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The old saying goes addicts and alcoholics are not bad people trying to be good but sick people trying to get well.... well in the case of the shows host, Steve and his friends, they just happen to be SICKER THAN MOST. This podcast is a dream come true for the creator Steve who for most of his life struggled with addiction/alcoholism and as of May 23 2018 has since over came said obstacle and now with a group of his friends is going to go through experiences, struggles, strengths and warstories with a splash of obscene humor. I present to you SICKER THAN MOST!
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S.3Ep7 Howie talks about the progression of addiction and service work!
In today’s episode of SICKER THAN MOST, our guest, Howie takes us on a journey through his entire drug addiction sharing stories from early pill use to end stage heroin addiction. He opens up about his experience of bouncing from treatment center to treatment center all over the United States and how through recovery lands in Fresno and finds his calling. He shares with us his process of establishing Fentanyl Anonymous, and his vision of helping the next generation of people in recovery.
S.3Ep6 Quentin puts out the fire!!!
In today's episode of SICKER THAN MOST it doesn't get any sicker than this... our guest Quentin talks about the first day and the last day of his active drug addiction. He shares how through recovery he has been able to transform into a man that he is proud to be and is now able to show up for the people in his life that he loves and respects. We go into the trenches of what his active addiction looked like and how he has been able to right all of his wrongs and so much more!!!!
S.3Ep5 Rylee "The AC went out so I had a drink"
In today’s episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Rylee goes into her beginning struggles with alcohol and how quickly it became a daily dependence for her. We go into how far denial lead her into addiction and her rockbottom. Along with her story of salvation against the odds. Rylee opens up about how through recovery she is able to be a good daughter, friend, member of society, mother and so much more in this episode.
S.3 Ep4 Reesh it was fun...but it was f@#%ing disgusting
Let us start the new year off right with todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST we have our good friend Reesh on the show and when he says “it was fun… but it was fucking disgusting” he's not lying. He talks about his early childhood experiences with drugs and alcohol and the path it took him down. Reesh gives us a deep dive into his rock bottom and how through getting sober his life and perspective has changed far more than he ever could’ve imagined.
S.3Ep.3 Hayden talks the dark side and working through it & service is the POINT
In todays episode of sicker than most our guest Hayden talks about how his upbringing molded him, countless visits to the psych ward the power of positive or negative perspectives in life, acknowledging the dark side and working through it. We go in the trenches with him during the dark days of his addiction and Hayden brings us through his journey with discovering a higher power and how the strength he has in his recovery today comes from his higher power. He also reminds us that service is the POINT. "If you don't take the first drink than the first drink won't take you."
S.3Ep.2 Payat Talks Mustaches and Beers During His Own Intervention
In today's episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Payat, talks mustaches, nose candy, beers during his own intervention and so much more. He goes into his childhood and how being a first generation kid put pressure on him that he didn’t understand till much later on. He discussed how being in denial kept him sick and how his different forms of denial changed throughout his addiction and how the bounce back from rock bottom looks different for everyone.
S.3Ep.1 Lets Get This Show On The Road!
In todays episode we blow the dust of the mics and get back at it. Announcing the start of the new season and letting y'all know what to look forward to. Just yours truly, our executive producer and a fellow burn out talk new season, recovery questions and more on this episode. Thank you all for listening and we hope you all enjoy all the episodes that we have in store for season 3!!!
S.2Ep.14 Liam talks meth dumpsters and PURPOSE
IG: @pomimusic Apple & Spotify: Pomi Youtube: Pomi In today’s episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Liam talks about his struggles with addiction at an early age and the depths in which his drug use took him. He opens up to us he struggles with getting sober and the insanity of addiction. Liam shares what it took for him to achieve sobriety and it wasn’t until he could find his purpose could he then begin to grow in his journey. Addiction, suffering, salvation, meth dumpsters and so much more on today’s episode of sicker than most!
