From Rock Bottom to Clarity: Aaron and Juan's Raw Recovery Journey
Literally you just start to appreciate life with clarity... it's become a point of pride to have clarity, which is a weird thing to try to tell sober people like, yeah, like, I have emotions that I experience now.
Aaron and Juan, the dynamic duo behind the SFU Podcast, take you on a rollercoaster ride through their past struggles with hardcore drug addiction and their inspiring path to recovery. This episode kicks off with a lively recount of their meeting with the hilarious stand-up comedian Luis J Gomez and podcast producer Mike Harrington, fresh from his victory at Ellismania War Off the Shore. But it's not all laughs and giggles.
The conversation takes a deep dive into the dark and harrowing world of addiction. Aaron and Juan open up about their battles with vicodin and other prescription drugs, sharing candid stories of self-destruction, rehab struggles, and the emotional toll addiction takes. Despite the grim subject matter, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. They talk about the incredible transformation that comes with sobriety.
Juan poignantly shares, 'Literally you just start to appreciate life with clarity...it's become a point of pride to have clarity, which is a weird thing to try to tell sober people like, yeah, like, I have emotions that I experience now'. Whether you're in the thick of addiction or supporting someone who is, this episode offers raw honesty, hope, and a touch of humor to remind you that recovery is possible.
Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that balances the seriousness of addiction with moments of levity.