The Hope Shot - Recovery Podcast

Welcome to our empowering podcast episode where we dive deep into the realm of personal growth and self-discovery. In this episode, we embark on a transformative journey as we explore the intricate dynamics of our inner battles, hurts, holds, and hang-ups, all with the aim of empowering you to slay your demons. From overcoming past traumas to breaking free from self-destructive patterns, this epis...

Finding Your Tribe in Recovery On this episode we explore the importance of building a supportive community on your recovery journey. We discuss the transformative power of finding a tribe - a group of like-minded individuals who understand and uplift each other. Also how awkward it is in the beginning to find that so called “tribe” and how holding on to past friends can hinder our journey. Once w...

On this episode, we talk about one of the most important topics as humans, emotions. Do you practice controlling your emotions? Can you recognize them as they arise? Do you process them as negative or positive emotions? All these questions are great in becoming self aware of how you react to life. We tend to act out when we are feeling some type of way that might not be our best selves. Regulating...

On this episode we hear from Halie on her journey which started with parents in active addiction and never wanting to be like them or use the way they did till it happened. It started a cycle where stopping wasn't an option, even in the middle of being pregnant and having a baby while detoxing. This is the realness of addiction, the getting and finding ways and means to get more at all costs. It w...

On this podcast episode, we jump into the concept of loneliness as a choice from the perspective of individuals in recovery. Through personal experience in recovery, we explore how addiction and recovery can contribute to feelings of isolation. We discuss the importance of taking responsibility for our own well-being and making conscious choices to connect with others. We learn that we can be with...

On this episode, Justin, Nathan and Cesar discuss the what about me mentality and how it affects everyday life. We can get into those seasons where we start to compare where we might not be to other people's lives and comparison is the sucker of all gratitude. It creates unwarranted resentments which is like poison for the soul and our spiritual growth. We talk about getting into that victim menta...

On this episode, Justin, Nathan, Cesar and special guest Rachel, Talk abut thew story of our lives, what happens if it's just a made up story of who we are?  This is such a great topic. Ask yourself that question. What comes to mind? Really think about out. We are spiritual being on this human journey through life. If you think this is true, then this question is empowering.  We chat about how our...

On this episode, we hear from April and what it was like in her addiction and her journey thru this recovery life. April is one of those people that bright up a room with her contagious energy. She grew up in West Texas and moved to Florida. She talks about her feelings of abandonment as a child and starting her addiction at the young age of 9. She battled addiction till she got arrested for the l...

On this episode, Justin, Nathan and special guest Tina, talk about how to not be trapped into the should of, could of, would of mindset! We can get trapped in the regret of the past and where we think we should be by now. Maybe we lost a lot of time because of our drinkin or druggin. Maybe we lost friendships or relationships do to our inability to be who we wanted to be. Maybe we have some time i...

On this episode, Justin, Nathan and Cesar talk on the topic of practicing yourself perfect. I don't know about you but, as much as I try to be perfect, it seems like it's an impossible task. Falling short is apart of life. In the moment, we fail to understand that we are human, no matter how hard we practice to be perfect or how much work we put into ourselves to get things right. Showing some gra...

On this episode, Justin, Nathan, Cesar and Janelle, take about priorities and what is getting your attention. In this ever changing technology world we liv win, we have a lot of things fighting for our attention. From our kids and job to the phones and social accounts we always want to keep up with. The things that get the most attention are sometimes not the best for us spiritually or mentally. W...

On this episode, we have Clifton N from 143 Ministries talking about his story and how 143 ministries was born.  Clifton is from Augusta Georgia where 143 ministries has 3 recovery houses that teach men and women about their addiction and how the 12 steps tie into the Bible. They help 100's of people through their ministry and help them live successful lives. They also have a book out called Redef...

In this episode, Justin, Cesar, Nathan & Tiffani, dive into the intricate relationship between our mind, body, and spirit. Join us as we explore how nurturing each aspect can lead to overall well-being and personal growth. From practical tips to spiritual practices, we uncover the secrets to achieving harmony and balance in our lives. Tune in as we jump into the transformative power of mind, body,...

