The Hopeaholics
Welcome to the Hopeaholics Podcast, where we tackle addiction and mental illness through sharing real life experiences, honesty and hope! Hosted by Chad Carlsen, who knows firsthand the destruction that these issues can cause, we're here to offer listeners a much-needed source of inspiration and understanding that will carry them through tough times. Through powerful, honest, and unfiltered interviews, The Hopeaholics provides a beacon of hope for listeners facing similar issues, banishing stigma in the process. If you're looking for an authentic podcast that'll motivate you to overcome hard times and live well, look no further. To get help for yourself or someone you love, call 949-989-6550
Episodes
Chris Eckfeldt: "GOD SUSPENDED ME" | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Chris Eckfeldt’s unforgettable journey through darkness to hope will grip your soul. In 2023, a catastrophic mountain biking accident in San Clemente shattered Chris’s spine, robbing him of his legs and thrusting him into a world of unrelenting physical and emotional turmoil. Once an avid rider tearing down trails with the MTB Maniacs, he faced the sta...
Kaylor Betts: Awake and Winning | The Hopeaholics Podcast
This electrifying episode of the Hopeaholic podcast features Kaylor Betts, a Canadian entrepreneur, podcast host, and mental health advocate known for his unapologetic authenticity and transformative journey. Kaylor opens up about his past struggles with self-sabotage, mental health challenges, and societal judgment, sharing how he overcame six failed businesses, ch...
Morae Morris: The Dimes in Recovery | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this deeply moving episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Morae Morris lays bare her extraordinary journey through 32 years of addiction to over 11 years of sobriety, weaving a narrative of raw pain, spiritual rediscovery, and unyielding hope. With her infectious humor and heartfelt honesty, she shares vivid stories—like finding dimes in unlikely places as signs...
Darren Prince: The Bottom is The Beginning | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Dive into an unforgettable episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast featuring Darren Prince, a legendary sports and celebrity agent who has represented icons like Magic Johnson, Hulk Hogan, Pamela Anderson, and the late Muhammad Ali, and the international best-selling author of Aiming High. In this powerful conversation, Darren lays bare his grueling battle wit...
Ian Heinisch: "I'M DONE PRETENDING" | The Hopeaholics Podcast
From UFC fame to foreign prisons, Ian Heinisch’s journey is one of chaos, redemption, and unshakable faith. On this episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Ian takes us deep into the gritty truth of a life shaped by addiction, violence, smuggling ecstasy, and international fugitive status—all before the age of 21. But in his darkest moment, faced with...
Tommy Gunn: Adult Films Saved His Life | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this raw and deeply human episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, we sit down with legendary adult film star Tommy Gunn, whose decades-long career includes hundreds of film credits, industry awards, and mainstream appearances—but behind the fame lies a powerful story of pain, perseverance, and redemption. Tommy opens up about discovering his mother’s suicide a...
Jimmy Queen: The World Will Eat You Up | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Jimmy Queen returns to share the raw truth behind his transformation—from rock bottom to reinvention. He opens up about the moment his wife went to treatment, a turning point that shattered his emotional walls and forced him to surrender everything he thought he knew about life, purpose...
Chuck Zamzow: The Power of Sharing Our Stories | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, we feature Chuck Zamzow, a resilient individual from LaSalle Peru, Illinois, who shares his powerful journey through addiction and recovery. Chuck candidly discusses the challenges he faced, including the impact of his struggles on his relationships and mental health. He emphasizes the importance of vulnerab...
Dr. Richard Morgan: The Life-changing Pill | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Welcome back to the Hopeaholics podcast, where we dive deep into the realities of mental health and addiction. In this episode, we are honored to have Dr. Richard Morgan as our guest, who shares his powerful journey through addiction and recovery. Dr. Richard Morgan recounts a journey of addiction that begins during medical school, where he starts writing...
Mike Thompson: Finding Good | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this compelling episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, we welcome the inspiring Mike Thompson, who shares his transformative journey through addiction and recovery. Mike, a four-time cancer survivor, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at age 10, leading to two bone marrow transplants, over 75 surgeries, and a 12.5-hour facial reconstruction. Despite chronic pain,...
Mark Manderson: The Recovery Way | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, join us as we explore the intricate relationship between mental health and addiction with guest Mark Manderson, emphasizing the importance of community support and emotional vulnerability. Mark Manderson is a renowned mental health and addiction expert with over 20 years of experience. As the COO of Pacific Shores Recover...
Preston Durnford: Altering People's Paths | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Join us for a powerful and introspective conversation with Preston Durnford, the creator of The Epic Journal, a journal that provides principles and journaling exercises that can be a myriad to mental health symptoms. We delve into the depths of life, loss, and the human spirit on this episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast. Preston shares his raw and hon...
Heather Barba: Trusting The Unknown Path | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Heather Barba shares her powerful journey of resilience, faith, and transformation after battling addiction and loss. Adopted at a young age, she struggled with identity and self-worth, later turning to substance abuse following the deaths of both her adoptive parents to cancer. Searching for discipline and purpose, she found healing through bodybuilding, j...
Jesi Stracham: The Continuous Process of Rebuilding | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Jesi Stracham’s journey is one of resilience, transformation, and unwavering faith. After a life-changing motorcycle accident left her paralyzed, she faced unimaginable challenges, from battling addiction to redefining her sense of purpose. In this episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Jesi opens up about her reckless past, the moment she flatlined...
Taylor Ballinger: How Tearing My ACL Led to Substance Abuse | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Taylor Ballinger opens up about her journey through a turbulent childhood, struggles with addiction, and the path to self-discovery that led her to faith and healing. Growing up with absent parents, Taylor found herself immersed in substance abuse, unhealthy relationships, and a toxic cycle of numbing pain. After suffering an ACL injury a...
Bryan Calcott: Finding Peace Before Death | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, the guest shares his turbulent journey through addiction, incarceration, and the lifelong battle for self-acceptance. Reflecting on his time in prison—serving sentences for drug-related charges—he reveals how his obsession with money and external validation stemmed from a childhood m...
David Meltzer: How Gratitude Can Change Your Life | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this powerful episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, David Meltzer shares his incredible journey from making hundreds of millions of dollars, losing it all, and rebuilding his life through faith, gratitude, and purpose. As the Chairman of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, David discusses how timeless principles from Think and Grow Rich transformed hi...
Heather Beaton: Tired of Being Nothing | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this emotional episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Heather Beaton shares her powerful journey from homelessness and addiction to finding freedom through recovery. She opens up about the trauma that fueled her substance abuse, her struggles with violent relationships, and the repeated suicide attempts that marked her darkest moments. Heather discusses how r...
Donal & Tiernan Cranny: "THERE'S NO ROOM FOR EMPATHY" | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this compelling episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, father-son duo Donal and Tiernan Cranny share their powerful journey through addiction and recovery. Donal reflects on his childhood in Northern Ireland during "The Troubles," his battle with alcoholism while working on Wall Street, and how the 12-step program transf...
Jessy Lauren: "I KEPT DOING SOMETHING I HATED" | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Today, we have an incredibly raw and inspiring episode featuring Jessy Lauren, a woman whose journey through addiction, loss, and redemption will leave you speechless. Jessy opens up about her past with absolute honesty—sharing the darkest moments that nearly cost her everything, from a high-speed police chase and multiple felony charges to an ov...
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