Ray Hawthorne on Addiction, Sobriety, Truth & the Story Behind “I Tried” // Value Session #004

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // Value Session 004 // Ray HawthorneLearn about V13 Media Group's Values (our 13 V's) here: https://v13.net/values/ SummaryIn this heartdea13r Value Session, pop punk artist Ray Hawthorne opens up about nine years of sobriety, the deeply personal story behind his single “I Tried,” and why truth became the foundation of both his recovery and his music. Ray reflects on the challenges of overcoming addiction, the importance of honest self-reflection, and how embracing authenticity helped him connect with listeners on a deeper level. Alongside host Christopher Gonda, he explores resilience, creativity, fatherhood, and the ongoing work of personal growth. It's a candid conversation about struggle, purpose, and the power of simply continuing to move forward.Heartdea13r theme song by William J. Sullivanhttps://linktr.ee/wjpsullivan https://williamjsullivan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wjpsullivan/ https://x.com/wjpsullivan https://www.tiktok.com/@wjpsullivan https://www.youtube.com/@wreckinjoint