Join Joe and Co as they sit down with Rocky Hopper, a close friend whose incredible journey from rock bottom to redemption offers powerful insights into addiction, recovery, and transformation. Rocky opens up about his early years growing up in a hardworking family, his descent into heavy drug addiction including heroin use, and the multiple arrests and treatment attempts that marked his twenties.
In this raw and honest conversation, Rocky shares how his final arrest became a turning point, the unexpected mentorship he found in prison, and his decision to completely rebuild his life from scratch. Now sober and living in a recovery community, Rocky discusses returning to school at 34, the daily work of staying clean, and his commitment to helping others on similar journeys.
This episode showcases the power of second chances and the importance of community support in recovery. Rocky's humility and gratitude throughout his story serve as a testament to the possibility of genuine transformation, no matter how far someone has fallen.
A powerful reminder that it's never too late to change your life.
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