
Get a Grip Podcast is hosted by Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes, both in recovery from addiction and alcoholism. In each episode, they share their unfiltered stories of overcoming addiction, time in prison, and struggles with mental health—mixing raw honesty with humor. The podcast gives a voice to the underdog, breaking down the stigma surrounding addiction and recovery. Through candid conversations... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 99 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||

In this raw and powerful episode, hosts Louis and Aaron sit down with Alex Butt, a man whose journey from a normal upbringing to the chaos of addiction shows just how fast life can spiral out of control — and how strong a person has to be to fight th... more
In this powerful episode, hosts Aaron and Louis sit down with Dan Vanwallsen, a man whose life took a sharp turn from a normal childhood into the darkness of addiction — and eventually, into a life dedicated to helping others heal.Dan didn’t come fro... more
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, host Louis sits down with James Witherspoon, a man who grew up in the tough streets of Detroit and knows firsthand what it feels like to be underestimated. As a kid, James was bullied relentlessly. He never fe... more
In this moving and eye-opening episode, Louis Essig steps into an 8th-grade classroom with one mission — to tell the truth. Not the sugarcoated version, but the real, gritty, and painful truth about drug addiction and how it completely derailed his l... more
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I’m not an addict and never have been. But I find your podcast so interesting. The stories that these people tell, keep me on the edge of my seat. Bless every person for what they’ve been thru and co time to struggle with.
Nothing against raw truthful life storytelling, but a pot of these stories have a seedy and disturbing connotation, but instead of this being acknowledged it is somehow exciting to the hosts. Distasteful. Unfiltered is one thing, but it desperately needs some structure. This ultimately results in lack of positive message, which recovery podcasts should be about.
I do like this podcast, but do find Louis and Aaron get excited over talking about drugs, especially with Gerry’s episode, identify yes, but all drug talk glamourising it, isn’t for me, we all know how to
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Duffy 7 years clean
I started listening to this podcast about a week ago and haven’t been able to stop.. Every episode is amazing and impactful. Keep doing what you’re doing not only with this podcast, but in your recovery. The world is proud of you!
As someone in recovery I love how raw and real this is! Great interview style and amazing guests with real life crazy stories
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This podcast explores the raw and often challenging narratives of individuals overcoming addiction and navigating the complexities of recovery and mental health. The hosts engage in deep conversations with guests who share their personal stories of struggles and triumphs, highlighting themes such as resilience, stigma, and the transformative power of support systems. Notably, the podcast focuses on candid discussions surrounding the multifaceted nature of addiction, including the societal pressures that influence these experiences. With a balance of humor and heartfelt honesty, it aims to provide hope and encouragement to those on similar journeys, making it a relatable and impactful listen for anyone interested in stories of personal trans... more
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