Turning Stories of Recovery Into Hope
Every recovery story has the power to save a life.
Got a Light? is a podcast dedicated to sharing honest conversations with people who have overcome addiction, rediscovered purpose, and found hope after some of life's darkest moments. Through these stories, we aim to break the stigma surrounding addiction, celebrate recovery, and remind people that no matter how far they've fallen, healing is possible.
Whether you're struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply looking for hope, you're welcome here.
Because no one should have to walk through darkness alone.
Why "Got a Light?"
When someone is lost in the dark, the smallest light can change everything.
To me, that light represents hope.
It represents the people who refused to give up on someone.
It represents faith when life feels hopeless.
It represents the recovery community, where people who have found their own light reach back to help someone else find theirs.
Every guest on this podcast has experienced darkness in one form or another. Addiction. Trauma. Mental health struggles. Loss. Failure. Shame.
But their stories don't end there.
Their stories remind us that no matter how dark life becomes, there is always a path forward.
Sometimes all it takes is one conversation, one person, or one light to help someone find their way.
My Mission
My mission is to spread hope by sharing authentic stories of addiction, recovery, resilience, and transformation.
I believe stories have the power to break stigma, build connection, and inspire change.
My goal is to create a place where people feel seen, understood, and encouraged, whether they're in recovery themselves, supporting a loved one, or simply trying to understand addiction with greater compassion.
Every episode exists to remind people that:
Recovery is possible.
Healing is possible.
Purpose is possible.
No one is beyond redemption.
Our Impact
Every episode is created with one person in mind:
The person who feels like giving up.
Maybe it's someone struggling with addiction.
Maybe it's a parent who doesn't know how to help their child.
Maybe it's a spouse, sibling, or friend searching for answers.
Or maybe it's a child growing up in a home affected by addiction, the same child I once was.
When I was young, I didn't have many stories of hope to hold onto. I saw addiction through the lens of loss, fear, and uncertainty.
That's why this podcast exists.
I want today's kids, families, and those battling addiction to know something I desperately needed to hear growing up:
Recovery is real. People do get better. Families can heal. Lives can be rebuilt.
If one conversation encourages someone to ask for help, choose recovery, repair a relationship, or simply believe tomorrow can be better than today, then this mission has accomplished exactly what it was created to do.
Join the Mission
Recovery doesn't happen alone.
Whether you're sharing your own story, listening to someone else's, or simply learning more about addiction and mental health, you're helping bring hope to people who need it most.
If you'd like to share your journey, nominate a guest, partner with the podcast, or simply connect, I'd love to hear from you.
Together, we can remind the world that no matter how dark life becomes…
There's always a light.
My Story
Growing up, addiction wasn't something I learned about, it was my reality.
My dad struggled with meth addiction and died by suicide when I was 12 years old. My mom battled alcoholism and other substance use disorders for years. She went through numerous treatment programs, survived multiple suicide attempts, and overdosed several times throughout my childhood.
I watched addiction slowly take away the people I loved most.
As a kid, I never understood why it happened. I only knew the fear, uncertainty, and heartbreak that came with it. I believed addiction was a death sentence, and I couldn't wait to grow up and leave that chapter of my life behind.
But God had different plans.
As I got older, I realized my greatest pain had become my greatest purpose. Instead of running from addiction, I felt called to serve the people and families affected by it.
Today, I work in substance use prevention and have dedicated my life to helping others find hope, healing, and recovery. Looking back, I can see that God was preparing me all along not to be defined by my childhood, but to use it to make a difference.