S.2Ep.13 Marissa talks getting high in SF, homelessness and how admitting powerlessness saved her life
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Marissa talks about her early years of drug addiction and how her addiction progressed. She opens up about her struggles early on with substances and how things only got worse in her life. She shares how it wasn't until a complete transformation of her idea of recovery, only then was she able to maintain sobriety.
S.2Ep.12 Devon W talks advocating for recovery, his experience with treatment and growing in sobriety
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Devon W from the board of CCAPP talks about all of his work that he does around advocating for addicts and alcoholics in the legislation and in treatment. He talks about his own recovery and his journey through recovery and his career in the treatment industry. He talks about how he works the 12 steps and how he was able to use more resources to enhance his recovery and grow his life.
S.2Ep.11 Flint talks about the depths of his pill addiction and Effective Treatment for Addiction
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Flindt talks about how bad his pharmaceutical addiction got and how he was able to get sober and finally overcome it. Our guest opens up about what life was like before getting sober and how much he has accomplished in his life as a result of getting sober and helping others get sober. He talks about how important treatment is for overcoming addiction and what effective addiction treatment looks like for someone who is trying to get sober. We go into what the opiate epidemic looks like today and how it is affecting the community and SO MUCH MORE on todays episode!
S.2Ep.10 Erik H talks drinking piss into perspective
In today's episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Erik H talks about his change in personality when he first started drinking and using. He opens out about his early years of using and all the trouble it landed him in. He shares about his road to recovery and how after multiple failed attempts to get sober he final sticks the landing. His first drink in sobriety was none other than his very own urine and how his life has only gotten better from there. He walks us through his experiences with dealing with death and loss in sobriety and how he is able to deal with it today. He explains how important perspective is in sobriety AND SO MUCH MORE on this weeks episode of SICKER THAN MOST!
S.2Ep.9 WE BACK!!!
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST we come back from a 2 month long hiatus. We bring back a previous guest from season 1, Gavin, to discuss current topics such as staying sober through the pandemic along with discussing his progress in recovery and how so much has changed in the recovery community.
S.2Ep.8 Jeff talks robbing a pharmacy with a fire extinguisher and going to prison at the age of 19!
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Jeff talks about his early days of using and how quickly his addiction took off and how fast he ended up getting in to rehab when he was 18 years old. He shares about his experience of going to college and how quickly his life spiraled out of control. He shares about his legendary story of attempting to rob a pharmacy with a fire extinguisher and how shorty after catching another case which led him to 13 months in prison. He talks about all the things he had to do in order to stay sober and maintain his sobriety.
S.2Ep.7 Tyler T talks about being in the Coast Guard to hitting rock bottom and his journey through sobriety
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Tyler T talks about how drinking and drugs landed him in some trouble and how he soon ended up in the Coast Guard. He talks about what life looked like after leaving the armed forces and how he hit rock bottom. He shares his experience of being in a 16 month long inpatient rehab where he found God and how, sobriety through God has forever changed his life in a positive light.
S.2Ep.6 Tami talks about her journey through her sons addiction/recovery and her view on addiction and treatment
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Tami talks about her experience with her son who was a heroin addict and how she struggled to get him help throughout the years and talks about the lengths she went through to get him help. She opens up about her views on addiction treatment and how other countries have made chances and helped a lot of suffering addicts recover. She talks about how through helping her son she found a passion for helping other addicts and is currently working at a treatment facility.
S.2Ep.5 Connor talks relapse, finally surrendering, meeting his dad for the first time in sobriety!
In today's episode of SICKER THAN MOST, our guest Conner talks about what his life was like growing up in Los Altos, CA with his adopted parents. He opens up about early character defects and how they manifested in his early drinking and using. He talks about his progression from weed and liquor to Cocaine and what led him to his downfall with heroin. He talks about moving coast to coast in order to get sober and how, by finally surrendering, he was able to maintain his sobriety. He talked about how after being sober for a couple years he was able to connect with his biological father and how God works in his life today.
