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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 Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Well, we’re sober. Now what?
It’s been said that getting sober isn’t the hard part. It’s staying sober that seems to elude us. So what can we do to maintain our recovery? The answer? The same thing we did to get sober and sometimes more.
We are on fire with wisdom coming from Marty and Jackson who joined Cameron and Willy as special guest hosts in the week’s episode. These are a couple of dudes who know a bit about staying stopped and maintaining our recovery. This topic came to us from our warstory from Adam!
Adam always thought he was the exception to the rule even before he started using and drinking. He felt magic with his first experience having all his fears and worries melt away.
Eventually the drink would overtake him and he came face to face with the alcoholic. Today he works a 12 step program and shows up each day to maintain his recovery. Tune in to hear his amazing experience, strength and hope.
Follow Adam on IG @adamodp and check out Team XII at @teamtwelv for more awesome recovery resources!
Check out Stay Stopped on-line at www.staystopped.shop and follow Jackson on IG at
@stay.stopped
To hear Marty’s story check out this awesome episode!
You can follow him on IG @martyevans2001
We’re honored to know these dudes and to have them here! Thank you for joining us and sharing your experience, strength and hope!
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 Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Though it wasn’t always apparent in the moment, along most of our journeys we can see people who wouldn’t give up on us. Ones who somehow knew we were worth saving. The ones who, in retrospect, must have been Angels in people’s clothing.
This week is on fire with this topic coming from our man Jackson from Stay Stopped. Jackson came all the way from L.A. to be on the show and we’re happy to share his warstory with you.
Even from a young age, Jackson never really felt like he fit in. When he discovered drugs and alcohol, his paths diverged and he started leading two lives. One was that of a doting business professional, the other of an addict-alcoholic working towards his next fix. It was easy for Jackson to justify his using when the consequences didn’t come fast enough. But as you’ll hear, that wouldn’t last long.
Having finally surrendered to the solution, Jackson has over 6 years of sobriety and hasn’t spent a bit of it in idle. Check out Stay Stopped apparel, a clothing brand he founded that delivers a positive message with the goal of unifying the once broken.
There’s a lot of hope and recovery in this one!
Check out Stay Stopped on-line at www.staystopped.shop and follow Jackson on IG at
@stay.stopped
It was an honor to have you and to share your story!
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 Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
What happened to us is not our fault. Being alcoholic is not our fault. Becoming addicted is not our fault. BUT-it is our responsibility to do what is necessary to not let those things take us over.
We ask for the strength to change the things we can. And today, we’re talking about taking responsibility for those things.
This week’s topic is inspired by the warstory from Mariah! Mariah grew up in a small town in a family full of alcoholism. She was always uncomfortable in her skin until she found her happiness in beers and boys. Hear how she works today to love herself without outside validation. She takes responsibility for her actions and her recovery and does what she needs to to stay stopped.
Thank you Mariah for sharing your story!!
You can follow Mariah on IG @mariahjeau. If you or anybody you know is struggling, check out PRISM coaching program in the link in her bio.
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 Oct 15, 2021
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Does social accountability equal personal recovery?
As long as our outsides look good then who cares about our insides, right? This was often the thought we had when we were using. As long as certain boxes are checked, its okay that we’re spiritually bankrupt. Boy were we wrong.
Join us this week where we talk about this thinking error and what it took to realize the truth. This conversation was inspired by the warstory this week from Dylan from the Not So Anonymous Podcast. Dylan figured having the house, the wife, the cars, and the job meant he was free to do whatever he wanted. It wasn’t long before he saw his life crumbling around him and could no longer keep up the facade. Tune in to hear how he turned it around and what his life in recovery looks like today.
Thanks Dylan for sharing your story!
Follow Dylan on IG at @thesoberrealtor and check out the Not So Anonymous Podcast anywhere you get your podcasts! Follow on IG at @notsoanonymous .
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 Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
“The only thing you have to change is everything.”
Is it possible to hang out with your drinking buddies when you’re sober? How about your drug dealer? You can still talk to him right? I mean just because you’re not using now doesn’t mean you can’t still be friends. These are nice thoughts but the reality is, the company we keep can make or break our sobriety.
This week we dive into the influence that comes from the people we surround ourselves with. The hard truth can be that if we intend to take our sobriety seriously, it’s not likely that we can maintain some relationships. Does this mean we have to have some hard conversations? It could. Tune in to hear us get into it.
The topic this week is inspired by the moving story from Donny of the Not So Anonymous podcast. Donny watched what drugs and alcohol did to his family as he was growing up. He learned that this was the way to cut loose at a young age but vowed not to cross certain lines. After blowing past those he found himself a full blown opioid addict. His story is a testament of how we can use our stories to help others.
Thanks Donny for sharing your story!
