E23 - Reggie and Joel

Join Phil Leahy and "2" Special Guests on The Empty Chair a LIVE podcast for "the addict that didn't know recovery was possible" .. Reggie & Joel Reggie started using drugs and alcohol when he was 12 years old.  At first it was just here and there for fun and experimenting, but by the time he was 14 years old he was using every chance he got.  Reggie used for the next 18 years of his life and ended up causing a lot of pain and heartache along the way.  He spent most of his adult life in and out of prison until he finally hit rock bottom and reached out for help. Reggie will share how he navigated through recovery over the past 31 years while attending school, earning  his Bachelors Degree, and becoming a useful member in society. Joel starting using drugs and alcohol at an early age.  His drug use caused a lot of unmanageability in his life, and to his loved ones.  His addiction got out of control, and he did not know how to stop, or that he even had a problem. Now, 21 years clean and sober, Joel uses his experience in recovery  to help others struggling with addiction. Both these men are HUGE assets in the recovery community and continue to carry the message of hope to those that are struggling in addiction. Tune in for an Amazing night of recovery, strength and HOPE!!!