Pain With A Purpose

From Painkillers to Purpose: Steve's Powerful Story of Recovery & Redemption | Pain with a Purpose

Wanna talk? Shoot me a text directly! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2321686/open_sms] This week on From Pain with a Purpose We sit down with Steve Kerrigan and dive into his struggles with addiction and mental health. Steve opens up about what it was like at his lowest, and how he completely re-created his life. Now, he’s turned that pain into purpose and he’s helping others do the same. It’s raw, honest, and powerful. You won’t want to miss this one. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/PainwithapurposePaid]

From Painkillers to Purpose: Katie’s Powerful Story of Recovery & Redemption | Pain with a Purpose

Wanna talk? Shoot me a text directly! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2321686/open_sms] In this inspiring episode of Pain with a Purpose, we sit down with Katie—originally from South Jersey—who opens up about her journey from addiction to transformation. What began as a routine surgery in her teenage years quickly spiraled into a full-blown opioid addiction. Prescribed painkillers at just 15, Katie found herself trapped in a cycle that lasted into her late 20s. But through a moment of clarity and the courage to accept help, Katie began to rebuild her life—piece by piece. Today, Katie is not only living sober, but thriving. She has regained the trust of her family, built a powerful circle of women in recovery, and is pursuing a meaningful career helping others overcome addiction. This is more than a story about substance use—it's a story of strength, sisterhood, and second chances. 👇 Listen now and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real recovery stories. #PainWithAPurpose #AddictionRecovery #OpioidAddiction #WomenInRecovery #SobrietyJourney #InspiringStories #MentalHealthAwareness #SubstanceUseDisorder #OvercomingAddiction #SouthJerseyRecovery Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/PainwithapurposePaid]

Season 3 Ep. #1 Mike Zallie

Wanna talk? Shoot me a text directly! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2321686/open_sms] In the season premiere, we sit down with Mike Zallie, a Philly artist whose past struggles are hard to believe. After years of fighting through addiction and working toward sobriety, he finally made real progress, only to face setbacks that brought him back to pain many of us know all too well. Despite the ups and downs, Mike has found a new sense of peace through his art. What started as photography has grown into something deeper, helping him heal and find purpose. Tune in for a raw, honest conversation about struggle, recovery, and the transformative power of creativity. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/PainwithapurposePaid]

Season 2. Ep #17 David Millar from @david.millar.mindset

Wanna talk? Shoot me a text directly! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2321686/open_sms] Make sure to check out this episode with David Millar. He is one of those individuals that will have you second guessing how much more you could be doing in your own life. Not only did he find recovery before the age of 21 years old. Once around likeminded guys he started to dig deeper into himself. Eventually, while back in school he came to the conclusion that he wanted to purse a career in Medicine. Currently he is a first year Medical Student at Penn State. This is one you will not want to miss.  Like the Podcast? Give us a like or subscribe to the Youtube Channel. Thanks Everyone for the support. Know someone that could benefit from David's Story? Share it.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/PainwithapurposePaid]

Season 2 Ep. #16 Darnell Hinton

Wanna talk? Shoot me a text directly! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2321686/open_sms] In this episode of Pain with a Purpose, we sit down with Darnell Hinton, the founder of Teach One Feed One, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals affected by substance abuse and guiding them into recovery. Darnell shares his journey, the mission behind his organization, and how he and his team travel the nation to seek out those in need, offering creative and impactful ways to provide hope. Through their hands-on approach, they prove that recovery is not just possible—it’s accessible to everyone. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, service, and the power of community in the fight against addiction. #addictionrecovery #recoveryispossible #motivation Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/PainwithapurposePaid]