The Hopeaholics

Updated: 11 Mar 2025 • 215 episodes
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Welcome to the Hopeaholics Podcast, where we tackle addiction and mental illness through sharing real life experiences, honesty and hope! Hosted by Chad Carlsen, who knows firsthand the destruction that these issues can cause, we're here to offer listeners a much-needed source of inspiration and understanding that will carry them through tough times. Through powerful, honest, and unfiltered interviews, The Hopeaholics provides a beacon of hope for listeners facing similar issues, banishing stigma in the process. If you're looking for an authentic podcast that'll motivate you to overcome hard times and live well, look no further. To get help for yourself or someone you love, call 949-989-6550

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David Meltzer: How Gratitude Can Change Your Life | The Hopeaholics Podcast   In this powerful episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, David Meltzer shares his incredible journey from making hundreds of millions of dollars, losing it all, and rebuilding his life through faith, gratitude, and purpose. As the Chairman of the

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Heather Beaton: Tired of Being Nothing | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this emotional episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Heather Beaton shares her powerful journey from homelessness and addiction to finding freedom through recovery. She opens up about the trauma that fueled her substance abuse, her struggles with violent

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Donal & Tiernan Cranny: "THERE"S NO ROOM FOR EMPATHY" | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this compelling episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, father-son duo Donal and Tiernan Cranny share their powerful journey through addiction and recovery. Donal reflects on his childhood in Northern Ireland during "The Troubles," his battl

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Jessy Lauren: "I KEPT DOING SOMETHING I HATED" | The Hopeaholics Podcast Today, we have an incredibly raw and inspiring episode featuring Jessy Lauren, a woman whose journey through addiction, loss, and redemption will leave you speechless. Jessy opens up about her past with absolute honesty—sharing the darkest moments

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Sahil Bloom: The 5 Types of Wealth to CHANGE YOUR LIFE  | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this inspiring episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, we sit down with Sahil Bloom to explore what it truly means to live a meaningful and balanced life. Sahil opens up about his journey from chasing traditional success to realizing that

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Frank Parisi: A Second Chance at Life | The Hopeaholics Podcast Frank Parisi has faced death, addiction, and unimaginable challenges—but he’s still here, and his story is nothing short of a miracle. In this powerful episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Frank shares his journey from a rough childhood surrounded by violen

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