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Two guys who have been to hell and back share the gritty, no holds back recovery war stories of those who have put themselves together after being in a seemingly hopeless state of mind, body and spirit.
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Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
As we grow in our sobriety we can be faced with some difficult situations. Oftentimes we can find ourselves needing to separate from certain people, places, and/or things. Depending on what that may be, following through may be easier said than done. BUT on the other side of that often can be a new level of growth. That’s why in this week’s episode we’re asking, is it a breakup or a breakthrough?
This question is inspired by the warstory we have this week from Scott A.K.A. The Hope Dealer who reached out to share his story. Growing up in New York, Scott was always into something growing up. Booze, pills, gambling and partying, it didn’t matter much. Everything he did, he did in excess.
Today Scott spends his time sober, reaching out to others who are homeless, hopeless and addicted and gets them into a treatment center. He’s an amazing figure in the recovery community and we’re glad to know people like Scott are out there in the trenches striving to make a difference.
Thank you for telling your story Scott!
Follow Scott @sdblock69 on IG!
Thanks Hellions!
RESOURCES
Excellent Drugs and Suicide resource from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/drug-addiction/drugs-and-suicide/
If you have questions about how your condition can lead to suicidal thoughts check this out from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/co-occurring-disorders/suicide-hotline/
Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings
Narcotics Anonymous online meetings
Find an Overeaters Anonymous meeting
https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/
Refuge Recovery website
Substance Abuse and Mental Health services
1-800-662-HELP
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide prevention hotline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
National Human Trafficking hotline
1-888-373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
More information about Human Trafficking within the trucking community can be found here:
https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/trucking-and-human-trafficking/
Al-Anon information (support for families)
Follow The Other Side of Hell on all the Socials!
IG: @othersideofhell_recoverypod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101
Twitter: @TOSOHellpodcast
Tik Tok: @theothersideofhell
Email us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com
For more information about the show, resources, or merch check out our website at theothersideofhellpodcast.com!
Contact us if you have ideas for a show, are interested in sharing your story, or are struggling in any way. Seriously.
Thanks to all who support the podcast! Remember you are the most important part of the show!
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Are you new to sobriety? Facing Rehab but unsure what to expect? Well then, we have the episode for you!
In this week’s episode we thought we’d go back a bit and talk about what the rehab experience was like. Why? Because it’s here that most of us are introduced to the world of recovery. Finding yourself in a rehab center can be a VERY lonely and sad feeling. But for a lot of us, this is where we truly were able to begin to believe we could get better. And hope is always a worthy subject.
This topic is brought to us by this week’s warstory from Courtney. Courtney’s relationship with her father had introduced her into the world of addiction long before she would venture there herself. Denial would keep her in many dangerous situations before a moment of clarity following a really bad black out finally had her seeking change. In rehab she was finally forced to face the demons she’d been running from her whole life. Her life today is born from the seed planted from the healing that took place there. She is a true testament of how real change can happen when we get honest with ourselves and do the work.
Thank you Courtney for sharing your story!
Follow Courtney on IG @thesobercourtney
Thanks Hellions!
RESOURCES
Excellent Drugs and Suicide resource from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/drug-addiction/drugs-and-suicide/
If you have questions about how your condition can lead to suicidal thoughts check this out from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/co-occurring-disorders/suicide-hotline/
Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings
Narcotics Anonymous online meetings
Find an Overeaters Anonymous meeting
https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/
Refuge Recovery website
Substance Abuse and Mental Health services
1-800-662-HELP
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide prevention hotline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
National Human Trafficking hotline
1-888-373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
More information about Human Trafficking within the trucking community can be found here:
https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/trucking-and-human-trafficking/
Al-Anon information (support for families)
Follow The Other Side of Hell on all the Socials!
IG: @othersideofhell_recoverypod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101
Twitter: @TOSOHellpodcast
Tik Tok: @theothersideofhell
Email us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com
For more information about the show, resources, or merch check out our website at theothersideofhellpodcast.com!
Contact us if you have ideas for a show, are interested in sharing your story, or are struggling in any way. Seriously.
Thanks to all who support the podcast! Remember you are the most important part of the show!
