Getting 3 DUI's Before 18 with Laisha Martinez | The Hopeaholics Podcast


In this powerful episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, we sit down with Laisha Martinez to share her raw and inspiring story of addiction, recovery, and redemption. Laisha opens up about growing up in North Carolina, starting substance use at a young age, and quickly spiraling into a dangerous cycle of Xanax and alcohol abuse that led to multiple DUIs and life-threatening situations. After hitting rock bottom at just 18 years old, she made the life-changing decision to enter treatment in Malibu, where she began rebuilding her life through recovery, the 12 steps, and deep personal growth. Now over four years sober, Laisha uses her voice and her podcast, Fck the Stigma*, to help break the stigma around addiction and mental health while inspiring others that recovery is possible at any age. This conversation dives into the realities of addiction, the power of community and spirituality in recovery, and how healing can turn even the darkest chapters into a purpose-driven life. She also shares the painful loss of a close friend and how that experience strengthened her commitment to staying sober and helping others. The hosts reflect on their own recovery journeys, discussing the daily work it takes to maintain sobriety and personal growth. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, this episode is a reminder that change is possible and that no one has to face recovery alone.


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Timestamps:
00:02:06 - Starting the Fuck the Stigma Podcast
00:02:32 - Getting Sober in Malibu and Moving Back to LA
00:04:02 - Growing Up in North Carolina
00:05:30 - First Time Trying Weed at 14
00:09:15 - First Time Drinking and Blacking Out
00:11:58 - First Time Trying Xanax
00:13:15 - Falling in Love With Blacking Out
00:18:09 - First DUI at 17
00:20:13 - Second DUI and Escalating Addiction
00:23:11 - Third DUI and Hitting Rock Bottom
00:26:09 - Being Told to Go to Treatment
00:27:44 - Arriving at Rehab in Malibu
00:28:36 - Realizing She Might Be an Alcoholic
00:30:21 - Getting a Sponsor and Entering Sober Living
00:32:17 - Codependency and Drug Use With Best Friend
00:32:43 - Finding Out Her Best Friend Died
00:35:44 - Learning to Rely on God in Sobriety
00:37:09 - Reaching Four and a Half Years Sober
00:47:02 - Handling Problems in Sobriety Without Using

Healing through BRAIN SPOTTING with Sonia Guilfoos | The Hopeaholics Podcast #319


In this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, we sit down with Sonia Guilfoos to talk about her powerful story of addiction, trauma, faith, and recovery. Sonia opens up about one of the darkest moments of her life, when she found herself alone in a hotel room deep in addiction and questioning whether she even wanted to keep living. She shares the turning point that changed everything, the unexpected moment that gave her hope, and how faith ultimately played a major role in helping her rebuild her life. We also dive into deeper conversations about PTSD, healing from trauma, and the importance of taking responsibility in recovery. Sonia also explains the work she does today helping others heal through mental health and trauma-focused therapy. This episode is a raw and honest conversation about hitting rock bottom, finding purpose again, and learning how to truly heal. We talk about how addiction and trauma can shape the way people see themselves and the world around them. Sonia shares powerful insight into the healing process and what it takes to move forward after years of pain. Her story is a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always a path toward hope and recovery.


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Timestamps:
00:22:41 - Untreated PTSD and Self-Destructive Behavior During Addiction
00:23:10 - Getting High Alone and Preparing for a Possible Overdose
00:23:42 - The Toxic Relationship That Later Became Her Marriage
00:24:12 - Looking in the Mirror and Not Recognizing Herself
00:24:34 - Feeling Shame and Losing Her Identity
00:25:13 - Finding the Gideon Bible in the Hotel Room
00:26:17 - Waking Up the Next Morning With Unexpected Peace
00:26:41 - A Stranger’s Smile That Gave Her Hope
00:27:03 - The Night She Believes God Saved Her Life
00:27:27 - Driving Back to Pomona Ready to Ask for Help
00:27:48 - Realizing She Had to Humble Herself and Go Back to Her Mom’s
00:28:10 - Hearing Pastor Greg Laurie on the Radio
00:29:10 - Studying the Bible Alone Instead of Going to Rehab
00:29:33 - Finding Out She Was Pregnant Three Months Later
00:30:05 - Staying Away From Meth but Continuing to Drink
01:02:52 - How Drugs and Addiction Have Changed Over the Years
01:03:58 - What Brainspotting Therapy Is
01:04:21 - How Brainspotting Helps People Heal Trauma
01:04:50 - Why the Body and Brain Naturally Know How to Heal
01:18:23 - Wrapping Up the Conversation With Sonia
01:18:36 - Sonia Shares Where People Can Find Her Podcasts and Work

"I CALLED EVERY REHAB IN LA AND THEY HUNG UP ON ME" with Keta Loren | The Hopeaholics Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Keta Loren to talk about her powerful journey through addiction, survival, and rebuilding her life with purpose. Keta opens up about leaving home, finding herself in dangerous situations, and eventually falling into meth and heroin addiction while trying to figure out where she belonged. She shares the difficult road that led her to finally ask for help, the challenges she faced trying to get into treatment without insurance, and the moment that ultimately changed everything. We also dive into conversations about recovery, relapse, personal growth, and the mindset it takes to keep moving forward. Keta’s story is raw, honest, and inspiring for anyone who has struggled, felt stuck, or is searching for hope. We talk about the importance of believing in yourself even when life feels impossible, and how recovery can open the door to an entirely new life. Keta also shares how she’s using her voice, her music, and her platform to help others feel less alone in their struggles. This episode is a reminder that no matter how dark things get, change and healing are always possible.

#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie

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If you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction.

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Timestamps:
00:19:47 - Escaping a Dangerous Situation and Taking a Greyhound to LA
00:20:08 - Falling Into Addiction in Los Angeles
00:20:35 - Realizing She Needed Rehab
00:21:19 - Calling Every Treatment Center Without Insurance
00:21:32 - The Rehab Scholarship That Changed Everything
00:50:13 - Learning to Stop Being Self-Consumed
00:51:16 - Leaving Her Hometown to Chase a Better Life
01:01:04 - Relapse, Shame, and the “Walk of Shame” in Recovery
01:02:19 - Surviving a Relapse That Almost Killed Him
01:05:29 - Accepting Help Instead of Trying to Be Superhuman
01:06:02 - Trusting Doctors and the Medical System in Recovery
01:21:06 - Talking About Friends and the Industry
01:23:32 - The Reality of People in the Adult Industry
01:24:20 - Believing You Can Make Money Anywhere
01:24:36 - Where to Find Keta Loren Online