Who this episode is for:
- Anyone who has OD’d and woke up to their dad’s eyes burning a hole through their soul
- Anyone still lying to themselves about being “good” while they’re dying inside
- The hardened lifers who think recovery's just for weaklings
- Those doing time (inside or outside the walls)
- Young people getting clean before they hit 30
- Anyone who’s ever made a mess of their life and thought, “Shit, this is just who I am now.”
Tyrone Hill joins Chris, Jeff, and Jakob for a no-bullshit journey through the depths of addiction, prison cells, overdoses, and ultimately, redemption. This isn’t some after-school special. It’s raw, it’s real, and it might just rattle your soul.
Tyrone is the Associate Director of Amare NFP, a badass recovery community organization (RCO) serving Madison and St. Clair Counties in Illinois. They don’t charge a damn thing. Peer-led, heart-forward.
Check them out: https://amarenfp.org
He shares his story of running the streets, doing 9 prison bids, and sleeping in hallways in Ferguson before surrendering to a new way of life. It took honesty. Humility. And his dad looking at him like he was already in a casket. Tyrone doesn’t sugarcoat shit. He lays out the difference between playing at recovery and actually living it.
He and the boys also dig deep into:
- Why fentanyl makes old-school heroin look like Flintstone vitamins
- What makes prison such a dangerous place for addicts
- The difference between working a program and just showing up
- Why the lifestyle is sometimes harder to give up than the drugs
- Building recovery from a 23-and-1 lockdown
- Why 12-steps ain't just for old white dudes
- How sponsors will break your balls (but save your life)
If you’re in Madison or St. Clair County and need support:
Visit: https://amarenfp.org
Email: info@amarenfp.org
FULL TIMESTAMP BREAKDOWN:
- 00:00 Introduction and Sponsorships
- 02:17 Labor Day Reflections and Upcoming Guests
- 04:49 Introducing Tyrone Hill and His Background
- 07:02 The Mission of Amari and Recovery Support
- 10:13 Tyrone’s Early Life and Influences
- 14:56 Struggles with Addiction and Gang Involvement
- 18:03 Turning Point: Getting Clean
- 22:10 Family Dynamics and Accountability
- 27:31 Reflections on Recovery and Relationships
- 33:23 The Pain of Addiction and Overdose
- 36:23 Life in Prison: Struggles and Realizations
- 40:19 The Harsh Reality of Drug Use in Prison
- 45:41 Finding Purpose: Recovery and Helping Others
- 49:30 Defining Moments: The Impact of Family
- 54:34 The Journey of Recovery: Understanding Relapse
- 01:00:43 Honesty and Commitment in Recovery
- 01:03:08 The Blank Page: Starting Fresh
- 01:04:39 The Courage of Youth: Early Recovery
- 01:06:39 The Power of Surrender: Asking for Help
- 01:10:10 The Moment of Decision: When You’re Done
- 01:11:47 Finding Peace: Life After Addiction
- 01:16:17 Self-Discovery: Looking Inward
- 01:18:06 Belonging: Embracing Your True Self
- 01:19:12 Changing the Narrative: Working with Authorities
- 01:22:25 Peer Support: The Importance of Lived Experience
- 01:28:10 Community Celebration: Rockin’ for Recovery
- 01:30:56 Reflections on Past Relationships and Growth
- 01:34:57 The Journey of Reconnecting and Building a Family
- 01:37:43 Understanding Addiction and Its Impact on Family
- 01:40:21 Life After Addiction: Health and Recovery
- 01:43:14 Creating Community and Support in Recovery
- 01:46:56 Navigating Different Recovery Paths
- 01:51:53 The Importance of Individualized Recovery Approaches
- 01:55:35 Embracing Imperfection in Parenting and Recovery
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