F#CK THE STIGMA

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F The Stigma is a podcast dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health, addiction, trauma, and the struggles we face in society. Hosted by Laisha Martinez, we have real, unfiltered conversations with guests from all walks of life—advocates, experts, and individuals with lived experiences who share their personal stories, challenges, and triumphs. Our goal is to normalize these tough conversations, challenge societal shame, and make mental health and addiction resources accessible to all. No one should feel ashamed in their journey

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June 16, 2026Episode 601 hr 6 min

My Drug Addiction Led Me to Psych Wards & 5150 Holds

In episode 60 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with musician Multifaceted Monster (Michael Smith) to discuss his battle with alcoholism, meth addiction, cocaine use, and mental health struggles. Michael shares what it was like growing up without his father, searching for a connection with a higher power, and navigating years of substance use that eventually led to daily binge drinking, frequent psychiatric hospitalizations, and multiple 51-50 holds. He opens up about his lowest moments, the rock bottom that changed everything, and the path that ultimately led him to recovery.This conversation explores addiction, mental health, recovery, trauma, spirituality, alcoholism, drug addiction, and finding hope after years of struggle.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction.Michael Links |Website | https://multifacetedmonster.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/multifacetedmonster/Chapters |Follow us! Instagram | https://instagram.com/fthestigmapodTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigmaFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/FTStigmaPod links |Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3?si=35349a057d564bacApple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f-ck-the-stigma/id1691599224Tags in this video ↓fthestigma, podcast, addiction, recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, ptsd, mentalhealth, mentalillness, vulnerability, youth, healthandwellness, god, sobriety, relapse, treatment, loss, grief, addicts, recovery, addict, relationships, psychological, experience, spiritual, spirituality, alcoholic, addiction recovery, insanity, psychosis, story, neglect, jail, prescription, alcoholism, treatment, diagnosis, prison, criminal, psychology, doctor, dealer, felony, felonies, forgiveness, spiritual, DUI, 5150, psych wards#fthestigma #podcast #addiction #mentalhealth #mentalillness #recovery #criminal #addictionrecovery #addict #alcoholism

June 8, 2026Episode 591 hr 18 min

Michael Chernow Reveals the Trauma That Fueled His Addiction

In episode 59 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with entrepreneur, recovery advocate, podcast host, and founder of Kreatures of Habit, Michael Chernow, for an honest conversation about addiction, trauma, recovery, and personal transformation.Michael shares his story of growing up with family challenges, experiencing s*xual assault, battling substance use disorder, and navigating the pain that fueled his addiction. He opens up about the realities of recovery, the lessons he's learned through adversity, and how sobriety helped him rebuild his life with purpose.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction.Chapters |00:00 Welcome & Moving to LA01:31 Introduction to Recovery and Breaking Stigma03:25 Roots of Addiction & Importance of Healthy Habits05:25 Growing Up in New York City07:50 Family Dynamics and Childhood Trauma13:13 Early Signs of Addiction and School Life16:16 Escaping Pain, Substance Use Begins20:07 Cycle of Self-Hate and the Role of Love25:33 Sports, Sexual Abuse, and Seeking Validation29:57 Molestation Realization & Impact33:11 Addiction Intensifies & Life on His Own36:35 Balancing School, Work, and Early Job Experience39:59 Addiction Deepens, Hitting Rock Bottom41:52 Overdose & Immediate Aftermath45:02 Explaining the Insanity of Addiction48:07 Powerlessness & Turning Point53:41 Asking for Help and the Start of Recovery56:09 The Recovery Plan & Building New Habits01:00:04 Lasting Transformation Through Structure01:03:37 Importance of Daily Wins & Routine01:06:05 The Role of Fitness and Nutrition in Recovery01:08:38 Sobriety, Abstinence, and Individual Recovery Paths01:12:19 Managing Trauma & Breathwork01:14:26 Addiction as a Disease & Combating Stigma01:17:56 Long-Term Self-Compassion & Living Sober01:18:38 Closing Thoughts & GratitudeMichael Chernow's Links |Website | https://www.michaelchernow.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelchernow/Follow us! Instagram | https://instagram.com/fthestigmapodTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigmaFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/FTStigmaTags in this video ↓fthestigma, podcast, addiction, recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, ptsd, mentalhealth, mentalillness, vulnerability, youth, healthandwellness, god, sobriety, relapse, treatment, loss, grief, addicts, recovery, addict, relationships, psychological, experience, spiritual, spirituality, alcoholic, addiction recovery, insanity, psychosis, story, neglect, jail, prescription, alcoholic, alcoholism, treatment, diagnosis, prison, criminal, psychology, doctor, dealer, felony, felonies, forgiveness, spiritual, DUI, #fthestigma #podcast #addiction #overdoseawareness #mentalhealth #mentalillness #recovery #criminal #addictionrecovery #addict