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Recovery is recovery. It doesn’t matter your brand or your flavor, the result is the same; sobriety and a better quality of life. But why is Alcoholics Anonymous anonymous? And why do some people choose to recover out loud? And what are the pros and cons to both? Good questions. Let’s talk about it.
This week’s topic is inspired by the warstory we received from Mike. Mike is CEO of Inspire 2 Inspire, a non-profit looking to help those who suffer with addiction. With over 60 days clean and a 20 years as a professional addict, Mike chooses to recover out loud so others can see that they can walk through the struggle together. To hear where he has come from and how he chooses to live today is one of the many reasons we’re honored to share his story on our platform.
Keep at it Mike!
Follow mike on instagram @mikefiore118 and check @Inspire2inspire_ on TikTok.
Thanks Hellions!
RESOURCES
Excellent Drugs and Suicide resource from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/drug-addiction/drugs-and-suicide/
If you have questions about how your condition can lead to suicidal thoughts check this out from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/co-occurring-disorders/suicide-hotline/
Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings
Narcotics Anonymous online meetings
Find an Overeaters Anonymous meeting
https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/
Refuge Recovery website
Substance Abuse and Mental Health services
1-800-662-HELP
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide prevention hotline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
National Human Trafficking hotline
1-888-373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
More information about Human Trafficking within the trucking community can be found here:
https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/trucking-and-human-trafficking/
Al-Anon information (support for families)
Follow The Other Side of Hell on all the Socials!
IG: @othersideofhell_recoverypod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101
Twitter: @TOSOHellpodcast
Tik Tok: @theothersideofhell
Email us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com
For more information about the show, resources, or merch check out our website at theothersideofhellpodcast.com!
Contact us if you have ideas for a show, are interested in sharing your story, or are struggling in any way. Seriously.
Thanks to all who support the podcast! Remember you are the most important part of the show!
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Am I truly an alcoholic? Like, for really real? How do I know? And what’s it mean to be a “real alcoholic?” Good questions.
If you drank like we drank you may find yourself with these same questions. Especially if it’s gotten to the point where you have some pretty “real” consequences. Our warstory this week comes from Leslie, who found herself in this exact position.
Always the rebel, Leslie found comfort and acceptance in the bottle. Having a child gave her the courage to leave an abusive relationship but it wasn't until a friend of Bill W's planted a seed that she would have the courage to leave the bottle and surrender to a solution. Hear how she lives her life today compared to what life was like in the bottom of a bottle.
Leslie inspired this week’s topic of “The Real Alcoholic.” The ground floor for many of us is accepting the notion that we are a “real alcoholic.” Come along with us while we talk about what that means.
Thanks Hellians!
RESOURCES
Excellent Drugs and Suicide resource from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/drug-addiction/drugs-and-suicide/
If you have questions about how your condition can lead to suicidal thoughts check this out from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/co-occurring-disorders/suicide-hotline/
Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings
Narcotics Anonymous online meetings
Find an Overeaters Anonymous meeting
https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/
Refuge Recovery website
Substance Abuse and Mental Health services
1-800-662-HELP
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide prevention hotline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
National Human Trafficking hotline
1-888-373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Al-Anon information (support for families)
Follow The Other Side of Hell on all the Socials!
IG: @othersideofhell_recoverypod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101
Twitter: @TOSOHellpodcast
Tik Tok: @theothersideofhell
Email us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com
For more information about the show, resources, or merch check out our website at theothersideofhellpodcast.com!
Contact us if you have ideas for a show, are interested in sharing your story, or are struggling in any way. Seriously.
Thanks to all who support the podcast! Remember you are the most important part of the show!
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Friday Dec 31, 2021
This Holiday Season we're taking a small break to spend time with our families but we want to share one of the most special events we were able to attend this year with you. In August we went to LA to attend a sober skate fundraiser for Valor Rising, a non-profit dedicated to helping addicts get off the streets and into a program where they can begin healing. We made our way through the crowd and asked some very pointed questions. Needless to say, in true alcoholic form, we got answers of all types. Check it out at the link below and be sure to like and subscribe if you haven't already!
Have a safe and sober New Years!
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Let go and let God. You heard this one? Yeah? So what does it mean? And how is it done? And why? What’s the benefit?
