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The Hopeaholics

Addicted to Hope
Mental Health
Addiction
Recovery
Addiction Recovery
Sobriety
Fentanyl
Fentanyl Epidemic
Family Dynamics
Substance Abuse
Alcoholism
Community Support
Spirituality
Trauma
Faith
Alcoholics Anonymous
Fentanyl Crisis
Personal Growth
Sober Living
God
Fitness

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 interv... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, Chad and Natalie sit down with John Nettles for an unfiltered conversation about addiction, recovery, identity, and finding hope after years of chaos.

John shares his journey from being adopted and discovering his biological family ... more

Nichole Duncan used to be a tennis pro and now she's a forensic psychic medium who works cold cases for local law enforcement and federal agencies, the kind of work where the FBI will use what she finds but will never say her name out loud in court. more

In this episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Blake Mathews shares his story of addiction, adoption, and finding faith through music. Adopted at birth and raised in a Jewish household in Phoenix, Blake started DJing weddings and bar mitzvahs at 13 and ... more

In this episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Ryan Foley shares his powerful story of alcoholism, mental health, surrender, fatherhood, and the unexpected life recovery gave him. Ryan grew up outside of Chicago, went on to attend Cornell University, bu... more

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Elisa Saunders
Guest, addiction recovery advocate and professional in the field
Recovery professional; speaker
Episode: The 10-Car Crash That Exposed Her Secret Addiction w/ Elisa Saunders | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Stefanos Sifandos
Guest, relationship coach and author
Self/Author
Episode: The Opposite of Addiction Isn’t Sobriety with Stefanos Sifandos | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Laurie Davies
California State Assembly member representing the 74th District
State of California/California Assembly
Episode: California’s Failed Addiction Policies Explained with Laurie Davies | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Luis Romero
Founder of Fuck Fentanyl San Diego, recovery advocate
Fuck Fentanyl San Diego
Episode: The Fentanyl Crisis Is Worse Than You Think w/ Luis Romero | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Scott Graham
Intervention specialist and co-founder of Carefrontations
Carefrontations
Episode: Inside the Mind of an Addicted Police Officer with Scott Graham | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Bart Zandbergen
Author of True Wealth Defined
Author/Wealth Advisor
Episode: The Truth About Wealth Most People Never Learn with Bart Zandbergen | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Brad Jensen
Sober bodybuilder and recovery advocate, founder of Next Level Coaching
Next Level Coaching
Episode: Brad Jensen: Using Heroin While His Mom Drove | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Blaire White
Guest invited onto the show; public figure known for discussing LGBTQ+ issues and media presence
Episode: “I HAD NO SAFE PLACE GROWING UP” with Blaire White | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Kevin Lanning
Former Google executive; addiction survivor and podcast host
Google (former); Rise Above with Kevin Lanning
Episode: Kevin Lanning: A Google Executive's Addiction | The Hopeaholics Podcast (RE-RELEASE)

Hosts

Chad Carlsen
Host of The Hopeaholics Podcast; facilitates interviews and shares personal recovery perspectives.
Natalie Eva Marie
Co-host guiding conversations, introducing guests, and sharing experiences related to recovery and advocacy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Sound check

    The sound is terrible. I either couldnt hear or your voices were blasting out my eardrums!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Clancy97*
    United States3 months ago
  • Your beautiful woman Eva

    I love ❤️ you podcast you talk about hair colour on podcast I talk about how you get in wwe talk about friendship you need to have more friends on podcast my name is Ricky Macdonald live in st Joseph Michigan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dj king Ricky
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing!

    This is such an amazing podcast! I have become a hopeaholic-aholic. Every episode is so different in so many ways but they all stay true to the #1 message HOPE! This podcast has done so much for me, too much to list. But above all it gives me endless hope!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Security is weak
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast! Never gets old listening to people's stories and how they got through their tough times when so many don't. Definitely worth subscribing.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    lechuza007
    2 years ago
  • Wonderful

    I’ve been listening for a few months and this is a very good podcast. The guests that come on that share their experiences and stories are amazing. The hosts are great too and it’s nice that many real life topics are discussed. Keep up the wonderful work you’re doing!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Todd Hedges
    United States2 years ago

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Sound design and audio quality are sometimes inconsistent, which can distract from stories.
Listeners appreciate the candid, hopeful discussions that humanize addiction and recovery.
The show is praised for its honest, non-judgmental approach and emphasis on community support.

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HelpUcompli: Raising the Standard in Addiction Treatment Compliance | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Q: Can you walk us through what a typical engagement looks like for a new facility?
A new engagement starts with a discovery call, followed by a risk assessment to identify gaps, and if needed, documentation that supports compliance. They also offer rate negotiations and help with payer mix strategy.
HelpUcompli: Raising the Standard in Addiction Treatment Compliance | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Q: How does HelpUcompli operate with respect to payers and facilities?
Laura explains that HelpUcompli builds and manages facilities' compliance programs, does not contract with payers, but leverages relationships with payers for their clients and provides services like risk assessment, policy development, and readiness for audits.
The Truth About Wealth Most People Never Learn with Bart Zandbergen | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Q: What practical advice would you give to listeners wanting to apply these pillars?
Engage in daily practices like the vision statement, gratitude, and prayer; prune relationships that don't elevate you; and commit to tangible actions that align with your pillars, not just ideas.
The Truth About Wealth Most People Never Learn with Bart Zandbergen | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Q: Can you share a personal moment that reinforces your pillars?
A family moment highlighting faith and gratitude during a medical crisis, where belief and community support helped carry the family through a near-tragic event.
The Truth About Wealth Most People Never Learn with Bart Zandbergen | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Q: How do you define legacy and why is it important?
Legacy is the impact you leave—things money can't buy and death can't take away, like the values you pass to children and charitable acts that outlive you.

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A candid, hope-forward show that centers on addiction, recovery, mental health, and resilience through real-life stories and practical guidance. Episodes mix inmate-turned-intervention narratives, faith-informed recovery, and stigma-busting conversations with guests from healthcare, fitness, media, technology, and advocacy. Common threads include accountability, mentorship, family impact, and turning adversity into service, with a steady emphasis on actionable coping tools, community support, and sustaining sobriety in a challenging drug landscape. A notable strength is its unfiltered, empathetic approach that blends personal storytelling with tangible resources and sponsorships to help listeners pursue lasting change.

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1. Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero
2. Rise Above with Kevin Lanning
3. Locked In with Ian Bick
4. Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories
5. More Life with Carl Radke

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The Hopeaholics launched 3 years ago and published 341 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Hopeaholics include:

1. Elisa Saunders
2. Stefanos Sifandos
3. Laurie Davies
4. Luis Romero
5. Scott Graham
6. Bart Zandbergen
7. Brad Jensen
8. Blaire White

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