S.2Ep.4 Dom talks about how to achieve a solid foundation in recovery! & Getting sober at 19yrs old
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Dom talks about what life was like growing up in a family were drinking is normalized and recovery/alcoholism is not talked about. He opens up about how at such an early age his drinking was rationalized by the people in his life. He shares about how after getting into college it wasn't very long before his drinking caught up with him and landed him in a state of incomprehensible demoralization at the age of 19 years old. He talk about all the things it took for him to build a solid foundation in recovery and how others can do the same to achieve long term sobriety.
S.2Ep.3 Peter talks... selling his moms dog, stealing TV's and getting sober in a 16month Inpatient Program
In today's episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Peter talks about how his addiction started from being the life of the party in his small home town to eventually ending up strung out on the streets TAKING ON THE WORLD ONE SACK AT A TIME!!! He opens up about his journey with finding god through his struggles and how he finally got his AH-HA moment in the depths of his addiction. He's got story's about his days of simple shop lifting to stealing TV's from Walmart and inevitably selling his moms dog on craigslist for dope money. And he gets real with his finally time in treatment and how he turned his life around!
S.2Ep.2 Ariana Talks about recovery, healing trauma, and traveling the world sober!
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Ariana talks about how she was able to get sober at a young age. She shares her story with trauma and how she was able to heal from it and better herself through it. She talks about her many worldly travels from backpacking in Spain to teaching in France to learning yoga in Bali. She is a true testament to the fact that once you get sober you can accomplish anything you set your mind to!!!
S.2Ep.1 David starts season 2 off strong with his story of overcoming addiction at such a young age!!!
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest David starts off season 2 with many great stories of how bad someones addiction can get wile living that college life. He speaks about depression and how that goes hand in hand with addiction, along with how he inevitably hit rock bottom and how through the help of an intervention he was able to break free of the insanity of addiction and life his best life!
#30 SEASON FINALE!!!
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST we brought on a friend from earlier on in the season to help rap this incredible season up. We talk about what some obstacles were for us during the quarantine and how life as been since last episode we go off on many different tangents but the bottom line is we want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for an amazing first season! many more to come!
#29 Tony R talks about his spiritual journey throughout his life and how spiritually works for him today!
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Tony R talks about his struggles with drugs and alcohol and how even at an early age he tried to use spiritually to help him stay sober. He opens up about how his understanding and spiritual growth has changed throughout his life and how he uses his spiritual life to keep him sober today!
#28 Thomas talks, character defects, the MEANING of relapse and true freedom through a higher power!
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST, our friend Thomas talks about how at an early age his signs of alcoholism presented its self. He talks about how his disease progressed to a rock bottom which got him got sober back in 95'. He gets open and honest with us about how he relapsed after having 13 years sober and the depths in which it took him. He talks about how he current has 11 years sober and how he maintains his sobriety on a day to day basis.
#27 Ernesto Talks being shot at by family, Getting Addicted to Drugs and finding Salvation Through JESUS CHRIST
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Ernesto talks about growing up with families that were at war, Talks about getting raided by the police and going to prison. He shares about how he got sober and got his daughter back, He explains how he got addicted to drugs after he was sober for quite some time and how it took a miracle of God to get sober again. AMEN!
#26 Megan talks about what addiction looks like from the perspective of a family member of the addict
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our friend Megan talks about what she went through with parents who struggled with addiction and alcoholism and how it affected her. She explains her view on the disease of addiction and how it looks from the eyes of a family member of an addict.
#25 Tyler talks being homeless, getting himself arrested to get clean!
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our friend Tyler talks about how he went from good kid/soccer player to being homeless. He shares with us all his crazy stories in the streets and in and out of jail and treatment center. He explains what his final straw was before he finally got clean and what lengths he had to go to get help. He even went as far as breaking police department windows.
#24 Cherine talks getting sober young working threw trauma and being free from the past
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our friend Cherine talks about getting sober at a young age and her journey threw early sobriety and learning how to live herself she talks about trauma she went threw in life and how she had to work threw it to become the person she is today.
