Recovery Rockstars Uncut

On this episode I interview actress Brandy Ledford. Brandy doesn't hold anything back. She shares her history of struggling with bad relationships, cocaine, alcohol and pain pills. Brandy shares with us how she almost took her life... and today, how happy she is to be alive and sober... savoring every moment of every day. Congrats Brandy, you are such an inspirational Recovery Rockstar!

On this episode I interview singer/songwriter, Dorothy. Dorothy shares her struggles with addiction, living in an abusive relationship, suffering from PMDD and shares with us what life is like living on the road while on tour.Dorothy is an inspiration and now living life sober and on her terms. She has become a recovery advocate and is sharing her story in hopes that it will help save lives! Dorothy is truly is a Recovery Rockstar!

On this episode I interview Earle who has an incredibly inspirational story. Earle started abusing drugs at the age of 12. Growing up, he was surrounded by drugs. In fact, his grandmother introduced him to cocaine.After Earle tried heroin he became a full blown addict and battled his addictions for 10 years. After 50 attempts to get clean, and an overdose, Earle finally found his way in recovery. Today, Earle is happy and joyous and he has dedicated his life to help people become free from the grips of addiction.

On this episode I interview Sue who is from Atlanta. Sue shares her story which began with having an alcoholic father and her first drink at the age of 9. Things spiraled out of control before her second divorce when she started drinking daily...for several reasons.Sue shares her rock bottom moment which forever changed her life. Sue has recently experience some horrific events, but she has faced them head on and sober.Today, she is over 2.5 years sober and a HUGE advocate for recovery!

On this episode, I interview comedian Liz Russo. Liz shares her story about her struggles with alcoholism and her weight. Liz is open, honest and absolutely hilarious. Today, Liz is over 7 years sober and has found strength sharing stories about her recovery in her stand up. Liz is an absolute Recovery Rockstar! Enjoy the show!

On this episode, I sit down with Recovery Rockstar, Jessica. Jessica shares her journey from moving from Vancouver to L.A. where she became a celebrity stylist and DJ (House beats yo!). With the lifestyle, Jessica also found herself struggling with addiction. Today, Jessica is over a year and a half sober and crushing life. She found her passion by starting A Sober Girls Guide!

On this episode we meet Recovery Rockstar, Kale. Kale shares his story with his struggles with alcoholism. His drinking got progressively worse after he gave up custody of his daughter. For years, Kale battled his demons until he couldn't do it any more and wanted to be the dad his daughters deserve.Today, Kale is over 3 years sober. His story is raw and real! Congrats Kale, you are an inspiration.

On this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Katie. Katie lost her brother to suicide when she was a teenager. At the age of 17, she journaled about her experience losing her brother, which she released as a book titled Journey of the Heart: A Seventeen Year Old's Journal After Losing Her Brother To Suicide.Katie speaks from the heart and provides some incredible insight and words of wisdom. Absolutely honored to have her as a guest on the Recovery Rockstars UNCUT podcast!

On this episode, Recovery Rockstar Jessica shares her story of battling alcoholism. At the age of 13, Jessica started closest drinking. This lasted throughout her high school years. After high school, Jessica moved out and her drinking increased to the point where she couldn't function.Today, Jessica is over 4.5 years sober and she says life is in recovery is SO RAD!

In this episode we interview Rachel. Rachel shares her story about her past struggles with alcoholism and getting sober. She also opens up about her mental health challenges and what it's like to live with anxiety and depression.If anybody would like to connect directly with Rachel, her Instagram page is @shotstoshakes.

Vinnie shares his story incredible story of battling addiction. He started at a young age drinking and smoking weed, which led to him abusing pain killers. After high school the troubles continued with Vinnie getting multiple MIP's and DUI's and abusing harder drugs. It wasn't until Vinnie lost his brother to a heroin overdose that he took his own sobriety serious... with some help from friends and family.Vinnie is a true Recovery Rockstar!

Brandon Novak is a Recovery Rockstar. A skating prodigy that became lost in his addiction to heroin. Brandon takes us on an incredible journey from the beginning of his skating days, to his upbringing with his dad that was a part of Hells Angels, to abusing heroin and bouncing in and out of rehab (13 times), his time with Bam and the Jackass crew, to the final moment when he is standing in an airport, half naked being told he can't travel for 72 hours and calls his sponsor one last time.Brandon gets raw and real, holding nothing back. Today, Brandon is just shy of 3 years in sobriety and he is committed to giving back to others.

Recovery Rockstar Scott shares his recovery story. Scott drank on a daily when he was a bartender. Scott would constantly wake up with shakes and start drinking all over again. From multiple DUI’s, to blacked out nights, to drinking and doing cocaine daily, Scott got the final wake up call when he was pulled over going 140 in a 55. It was his 5th DUI which led to jail time and a moment of clarity.Today, Scott is sober and is on a mission to help others live a life being sober & stoked.

Recovery Rockstar Megan shares her story of overcoming addiction. Megan started drinking early in high school, but it wasn't until she dropped out of college and moved to New York that her addiction began. Her struggles with drinking and cocaine led to a moment where she wanted to jump off her friends balcony. It took years, but Megan finally got the treatment she deserved. Today Megan is sober and enjoying life as a singer, songwriter, actor, model and fire performer.

Meet Recovery Rockstar, Chris. Chris shares his incredible story. He started drinking at 15, was arrested 14 times, overdosed, had over 20 jobs and a .75 GPA. Today, Chris is sober and he gets to be a dad, a husband, a son, a businessman, a giver, a mentor, a community leader, a college graduate, and he is still growing the list.

Meet Recovery Rockstar, Devin. Devin spent years battling alcoholism and addiction. From endless nights drinking alone and isolated, Devin is now 11 years sober and traveling the world. Devin has an incredible story and sharing it to help anybody who is struggling.

Recovery Rockstar Kristina shares her inspirational story. From years of battling alcoholism, she is now over 2 years sober with the help of Crossfit and Faith.

Adam Jasinkski shares his history with addiction. From growing up doing drugs in Cherry Hill, to winning Big Brother, to being thrown in prison after using his $500K in winnings to buy and sell drugs, Adam shares it all. Through it all, Adam came out on top and is now an author, business professional and recovery advocate. Adam is a true Recovery Rockstar!

Recovery Rockstar Sarah shares her incredible story. From Hollywood to heroin to a life now filled with health and wellness, Sarah's story takes you on an incredible journey. Out of all the darkness and pain came light and hope!

Michael shares his incredible recovery story. Growing up in Springfield, Illinois, Michael started using drugs at 12. During his high school years, Michael started using heroin on a daily basis. He hit rock bottom in his Grandmother's basement, and on 6/12/2008, Michael got sober and is now living a life dedicated to helping others.