May 28, 2026Episode 5858 min

I Started Self-Harming at 6 — Then Meth Took Over My Life

In episode 58 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Cristina for a raw and honest conversation about addiction, mental health, self harm, and the reality of how the disease of addiction can fatally progress. Cristina shares how family, environment, and trauma impacted her mental health and how she fought to overcome self harm and reclaim her life.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction.Chapters |00:00 Intro & Meet Christina02:00 Growing Up in California & Early Childhood04:30 Medical Struggles and Early Memories06:40 Life at Home & Family Dynamics08:30 Religious Upbringing & Family Struggles10:00 First Encounters with Trauma and Abuse12:30 Early Self-Harm & Emotional Coping15:40 Diagnosis, Medications & Mental Health18:40 Addiction: Alcohol, Drugs & Progression21:00 Teen Addiction & Environment23:00 Meth Use & Struggles with Recovery26:00 Relapse, In and Out of Meetings29:00 Motherhood, Toxic Relationships & Loss31:30 Second Relapse & Spiraling Addiction34:40 Rock Bottom: Meth, Alcohol & Losing Custody40:00 Turning Point: Homelessness to Seeking Help44:00 Entering Treatment & Rebuilding Life47:00 Motherhood in Recovery & Healing49:00 Spiritual Life & Daily Practices51:00 Gratitude, Meditation & Surviving the Worst54:00 Life Today: Recovery, Growth & Giving Back57:00 The Power of Spiritual Connection58:00 Final Thoughts & OutroFollow us! Instagram | https://instagram.com/fthestigmapodTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigmaFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/FTStigmaTags in this video ↓fthestigma, podcast, addiction, recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, ptsd, mentalhealth, mentalillness, vulnerability, youth, healthandwellness, god, sobriety, relapse, treatment, loss, grief, addicts, recovery, addict, relationships, psychological, experience, spiritual, spirituality, alcoholic, addiction recovery, insanity, psychosis, story, neglect, jail, prescription, alcoholic, alcoholism, treatment, diagnosis, prison, criminal, psychology, doctor, dealer, felony, felonies, forgiveness, spiritual, DUI#fthestigma #podcast #addiction #overdoseawareness #mentalhealth #mentalillness #recovery #criminal #addictionrecovery #addict