When most of us our beat into enough submission to finally be open to a sober lifestyle, we quickly find out that life run on our will just doesn’t work. In a 12 step program, we learn to depend on our own concept of a higher power and turn our will over. Let go and let God is a reminder that there is a god, and we’re not it. He/it will allow life to unfold according to a plan outside of our control. Today, we’re most grateful for that.
This topic comes from this week’s warstory from Dave. Dave grew up in NY and watched alcoholism first hand with his parents. Though he swore he’d never go that route, when he did, its fair to say the lifestyle got away from him. After enough consequences he found himself in the rooms of AA. It was there that he learned the concept of letting go and letting God. His life today is full of service and giving back in a way that he was never able before.
Follow Dave at @nydave564 on IG!
Thanks Hellians!
RESOURCES
Excellent Drugs and Suicide resource from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/drug-addiction/drugs-and-suicide/
If you have questions about how your condition can lead to suicidal thoughts check this out from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/co-occurring-disorders/suicide-hotline/
Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings
Narcotics Anonymous online meetings
Find an Overeaters Anonymous meeting
https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/
Refuge Recovery website
Substance Abuse and Mental Health services
1-800-662-HELP
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide prevention hotline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
National Human Trafficking hotline
1-888-373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Al-Anon information (support for families)
Follow The Other Side of Hell on all the Socials!
IG: @othersideofhell_recoverypod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101
Twitter: @TOSOHellpodcast
Tik Tok: @theothersideofhell
Email us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com
For more information about the show, resources, or merch check out our website at theothersideofhellpodcast.com!
Contact us if you have ideas for a show, are interested in sharing your story, or are struggling in any way. Seriously.
Thanks to all who support the podcast! Remember you are the most important part of the show!
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Did anybody else completely forget any moral code they ever had when out there using and abusing?? Not just us? Didn’t think so.
This is what brings us together.
In this episode we’re at it again. Cameron is retelling his warstory after 100 episodes. In this we pulled the topic of Compromising our morals. When you listen to Cameron’s story you’ll hear time after time how he crossed that line he had for himself and how as he got further and further lost, the easier it became to disregard any moral fiber that made up his being.
Luckily, today we don’t have to live that way. The moral fiber didn’t disappear; it was just covered up by the clutter of addiction. After we clear away the wreckage, we learn to live life on life's terms.
Check out episode three to hear Cameron’s story when we first started the podcast!
https://youtu.be/nKfRvPTviz4
Thanks Hellians!
RESOURCES
Excellent Drugs and Suicide resource from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/drug-addiction/drugs-and-suicide/
If you have questions about how your condition can lead to suicidal thoughts check this out from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/co-occurring-disorders/suicide-hotline/
Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings
Narcotics Anonymous online meetings
Find an Overeaters Anonymous meeting
https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/
Refuge Recovery website
Substance Abuse and Mental Health services
1-800-662-HELP
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide prevention hotline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
National Human Trafficking hotline
1-888-373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Al-Anon information (support for families)
Follow The Other Side of Hell on all the Socials!
IG: @othersideofhell_recoverypod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101
Twitter: @TOSOHellpodcast
Tik Tok: @theothersideofhell
Email us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com
For more information about the show, resources, or merch check out our website at theothersideofhellpodcast.com!
Contact us if you have ideas for a show, are interested in sharing your story, or are struggling in any way. Seriously.
Thanks to all who support the podcast! Remember you are the most important part of the show!
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
On this, our 101th episode, we’re talking about Untreated Alcoholism!
What do we mean when we use the term “untreated alcoholism?” How do you know if we're experiencing it? And what do we do about it? Listen in as we rap about it.
We got our topic from a very familiar face. Willy is sharing his warstory with us on the episode! After 100 episodes we’re revisiting our own stories to see how they have changed!
If you’ve been following Willy over the past 6 months, you know that untreated alcoholism is a part of his story. Hear how his journey continues to evolve as his willingness continues to be in a state of flux.
Check out episode one to hear Willy share his original story. It's a trip!
The Other Side of Hell #001 | Isms | Willy's Warstory
Thanks Hellians!
