From My Dad’s Drug Mule at 5 to Facing 80 Years In Prison | A Life Built on Trauma | Ep 139 episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 15, 2026 · 1H 39M

From My Dad’s Drug Mule at 5 to Facing 80 Years In Prison | A Life Built on Trauma | Ep 139

from Get a Grip Podcast · host Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes sit down with Nicole Stull to share a story of survival, pain, and ultimately redemption.Nicole opens up about a childhood marked by unimaginable trauma. Growing up in a home where she was abused by her older brothers in ways no child should ever experience, Nicole spent years carrying the weight of that pain in silence. The emotional scars followed her into adulthood, shaping how she saw herself and the world around her.Like many who endure deep trauma, Nicole eventually turned to alcohol as a way to numb the memories and escape the overwhelming emotions that haunted her. What started as a way to cope quickly spiraled into a life consumed by alcoholism. For years she battled the bottle, trying to outrun the past while the consequences of her drinking continued to pile up.But Nicole’s story doesn’t end there.Through the darkness, she eventually reached a breaking point where the cost of continuing down that path became too great. Facing the consequences of her addiction forced Nicole to confront the pain she had spent years trying to bury. With courage and determination, she began the difficult journey toward healing and sobriety.Today, Nicole is living proof that even the deepest wounds can heal. She is sober, safe, and building a life filled with peace, strength, and purpose. Her story is one of resilience and hope—showing that no matter how painful the past may be, a new life is always possible.This episode is raw, honest, and inspiring for anyone who has faced trauma, addiction, or feels trapped by their past. Nicole’s courage to speak out reminds us that healing begins when the truth is finally brought into the light.Tune in to hear Nicole’s incredible journey from survival to freedom.🔥 Expect emotion. Expect truth. Expect hope.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful stories on addiction, recovery, and resilience.Get a Grip Podcast Social Media: Find our TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio links, a more on our Link Tree below!Get a Grip Social Media Links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/officialgetagrippodcastFor Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:📩 Email: [email protected]👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments.#getagrip #redemptionstory #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #addictionrecovery #recoveryjourney #trauma #childhood #oxy #dealer #soberlife #wedorecover #childhoodtrauma #healing #inspiration #awareness #kingpin #trafficking #hustle #opioidcrisis #neardeathexperience #fyp #prison #bar #mistake #change #survivor #survival #tv #television #inspire #parole #officer #school #teacher #students #study #student #changinglives

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes sit down with Nicole Stull to share a story of survival, pain, and ultimately redemption.Nicole opens up about a childhood marked by unimaginable trauma. Growing up in a home where she was abused by her older brothers in ways no child should ever experience, Nicole spent years carrying the weight of that pain in silence. The emotional scars followed her into adulthood, shaping how she saw herself and the world around her.Like many who endure deep trauma, Nicole eventually turned to alcohol as a way to numb the memories and escape the overwhelming emotions that haunted her. What started as a way to cope quickly spiraled into a life consumed by alcoholism. For years she battled the bottle, trying to outrun the past while the consequences of her drinking continued to pile up.But Nicole’s story doesn’t end there.Through the darkness, she eventually reached a breaking point where the cost of continuing down that path became too great. Facing the consequences of her addiction forced Nicole to confront the pain she had spent years trying to bury. With courage and determination, she began the difficult journey toward healing and sobriety.Today, Nicole is living proof that even the deepest wounds can heal. She is sober, safe, and building a life filled with peace, strength, and purpose. Her story is one of resilience and hope—showing that no matter how painful the past may be, a new life is always possible.This episode is raw, honest, and inspiring for anyone who has faced trauma, addiction, or feels trapped by their past. Nicole’s courage to speak out reminds us that healing begins when the truth is finally brought into the light.Tune in to hear Nicole’s incredible journey from survival to freedom.🔥 Expect emotion. Expect truth. Expect hope.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful stories on addiction, recovery, and resilience.Get a Grip Podcast Social Media: Find our TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio links, a more on our Link Tree below!Get a Grip Social Media Links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/officialgetagrippodcastFor Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:📩 Email: [email protected]👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments.#getagrip #redemptionstory #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #addictionrecovery #recoveryjourney #trauma #childhood #oxy #dealer #soberlife #wedorecover #childhoodtrauma #healing #inspiration #awareness #kingpin #trafficking #hustle #opioidcrisis #neardeathexperience #fyp #prison #bar #mistake #change #survivor #survival #tv #television #inspire #parole #officer #school #teacher #students #study #student #changinglives

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