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Chandler Maze on Heroin Addiction, Armed Robbery, Prison & Recovery

Chandler Maze joins Adam Larkin for a raw and powerful conversation about addiction, incarceration, recovery, redemption, and rebuilding a life after years of destructive choices. At the height of his addiction, Chandler was heavily dependent on Xanax and heroin. His addiction ultimately led to armed robbery, a prison sentence, and years of consequences that impacted every area of his life. In this episode, Chandler opens up about the reality of addiction, what life was like behind bars, the mindset that kept him trapped, and the moment he decided he wanted something different. He shares how recovery transformed his life and how he now helps others battling the same addictions he once faced himself. This conversation is about second chances, personal responsibility, redemption, and the hope that recovery can bring, no matter how far someone has fallen. Topics Include: • Heroin addiction • Xanax addiction • Armed robbery and incarceration • Life in prison • Recovery and sobriety • Mental health and addiction • Personal responsibility • Redemption and second chances • Helping others recover • Building a meaningful life after addiction Become a Guest, Sponsor an Episode, or Advertise on the Show: https://gittuppodcast.com [https://gittuppodcast.com/] Connect with GITT Up Podcast: Website: https://gittuppodcast.com [https://gittuppodcast.com/] YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gittuppodcast [https://youtube.com/@gittuppodcast] Hosted by Adam Larkin If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from this conversation. #ChandlerMaze #Recovery #AddictionRecovery #HeroinAddiction #Sobriety #MentalHealth #GITTUP

Daniel Cameron on Leadership, Faith, Resilience & Making an Impact

Daniel Cameron joins Adam Larkin on the GITT Up Podcast for a powerful conversation about leadership, faith, resilience, public service, and what it takes to make an impact in today's world. In this episode, Daniel shares lessons from his personal and professional journey, discussing leadership under pressure, staying grounded in your values, overcoming adversity, and the importance of faith, family, and perseverance. He opens up about the mentors who helped shape his path, the challenges leaders face in a rapidly changing world, and why resilience, character, and purpose matter more than ever. From leadership and personal growth to public service and making a difference, this conversation is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, business owners, creators, professionals, and anyone looking to level up in life. Topics Include: • Leadership and decision-making • Faith, family, and values • Public service and responsibility • Overcoming adversity • Building resilience under pressure • Personal growth and mentorship • Success, purpose, and legacy • Creating impact in your community Connect with Daniel Cameron: https://www.facebook.com/DanielCameronKY [https://www.facebook.com/DanielCameronKY] Become a Guest, Sponsor an Episode, or Advertise on the Show: https://gittuppodcast.com [https://gittuppodcast.com/] Connect with GITT Up Podcast: Website: https://gittuppodcast.com [https://gittuppodcast.com/] YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gittuppodcast [https://youtube.com/@gittuppodcast] Hosted by Adam Larkin Episode Length: 52:12 If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from the conversation. #DanielCameron #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #PublicService #Faith #Mindset #GITTUP

From Homelessness & Addiction to Transforming Recovery | Dr. Jason Roop

Dr. Jason Roop joins the GITT Up with Adam Larkin Podcast for a powerful conversation about overcoming homelessness and addiction, rebuilding his life, and creating the innovative Trait Based Model of Recovery that is helping transform recovery and addiction treatment nationwide. As the founder and CEO of the Trait Based Model of Recovery, Dr. Roop shares his personal journey through addiction, adversity, trauma, mental health struggles, and recovery — along with the mindset, leadership, and purpose that helped him completely change the direction of his life. In this episode, we discuss recovery, mental health, leadership, entrepreneurship, trauma, mindset, personal transformation, and what it truly takes to create lasting change after rock bottom. This is a real conversation about turning pain into purpose and using your story to impact others. 🎙️ In this episode: * Overcoming homelessness and addiction * Mental health and trauma * The Trait Based Model of Recovery * Leadership and recovery innovation * Entrepreneurship and purpose * Mindset and personal transformation * Building a life after rock bottom #GITTUP #DrJasonRoop #Recovery #MentalHealth #Leadership #Mindset 🎧 Listen to GITT Up with Adam Larkin on all platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music 🌐 Official Website: https://www.gittuppodcast.com [https://www.gittuppodcast.com] 🤝 Connect with Dr. Jason Roop: 🌐 https://startfromstrength.org [https://startfromstrength.org] 🎙️ Follow GITT Up with Adam Larkin: Instagram: @gitt_apparel TikTok: @gitt_apparel YouTube: @gittuppodcast 👕 Shop GITT Apparel: https://www.gittlive.com [https://www.gittlive.com] 🎙️ For sponsorships, collaborations, or to advertise on the GITT Up with Adam Larkin Podcast: 👉 Contact: vtec907@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 02:14 Meet Dr. Jason Roop 06:42 Homelessness & Addiction 13:20 Rock Bottom Moments 20:15 Mental Health & Trauma 28:10 Recovery & Personal Growth 36:25 Building the Trait Based Model of Recovery 45:50 Leadership & Purpose 52:40 Recovery Innovation 56:23 Final Thoughts