May 20, 2026Episode 571 hr 17 min

How Heroin Addiction Led Me to Overdose 5 Times in 2 Weeks

In episode 57 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Jacob Kline who shares his raw and honest story of battling heroin addiction, how his addiction progressively took over his life, and the turning point that finally led him to sobriety and recovery. Jacob opens up about the realities of addiction, the struggles he faced during active use, and what helped him get sober. If you’re interested in addiction recovery stories, mental health conversations, and breaking the stigma surrounding substance use, this is an episode you can’t miss.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction.Chapters |00:00 Introductions and Podcast Theme01:15 Growing Up in Battle Creek, Michigan03:00 Family and Early Exposure to Addiction04:00 Emotional Struggles and Yearning for Belonging05:45 First Encounters with Substances08:50 Early Addiction and High School Consequences12:00 Escalation: Legal Issues and First DUIs18:00 Transition to Heroin and Early Adult Life23:00 Probation, Discovery, and Escalation28:00 Injecting and Life Spiraling Down32:00 Homelessness, Relocation, and Attempts to Change36:00 Relapse Cycles and Deeper Despair41:00 Austin, Texas: Searching for Change47:00 Rock Bottom: Overdoses and Turning Point53:00 Surrender and Choosing Recovery56:00 Early Sobriety and the Role of Community01:00:00 Recovery Methods and Evolving Approaches01:07:00 Life After Addiction: Coaching, Music, Service01:12:00 Ongoing Challenges, Vulnerability, and Staying Connected01:16:00 Gratitude, Giving Back, and Closing ThoughtsJacob Kline's Links |Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/officialjkline/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/JacobKline512/Follow us! Instagram | https://instagram.com/fthestigmapodTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigmaFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/FTStigmaPod links |Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3?si=35349a057d564bacApple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f-ck-the-stigma/id1691599224Tags in this video ↓fthestigma, podcast, addiction, recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, ptsd, mentalhealth, mentalillness, vulnerability, youth, healthandwellness, god, sobriety, relapse, treatment, loss, grief, addicts, recovery, addict, relationships, psychological, experience, spiritual, spirituality, alcoholic, addiction recovery, insanity, psychosis, story, neglect, jail, prescription, alcoholic, alcoholism, treatment, diagnosis, prison, criminal, psychology, doctor, dealer, felony, felonies, forgiveness, spiritual, DUI#fthestigma #podcast #addiction #overdoseawareness #mentalhealth #mentalillness #recovery #criminal #addictionrecovery #addict

May 14, 2026Episode 561 hr 15 min

I Was Using Heroin at 14 Years Old | The Truth About My Rock Bottom

In episode 56 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Glynis Franz shares her powerful story of addiction and recovery. From childhood trauma and her mother’s addiction to juvenile detention centers, prison, and intravenous heroin use, Glynis opens up about the reality of substance use disorder, hitting rock bottom, and rebuilding her life in recovery. Now the founder of Peak Path Health and host of the Peak of Possibility Podcast, she’s helping others find hope, healing, and purpose.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction.Chapters |00:00 Intro & Guest Introductions01:10 Getting Sober Young & Influences02:10 Background and Family History04:00 Finding Community in Recovery05:50 Early Exposure to Drugs & Family Changes08:10 Escalating Use & Early Addiction10:30 Consequences, Family Dynamics, and Denial13:00 Legal Issues & Juvenile Detention16:10 First Sobriety, Relapses, and Early Recovery19:00 Struggles with Relapse and Recovery Perspectives22:20 Facing Trauma and Root Causes25:30 Sobriety Journeys Are Different For Everyone28:00 Getting Sober After Prison31:00 Learning to Live Sober & Finding Mentors34:00 Honesty, Identity, and Authenticity in Recovery37:00 Growth, Self-Acceptance, and Helping Others40:00 Working in Recovery & The Treatment Industry44:00 Starting an Ethical Treatment Center48:00 Corruption and Compassion in Rehab51:00 Mission-Driven Recovery Work54:00 Final Thoughts & ClosingGlynis's Links - Podcast | https://www.youtube.com/@UC3hd2l7YKPwLZIUCnonhbRA Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/glamorousglynis/Follow us! Instagram | https://instagram.com/fthestigmapodTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigmaFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/FTStigmaTags in this video ↓fthestigma, podcast, addiction, recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, ptsd, mentalhealth, mentalillness, vulnerability, youth, healthandwellness, god, sobriety, relapse, treatment, loss, grief, addicts, recovery, addict, relationships, psychological, experience, spiritual, spirituality, alcoholic, addiction recovery, insanity, psychosis, story, neglect, jail, prescription, alcoholic, alcoholism, treatment, diagnosis, prison, criminal, psychology, doctor, dealer, baltimore diagnosis, felony, felonies, forgiveness, spiritual, DUI#fthestigma #podcast #addiction #overdoseawareness #mentalhealth #mentalillness #recovery #criminal #addictionrecovery #addict

