Ashleigh Butterss
Ashleigh Butterss
Ep 73. From dope dealer to Hope Dealer, with Fausto Castellanos
Ep 73. From dope dealer to Hope Dealer, with Fausto Castellanos
Ep 73. From dope dealer to Hope Dealer, with Fausto Castellanos
Sunday 19th November 2023
Join Ash Butterss as she talks with Fausto Castellanos about his transformation from addiction and trauma to becoming a beacon of hope.
69 minutes
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Get the buttons here!From Darkness to Light: Fausto Castellanos' Journey of Healing and Hope
Episode Overview
- Fausto's journey from trauma and addiction to purpose and recovery
- The importance of putting recovery first and finding balance
- Fausto's mission to spread hope and serve others in recovery
- The transformative power of spiritual experiences and therapeutic interventions
- Manifestation and living a life of abundance in recovery
I had a vision when I got sober. And the vision was, you're going to save a lot of people's lives. So to me, the way my brain works was I saw AA as a place for me to practice my speaking skills.
What happens when a life marred by trauma and addiction transforms into one filled with purpose and hope? In this episode of 'Behind The Smile', host Ash Butterss sits down with Fausto Castellanos, a spiritual advisor, clinical counselor, and motivational speaker, affectionately known as 'the hope dealer'. Fausto's story is one of profound transformation.
From his early days mired in substance abuse and a traumatic childhood to becoming a beacon of hope for others, Fausto's journey is nothing short of inspiring. The conversation is raw and real, touching on heavy subjects like child sex abuse, addiction, and the road to recovery. But it's also a tale of resilience and the incredible power of turning pain into purpose. Ash and Fausto discuss a range of topics that are both heartbreaking and uplifting.
They delve into compassion fatigue, building self-esteem, and the impact of codependency. Fausto's openness about his past and his commitment to helping others find their path to healing makes this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration or struggling with their own demons. You'll hear about his journey from being a 'dope dealer' to becoming a 'hope dealer', his strategies for consciously designing a better future, and the importance of spiritual experiences in the recovery process.
This episode isn't just about Fausto's story; it's about the universal themes of struggle, recovery, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. It's a powerful reminder that no matter how dark things may seem, there's always a way to turn the tide. So, if you're ready to be moved and inspired, tune in and discover how Fausto Castellanos turned his life around and became a guiding light for others.