#23 Nate talks early childhood troubles evolving into heavy heroin addiction and finally finding recovery
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our friend Nate talks about what troubles he faced in his early childhood and how it eventually turned to drugs and alcohol. He opens up about how truly bad things got. He explains the depths in which his addiction took him and the amount of strength and perseverance it took for him to finally recovery.
#22Jon Talks about entering new levels addiction and about why sobriety is FIRE!!!
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our friend Jon from REALTALK talks to use about his roller coaster of a life story and all the life lessons that he's learned along the way. Anywhere from partying in Tahoe CA to working at high profile carriers in the bay area. He talks about his horrific progression after his relapsed after having 6 years of sobriety and what depths it took him. He shares how great sobriety is and why its definitely the way to go! IG: realtalk_with_jonborello
#21 Gavin talks fatal car crash, intro to pain pills, relapse, HUMILITY and his GREAT come back!
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our friend Gavin talks about the tragic car crash and all the trouble that caused him early on in his life. He talks about his early drug use and how bad things good. He opens up about his journey of over coming traumatic events that happened in his life. He talks about humility and how he got sober after his most recent devastating relapse.
#20 Chad talks rapid progression of addiction, Prison, the blessings of sobriety!
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our friend Chad talks about his crazy introduction to drugs and how quickly they got a hold of him. He talks about his crazy lifestyle during his using and his struggle with getting sober. he expresses the pain and strength it took for him to get sober and what he had to do to make it and all of his blessing that he's gotten wile being sober.
#19 Pete talks Jail, changing old behavior and Helping others!!!
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST, our guest Pete talks about his childhood, constant troubles with the law, his severe drug addiction and alcoholism and how bad it got. He opens up about how he initially got clean and sober and how maintains his sobriety after 22years. He talks to us about service and being a positive person and paying it forward to make this world a better place.
#17 Eric Talks Childhood trauma, In and out of prison, ESCAPING CUSTODY and how he got and stays sober
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our friend talks about early childhood trauma and how it affected his life moving forward. He shares what it was like for him growing up on the reservation in Washington state. He talks about getting locked up as a minor and being in and out of prison for most of his life. He shares about the time he escaped custody when on his way to court is San Jose. He shares about how he got sober and what it took for his to stay sober.
#16 Javance talks numbing out the death of loved ones with drugs, and why sobriety is essential
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST, our guest Javance talks about turning to drugs after loosing multiple close friends and his brother. He talks about the dangers of the drugs on the streets nowadays. He shares some of his poetry that will be in his new book which is being published early 2020.
#15: Dylan talks using at a young age, his progression and lessons he's learned throughout multiple relapses
I’m today’s episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Dylan from New York talks about what it was like to start off his drug addiction at an early age. He opens up about how truly gnarly drug addiction can actually be. He tells us about the different lessons he's had to learn along the way of his journey. We discuss what it takes for him to stay sober today and moving forward.
#14 James talks College turn up, addiction progression and what it really takes to stay sober
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST out guest James talks about his introduction to drugs in is collage years and how quickly it spiraled his life out of control. He talks about the hardships that he went threw, and what convinced him that he needed to get help. Along with what his journey through recovery looked like and what it took for him to finally surrender and get sober for the last time.
#13 Sean talks losing his dad at an early age, using while working for a fortune 500 company
In today’s episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Sean talks about what it was like to lose his dad to suicide at a young age and what lead him to alcoholism and drug addiction. He opens up about what life was like working for a Fortune 500 company while using the whole time. He talks about what got him sober and what his journey in sobriety has looked like for the past couple years.
Sicker Than Most#12: Will talks living/getting high in Tijuana, Stealing cheese,Accepting sobriety!
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Will from San Diego talks about the progression of his addiction and the depths that it led him to. He shares about what it was like living and using in Tijuana and all the shenanigans including STEALING CHEESE AND TRADING IT FOR DOPE!!! , getting arrested and going to jail multiple times in Mexico. He gets into his struggles with getting sober and how he is staying sober now a days.