April 29, 2026Episode 5557 min

I Got 3 DUIs Before 20… and It Still Didn’t Stop My Addiction

In episode 55 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Dave Puhky shares how hitting rock bottom became the turning point that changed everything. In this episode, he breaks down how he quit all mind-altering substances, rebuilt his life through fitness and martial arts, and now advocates for men’s mental health and sobriety. If you’re struggling or seeking real recovery insight, this conversation is for you.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction.Chapters |00:00 Intro & Guest Welcomes00:33 Early Addictions and Recovery Journeys04:00 Hitting Bottom: Mental vs. External Signs08:00 Growing Up, Family Trauma & Early Drinking14:00 Victimhood, Responsibility & Using Pain as Purpose19:30 Addiction, Trauma, and the Power of Facing Demons24:00 Finding Connection & Presence Over Materialism31:00 Cycle of Addiction, Isolation & Comfort Zones36:00 DUIs, Legal Trouble & Learning from Rock Bottom44:00 Breaking the Cycle: Getting Sober & Building New Habits50:00 Martial Arts, Fitness & Healthy Addictions55:00 Balance, Joy, and Defining Your Own Success57:00 Final Thoughts, Socials & ThanksDave Puhky's Links | Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/davepuhky/Follow us! Instagram | https://instagram.com/fthestigmapodTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigmaFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/FTStigmaTags in this video ↓fthestigma, podcast, addiction, recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, ptsd, mentalhealth, mentalillness, vulnerability, youth, healthandwellness, god, sobriety, relapse, treatment, loss, grief, addicts, recovery, addict, relationships, psychological, experience, spiritual, spirituality, alcoholic, addiction recovery, insanity, psychosis, story, neglect, jail, prescription, alcoholic, alcoholism, treatment, diagnosis, prison, criminal, psychology, doctor, dealer, baltimore diagnosis, felony, felonies, forgiveness, spiritual, DUI#fthestigma #podcast #addiction #overdoseawareness #mentalhealth #mentalillness #recovery #criminal #addictionrecovery #addict

April 21, 2026Episode 541 hr 23 min

Corey Warren EXPOSES the Truth About Addiction Nobody Talks About

In episode 54 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with @icoreywarren a sober coach and mental health advocate who shares his raw journey from heroin use in high school to alcohol addiction—and ultimately, recovery. Now dedicated to helping others, Corey breaks down the myths surrounding alcohol, addiction, and sobriety, while offering real insight into how addiction impacts the brain and decision-making.This conversation dives into recovery, relapse prevention, and the truth about substance use—aimed at breaking stigma and helping others find a path forward.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction.Chapters |00:00 Welcome & Small Town vs. City Life02:13 Moving, Flying & Control Issues04:36 Rise Recovery Community & Business Journey06:30 Social Media, Advocacy, & Its Challenges09:07 Sobriety Journey Begins13:13 From Heroin to Armed Robbery17:20 Stigma, Addiction, and Upbringing19:32 Transition to Alcohol & College Years22:27 Alcohol, Consequences & Social Perceptions25:46 Alcoholism: Heavy Drinking vs. Addiction29:33 Getting Sober Young vs. After Decades32:01 Coaching in Recovery: Structure & Prep35:02 The Role of Community & Program Choice38:39 AA, Spirituality, & Changes in Recovery Culture41:13 Triggers, Life Skills & Emotional Regulation44:04 Addiction: Nature vs. Nurture46:28 Opening Rise Recovery & Family Influence49:38 Relapse, Rock Bottom, and Turning Point53:29 Spirituality, God & Recovery58:33 Faith, Family, and Long-Term Change01:03:29 Advice for People Struggling with Addiction01:06:17 Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health01:10:51 Understanding Addiction & Social Media Analogy01:13:23 Clean Culture Brand & Broader Recovery Message01:16:43 Closing Thoughts & FarewellsCorey's Links | Website | https://www.coreywarren.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/icoreywarrenFollow us! Instagram | https://instagram.com/fthestigmapodTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigmaFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/FTStigmaPod links |Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3?si=35349a057d564bacApple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f-ck-the-stigma/id1691599224Tags in this video ↓fthestigma, podcast, addiction, recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, ptsd, mentalhealth, mentalillness, nonprofit, vulnerability, youth, healthandwellness, god, sobriety, relapse, treatment, loss, grief, addicts, recovery, addict, relationships, psychological, experience, spiritual, spirituality, alcoholic, addiction recovery, insanity, psychosis, story, neglect, jail, prescription, alcoholic, alcoholism, treatment, diagnosis, prison, criminal, psychology, doctor, dealer, baltimore diagnosis, felony, felonies, forgiveness, spiritual, DUI#fthestigma #podcast #addiction #overdoseawareness #nonprofit #mentalhealth #mentalillness #recovery #criminal #addictionrecovery #addict

