The Hopeaholics

Updated: 21 Nov 2025 • 286 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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What Eating Disorders Don’t Tell You with Karina Chandler | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this powerful episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, guest Karina Chandler shares an extraordinary journey of resilience, vulnerability, and transformation. Opening up about her long battle with an eating disorder, complex PTSD, childho

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"I Was Homeless for a Decade… and Still Survived" w/ Sean Speck | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this intense and deeply personal episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Sean Speck opens up about a journey that few survive—years of addiction, homelessness, relapse, medical trauma, and ultimately, an unexpected path to redempti

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Inside the Mind of a Compulsive Gambler with Louis Ruggiero | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this gripping episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Louis Ruggiero lays everything on the table as he shares his unbelievable journey through addiction, gambling, destruction, and redemption. From the moment he first sat at a blackja

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Losing a Father to Addiction and Finding Purpose with Angie Nunez | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, guest Angie Nunez shares her deeply personal journey of loss, healing, and spiritual awakening. Born and raised in the Bronx to Dominican parents, Angie reflects on her upbringing, cul

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Breaking The Chains of a 15-Year Addiction with Ali Zansberg | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this powerful and emotional episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Ali Zansberg opens up about her extraordinary journey through unimaginable pain, addiction, and transformation. From surviving childhood molestation and undergoing he

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Surrender Isn’t Weakness, It’s Freedom with Yeshaia Blakeney | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this thought-provoking and deeply human episode, Yeshaia Blakeney opens up about his journey through addiction, self-destruction, and spiritual awakening with striking honesty and wisdom. Growing up in the chaos of Hollywood, Yesh

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