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EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 46 MIN

"Turning Pain into Purpose"

from Surviving Mi Vida Loca · host Mel Garcia

In this episode of Surviving Mi Vida Loca, I sit down with a friend, who began struggling with addiction at a very young age. What started early turned into a deeper battle, eventually leading to rehab and a major turning point in his life. Alex shares what it means to grow, heal, and turn pain into purpose.

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In this episode of Surviving Mi Vida Loca, I sit down with a friend, who began struggling with addiction at a very young age. What started early turned into a deeper battle, eventually leading to rehab and a major turning point in his life. Alex...

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