Bryan Calcott: Finding Peace Before Death | The Hopeaholics Podcast

Bryan Calcott: Finding Peace Before Death | The Hopeaholics Podcast  In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, the guest shares his turbulent journey through addiction, incarceration, and the lifelong battle for self-acceptance. Reflecting on his time in prison—serving sentences for drug-related charges—he reveals how his obsession with money and external validation stemmed from a childhood marked by feelings of inferiority after moving from West Texas to New Jersey. He candidly discusses the pain of his strained relationship with his father, a pastor who battled his own hidden demons, and the emotional turmoil surrounding his father’s death. The conversation explores themes of self-love, the transformative power of sharing one’s story, and the importance of doing internal work to break free from cycles of self-hatred. Through his raw storytelling, the guest emphasizes that true healing begins with honesty, self-forgiveness, and choosing to love oneself unconditionally. #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: 00:03:12:11 – Choosing Self-Love Daily 00:06:34:03 – Addiction’s Lifelong Battle 00:09:53:09 – Life on the Run 00:10:55:03 – Finally Facing Myself 00:13:07:08 – Father’s Unfinished Journey 00:14:18:18 – Struggles Respecting My Father 00:16:04:22 – A Father’s Silent Plea 00:21:26:07 – Family Tension and Pain 00:24:53:21 – Confronting My Father’s Secrets 00:27:30:02 – Serving Others Always Matters 00:30:56:22 – Truth Brings Freedom 00:31:33:19 – Honesty Starts the Healing 00:38:53:12 – Power of Sharing Stories 00:45:14:09 – Life After Prison 00:46:16:06 – Facing 15-Year Prison Sentence