The “Blanket of Love” That Changed Everything w/Geoffrey Blaylock | The Hopeaholics Podcast

The “Blanket of Love” That Changed Everything w/Geoffrey Blaylock | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, we dig deep into the wild, emotional, and brutally honest life story of Geoffrey Blaylock, tracing his path from a childhood marked by Tourette’s and isolation to the gang-ridden streets where he searched for identity, connection, and escape. Geoffrey opens up about the first moments drugs entered his life, how heroin slowly rewired everything he thought he could control, and the dangerous world he got pulled into—crime, violence, homelessness, and the kind of chaos most people don’t survive. He also shares the spiritual encounter that stopped him in his tracks, the breaking point that forced him to confront who he’d become, and the long, uncomfortable rebuild through detox, recovery, self-awareness, and learning to lead others. It’s raw, gripping, and vulnerable, offering a rare look into not just addiction, but what it takes to claw your way back from absolute rock bottom. #thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie 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  Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don"t forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off! 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: 00:03:20 – Why Awareness Matters in Addiction 00:05:57 – His Instinct to Protect Others 00:29:24 – Childhood Pain and Isolation 00:30:56 – Joining a Punk Rock Gang 00:34:46 – Reconnecting With Old Neighborhood Friends 00:36:00 – First Time Trying Heroin 00:40:48 – Realization He’s Physically Addicted 00:41:27 – Getting Connected to Major Dealers 00:55:13 – How Prison Culture Shaped Him 01:00:00 – Robbing Dealers to Survive 01:05:27 – Heroin Stopping Working 01:07:41 – Homelessness and Hitting Bottom 01:09:24 – Entanglement With Motorcycle Club 01:10:46 – Powerful Spiritual Encounter 01:14:58 – Finally Asking for Help 01:20:22 – Becoming a Leader in Recovery 01:21:27 – Emotional Breakdown That Changed Him