Dane Carter: Addiction’s Grip and Lack of Hope | The Hopeaholics Podcast

Dane Carter: Addiction’s Grip and Lack of Hope  | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this powerful episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, guest Dane Carter delivers an unflinching account of his transformation from a life consumed by addiction and a 13-year cycle of incarceration to one of sobriety, purpose, and impact. Beginning at age 13 with juvenile detention for fighting and drug use, Dane’s path spiraled through prison terms, culminating in a desperate struggle with fentanyl and meth, marked by a high-speed chase and weeks holed up in a San Luis Obispo motel room. A life-changing anonymous call from a Corona, California, detox center offered him a scholarship for treatment, sparking a four-year sober journey that includes building a fitness and mindset coaching business and finding love with his fiancée, met during rehab. From surviving a motorcycle crash just 12 days into detox to narrowly avoiding a life sentence after a violent New Year’s Eve incident, Dane’s story is a testament to resilience and divine intervention. Emphasizing that “your past does not define you—your next move does,” he shares how rejecting a victim mindset and embracing activities like gym workouts fueled his recovery. Now dedicated to helping others through his platform, Dane’s raw honesty and actionable insights make this episode a compelling beacon of hope for anyone navigating addiction or seeking redemption. #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: 00:02:20 - Rock Bottom in a Motel Room 00:03:00 - Anonymous Call That Changed Everything 00:04:04 - Wake-Up Call at Mom’s House 00:05:14 - Early Incarceration and Juvenile Struggles 00:08:25 - Realizing He Was the Problem 00:09:27 - Persistence in Finding a Sponsor 00:10:12 - Motorcycle Crash During Detox 00:11:08 - Building a New Life with Martina 00:15:00 - Spiritual Connection Through the Call 00:18:36 - Getting a Face Tattoo During Hard Times 00:43:22 - Rejecting the Victim Mindset 00:46:19 - Capturing the Sobriety Rush 00:51:10 - Escaping a Life Sentence 01:06:08 - Past Doesn’t Define You