RESOURCES
Excellent Drugs and Suicide resource from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/drug-addiction/drugs-and-suicide/
If you have questions about how your condition can lead to suicidal thoughts check this out from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/co-occurring-disorders/suicide-hotline/
Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings
Narcotics Anonymous online meetings
Find an Overeaters Anonymous meeting
https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/
Refuge Recovery website
Substance Abuse and Mental Health services
1-800-662-HELP
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide prevention hotline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
National Human Trafficking hotline
1-888-373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Al-Anon information (support for families)
Follow The Other Side of Hell on all the Socials!
IG: @othersideofhell_recoverypod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101
Twitter: @TOSOHellpodcast
Tik Tok: @theothersideofhell
Email us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com
For more information about the show, resources, or merch check out our website at theothersideofhellpodcast.com!
Contact us if you have ideas for a show, are interested in sharing your story, or are struggling in any way. Seriously.
Thanks to all who support the podcast! Remember you are the most important part of the show!
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Is our problem spiritual in nature? That seems like a big pill to swallow. Then again, we tried addressing everything else. What do we have to lose? At rock bottom, the answer is nothing.
This week we’re talking about the spiritual malady, a topic inspired by an amazing warstory from Mary. If you ask Mary, she’ll tell you she was destined to become an alcoholic. With parents who had the disease, she grew up in and around AA. Unfortunately it wasn’t enough to keep her sober and she wound up finding her own way to the rooms. Today, after a recent relapse, she has found it necessary to address the spiritual malady in a way she never had before. Tune in to hear how she’s learned to deal with life’s challenges instead of allowing them to fester.
**Mary is currently seeking 12 step literature!!!!! If you know anyone who can donate to help Mary bring this literature into the rehab facility where she works, please contact us and we’ll put you in touch with her!
Or you can DM Mary on IG at @maryk84!!
Thanks Hellians!
RESOURCES
Excellent Drugs and Suicide resource from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/drug-addiction/drugs-and-suicide/
If you have questions about how your condition can lead to suicidal thoughts check this out from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/co-occurring-disorders/suicide-hotline/
Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings
Narcotics Anonymous online meetings
Find an Overeaters Anonymous meeting
https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/
Refuge Recovery website
Substance Abuse and Mental Health services
1-800-662-HELP
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide prevention hotline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
National Human Trafficking hotline
1-888-373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Al-Anon information (support for families)
Follow The Other Side of Hell on all the Socials!
IG: @othersideofhell_recoverypod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101
Twitter: @TOSOHellpodcast
Tik Tok: @theothersideofhell
Email us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com
For more information about the show, resources, or merch check out our website at theothersideofhellpodcast.com!
Contact us if you have ideas for a show, are interested in sharing your story, or are struggling in any way. Seriously.
Thanks to all who support the podcast! Remember you are the most important part of the show!
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Early sobriety can be scary. When we are newly sober it's fair to say that nearly everything is different. Even though we may be able to recognize the destruction caused by addiction and be happy to be separated from it, the first 30 days can still be a period of mourning and confusion. So let’s talk about it.
This week, we have a warstory from Dani who shares with us what life was like, what happened, and why she decided to get sober. You’ll hear that a lot happened in her first 30 days of sobriety. Her story inspired this week’s topic and is well worth discussing. If you’re new or nearly new, this episode is for you.
Thank you Dani for sharing your story!
Follow Dani on IG at @sober_socially to see her navigate the ever-changing waters of recovery!
RESOURCES
Excellent Drugs and Suicide resource from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/drug-addiction/drugs-and-suicide/
If you have questions about how your condition can lead to suicidal thoughts check this out from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/co-occurring-disorders/suicide-hotline/
Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings
Narcotics Anonymous online meetings
Find an Overeaters Anonymous meeting
https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/
Refuge Recovery website
Substance Abuse and Mental Health services
1-800-662-HELP
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide prevention hotline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
National Human Trafficking hotline
1-888-373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Al-Anon information (support for families)
Follow The Other Side of Hell on all the Socials!
IG: @othersideofhell_recoverypod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theothersideofhell101
Twitter: @TOSOHellpodcast
Tik Tok: @theothersideofhell
Email us at theothersideofhell@gmail.com
For more information about the show, resources, or merch check out our website at theothersideofhellpodcast.com!
Contact us if you have ideas for a show, are interested in sharing your story, or are struggling in any way. Seriously.
Thanks to all who support the podcast! Remember you are the most important part of the show!