April 10, 2026Episode 531 hr 0 min

Men Struggling With Addiction — This Story Could Change You

In episode 53 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Alika Gambill to talk about what it really looks like to rebuild your life from the ground up. Alika opens up about the trauma he experienced growing up and how it shaped the path that led him into nearly two decades of addiction. He shares the chaos of that lifestyle, his struggle with addiction, and the reality of trying to survive while losing himself in the process. Alika speaks on rebuilding a relationship with his abusive father, navigating forgiveness, and what it means to break generational cycles.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction.Chapters |00:00 Introduction & Hawaiian Roots01:00 Growing Up in Hawaii: Culture & Family04:00 Family Dynamics and Childhood Challenges08:00 Turbulent Home Life and Early Trauma12:00 Feeling Overlooked and Introverted15:00 Turning to Alcohol & Identity Issues19:00 Following Role Models: Substances and Surf22:00 Addiction, Identity, and Men’s Perspective25:00 Finding Religion & First Encounters with God29:00 Entry Into Drugs and Escalating Addiction34:00 Living in Active Addiction39:00 Victim Mentality and Family Resentments44:00 Turning Point: Understanding & Forgiveness47:00 Bottoming Out and the Path to Sobriety53:00 Sobriety, Recovery, and Changing Mindsets57:00 Addict Thinking: It’s About the Mind01:00:00 Life After Addiction & Giving Back01:02:00 Misconceptions About Addiction & Closing ThoughtsFollow us! Instagram | https://instagram.com/fthestigmapodTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigmaFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/FTStigmaPod links |Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3?si=35349a057d564bacApple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f-ck-the-stigma/id1691599224Tags in this video ↓fthestigma, podcast, addiction, recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, ptsd, mentalhealth, mentalillness, nonprofit, vulnerability, youth, healthandwellness, god, sobriety, relapse, treatment, loss, grief, addicts, recovery, addict, relationships, psychological, experience, spiritual, spirituality, alcoholic, addiction recovery, insanity, psychosis, story, neglect, jail, prescription, alcoholic, alcoholism, treatment, diagnosis, prison, criminal, psychology, doctor, dealer, baltimore diagnosis, felony, felonies, forgiveness, spiritual, DUI#fthestigma #podcast #addiction #overdoseawareness #nonprofit #mentalhealth #mentalillness #recovery #criminal #addictionrecovery #addict

