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August 19, 2025 27 mins

On this episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna brings you another story from our special former participant series where she extends the opportunity for former participants to share their journey with others. Today’s former participant is Sam Hayes. 

Despite early struggles with identity, family pressure, mental health, and finding stability, Sam’s story is one of transformation. With raw honesty, he shares how his treatment journey—full of resistance, reflection, and eventually real change—led him to a place of peace, self-acceptance, and passion for helping others. His insight into healing, and what it actually takes to maintain it, is a powerful reminder that success is never linear—and never too late.

NOTE: The podcasts in this series can include sensitive subjects such as suicide, self-harm, substance abuse, hospitalizations, psychotic episodes, and other traumatic experiences which include parts of the treatment journey. No topic is off limits and not all stories are positive but they are real, raw, and transparent.

**Listener discretion is advised**

Sam’s Resources:
Drew Horowitz & Associates
Email: sam.hayes@drewhorowitzassociates.com

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