Starting From Scratch
Transcribe →Brad Jensen: Using Heroin While His Mom Drove | The Hopeaholics Podcast
May 1901:34:25Tap to summarizeBrad Jensen: Using Heroin While His Mom Drove | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Brad Jensen, widely known online as “The Sober Bodybuilder,” joins the Hopeaholics Podcast for a brutally honest conversation about addiction, homelessness, recovery, and rebuilding a life from rock bottom. Before becoming a successful fitness coach and helping millions through his content, Brad was trapped in a devastating cycle of heroin, meth, alcohol, and prescription pill addiction that nearly killed him multiple times. In this episode, he opens up about being bullied as a kid, finding confidence through fitness, and how quickly pain pills turned into full-blown addiction. Brad shares stories about smuggling drugs across the border, manipulating the people who loved him, and spiraling into homelessness while desperately trying to survive. He also reflects on the heartbreaking moments that forced him to confront the reality of what addiction had done to his family, relationships, and identity. As the conversation unfolds, Brad explains how sobriety, mentorship, fitness, faith, and personal accountability completely transformed his life and gave him a new purpose. From emotional conversations about forgiveness and making amends to powerful lessons on discipline and recovery, this episode is packed with raw truth and perspective. Whether you’re battling addiction yourself, supporting someone who is, or searching for motivation to change your life, Brad’s story is proof that recovery is possible no matter how far gone things feel.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:04:25 - Finding Heroin After Becoming a Personal Trainer00:05:32 - Being Overweight and Bullied as a Kid00:06:12 - First Experience With Alcohol at 1300:10:49 - Gym Mentors Told Him to Quit Drinking00:11:54 - Taking Pain Pills for the First Time00:13:00 - “I Had Fully Arrived” After Hydrocodone00:13:42 - Smuggling Pills Across the Mexico Border00:15:02 - Girlfriend Calls Him a Drug Addict00:17:38 - Telling His Mom He Was Addicted to Heroin00:18:19 - First Rehab Experience at 20 Years Old00:19:19 - Sneaking Out of Rehab and Relapsing00:39:39 - Parents Finally Cut Him Off Completely00:40:30 - Using Meth to Survive and Hustle00:41:02 - Living Homeless Around Dangerous People00:41:44 - Withdrawing at His Grandfather’s Funeral00:42:43 - His Mother Watching Him Inject Drugs00:43:44 - Realizing He Had to Get Sober or Die00:57:46 - Learning Gratitude Through Sobriety00:58:37 - Discovering a Mentor Relapsed After 10 Years Sober01:10:12 - “You Don’t Have a Drug Problem, You Have a You Problem”01:20:07 - Making Amends With His Father01:21:09 - His Father’s Emotional Apology01:26:06 - Fully Surrendering His Life to God
Transcribe →“I HAD NO SAFE PLACE GROWING UP” with Blaire White | The Hopeaholics Podcast
May 1501:34:05Tap to summarize“I HAD NO SAFE PLACE GROWING UP” with Blaire White | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Blaire White opens up about the trauma, addiction, and chaos she experienced growing up in a small rural town surrounded by drugs, family dysfunction, and cult influences. Known for her outspoken commentary, viral YouTube presence, and controversial takes on culture and identity, Blaire shares a side of herself rarely seen online. She reflects on how witnessing addiction firsthand shaped her decision to avoid hard drugs entirely and break the cycle that consumed many around her. The conversation dives into her transition journey, the struggles of feeling different as a child, and how she learned to survive emotionally through imagination, independence, and resilience. Blaire also speaks candidly about forgiveness, healing family wounds, and the difficult process of confronting childhood trauma later in life. As the episode unfolds, she shares how a powerful spiritual experience led her to Christianity and completely transformed her outlook on purpose, pain, and identity. From discussions about addiction and mental health to faith, free will, and personal growth, this is one of Blaire’s most vulnerable and honest conversations to date. If you’ve ever felt like an outsider, struggled with your past, or searched for meaning through hardship, this episode will resonate deeply.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:02:07 - Family Addiction History00:03:26 - Father’s Opiate Addiction & Death00:05:40 - Growing Up in Corning, California00:08:55 - Growing Up Around a Cult00:10:53 - Brother’s Drug Addiction & Jail History00:12:29 - Healing Relationship With Her Mother00:13:41 - Being Different as a Child00:17:30 - Learning Forgiveness00:22:01 - Being Controversial in the Trans Community00:25:17 - Transitioning at 20 Years Old00:27:07 - Coming Out to Her Family00:30:22 - Weed, Psychedelics & Self-Exploration00:32:16 - Following Jesus Instead of Religion00:39:27 - Beginning Her Spiritual Journey00:40:46 - Spiritual Experience That Changed Her Life
Transcribe →Kevin Lanning: A Google Executive's Addiction | The Hopeaholics Podcast (RE-RELEASE)
