EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 32 MIN
18 Years Sober: Joe Nastase’s Journey from Homelessness to Hope
from Addiction Uncovered · host Hurrdat ONE
In this deeply personal episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase sits down with her cousin Joseph (Giuseppe) Nastase, who has been sober since April 21, 2007. Joe shares the raw truth about his early struggles with addiction, mental health challenges, and the years when life felt completely out of control. From self-destructive behavior and homelessness to finding hope through Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, Joe reflects on the mentors, family members, and recovery community that helped him rebuild his life. Now 18 years clean, Joe lives a life he once believed was impossible — grounded in gratitude, self-discipline, and the daily choice to stay sober. This conversation is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, one day at a time. References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Joseph (Giuseppe) Nastase – Recovery Advocate Alcoholics Anonymous – https://www.aa.org Narcotics Anonymous – https://www.na.org This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel! Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:01 – The Start of Addiction 00:06:23 – The Bad Times 00:10:39 – 18 Years Sober & A Hero for a Sponsor 00:17:26 – “The Final Call” 00:24:28 – Every Day is a Choice
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In this deeply personal episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase sits down with her cousin Joseph (Giuseppe) Nastase, who has been sober since April 21, 2007. Joe shares the raw truth about his early struggles with addiction, mental health challenges, and the years when life felt completely out of control. From self-destructive behavior and homelessness to finding hope through Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, Joe reflects on the mentors, family members, and recovery community that helped him rebuild his life. Now 18 years clean, Joe lives a life he once believed was impossible — grounded in gratitude, self-discipline, and the daily choice to stay sober. This conversation is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, one day at a time. References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Joseph (Giuseppe) Nastase – Recovery Advocate Alcoholics Anonymous – https://www.aa.org Narcotics Anonymous – https://www.na.org This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel! Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:01 – The Start of Addiction 00:06:23 – The Bad Times 00:10:39 – 18 Years Sober & A Hero for a Sponsor 00:17:26 – “The Final Call” 00:24:28 – Every Day is a Choice
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