On this episode, Justin, Nathan, Cesar and guest Big Steve, talk about men's mental health for a Father's Day discussion.  Justin and Cesar were on a panelist discussion about being a father in recovery and what does that mean. The old narrative was men was suck it up or toughen up. We can and should express emotions. Men's overdose rate is 2-3 times higher than women's. We need to talk about it s...

On this episode, Justin, Cesar, Janelle and guest Roy talk about perspective.  The old saying is "I'll believe it when I see it". If this was the case, we would be in deep doo doo. We can flip the way we see it and say "I'll see it when I believe it". This shift can open your eyes and views to see the world in a different light. Our blessing are all around us if we are seeing thru different eyes,...

On this episode, Justin, Cesar and Nathan talk about Resistance.  We all like to hold on to things too long. We all have felt the unmanageability of life when we do. Thinking we can control the outcomes or the path of our future. Life is like a river flowing, Instead of going with the flow of it, we sink like rocks to the bottom and can't seem to get to the surface to gasp for air at times. There...

On this episode Justin, Cesar, Kellie and Melissa (from Sober-now) dive into the awe inspiring story of Anna. In Her story we learn the truth about addiction and just how much it doesn't discriminate. Anna talks about her life of alcoholism and her role in the church, how bad it got and what life is like these days. She also talks about her new ventures as a yoga instructor and how it has changed...

On this episode Justin, Nathan, Cesar and Tiffani talk about "Growth" in recovery.  When we have the willingness to grow inside the recovery journey, it is a beautiful and magical process. First it's growing out of the substances that use to wreck havoc on our lives and the people around us. After being here we start to get the joys of what it really means to live a life in recovery. The ups and d...

On this episode, Justin, Cesar, Nathan and special guest Mike share on freedom in recovery. What is true freedom to you? Freedom can be explained or expressed in multiple ways. It's personal freedom that is found when first coming into recovery and it always has a way of coming out more and more as you grow on this journey. It is from the prison of your mind, a never ending toxic love story with a...

On this episode Justin, Nate and Russell are joined by Verne to share his journey of recovery. He talks about gang life, prison life and what recovery means to him. He also speaks on the importance of sober living and why it's so Vitale to people new in recovery. Join us with this amazing story of hope!   To find out more and get involved go to https://linktr.ee/thehopeshot

On this episode, Justin, Cesar and we welcome back captain Nate from a short break with special guest Steve talk about "Helping or Hindering" When first in recovery some of us want to throw on the cape and go around saving everyone. Well, that's great and our intensions are pure but sometimes that help is unsolicited and we can do more damage then if we didn't throw on the cape to save the day. Jo...

On this episode we hear from Jaime K. She speaks of her journey in recovery and what it was like in her active addiction. Before coming on, she didn't want to discuss the one thing that would help a lot of people in this journey of recovery but she did. She got vulnerable about her truth and having contracted the HIV virus. We are grateful she did because the hard conversations lead us, and others...

On this episode, Justin and Cesar talk about how resentments are poison. Self obsession is fueled by resentments, anger and fears which keep us stuck in the whirlwind of the disease of addiction. Self-centerness is at the core of it all. Consistently hanging on to those resentments can keep us sick. Forgiving and moving forward from it will only help improve our  recovery. Listen as we dive in on...

On this episode, Justin and Cesar talk about how recovery is an inside job.  Lately the struggle has been real. We get into recovery and life gets better and start to lose the gratitude that we had in the beginning for just being in recovery and start filling our lives with the shiny stuff. But we find that it's never enough and the more factor is still there even in recovery. We can compare to wh...

Addiction to Success. This episode we have special guest Micheal D, sharing his journey of recovery. In this podcast, Micheal shares his personal story of recovery from addiction, mental illness, or other struggles. He discusses the challenges he faced and the obstacles he overcame, as well as the support he received along the way. Overall, this podcast aims to inspire and educate listeners about...