Get a Grip Podcast

Get a Grip Podcast

Get a Grip Podcast is hosted by Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes, both in recovery from addiction and alcoholism. In each episode, they share their unfiltered stories of overcoming addiction, time in prison, and struggles with mental health—mixing raw honesty with humor. The podcast gives a voice to the underdog, breaking down the stigma surrounding addiction and recovery. Through candid conversations and real-life experiences, Louis and Aaron inspire others on their journey, showing that while recovery is challenging, it’s possible. Tune in for laughter, hope, and stories of transformation.

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Her Baby Daddy Watched Her OD on FaceTime | Episode 58

Her Baby Daddy Watched Her OD on FaceTime | Episode 58

In this powerful and raw episode of the Get A Grip Podcast, Louis and Aaron sit down with Shae Ramos — a courageous woman who’s walking the difficult but inspiring path of early recovery.Shae didn’t g...

11 Jun 20251h 3min

From CEO, to Divorced Peruvian Cocaine Smuggler, to 37 Years Sober | Episode 57

From CEO, to Divorced Peruvian Cocaine Smuggler, to 37 Years Sober | Episode 57

John’s journey is nothing short of jaw-dropping. He started drinking at a shockingly young age, long before most kids even know what addiction is. But for years, he lived in denial—brushing off the re...

8 Jun 20251h 33min

How She Survived A Decade Of Human Trafficking | Episode 37

How She Survived A Decade Of Human Trafficking | Episode 37

In this powerful episode, Louis dives deep into the incredible story of Vanessa Torres – a woman who overcame unimaginable hardships to transform her life and become a beacon of hope for others. Raise...

6 Jun 20251h 15min

Growing Up With A Sexual Predator For A Brother And How I Became An Alcoholic By 16 Years Old | Episode 56

Growing Up With A Sexual Predator For A Brother And How I Became An Alcoholic By 16 Years Old | Episode 56

In this raw and powerful episode, Louis sits down with Dennis McFarland—a man whose journey from chaos to redemption is nothing short of miraculous. Growing up dirt-poor in a packed house with eight c...

4 Jun 20251h 16min

Supporting My Family While Hooked on Opiates In Cleveland Ohio | Episode 55

Supporting My Family While Hooked on Opiates In Cleveland Ohio | Episode 55

In this powerful and emotional episode, Aaron sits down with Joey Louis, a remarkable man with a story that will leave you speechless. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, Joey didn’t have the typical child...

1 Jun 20252h 44min

How I Went From Breaking The Law to Enforcing It | Episode 54

How I Went From Breaking The Law to Enforcing It | Episode 54

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ernest Hayden, a man whose life story reads like a movie — but it's 100% real. Growing up in a tough environment surrounded by crime and chaos, Ernest was pu...

28 Mai 20251h 28min

MMA Fighter Kicks Heroin and Ends up on A&E's 60 Days In | Episode 53

MMA Fighter Kicks Heroin and Ends up on A&E's 60 Days In | Episode 53

From the depths of addiction to the bright lights of television, Daniel Ritchie’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this gripping episode of our podcast, we sit down with Daniel to uncover...

25 Mai 20252h 15min

The Truth About MAT: My Journey Out of Addiction | Episode 52

The Truth About MAT: My Journey Out of Addiction | Episode 52

Louis and Aaron sit down with Lance Ball whose journey is nothing short of extraordinary—heartbreaking, inspiring, and a true testament to the power of resilience and hope.Born into a world stacked ag...

22 Mai 20251h 9min

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