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September 22, 2025 80 mins

Awakening The Warrior with J.R. Hutter | The Hopeaholics Podcast

In this episode, J.R. Hutter shares his raw and transformative life story, opening up about his upbringing, his father’s struggles with alcoholism, and how his own battles with PTSD, bipolar disorder, and addiction spiraled after serving in Iraq. He recounts years of heavy drinking, cocaine use, and the chaos of life as a DJ in South Florida, describing the cycle of self-destruction that left him suicidal, ashamed, and on the verge of losing everything. A breaking point came after cheating on his girlfriend and realizing he had become someone he despised, which pushed him to reach out for help and attend his first AA meeting. From there, J.R. reflects on the long, difficult path of sobriety—learning that quitting alcohol wasn’t enough, and that true change required rebuilding his character, embracing spirituality, committing to fitness, and creating healthier routines. He explains how his journey led him to share his story publicly, transition into coaching, and inspire others in recovery, even as he lost thousands of social media followers when he shifted from photographing models and wrestlers to talking about sobriety. Through honesty and vulnerability, J.R. paints a picture of redemption, showing how discipline, purpose, and service to others transformed his life and gave him a new mission.

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Timestamps:
00:07:11 – Family Curse
00:09:16 – Diagnosed & Declining
00:11:59 – Trapped in the Cycle
00:13:01 – Suicidal Spiral
00:14:10 – The Breaking Point
00:16:04 – Losing It All
00:17:14 – Rebuilding
00:24:02 – Sobriety Date
00:25:00 – Best Friend Bond
00:26:24 – The Transformation
00:29:15 – Fighting Through Fitness
00:34:00 – Behind the Lens
00:36:52 – Losing Followers

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