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.

Episoder(161)

How I Survived Crack & Fentanyl Addiction and Two Teen Pregnancies | Ep 135

How I Survived Crack & Fentanyl Addiction and Two Teen Pregnancies | Ep 135

Shakura Slaughter joins hosts Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes for one of the rawest, most powerful conversations ever featured on the show. Raised in deep poverty and surrounded by violence from the begi...

5 Mar 54min

What It’s Like Giving Birth in Prison as a Heroin Addict | Ep 134

What It’s Like Giving Birth in Prison as a Heroin Addict | Ep 134

In this powerful episode, Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes sit down with Aysha Clever for a raw and deeply moving conversation about trauma, addiction, loss, and redemption.Aysha opens up about a childhoo...

2 Mar 40min

What Happened When I Found My Dad Overdosed After 5 Days on Crack & Heroin | Ep 133

What Happened When I Found My Dad Overdosed After 5 Days on Crack & Heroin | Ep 133

In this powerful episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with Dominic G., a man whose story is soaked in generational addiction, loss, and ultimately redemption. Alcoholism ran deep in Dominic’s bloodline, ...

26 Feb 50min

How Heroin & Coke Addiction Shaped My Music Career While Touring with Stone Sour, Ministry & Prong | Ep 132

How Heroin & Coke Addiction Shaped My Music Career While Touring with Stone Sour, Ministry & Prong | Ep 132

In this powerful episode, Louis Essig sits down with Jason Christopher for a raw, unfiltered conversation about music, addiction, fame, relapse, and redemption.Jason’s story begins with a childhood sh...

23 Feb 2h 6min

How I Lost 20 Years to a Cr4ck Fueled Rage Addiction In The 80's | 131

How I Lost 20 Years to a Cr4ck Fueled Rage Addiction In The 80's | 131

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Aaron and Louis sit down with Bob Frazier — a man who says rage fueled nearly every decision he made for decades. Growing up in Philadelphia, Bob witnessed brutal d...

19 Feb 2h 8min

How I Became an Accessory to Murd3r After a Girl Died at the Trap I Was Selling M3th Out Of | Ep 130

How I Became an Accessory to Murd3r After a Girl Died at the Trap I Was Selling M3th Out Of | Ep 130

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Louis Essig sits down with Laray Hamilton to unpack a life that spiraled into chaos long before she ever touched m3th.Laray opens up about growing up without knowin...

16 Feb 1h 28min

I Relapsed 6 Times on Oxy, H3roin & F3ntanyl… Here’s What Finally Worked | Ep 129

I Relapsed 6 Times on Oxy, H3roin & F3ntanyl… Here’s What Finally Worked | Ep 129

In this raw and deeply personal episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with Tyler Boggs, a man who openly describes himself as a chronic relapser—and isn’t afraid to explain what that really means. Tyler’s...

12 Feb 53min

My Grandpa Got Me Pregnant: How it Led to Oxy, H3roin, & M3th Addiction & Trafficking in a Dog Cage | Ep 128

My Grandpa Got Me Pregnant: How it Led to Oxy, H3roin, & M3th Addiction & Trafficking in a Dog Cage | Ep 128

In this powerful and unfiltered episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with Amanda Moore, a woman who has truly been to hell and back. Amanda’s story begins with early exposure to drugs, a path that slowly...

9 Feb 2h 55min

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