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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

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In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes sit down with Rachid Yatkin for an unforgettable conversation about childhood trauma, incarceration, addiction, and the fight to rebuild a life after years of destructive choices.Rac... more

In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig sits down with Shawn Mims for a powerful conversation about childhood trauma, addiction, homelessness, and the journey toward lasting recovery.

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In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig sits down with T.Y. Brooks for a raw and honest conversation about growing up in the streets, juvenile detention, addiction, and finding a new path through recovery.

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In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Aaron Garnes and Louis Essig sit down with Eddie Pennington for a gripping conversation about growing up in addiction, surviving the streets, and finding hope after years of substance abuse and legal trouble.

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Ben Solove
Guest, story-focused interviewee
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Episode: I Was a Daily Blackout Drinker... Then I Got 5 DUIs | Ep 184
Justin Allen
Guest sharing recovery journey and life story
Episode: How Alcohol, Crack & Prison Nearly Killed Me | Ep 183
Christina Rudd
Guest sharing life story from Ohio with lived experience in addiction and recovery
Episode: How Childhood Trauma Led Me to Meth Addiction & an Attempt to End My Ex-Husbands Life | Ep 182
Latisha Barnes
Author and recovery advocate
Author of Awakening; recovery outreach
Episode: How I Survived 22 Years of Heroin Addiction, 22 Jail Stays & Raising 7 Kids | Ep 182
Eric Wright
Guest, resident of Columbus, Ohio
Episode: I Escaped Heroin... Until 7OH Ruined My Life Again | Ep 181
Carmen Honeycutt
Guest sharing her lived experience with addiction, motherhood, and redemption
Nashville, Tennessee (resident)
Episode: ICE Took My Baby's Father... Why I Turned to Heroin and a Brothel | Ep 180
Lauren Hayes
Guest sharing her addiction and recovery story
Middletown, Ohio
Episode: I Had Unlimited Access to Opiates & Benzos as a Pharmacy Tech... Then I Found 7OH | Ep 179
Bob Miller
Adoptive father of Dareion Davis
Family of Dareion Davis
Episode: How I Lost My Adopted Son to the Life of Addiction | Ep 178
Gary King
Guest from Elizabeth Town, Kentucky
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Episode: How I Beat Cancer...and then Became a Crackhead | Ep 177

Hosts

Louis Essig
Host and co-host of the show, focused on recovery and storytelling.
Aaron Garnes
Host and co-host of the show, shares lived experience with addiction and recovery.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 321 ratings
  • I’ve got a story for you

    Love this podcast! I’m from Canada tho…. If you wanna hear a story from the great north

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BBDGIRL
    Canada3 months ago
  • My favourite.

    Without doubt my favourite podcast. Keep up the great work Louis and Aaron.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Screa75
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • 7-OH Share

    THANK YOU for covering this topic! I was extremely addicted to 7-OH. I lost my apartment, cars, relationships, kids, job, money. This needs to be shared!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcast.Addiction
    United States3 months ago
  • Brilliant

    This is my favourite podcast to listen too. Love the friendship Aaron and Louis have.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tugs_uk_
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Love it

    This is such a raw and honest look at addiction and the hosts do a great job of relating to the guests and humanizing them. As someone with addiction in my family it helps me to understand their thought process. Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoneCobra
    Canada3 months ago

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Many appreciate the hosts' transparency and the absence of heavy advertising.
Some mention emotional impact and inspiration for staying clean or supporting loved ones.
Listeners praise its honesty and host friendship, noting relatable, real conversations.
Audience highlights the raw, unfiltered storytelling and helpful recovery insights.

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How I Survived 22 Years of Heroin Addiction, 22 Jail Stays & Raising 7 Kids | Ep 182
Q: What pushed you to finally seek sobriety after so many rehabs?
A tired, exhausted mind and body finally said enough. I made up my mind that I wanted better, and once that mental shift happened, everything began to change and my life moved in a totally different direction.
How Childhood Trauma Led Me to Meth Addiction & an Attempt to End My Ex-Husbands Life | Ep 182
Q: What was the turning point that pushed you toward getting help?
A combination of losing custody, a near-destructive relapse, and a supportive moment from a trusted ally at rehab led to seeking help and entering rehab, where a spiritual experience and therapy anchored the recovery path.
How I Lost My Adopted Son to the Life of Addiction | Ep 178
Q: What advice would you give to a parent that has a kid that's either struggling with addiction currently running the streets in jail or has passed away from the disease?
Lead with unconditional love but set firm boundaries; be honest about consequences, seek structured recovery options, and foster communication and accountability, while also practicing forgiveness and focusing on keeping hope for recovery alive.
I Watched My Mom Die While We Were Using Meth Together | Ep 172
Q: Hey, Lou, how do I share my story on the podcast?
Rich explains the process (email or form via link tree) and notes the importance of submitting a personal story for consideration.
From Percs to Needles & Prison | How I Recovered | Ep 170
Q: What was the turning point that made you consider real change?
The moment I started participating in CBCF and connected with people who had walked similar paths, coupled with the realization that my current path would likely lead to prison or worse, made me commit to staying clean and engaging with programs.

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