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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 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!
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Most of us addicts have been through some shit. Then there are those of us who have REALLY been through some shit. Unfortunately, we addicts don’t rule the market on trauma. It generally gets spread indiscriminately to those who may simply be in the wrong place and the wrong time.
This week we’re talking about Thriving after Trauma, a topic inspired by a warstory from Jesi. We asked Katie to join us for this topic as she is an advocate for domestic violence. We know that there is something magical that happens when we’re able to look at someone who has struggled and say to them, “I know how that feels.” Katie is someone who has been there.
Jesi had years of abuse and trauma in her childhood which eventually led her to abusing alcohol at 12 years old. She found escape in men, self harm, and reckless behavior, all coupled with drugs and alcohol. Hear how she found herself with the courage to step away from drugs and alcohol, and leave behind her abuser.
Her story is an amazing testament to what we’re able to do when we’ve finally had enough.
Thank you Jesi for sharing your story.
Follow Jesi on IG at @athentically.jesi to see just how her journey unfolds.
Katie is on IG as well at @redhead_forrealz. You can check out her podcast and learn more about her at www.katiescrazycorner.com
If you or anyone you know is in a domestic violence situation, assistance can be found here:
Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
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/
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 Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021
What is so appealing about alcohol that we go through the trouble of figuring out how we can drink normally? Are we drinking because we’re unhappy or unhappy because we’re drinking? Is alcohol relieving our depression and anxiety or masking them?
We have questions.
Lucky for us, today’s guest has answers.
On this week’s episode, we welcome Gill to the show. She is host of the Sober Powered podcast and biochemist whose own journey with alcohol inspired her to start answering her own questions. We’re talking to her today about the effect that alcohol has on mental illness, a topic inspired by her own warstory.
From drink number one Gill felt intense shame. Eventually she would make peace with that and her drinking became a fairly normal occurrence in college. It became evident fairly quickly however that Gill couldn’t seem to control her intake. Ever the scientist, she seemed determined to make it work. Failure to moderate led to dark thoughts and suicidal ideations that had her determined to put the booze down for good. Today she uses her time to share what she has learned on her journey as a biochemist in sobriety with the world through her YouTube channel and podcast.
Gill’s amazing podcast is available anywhere you listen to podcasts.
https://open.spotify.com/show/6vtGToNOqNxRTLGnBg5l5f?si=_y9DggKpTIuYOAYeX0KSAQ&dl_branch=1
Check out and subscribe to her YouTube channel for more amazing and insightful content.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeSyBTEFmsP49h2q_mxqMOw
Follow Gill on IG at @sober.powered
Thanks Gill for all you do!
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 Aug 13, 2021
Friday Aug 13, 2021
What an interesting topic. Making yourself available? For what?
FOR OTHERS IN RECOVERY!!!
If there is one thing we’ve figured out by now, a sure fire way to get out of self is by helping others. In order to do so we must make ourselves available to those who may still be suffering. Easier said than done sometimes. Luckily, we have a great many-a-people we can look to for advice if ever we get perplexed. Oh look at that! They too have made themselves available! THIS IS HOW IT WORKS.
This week’s topic is inspired by an incredible warstory from Will. Growing up in New York, Will had a fairly normal childhood, experimenting with weed. In College, he met his match. Heroin became all he cared about and had him stealing and resorting to things he never thought he’d do to get his next fix.
Interestingly, Will always wanted to become a recovery coach and even when using was trying to attend school to pursue this career. Hear what it took for him to finally put down the needle and apply the surrender necessary to get the help he needed.
Thanks Will for sharing your amazing 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 Aug 06, 2021
Friday Aug 06, 2021
“I always thought I liked heavy metal but did I really like heavy metal?”
When we get sober it's said that the only thing we have to change is everything. For some of us that means EVERYTHING. Generally, we’ve been out using and drinking so long that we don’t really have any sense of who we are as sober individuals. It takes going through the process of self-discovery to learn new things about ourselves.
