Nick Jonsson Rock Bottom, Recovery and Resilience
The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return
Release Date: 04/03/2025
Amy Newman Sober Support for All
The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return
Amy Newman is a mother, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate who built her life’s mission out of her own journey through addiction and long-term sobriety. After years of silently struggling and trying to hold everything together on the outside, Amy reached a turning point that changed the course of her life. Choosing to come forward, tell the truth, and ask for help marked the beginning of her transformation and ultimately the start of her calling to help others do the same. Now 22 years sober, Amy has spent more than two decades guiding individuals and families through some of their hardest...
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Daniel Hearn Sharing and Caring Hard Knox Talks
The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return
This isn't just a recovery story—it's a fight for survival and family. Meet Daniel Hearn and Donna Gilchrist. Their path through addiction ripped their family apart: a tradesman losing everything, a son taken into care, a violent gangster, and Daniel held hostage with an axe to his throat. Meanwhile, Donna hit the streets, surviving violence and addiction. Today? They're not just recovered; they're reunited and raising a family, showing the world that the storm can pass. Daniel now runs Hard Knox Talks and Donna leads Parenting in the Storm. Tune in to hear: The terrifying truth of hitting...
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Robert Beltran Treating Recovery with Nutrition
The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return
Dr. Robert Beltran isn't just a doctor—he’s a man who healed himself to heal others.A highly respected triple board-certified surgeon and pharmacist ($MD, PharmD, FACS$), Dr. Beltran had a decades-long career as an ENT and cosmetic surgeon, giving him a rare, deep understanding of the human body, from biochemistry to the operating room.His life and career changed in 2014 when a severe accident left him battling chronic pain, cognitive fog, and depression. What traditional medicine couldn't fix, a colleague's suggestion of herbal treatments miraculously did—sparking a rapid...
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Ian Fee's Wild Ride to Sobriety
The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return
After losing everything due to overdrinking from a very young age, Ian Fee reached a breaking point and began his journey to reclaim his life. Today, Ian is a successful author, entrepreneur, and the creator of Make It Great (MIG). Proudly sober since 2017, he has dedicated himself to personal growth, family, and living a life of purpose and clarity. His journey from addiction to empowerment has become his mission: to help others trapped in the same cycle of self-destruction break free and embark on their own transformative path to health, passion, and a renewed mindset. Through...
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From Navy SEAL to Recovery Advocate Dr Tony Dice
The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return
Dr. Tony Dice, CEO of Bishop & Dice Defense LLC, empowers veterans, law enforcement, and first responders to overcome trauma and reclaim their lives. As a Navy SEAL, therapist, paramedic, and firefighter, he’s lived at the extremes of chaos and control—from overseas deployments to firefighting, from decorated service to deep meth addiction. His rock-bottom moment came when the pull of meth nearly prevented him from saving his young son during a public health crisis—a crisis that forced him to confront the war within. Emerging from addiction, Tony built a life rooted in truth,...
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Eric Zimmer Feeding the Wolf
The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return
He was homeless, struggling with addiction, and sick. Now, Eric Zimmer is the author, teacher, and host behind the massive hit podcast, The One You Feed (with over 50 million downloads!), exploring the secrets to a meaningful life. In this powerful episode, Eric doesn't just share his inspiring personal story of recovery from addiction and hepatitis C; he reveals the practical, real-world tools that helped him get—and stay—clean for good. You'll discover: What we get completely wrong about willpower, motivation, and that idea of hitting "rock bottom." Why relapse and resistance...
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Beth McDonough from Breaking News to Breaking the Bonds of Addiction
The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return
Beth McDonough lost her career, her reputation, and her freedom. After two DUIs and being exposed by her own news station, this former television personality hit rock bottom. But that's not where her story ends. In this powerful episode, Beth shares the raw, honest truth from her new memoir, Standby. Learn exactly how she faced down addiction and completely rebuilt her life. Get her personal, proven advice on how to raise yourself up from your own moments of desperation and loss. This isn't just a story of survival—it's a masterclass in resilience. You can't afford to miss it. HELP SUPPORT...
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Alexis Pleus Turning a Mother's Heartbreak into Action
The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return
When Alexis Pleus, a civil engineer and dedicated educator, lost her son Jeff to a heroin overdose, she discovered that everything she'd been taught about addiction was wrong. This devastating truth ignited a new mission. In this powerful episode, Alexis, founder of Truth Pharm, shares her journey from grief to advocacy. She reveals the false dogma that failed her family and now drives her to spare others from the same discrimination and misinformation. You'll hear her inspiring story of creating the National Trail of Truth, a memorial that turns collective loss into a force for change. This...
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Sarah Hornbuckle Armoring Teens with Truth about Drugs
The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return
For years, Sarah Hornbuckle lived through the hidden struggles of addiction and domestic violence. Then, in 2016, she found her way into recovery and never looked back. Now, as a certified Peer Support Specialist and a leader at the Hornbuckle Foundation, she's dedicated to lighting a fire for recovery in others. The Hornbuckle Foundation has awarded over 580 sober living scholarships, helping people find stability and hope. In this powerful interview, Sarah shares her personal journey—from a series of toxic relationships to finding her biological family and discovering a legacy of recovery...
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Theo Fleury From Abuse to Addiction and Hockey Fame
The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return
Theo Fleury was on top of the world. A Stanley Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist, he had everything a hockey star could dream of. But behind the glory, a dark and self-destructive battle was raging. Fleury wasn't just playing with fire—he was engulfed by it. In this powerful episode, hear the raw, unfiltered story of how Fleury’s life spiraled out of control. He shares the chilling truth behind his struggles with addiction, the millions he gambled away, and the desperate attempts to cheat the system—like adding Gatorade to his drug tests—that ultimately couldn't save his career....
info_outlineSuccess isn’t just about climbing the ladder—it’s about helping others climb it too.
That’s the heart of Nick Jonsson, co-founder and Managing Director of EGN (Executives' Global Network) across Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Through EGN, Nick has built a lifeline for 800+ senior leaders—a safe space for connection, strategy, and real talk in the high-stakes, often isolating world of executive leadership.
But Nick’s impact goes deeper than titles and networks. After losing everything to addiction—career, health, and family—he turned personal rock bottom into a mission. Sparked by the tragic loss of a friend, Nick wrote the bestselling Executive Loneliness, a bold, honest guide that’s helped thousands of executives face burnout, stress, and isolation.
Now, as a top Ironman triathlete, executive coach, and global keynote speaker, Nick walks his talk on resilience and mental wellness. His insights have reached millions through 80+ podcasts, 30+ media features, and stages across Asia, including the APSS and CIPM HR conferences.
Nick’s story is one of comeback, courage, and compassion. If you think leadership is only about results, think again. Nick is here to show it’s also about humanity.
Listen in—because you’re never too old to grow young.
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