His girlfriend stayed in jail for about six weeks while he tried to save her bail money. Whenever he got close, the gambling machine looked like a shortcut: “Maybe I could hit another 300.” That’s addictive thinking in action—risking the money you have because you believe one more win will…
Ten years ago, a situation like this would have sent him back to the streets. Today, he can face it with peace and joy. Addiction recovery doesn’t make every problem disappear. In this clip, he describes something powerful: his character has changed, and so has his response to difficult situations.…
What does faith bring to recovery? For us, prayer, meditation, and God’s promises help change how we think about life and what’s possible. “God gave me this prescription a long time ago.” In this short from 4mics 13teeth 1anklemonitor, we talk about the role of faith in addiction recovery and…
“When I was in my addiction, they hid the remote and the car keys from me. When I got sober, they gave me the remote back—but they still hid the car keys.” That line opens this episode because it says something I had to learn: **I could stop using and…
Addiction can become part of how we see ourselves—even after we get sober. But recovery taught me that my addiction does not define who I am. I'm not what my addiction says I am. I am what God says I am. I identify as a child of God. Recovery is…
Do I have to do this recovery thing for the rest of my life? When you're new to recovery, the thought of doing this forever can feel overwhelming. Meetings forever? Working on recovery forever? Thinking about addiction forever? Staying vigilant for the rest of your life? Forever is a long…
Cravings can feel like they’re never going to end—especially when they hit in the middle of the night. But you don’t have to act on every craving. Breathe. Pray. Reach out to your sponsor or someone in your recovery community. Give yourself time and ride the wave. Recovery isn’t about…
There’s a big difference between doing recovery because someone tells you to—and choosing recovery for yourself. No court order. No one saying, “You need to go do this.” He’s digging in, looking for help, and taking responsibility for his own recovery. That’s when things begin to change. 🎙️ This clip…
When you first enter addiction recovery, you may believe that getting sober should immediately restore everyone’s trust. You know that you are trying to change—but the people you hurt may still be afraid, guarded, or uncertain. In this episode of **4 Mics • 13 Teeth • 1 Ankle Monitor**, we…
You've tried everything. Meetings. Willpower. Starting over. But if the trauma underneath never gets touched, the cycle doesn't stop. In this clip from 4 Mics 13 Teeth 1 Ankle Monitor, we break down why healing unresolved trauma is the missing piece in most recovery journeys, and what it actually takes…
You didn't cause their addiction. You can't control it. And you can't cure it. Those three truths can be some of the hardest for a family member, spouse, parent, or friend to accept when someone they love is struggling with drug addiction, alcoholism, or substance abuse. In this powerful YouTube…
Can childhood trauma lead to addiction later in life? For many people struggling with substance abuse, alcoholism, and addictive behaviors, the roots of addiction go much deeper than the drugs or alcohol themselves. In this powerful episode of 4mics 13teeth 1anklemonitor, we explore the connection between childhood trauma, adverse childhood…
Most people think addiction starts with drugs or alcohol. For many people, it starts much earlier. In this powerful clip from our conversation with Hailey Grossi, she shares how feelings of abandonment and loneliness led her to seek connection in unhealthy places. What began as a search for belonging eventually…
🎙️ NOT TOO FAR GONE | The Recovery Story of Hailey Grossi How many times can someone start over before they finally find lasting recovery? In this powerful episode of 4 Mics, 13 Teeth, 1 Ankle Monitor, Hailey Grossi shares her journey through addiction, multiple rehab stays, accountability court, setbacks,…
self harm, cutting, mental pain vs physical pain, why people self harm, addiction recovery, mental health awareness, depression, anxiety, trauma healing, recovery journey This powerful clip from our full episode on self-harm dives into a truth many people don’t talk about — sometimes physical pain feels easier to handle than…
Self harm, cutting, self harm recovery, mental health, addiction recovery, trauma, depression, anxiety, real story, recovery podcast — Amanda shares her powerful story of self harm, cutting, and healing. Amanda opens up about her personal experience with self harm, specifically cutting, and what was really behind the pain she was…
This short clip talks about listening to Christian rap and music that speaks about Jesus. Faith, music, and testimony can change the way you live. If the beat speaks Jesus, I’m listening. On the podcast 4mics 13teeth 1anklemonitor, we talk about addiction recovery, faith, life change, testimony, and real stories…
Rock bottom, addiction recovery, prison testimony, realizing you need help, recovery story, faith and addiction, Celebrate Recovery, accountability court, prison to purpose — Jason Moore shares the moment he knew he could not keep living the same way. In this powerful clip from the Unshaken: From Prison to Purpose podcast,…
