{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6731d6c20fa42573920fb1bd/6821e712182b2144af44176d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"13 Years Sober: My Journey","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6731d6c20fa42573920fb1bd/1747052153575-5e8b032d-8dae-40e1-a28d-04cd72dffec0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h3><br></h3><p>In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, Josh Connolly shares his journey to 13 years of sobriety. But this isn’t just a story about putting down the drink. It’s a story of survival, chaos, pain, and ultimately transformation.</p><p><br></p><p>Josh opens up about his early experiences with cannabis at age 12, the spiral into alcohol and hard drugs, and the chaos that followed — from blackouts and self-destruction to brushes with death. He recounts traumatic events, addiction-fueled madness, and his darkest moments, where the idea of escape felt like the only way out.</p><p><br></p><p>But this episode is more than just a retelling of a troubled past. It’s about healing. Josh reflects on how sobriety didn’t fix everything overnight, how emotional wounds ran deeper than the addiction itself, and how he learned to live with — and eventually love — himself.</p><p>Whether you’re struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or just curious about the raw reality of sobriety beyond the social media highlight reel, this episode is a must-listen.</p><p><br></p><p>🔹&nbsp;<strong>Topics Covered:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>The raw reality of addiction — beyond the social media facade.</li><li>The love affair with substances and the chaos that followed.</li><li>The turning point — from suicidal despair to a life of service.</li><li>The truth about sobriety — why it’s more than just quitting.</li><li>Josh’s ongoing journey — the challenges and the gifts of 13 years sober.</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Listen now to hear the story behind the resilience.</p>","author_name":"Josh Connolly"}