Ian Heinisch: "I'M DONE PRETENDING" | The Hopeaholics Podcast

Ian Heinisch: "I"M DONE PRETENDING" | The Hopeaholics Podcast From UFC fame to foreign prisons, Ian Heinisch’s journey is one of chaos, redemption, and unshakable faith. On this episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Ian takes us deep into the gritty truth of a life shaped by addiction, violence, smuggling ecstasy, and international fugitive status—all before the age of 21. But in his darkest moment, faced with the weight of his choices and no way out, Ian cried out to God… and everything changed. He walks us through the chaos of being arrested in Canada, fleeing to Europe, serving time in Spanish prisons, and eventually finding faith, recovery, and purpose. Now an entrepreneur and public speaker, Ian opens up about how hitting rock bottom became the catalyst for a spiritual awakening—and how anyone, no matter how far gone, can change their story. This is a wild, emotional, and inspiring ride you don’t want to miss. #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: 00:07:30 - Doctors Fueled My Addiction with Pills 00:08:12 - God Gave Me a Second Chance 00:09:23 - Hogtied and Dragged to Rehab 00:10:16 - Partying Away My Wrestling Dreams 00:11:15 - Jail on Day One: I Blew It All 00:13:04 - Violent Chaos and a Reckless Move-In 00:15:25 - Why I’m Done with Pharmaceuticals 00:17:09 - Lying as a Cage Fighter to Survive 00:17:42 - Labeled a Threat to Canada 00:22:24 - Prisons Profit, They Don’t Reform 00:26:41 - Punished Forever for a Drug Charge 01:07:38 - My Addiction Cost Me the Fight 01:09:10 - Facing My Hypocrisy Head-On 01:09:41 - From Rock Bottom to UFC Glory 01:12:31 - Concussions Broke Me: I Chose Health