How 4 DUIs and a Felony Forced Me to Change My Life | Ep 97

In this emotional and eye-opening episode, hosts Aaron Garnes and Louis Essig sit down with Josh Hively, a man whose story of addiction, pain, and redemption will leave you speechless.Josh opens up about his life — a childhood that seemed picture-perfect on the surface. He grew up in a loving family, played sports, and excelled in school. From the outside, Josh looked like the kind of kid destined for success. But beneath that normal exterior, something darker was beginning to take hold. When he first tried alcohol, he discovered something that made him feel invincible — free from fear, worry, and insecurity. It wasn’t just a drink to him; it was an escape, a way to numb the parts of himself he didn’t understand.As time went on, Josh’s drinking spiraled out of control. What started as casual use with friends became an obsession — a way of life. Pills soon followed, deepening the chaos and pulling him further away from the person he once was. His life became a cycle of blackouts, broken promises, and regret. Family relationships suffered, his potential slipped away, and the consequences piled up.Eventually, Josh found himself standing in a courtroom — four DUIs deep, facing the very real possibility of a prison sentence. It was a breaking point. The walls had finally closed in, and there was nowhere left to run. But what could have been the end for Josh became the beginning of something new. It was in that moment facing the harsh reality of what his addiction had done — that he made the decision to take recovery seriously.What followed was not easy. It took years of hard work, honesty, and humility. Josh had to rebuild everything from the ground up — his trust, his relationships, his sense of purpose. Through recovery, he found a new way to live, one built on gratitude and service. Today, Josh uses his past not as a source of shame, but as a message of hope. His story proves that no matter how far down addiction takes you, there is always a way back.This episode is a raw and powerful look at how addiction doesn’t discriminate — it can touch anyone, even those who seem to have everything going for them. Josh’s transformation from a seemingly never-ending alcoholic to a man living a life of purpose will inspire anyone who listens.🔥 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/officialgetagrippodcast👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments.