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The HopeaholicsAuthor: Addicted to Hope
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 Language: en-us Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How a DUI Left Him Stranded in the Desert w/ Patrick Overholt | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Thursday, 4 December, 2025
How a DUI Left Him Stranded in the Desert w/ Patrick Overholt | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this powerful episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Patrick Overholt shares his deeply personal journey through addiction, loss, trauma, and redemption. From rising as a gifted young athlete to facing career-ending injuries, legal troubles, and the devastating loss of his mother, Patrick opens up about the darkest moments that shaped him. He speaks with raw honesty about the chaos of addiction, the spiritual disconnection that followed his grief, and the pivotal turning points that forced him to confront his reality. Patrick also dives into the creation of Good Time Golf, a sober community he built that unexpectedly grew into a lifeline for hundreds of people seeking connection, accountability, and purpose. His story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, that community matters, and that even the most painful experiences can lead to something meaningful. This episode offers hope, inspiration, and proof that transformation is always within reach. Patrick’s resilience shows how powerful change can be when someone finally decides to show up for themselves. His message resonates with anyone who knows what it feels like to fall short, get back up, and try again. You won’t want to miss this emotional and uplifting conversation.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:01:57 - Growing Up in Utah Feeling Out of Place00:05:28 - Getting a Baseball Scholarship00:11:09 - First Pain Pill Experience After Elbow Surgery00:14:06 - Playing With His Baseball Heroes00:20:37 - Liver Transplant Decision for His Mom00:21:55 - His Mom’s Final Days00:17:06 - Addiction Explodes During Independent Ball00:27:11 - Driving Drunk Into the Desert00:28:23 - Highway Patrol Rescues Him00:23:35 - Turning Away From God00:24:22 - First DUI00:31:57 - One Year Sober and Joining Aftercare00:32:39 - Starting “Good Time Golf”00:36:51 - Ex-Wife’s Addiction and Violence Revealed00:39:08 - Hurting Loved Ones Through Addiction
