How Cocaine, Adderall, And Meth Led Me To Heart Failure, Relying On Batteries To Stay Alive | Ep 66
Get a Grip Podcast13 Juli 2025

How Cocaine, Adderall, And Meth Led Me To Heart Failure, Relying On Batteries To Stay Alive | Ep 66

In this jaw-dropping episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with the unforgettable Kody Schaffner — better known as “Just a Dude on Batteries.”

Kody’s story begins in a quiet small town in Ohio, but his path quickly takes a turn most couldn’t imagine. After bouncing through the foster care system, Kody began drinking at an early age, seeking escape and stability in all the wrong places.

As an adult, Kody became a hardworking tower tech for T-Mobile, scaling massive towers and logging endless hours. To keep up with the brutal demands of the job, he turned to harder drugs — a decision that would have consequences no one could predict.Eventually, when Kody tried to get clean, his body had other plans. His heart gave out, and today, it runs on actual batteries — a mechanical system that keeps him alive.

It’s one of the most extreme examples of what long-term substance abuse can do to the human body.But even in the face of such a severe consequence, Kody’s story is filled with hope. With a disciplined exercise regimen and continued sobriety, there’s a chance he may one day live without the batteries. His journey is raw, real, and a powerful reminder that no matter how far gone things seem, there is always a way back.

Don’t miss this powerful episode — it’s one that will stay with you.


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