Homeless Alcoholic to Professional Singer | Timothy “iBeli3ve” Lamont Story

Timothy “iBeli3ve” Lamont shares his unbelievable journey from homelessness, alcoholism, trauma, and hopelessness… to becoming a rising R&B artist, Coca-Cola Music Artist, Recording Academy member, and performer across the country. In this powerful episode, Timothy opens up about the struggles that nearly broke him, including trauma, loss, homelessness, addiction, and the devastating impact of his father’s suicide. He shares how music became the outlet that transformed his life and gave him purpose. From performing across Kentucky and Los Angeles to recording at Coke Studio in LA and partnering with Coca-Cola, Timothy’s story is proof that your pain does not have to define your future. Today, Timothy “iBeli3ve” Lamont performs at stadiums, major events, universities, churches, festivals, and venues across the country while inspiring others through music, perseverance, faith, and authenticity. This episode dives deep into: 🔥 Homelessness and alcoholism 🔥 Trauma, grief and loss 🔥 His father’s suicide and emotional impact 🔥 Addiction and mental health struggles 🔥 Turning pain into purpose through music 🔥 Becoming a Coca-Cola Music Artist 🔥 Recording at Coke Studio in Los Angeles 🔥 Performing across the United States 🔥 Faith, motivation and resilience If you enjoy real comeback stories, motivational podcasts, music industry stories, mental health conversations, entrepreneurship, recovery, and inspirational content, this episode delivers raw truth and powerful perspective. Connect with Timothy “iBeli3ve” Lamont: 🌐 iBeli3ve Official Website 📸 Instagram: @ibeli3ve 🎵 Spotify: Timothy “iBeli3ve” Lamont Hosted by Adam Larkin: 🌐 GITTUpPodcast.com 🎥 YouTube Channel 👕 GITT Apparel 👉 Interested in being a guest, sponsoring an episode, collaborations, keynote speaking, or social media consulting? Visit: GITTUpPodcast.com 👉 LIKE • COMMENT • SUBSCRIBE • SHARE if this story inspired you. Timestamps: 00:00 Homeless Alcoholic to Professional Singer — Timothy’s Story 01:04 Growing Up and Early Trauma 03:26 His Father’s Suicide and Emotional Impact 06:18 Battling Alcoholism and Mental Health 09:02 Homelessness and Rock Bottom Moments 12:06 Turning Pain Into Purpose Through Music 15:10 How iBeli3ve Was Born 18:08 Performing Across Kentucky and Beyond 21:12 Becoming a Coca-Cola Music Artist 24:18 Recording at Coke Studio in Los Angeles 27:04 Performing at Stadiums and Major Events 30:10 Faith, Healing and Personal Growth 33:28 The Business Side of Music and Branding 36:41 Being Accepted Into The Recording Academy 39:12 Advice for Anyone Struggling Right Now 41:26 What’s Next for Timothy “iBeli3ve” Lamont 43:00 Final Thoughts and Life Lessons #iBeli3ve #TimothyLamont #MusicPodcast #MentalHealth #Motivation #Recovery #CocaColaMusic #Podcast #GITT #Redemption

FROM PRISON TO PURPOSE | Andrew Hager’s Addiction & Redemption Story

Andrew Hager went from prison, addiction, and hopelessness… to rebuilding his life, helping others, and creating purpose from pain. In this episode, Andrew shares the raw truth about addiction, incarceration, recovery, faith, leadership, and how he transformed his life into something bigger than himself. Today, Andrew is inspiring thousands through Andrew Hager Live on Facebook and Instagram, helping with the Blameless Children event, and serving as part owner of a treatment center dedicated to changing lives. This episode dives deep into: 🔥 Prison and addiction 🔥 Hitting rock bottom 🔥 Losing hope and finding purpose 🔥 Recovery and rebuilding life 🔥 Social media influence and inspiring others 🔥 Leadership through pain 🔥 Entrepreneurship and treatment centers 🔥 The power of redemption and second chances This is a real conversation about resilience, accountability, growth, and proving your past does not define your future. #AddictionRecovery #PrisonToPurpose #Sobriety #Recovery #Leadership #Entrepreneur #MentalHealth #Redemption #Podcast #GITT Connect with Andrew Hager: Facebook: Andrew Hager Live Instagram: @andrewhagerlive Hosted by Adam Larkin: 🌐 GITT Apparel [https://gittlive.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Interested in being a guest, sponsoring an episode, collaborations, keynote speaking, or social media consulting? Visit: GITTUpPodcast.com Timestamps: 00:00 Andrew Hager’s Story — From Prison to Purpose 01:14 Growing Up and Early Life Struggles 03:42 How Addiction Took Over His Life 06:18 The Downward Spiral Into Hopelessness 09:50 Arrests, Consequences and Going to Prison 14:26 What Prison Was Really Like 18:07 The Mental Battle of Addiction and Incarceration 22:11 The Moment Everything Started to Change 26:33 Recovery, Faith and Finding Purpose 31:20 Rebuilding Relationships and Trust 35:47 Starting Over After Addiction 40:18 Building Andrew Hager Live on Social Media 44:39 Using His Story to Inspire Others 48:26 The Mission Behind Blameless Children 52:03 Becoming Part Owner of a Treatment Center 56:44 Leadership, Recovery and Helping Others Win 01:01:30 The Truth About Second Chances 01:05:48 Advice for Anyone Struggling Right Now 01:10:04 Final Thoughts and Life Lessons From Andrew Hager