9 Years of Heroin and Meth Addiction with Ashley Moore | The Hopeaholics Podcast


In this emotional episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Ashley Moore shares her powerful story of trauma, addiction, motherhood, and recovery. Growing up with deep emotional pain and the loss of her father at a young age, Ashley struggled to cope and began searching for validation and escape, eventually leading to cocaine, heroin, meth, and a nine-year cycle of addiction and treatment. She opens up about the devastating impact addiction had on her life, including losing custody of her son, overdosing on fentanyl on her 35th birthday, and facing the overwhelming shame and consequences of her choices. Through honest reflection, Ashley talks about the pain of watching addiction affect her role as a mother and the moment she realized something had to change. Her journey highlights the power of community, humility, forgiveness, and doing the hard inner work required to rebuild a life in recovery. Today, Ashley focuses on healing through breathwork, emotional regulation, and helping others find hope in their darkest moments. This conversation is a raw and inspiring reminder that no matter how far someone falls, recovery, purpose, and healing are always possible. The hosts also dive into the importance of accountability, support systems, and creating a new identity in sobriety. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, this episode offers hope, honesty, and a message that lasting change can happen.


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Timestamps:
00:10:49 - Dad’s Death and Family Support System
00:11:59 - Wilderness Program and Childhood Trauma
00:13:00 - Suppressing Emotions and Seeking External Validation
00:18:33 - Behavior Modification School and Best Friend’s Death
00:20:03 - “Comeback Ashley Moore Club” and Feeling Loved
00:22:18 - First Love, Cocaine at 18, and Heroin Addiction Begins
00:23:05 - 9-Year Heroin, Meth, and Rehab Cycle
00:37:28 - Addiction Affecting Motherhood and Taking Son to School Late
00:38:33 - Fentanyl Overdose on 35th Birthday
00:39:23 - Friends Confront Her During Meth and Fentanyl Use
00:40:02 - Losing Custody and Neighbors Witnessing Addiction
00:40:24 - Getting Sober Again and Facing Shame and Fear
00:52:35 - Hopelessness, Humility, and Forgiveness in Recovery
00:57:02 - Legal System, Sentencing, and Recovery Statistics
00:58:48 - Healing, Breathwork, and Regulating Internal State

Facing 13 Years in Prison Over Meth and Cocaine with Joe Taback | The Hopeaholics Podcast


In this intense episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Joe Taback shares his powerful story of addiction, crime, prison, and ultimate redemption. Growing up in Orange County as the oldest of six kids, Joe was surrounded by chaos early on, including a brother serving life in prison, which shaped his outlook on life and choices. His addiction to cocaine and meth spiraled into a dangerous lifestyle involving stolen cars, guns, and running from the law, eventually leading to an arrest that could have put him behind bars for 13 years. Joe opens up about the moment he found himself praying in the back of a cop car for one last chance and how that turning point became the beginning of real change. After fighting his sentence down to three years and staying committed to recovery in prison, he rebuilt his life through faith, accountability, and service to others. Today, Joe works in the recovery space and helps people heal through programs like Rock to Recovery, using his past to inspire hope and transformation. This conversation dives deep into the realities of addiction, the consequences of destructive choices, and the power of second chances. It’s a raw and honest reminder that even in the darkest moments, redemption and purpose are still possible.


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Timestamps:
00:01:12 - Driving in From Garden Grove and Orange County Background
00:06:05 - Family Background and Being the Oldest of Six Kids
00:07:22 - Brother Doing Life in Prison for Murder
00:29:49 - Treatment Industry and Putting Clients Before Money
00:33:09 - Relapse and Getting Sober at 26
00:34:41 - AA Panels in Prison and Early Exposure to Recovery
00:36:23 - Absconding From Parole and Desperation for Help
00:37:25 - Praying in the Back of a Cop Car for One Chance
00:38:17 - Clean Drug Test Miracle and 30 Meetings in 30 Days
00:41:18 - Kids and Relationship Leading Back to Cocaine and Meth
00:42:17 - Red Roof Inn, Stolen Cars, Guns, and Rock Bottom
00:43:20 - Task Force Kicks in Door and Arrest Becomes Clean Date
00:43:44 - Fighting 13-Year Sentence Down to 3 Years
00:44:05 - Staying Clean in Prison and Program Autopilot After Release
00:49:19 - Helping a Friend in Deep Addiction and Psychosis
00:51:22 - Friend Gets 6 Years Clean and Thrives in Recovery
00:52:15 - Life Today and Working With Rock to Recovery Through Music

Trapped in Addiction With No Way Out w/ Natalie Miotti | The Hopeaholics Podcast


In this powerful episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Natalie Miotti shares her raw and emotional journey through addiction, loss, and recovery. Growing up in Ojai, California, Natalie opens up about how her substance use escalated from partying in college to a dangerous cycle involving heroin and meth, leading to blackouts, toxic relationships, and a life she could no longer control. She speaks candidly about the devastating loss of her brother to a fentanyl overdose and how that tragedy deeply impacted her path. Despite multiple relapses and hitting rock bottom, Natalie found the strength to pursue recovery and rebuild her life with purpose. This conversation dives into the harsh realities of addiction, the grip it can have on young people, and the resilience it takes to break free. Her story is a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is still a way out and a reason to keep going. The hosts reflect on the importance of community, honesty, and accountability in long-term sobriety. If you or someone you love is struggling, this episode offers hope, perspective, and proof that recovery is possible.


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


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Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com
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.


Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:
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Timestamps:
00:01:28 - Growing Up in Ojai, California
00:02:06 - Brother’s Fentanyl Overdose
00:08:25 - Going to University of San Francisco
00:09:14 - Brother Sees How Bad Addiction Got
00:10:18 - Addiction Gets Worse After Community College
00:12:26 - Heavy Drug Use and Blackouts
00:12:54 - Accidentally Coming Out on April Fool’s Day
00:13:32 - Using Heroin Again With Friends
00:14:21 - Family Intervenes and Suggests Treatment
00:32:39 - Leaving Treatment and Relapsing Into Toxic Relationship
00:34:06 - Escalation Into Meth and Heroin
00:34:59 - Criminal Activity and Dangerous Lifestyle
01:07:16 - Reflection on Addiction and Recovery
01:08:43 - Finding Faith and Purpose
01:09:11 - Loss That Inspired the Podcast Mission
01:10:32 - Purpose of Sharing Recovery Stories