Adam Jablin: Harnessing Compulsions to Fuel Passions | The Hopeaholics Podcast

Adam Jablin: Harnessing Compulsions to Fuel Passions | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this powerful episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Adam Jablin, a recovery advocate, author, and creator of the Rewiring Addiction Loops Masterclass, shares his transformative journey from addiction to nearly two decades of sobriety, offering raw insights into overcoming personal struggles and embracing spiritual growth. Growing up as the self-described “fat kid” in New Jersey and later Boca Raton, Florida, Adam faced relentless bullying that fueled his extroverted, people-pleasing personality and eventual descent into substance abuse, starting with alcohol and escalating to speed by eighth grade, which temporarily masked his insecurities by transforming him into the “most attractive kid” in ninth grade. Despite achieving outward success with a multimillion-dollar business and family life, Adam’s internal turmoil led to a profound emotional rock bottom, marked by existential despair and a confrontation with his ex-wife, who orchestrated a life-changing intervention with professional Michael Walsh. At the Hanley Center, Adam’s encounter with a Catholic Priest and a striking UV light demonstration of invisible fingerprints sparked a spiritual awakening, shifting his view of God from an angry, judgmental figure to a loving force, aligning with his Jewish roots and newfound belief in a compassionate higher power. Now, with 19 years of sobriety, Adam channels his experiences into his New York Times bestselling self-published book, co-authored with his mentor, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer with 56 years sober, and inspires others through his masterclass, emphasizing tools like “move a muscle, change a thought” to quiet the negative inner voice and live in alignment with pure motives. #thehopeaholics   #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover  #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #RecoveryIsPossible #Hope #wedorecover  Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics  Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials: https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics  https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholics Buy Merch:  https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.com Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com If you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction.  Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC: https://www.infinitigroupllc.com  Timestamps: 00:02:01 - Mind, Body, Soul Approach to Recovery 00:03:09 - Finding a Loving God in Recovery 00:05:06 - Growing Up as the Fat Kid 00:06:47 - Gratitude for Childhood Struggles 00:08:26 - Overcoming the Fat Kid Complex 00:09:12 - Moving to Florida and Body Image Struggles 00:09:45 - Transforming Through Fitness 00:10:52 - Early Substance Use with Older Kids 00:11:34 - Crossing the Line into Addiction 00:12:45 - Early Drug Use and Weight Loss 00:16:07 - High-Functioning Addiction 00:18:07 - Facade of Success Hiding Inner Pain 00:18:51 - Hitting Rock Bottom Emotionally 00:19:55 - Entering Hanley Center for Treatment 00:20:43 - Intervention by Ex-Wife and Michael Walsh 00:21:00 - Learning About Spiritual Fitness 00:22:37 - Meeting Father Ron Bhatia 00:24:18 - Spiritual Awakening with UV Light Demonstration 01:13:01 - New York Times Bestselling Book 01:14:04 - Shifting View of Success to Internal Fulfillment 01:16:00 - Gratitude for Not Getting What He Deserves 01:18:55 - God Tracks Heart, Not Time 01:24:54 - Quieting the Negative Inner Voice 01:26:27 - Move a Muscle, Change a Thought 01:30:17 - Listening to the Quiet Voice of Love