May 801:13:03Tap to summarizeKevin Lanning: A Google Executive's Addiction | The Hopeaholics Podcast (RE-RELEASE)In this powerful episode of the The Hopeaholics Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Lanning, a former Google executive who shares the raw and deeply personal story of his battle with addiction, the pressures that came with success, and the painful reality of trying to maintain a high-level career while struggling internally. Kevin opens up about how substance abuse slowly took control of his life despite his professional accomplishments, leading him to moments of desperation, legal trouble, broken relationships, and ultimately a rock-bottom experience that forced him to confront the path he was on. He speaks candidly about the wake-up calls that pushed him toward sobriety, the recovery meetings and support systems that helped him rebuild his life, and the difficult process of learning how to live without substances after years of dependence. Now years into recovery, Kevin has dedicated his life to helping others through his podcast, Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, where he shares honest conversations and inspiring stories from people who have overcome addiction, trauma, and mental health struggles. This episode is filled with hard-earned wisdom, vulnerability, hope, and proof that no matter how far someone falls, transformation and healing are still possible.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:10:57 — How Percocet Changed Everything00:13:51 — The Textbook Hustle Begins00:17:20 — Arrested for Grand Larceny00:18:54 — Taking a Job Interview While Handcuffed00:25:07 — “I Wish One of Those Bullets Hit Me”00:32:55 — Learning to Live Through Recovery Meetings00:34:02 — Feeling Accepted for the First Time00:35:11 — Relapsing After Surgery00:48:52 — A Weekend Bender in Miami00:49:18 — Intervention and Rock Bottom00:50:36 — Calling His Sponsor Instead of Using00:51:41 — Sitting in Starbucks Until the Craving Passed00:53:10 — Divorce, Fatherhood, and Humility00:57:03 — Leaving Google to Be a Dad First00:57:49 — Starting “Rise Above with Kevin Lanning”00:58:14 — Taking a Gamble on Himself in Sobriety01:00:10 — The Fear of Becoming a Fraud in Recovery01:03:02 — Using the Podcast to Help People Feel Less Alone
Transcribe →RE-RELEASED EPISODE: The Dark Side of Mob Wives w/ Renee Graziano | The Hopeaholics Podcast
May 101:02:30Tap to summarizeRE-RELEASED EPISODE: The Dark Side of Mob Wives w/ Renee Graziano | The Hopeaholics PodcastThis re-released episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast revisits a powerful and unforgettable conversation with Renee Graziano, known for her role on Mob Wives, as she opens up about her life journey with raw honesty and vulnerability while celebrating nine months of sobriety. Renee reflects on growing up in a prominent mob family, navigating life in the public eye, and the deep struggles she faced with addiction, offering a candid look into the challenges and consequences that shaped her path. She shares how she began rebuilding her life, the support system that helped guide her through recovery, and the mindset shifts that allowed her to move forward with purpose. Her story is one of resilience, transformation, and perseverance, serving as a reminder that recovery is possible at any stage of life. Revisiting this episode highlights the power of change, the importance of self-belief, and the reality that even after hardship, a life rooted in authenticity, hope, and growth is within reach. Her perspective sheds light on the emotional and mental battles that often go unseen behind addiction and recovery. This conversation continues to resonate, offering encouragement and real insight for anyone navigating their own journey toward sobriety.Follow us on all our social media platforms down belowINSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY%3DSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4diCrlmIyqrkE2e22mFgU1?si=2df7f5920f944098FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thehopeaholicspodcast/TREATMENT : https://www.hopebythesea.comTIMESTAMPS:00:01:19 - Introduction and discussion of her impact from Mob Wives00:10:57 - Car crash, drugs, and legal consequences wake-up moment00:12:02 - Losing direction in life and struggling to find purpose after TV 00:13:41 - Realizing sobriety is the only way to show up for her family00:14:15 - Overdose in a restaurant and being brought back to life00:15:09 - Admitting she was slowly killing herself and hitting rock bottom00:21:53 - Setting boundaries with family and protecting her sobriety00:23:03 - Celebrating nine months sober and the reality of how hard it is00:24:14 - Shame, guilt, and the mental battle of addiction even years later00:26:18 - Faith, God, and navigating recovery through belief00:32:02 - Living in hope and finding purpose through helping others00:33:29 - Sharing trauma and creating a safe space for others to open up00:38:10 - Losing her father and spiraling into identity crisis00:39:53 - Childhood lessons that led to hiding pain and staying silent00:40:36 - How silence and trauma carried into abusive relationships00:47:37 - Power of vulnerability and finally sharing her story publicly00:50:21 - Sexual assault, accountability, and healing through honesty00:48:54 - Letting go of shame and owning her past01:00:52 - Future projects, podcast, and life after rebuilding
