In this episode of The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, I sit down with James Yount — a longtime listener and social media supporter who reached out to share his personal story of transformation. And after hearing it, I knew we had to record this episode.
James has been sober from meth for five years. But his story isn’t your typical “before and after.” He was actually overweight during his active addiction — something not often talked about — and has since lost a significant amount of weight as part of his journey back to health.
We dive deep into his addiction, what finally led to his rock bottom, and how he found a new path through faith and fitness. James doesn’t coach, sell programs, or try to be anything other than what he is: a guy in recovery who’s passionate about sharing his story to help others.
This is one of those episodes that reminds you why we do this work. It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s full of heart.
We cover:
- James’ battle with meth addiction and how he finally got clean
- The unique challenge of being overweight during active addiction
- How faith became the foundation of his recovery
- The role fitness played in rebuilding his life
- What keeps him grounded today — five years sober and thriving
Whether you’re in recovery, know someone who is, or just need a reminder of the power of redemption — this one’s worth a listen.
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Episode Timestamps
00:00 James' Inspiring Recovery Journey
05:39 Struggles with Addiction and Loss
08:58 No Home, No Family, No Loss
11:18 Rebuilding After Addiction Regrets
14:11 "Addiction's Breaking Point: Meth"
17:15 Faith-Led Recovery from Addiction
23:10 "From Rock Bottom to Redemption"
25:07 "Start Small, Achieve Big"
30:00 "Christian Journey: Overcoming Addiction"
33:55 Family's Transformative Faith Journey
37:42 From TED Ambitions to Gratitude
39:24 Embracing Authenticity After Addiction
43:18 Morning Gratitude and Routine
45:46 Understanding Addiction and Mental Health
48:32 Multiple Paths to Sobriety
54:22 Start Small for Lasting Change
56:28 Recovery Coaching for Financial Wellbeing
58:10 Gratitude and Farewell from Brad
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