Follow Donny on IG at @the_real_don_ellis and check out the Not So Anonymous Podcast anywhere you get your podcasts! Follow on IG at @notsoanonymous .
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 Oct 01, 2021
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Stinkin’ thinkin’. It’s been said that we can not think our way into right acting, but we can act our way into right thinking. In our case it's taken a lot for us to get away from the default mode of alcoholic thinking. And even now, it seems to be easy to slip into a default negative thought pattern. So what can we do about it? Let’s talk about it.
On this week’s episode we’re talking about rewiring the mind, a topic inspired by our warstory from Todd K. Todd was in and out of the rooms for a long time, constantly letting his brain convince his problem wasn’t with the drugs, it was the alcohol, or vice versa. The damage he was doing to himself and his family had him concede and he finally began to realize it wasn’t the substances at all. It was his thinking. Tune in to hear Todd’s amazing story.
Thank you Todd!
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 Sep 24, 2021
Friday Sep 24, 2021
As we trudge the road of happy destiny, it's fair to say we may encounter some bumps in the road. Especially later in the game. What we have found as we continue down the path is that it's important we remain open, honest, and willing. ALWAYS! If we do these things, when we hit the slump that can come with long term sobriety, we’re more likely to do what is necessary as the need for more work is revealed.
This topic is inspired by the warstory this week from Martin L. of Serenitees Recovery Clothing. Martin wasn’t a full blown addict right off the bat although the party life always appealed to him. He found himself again and again crossing that proverbial moral line and eventually he felt there was no hope in going back. After a failed suicide attempt left him desperate enough to get the help he needed, his recovery journey began. Along his path he’s continued to rise up when new challenges come his way as underlying issues manifest as root causes of his addiction. He shares a powerful message of hope in recovery.
Thank you Martin for telling your story!
Martin and Serenitees have some fuckin’ killer recovery shwag you’ll love. Extreme talent from people who are doing the deal. Check them out!! https://www.sereniteescollection.com/
Check out The Other Side of Hell at this year's Recovery Expo in Ogden Utah Sept 30, 2021. Come celebrate sobriety and recovery from drugs and alcohol and share an experience with those who know the disease. Speakers, vendors, and resources all at your disposal to expand your tool bag and keep you growing.
Check out weareonerecovery.com for more details!
Hope to see you there!
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 Sep 17, 2021
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Ready? Here's the truth: We used and we drank because it did something for us that we weren't getting any other way. At least, at first. But what?? What exactly was it doing for us? And how do we get that after we sober up?? Good question. Let's talk about it.
We got a great warstory this week from Allison who inspired this topic. Allison was a bit of a late bloomer but once she found out what alcohol could do for her, it started to rule her life. The ease and comfort that came with a drink began having more and more consequences. Hear what it took for her to finally get to the point where she was willing to do whatever was necessary to get sober. She found other people that knew how she felt. And once she realized she wasn't alone, she began getting her ease and comfort from something other than a bottle.
Follow Allison on IG @sobermamawhodis! She works to break the stigma of the drinking mother!
Thank you Allison for telling your story!
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 Sep 10, 2021
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Do you have a journey with a god of your own understanding? Let’s face it, most of us have some sort of history with religion, god or faith. On this week’s episode we talk about the journey of navigating through those waters and how rediscovering God can truly grant the peace we may be seeking.
This week’s topic comes from our warstory from Ryan! Ryan is a pastor of a local spiritual community in Denver. It’s fair to say he is now doing something he has wanted to do his whole life. As someone who has always had faith, when Ryan found himself a problem alcoholic, he thought his faith would guide him through. It wasn’t until he truly dove full on into a program of recovery that he learned the surrender needed to finally get sober.
Follow Ryan on IG at @rycanaday and check out Free Spiritual Community where they don’t do shame! @freespiritualcommunity
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 Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
How many of us literally shouldn’t be here? For most of us, it isn’t hard to point out more than one occasion where we should have lost our lives. Whether it’s because of something we did drunk, or when we were young or even because of an ailment, we’re not short on second chances.
So what are you doing today to take advantage of YOUR second chances? Well, today we’re sharing this week’s warstory from Haley, and she is someone who is definitely not wasting hers. It inspired us to talk about how we should all be taking advantage of second chances.
Hayley always felt different. Knowing she was adopted played a part in her feelings of abandonment. She often heard she was a bad kid growing up so she became determined to prove that typecast right. Booze became a way for her to settle into her own skin and comfort herself from the angst of life.
Hayley now recovers out loud in a big way. Hear what it took for her to finally get to a point where she was willing to take the suggestions of those around her. She’s an amazing example of what making the most of second chances looks like.
Follow Hayley on IG at @recoverybaddie and don’t hesitate to DM her with questions or if you’re looking for support.
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!