Overdose Shut Down His Heart 3 Times- Addiction Nearly Killed Him

Recovery Matters Podcast Episode 171 | Taylor opens up about growing up in a home surrounded by substance use, the struggles of feeling unworthy, and the choices that led him deeper into addiction. He shares the harsh realities of hitting rock bottom, losing his father, and the moments that finally pushed him to embrace recovery. From living in a crack house to opening a sober home, Taylor’s transformation is nothing short of inspiring. His raw honesty and powerful insights offer hope to anyone struggling with addiction.   00:00 – Introduction and host introductions 00:27 – Taylor’s childhood: Growing up in a chaotic, addiction-filled home 01:56 – Experimenting with drugs and alcohol at a young age 03:13 – Homelessness, survival, and falling deeper into addiction 04:48 – The devastating loss of his father and the impact on his substance use 06:51 – Repeated arrests, consequences, and the inability to see the problem 08:35 – Realizing he wasn’t fooling anyone—his wake-up moment 10:17 – Early recovery attempts: Trying to control his use and failing 12:36 – The shift in mindset that finally led to real change 13:09 – Entering a sober house and learning what true recovery looks like 13:39 – A heartbreaking overdose that became a turning point 14:45 – The role of meetings, sponsorship, and building a strong network 17:02 – Opening a sober house and helping others find recovery 20:51 – Relapse, near death, and the lesson that changed everything 23:35 – Letting go of ego, chasing true fulfillment, and embracing a new way of life ----Across the Web---- 🌎 CCAR Website https://www.ccar.us ✉️ Donate: https://ccar.us/donate/ 🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGUMMO... 🗣Recovery Matters Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverymatterspodcast? 🗣Recovery Matters Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverymatterspodcast/ 🗣CCAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAR4Recovery 📸CCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccar4recovery 🐦CCAR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccar4recovery