In this week’s episode we’re talking about the journey of discovering yourself, a topic inspired by the amazing warstory from Alex. Having always felt different, alcohol helped her cope with the restlessness of being in her own skin. For a long time she kept her two lives separate but eventually her habits had her stealing from her employer and she could no longer keep her secret using life a secret without quitting her job and fully immersing herself into drinking and using. Eventually someone planted a seed in her that would spark a desire to get help and she was able to begin a process of figuring out who she was without the drugs and alcohol.
We’re blessed and grateful to be able to share her story.
Check her out on IG for inspirational content and follow her journey at @alexy talbot_healthyxxl.
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 Jul 30, 2021
Friday Jul 30, 2021
This one is one for our 12 step folks. It’s a long overdue topic that plays a pivotal role in any successful 12 step recovery program. Sponsorship.
What is a sponsor? Why is it important? How do you get one? Can we apply a mentorship attitude towards other aspects of our life outside of sobriety? Join us as we dive deep into that one-of-a-kind, love/hate relationship that we 12 steppers call Sponsorship.
This week’s topic is inspired by our Warstory from Marty. It's fair to say Marty had to go through a lot of shit before he was willing to think a sponsor may be able to help him. Somewhere between having his stomach pumped at the ripe old age of NINE to having his front door broken down by the police, he started thinking that maybe drugs and alcohol were an issue. He was able to find someone that broke it down pretty simply for him. Following in his steps has gotten him to a place where he is happy, joyous and free, living a beautiful life of recovery and helping others along the way.
Follow Marty on IG @martyevans2001 and stay tuned for some awesome stuff as we collaborate together!!!
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 Jul 23, 2021
Friday Jul 23, 2021
It’s one of the hardest things we may have to do. We’ve felt the high that comes with sobriety. We’ve been on fire with recovery. We’ve established ourselves within our new found community. And then, relapse. Why? The why isn’t as important as we may think. Truth is, we’re alcoholic. We’re addicts. The solution is still the same. Coming back after relapse is emotional and frightening. But, if we’re lucky enough to survive a relapse, coming back can be another opportunity for us to grow.
Our topic this week is inspired by our warstory from Jim. After a rough childhood left him uncomfortable in his own skin, Jim found a solution in alcohol. His journey would have him on the streets and in jail before the end. When he eventually surrendered and decided to get sober, he was on fire for recovery. A brief relapse almost took him out but he was able to find his way back after realizing there was no hope in going back out.
Jim is the owner and CEO of Valor Fitness Clothing, a new sponsor of The Other Side of Hell. His non profit, Valor Rising works to give addicts a pathway from the streets or the pen to society and introduce them to the sober community. Support Valor Rising at https://www.valorrising.org/
Check out Valor Fitness Clothing at https://valorfitnessclothing.com/ and use promo code worththework to get 20% off!
Follow Jim on IG @jher76!
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 Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jul 16, 2021
We’ve all had pivotal moments in our recovery; things that really changed the game for us. With a new found sense of seeking we often are able to determine action needs to be taken. Often that action can lead to true breakthroughs.
On this episode, Willy and Cameron are talking about game changers in recovery. Those people, places or things that really allowed us to change our perspective. Can’t relate? Stick around long enough and you’re sure to have your own. The fact that we’re still alive despite the way we were living is a miracle but generally, only the first of many.
Today’s topic is inspired by this week’s warstory from Melissa! Melissa Steussy grew up in Kent, Washington, home of Macklemore and Sir-Mix-A-Lot.
She tells stories of childhood adversity; growing up in a drug-addicted home, meeting her biological father at 15 after he got out of prison, and rolling joints with her mom’s boyfriend during summer break.
Melissa was court-ordered to AA in 1998 after a DUI and has remained sober for 23 years. She sheds light on family dysfunction; what it takes to break free, and how to find healing when your emotions are misfiring from growing up in such a toxic, non-nurturing home environment.
Melissa is a 40 something orphan having lost her parents and having no siblings. She spent many years “faking it to make it” and now has embraced her rough start at life and wants to share her experience to light the way for others walking a similar path.
You can find her writing as an active columnist on Elephant Journal where she has written over 90 articles this year alone.
Follow her on IG @melsteussy and check out her articles on elephant journal at https://www.elephantjournal.com/profile/melissa-steussy/
For her blog and more info on her upcoming book check out her website!
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!