March 30, 2026Episode 5249 min

Over 300 People Die Every Day From Overdoses… Here’s Why

In episode 52 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Ahmad Hussain, founder and CEO of DEFENT, breaks down the harsh reality of the fentanyl epidemic and the truth behind the rising death toll. He shares what drives his mission to create an all-in-one fentanyl detection device and why urgent action is needed to address this national crisis.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction.DEFENT Links |Website | https://defent.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/defentofficialTiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@defentofficialChapters |00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction01:00 What is Defend? The All-in-One Solution03:00 Challenges with Traditional Fentanyl Test Strips05:00 Harm Reduction and Its Stigma09:00 Who Needs Harm Reduction? Breaking Stereotypes13:00 Personal Motivation: The Opioid Crisis17:00 Rising Fentanyl Deaths and Underlying Causes21:00 Why Fentanyl Is Everywhere: Economics & Supply Chains25:00 Strategy: Disrupting Drug Supply from the Bottom Up29:00 Limitations of Testing for Chronic Users33:00 Public Funding and Making Testing Accessible35:00 Addiction, Mental Health & Social Stigma39:00 Early Education and Honest Communication43:00 Myths About Fentanyl Risk and Consumer Attitudes46:00 Community Reporting and Real-Life Impact49:00 How the Device Works: All-in-One Explained53:00 Barriers to Adoption & Market Challenges57:00 Schools, Narcan, and Preventative Measures01:00:00 Xylazine, Nitazines, and Changing Drug Risks01:03:00 The Future of Harm Reduction01:07:00 Key Takeaways: Test Your SubstancesFollow us! Instagram | https://instagram.com/fthestigmapodTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigmaFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/FTStigmaPod links |Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3?si=35349a057d564bacApple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f-ck-the-stigma/id1691599224Tags in this video ↓fthestigma, podcast, addiction, recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, ptsd, mentalhealth, mentalillness, nonprofit, vulnerability, youth, healthandwellness, god, sobriety, relapse, treatment, loss, grief, addicts, recovery, addict, relationships, psychological, experience, spiritual, spirituality, alcoholic, addiction recovery, insanity, psychosis, story, neglect, jail, prescription, alcoholic, alcoholism, treatment, diagnosis, prison, criminal, psychology, doctor, dealer, baltimore diagnosis, felony, felonies, forgiveness, spiritual, DUI#fthestigma #podcast #addiction #overdoseawareness #nonprofit #mentalhealth #mentalillness #recovery #criminal #addictionrecovery #addict

March 23, 2026Episode 511 hr 4 min

Meth Addiction & Crime Took Everything From Him… Then This Happened | Garet McLendon

In episode 51 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Garet McLendon to share his powerful story of addiction, trauma, and recovery. In this episode, he opens up about the struggles that led him down a destructive path, the turning points that forced change, and what it really takes to rebuild your life from the ground up. From hard truths about relapse to finding purpose in sobriety, Garet gives raw insight into the realities of overcoming addiction and breaking the stigma around mental health.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction.Chapters |00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:50 Garrett's Sobriety Journey02:03 Life Today & Daily Routine03:10 Finding Balance in Recovery06:07 Early Life and Childhood Memories07:13 Family, Addiction and Early Exposure10:25 First Experiences With Substances11:01 Escalation and Living With Addiction14:10 Turning to Selling Drugs & Crime17:08 Life on the Streets and Prison21:19 Chaos, Paranoia, and Survival26:41 Addiction Deepens and Losing Hope32:41 Isolation and the Breaking Point36:46 Hitting Rock Bottom and Treatment41:12 First Steps to Recovery45:46 Staying Engaged and Active in Recovery50:01 Life Lessons and Growth in Sobriety54:08 Advice and Message for Those Struggling59:01 Closing Thoughts and GratitudeFollow us! Instagram | https://instagram.com/fthestigmapodTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigmaFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/FTStigmaTags in this video ↓fthestigma, podcast, addiction, recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, ptsd, mentalhealth, mentalillness, nonprofit, vulnerability, youth, healthandwellness, god, sobriety, relapse, treatment, loss, grief, addicts, recovery, addict, relationships, psychological, experience, spiritual, spirituality, alcoholic, addiction recovery, insanity, psychosis, story, neglect, jail, prescription, alcoholic, alcoholism, treatment, diagnosis, prison, criminal, psychology, doctor, dealer, baltimore diagnosis, felony, felonies, forgiveness, spiritual, DUI#fthestigma #podcast #addiction #overdoseawareness #nonprofit #mentalhealth #mentalillness #recovery #criminal #addictionrecovery #addict