Transcribe →RE-RELEASED EPISODE: The Neverending Betrayals w/ Bam Margera & Dannii Marie | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Apr 2402:05:51Tap to summarizeRE-RELEASED EPISODE: The Neverending Betrayals w/ Bam Margera & Dannii Marie | The Hopeaholics PodcastThis re-released episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast brings back one of the most talked-about and unforgettable conversations featuring Bam Margera and Dannii Marie, as Bam opens up in a raw and unfiltered way about addiction, betrayal, relationships, and the ongoing battle for sobriety while living in the public eye after his rise on Jackass. He shares what recovery has looked like for him, including the role of structure, routine, and rediscovering passions like skateboarding and fitness, while reflecting on the highs, lows, and pressures of rebuilding his life. The episode also dives into his complicated relationships with family and the Jackass crew, unpacking moments of conflict, loyalty, and pain that have shaped his journey, while Dannii Marie speaks on what it’s like to support someone through addiction and public scrutiny and how their relationship has been tested through it all. Revisiting this episode offers a powerful reminder of how messy and non-linear recovery can be, capturing a moment in time that is emotional, controversial, and deeply human.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:02:45 - Opening discussion on current life and relationship dynamic00:06:10 - Bam reflects on sobriety and recent life changes00:10:32 - Structure and routine in recovery00:15:08 - Physical transformation and getting back into skateboarding00:20:41 - Relationship challenges and public scrutiny00:26:15 - Trust, betrayal, and rebuilding relationships00:32:50 - Family dynamics and tension with parents00:40:12 - Jackass crew relationships and fallout00:48:27 - Media narratives vs reality of Bam’s life00:55:03 - Dannii’s perspective on supporting Bam through addiction01:02:18 - Communication and growth within their relationship01:10:44 - Setbacks, accountability, and staying sober01:18:29 - The pressure of fame during recovery01:27:05 - Rebuilding identity outside of addiction01:35:22 - Lessons learned from past mistakes01:45:10 - Moving forward with purpose and intention01:55:36 - Final thoughts on recovery, love, and second chances
Transcribe →A Relapse That Started in the Closet with Jessica Wood | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Apr 1702:07:24Tap to summarizeA Relapse That Started in the Closet with Jessica Wood | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Jessica Wood shares her deeply emotional and raw story of addiction, trauma, eating disorders, relapse, and recovery, opening up about growing up under intense pressure, experiencing abuse, and turning to alcohol, cocaine, and heroin at a young age to cope with pain and identity struggles. She talks about her journey through treatment, being prescribed Xanax, losing opportunities due to addiction, and navigating recovery while being a mother, as well as the challenges of working in the medical field while battling substance abuse. Jessica also shares the reality of long-term sobriety, including a near relapse after 13 years, the moment she returned to alcohol, and how she found her way back, offering a powerful perspective on grace, accountability, and resilience. This episode dives into the complexities of relapse, the importance of community, and the truth that recovery is not always linear, delivering an honest message that even after setbacks, healing and hope are still possible. She also reflects on the emotional triggers that can resurface even after years of sobriety and how quickly old patterns can return without vigilance. Her story highlights the importance of staying connected, asking for help, and continuing to grow no matter how far along you are in recovery.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:12:36 - Pressure from childhood and perfectionism leading to addiction00:13:20 - Sneaking out, partying young, and early drinking behavior00:14:04 - Trying to change identity by switching schools00:14:35 - Gravitation toward drugs and unhealthy relationships00:15:15 - First experiences with cocaine and heroin as a teenager00:46:51 - Eating disorder struggles and treatment experience00:47:44 - Prescribed Xanax and introduction to substance dependence00:48:42 - Getting kicked out of treatment due to lack of insurance00:49:25 - Selling prescriptions and abusing access in medical field00:50:52 - Party leads to cocaine and heroin use and losing her job00:51:34 - Entering treatment while caring for her son00:52:39 - First experience with AA and being offered drugs in parking lot01:42:24 - Nearly relapsing after 13 years sober and internal battle01:44:05 - Relapse moment and using alcohol to numb pain again01:59:48 - Message about relapse, acceptance, and continuing to come back02:01:02 - Impact of the podcast and recovery community changing lives
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