Sicker Than Most#11: Ruben talks drug dealing family ties, Coming out, meth, How he found sobriety.
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Rubin talks about growing up with family members selling drugs and what life looked like for him when he began using. He tells us about how crazy life got in full blown addiction. He shares about how he new it was time to stop using and when he finally made the discussion to get clean.
Sicker Than Most #10: Brian talks dropping out of UC Santa Cruz, drug dealing, and finding a higher power!
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Brian talks about his experience with drugs and the culture in Santa Cruz. He talks about getting sober and relapsing after multiple years of sobriety and what it took for him to get long term sobriety and how he finally found a higher power that works for him.
Sicker Than Most #9: Joseph talks getting sober at 16 yrs old, GIFTS OF SOBRIETY!!!
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST, my good friend Joseph talks about his fast progression of addiction/alcoholism and how it progressed to the point were he realized he needs to get help. He explains what life was like after getting sober at 16 years old. He takes us through his journey of sobriety and why he continues to stay sober and what blessings he's gotten along the way because of his continues sobriety.
Sicker Than Most #8: Paul talks Partying in Huntington Beach, Rehabs, Beating the odds.
In todays episode our guest Paul talks about his early years of drinking and using along with his wild stories of partying in Huntington Beach and working all throughout Hollywood. He describes what it's like to go from rehab after rehab, only to find out what would end up motivating him more than anything else in the world and why he continues to grow as a person and stay sober.
Sicker Than Most #7: Tony talks about the progression of his addiction and getting sober at 18yrs old
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest Tony talks about how badly his addiction to drugs and alcohol progressed and why he needed to get sober by the time he was 18 years old. He talks about how his life was in early addiction and what it looked like when he was at his rock bottom. He explains what he had to do to get sober and what his life looks like now with over 5 years of continuous sobriety.
Sicker Than Most #6: Jessica talks pro sports, losing dream jobs, returning to sobriety after having 7yrs
In today’s episode our guest Jessica, talks about her early years of drinking along with her incredible work carrier and how all that went to the way side as her alcoholism progressed. She talks about the struggle, after having 7 years of sobriety, and having to get sober again after a serious relapse and what it takes for her today to maintain her sobriety.
Sicker Than Most #5: Ronnie talks Selling Dope, Armed Robbery, and forgiveness through Jesus Christ
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST the homie Ronnie, talks about selling dope with his father, his extensive criminal past and all of the predicaments he would get himself into during his years of addiction, Along with the path his street lifestyle lead him down and what it took for him to finally get clean and sober!
Sicker Than Most #4: Jil talks getting arrested in Mexico, Homeless in LA and Fresno YPAA
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST, Jil talks about her addiction to prescription pain killers, Getting locked up in Mexico, being homeless in LA and getting sober at the age of 23. She talks about what it was like to be a young person in recovery back when there was not a whole lot of young people in the rooms of recovery and what she is doing today to continue her sobriety. She was truly sicker than most! And yet enjoys the sober life today.
Sicker Than Most #3: Sigi talks college life before and after getting sober and having fun in sobriety
In todays episode of SICKER THAN MOST our guest, Sigi, speaks on his drug and alcohol problem before and during his college career. He explains how he got sober and what life is like today, along with how he is able to have fun and enjoy college while being sober.
Sicker Than Most #2: Reid talks losing friends, ODing, Reasons why he's sober today.
In this episode our special guest, Reid, talks about his struggle with addiction and loss of friends along the way. Paired with war stories and whats life like for him today. Todays episode is full of tragedy, strength and laughter.
Sicker Than Most #1: Intro to the show!!!
History is being made here as the first ever Sicker Than Most podcast is airing its first episode!!! Thank you to anyone who is listening. In todays episode you get to meet and get to know the host Steve, in a brief introduction of what this podcast is all about and get to know a brief recap of his struggle of addiction and why he is creating this podcast. I love you all, KEEP IT MOVING!