What happens after survival?
After the pain, the addiction, the loss, the rebuilding—who do you become next?
In this powerful episode of the podcast, Andrew sits down with Andrew Drasen, author of A Vision of Hope and creator of a transformative 90-day framework designed to help people turn pain into growth and live on purpose—not by accident.
Andrew Drasen’s work was forged in adversity. His journey through addiction, incarceration, loss, and recovery forced him to confront the deepest question many of us avoid: Who am I when everything I built my identity on is stripped away? What emerged wasn’t just a personal redemption story, but a practical roadmap others could follow.
At the heart of this conversation is identity work—the often overlooked but essential step between healing and lasting change. Andrew believes that everyone has something to recover from: addiction, grief, trauma, burnout, broken dreams, or simply a life that no longer fits. His message resonates because it doesn’t stop at inspiration. It delivers structure, clarity, and action.
We explore:
Andrew also shares the deeply personal story behind A Vision of Hope, the first book in a trilogy that bridges story and practice. Written in part while incarcerated—and finished minutes before his release—the memoir is raw, unflinching, and human. The trilogy continues with Reflections, distilling 29 core lessons from his experiences, and The Workbook, a structured program designed to turn insight into action.
This episode also touches on profound loss. In 2025, Andrew lost his fiancée Caroline to suicide after her long battle with bipolar disorder and depression. Rather than derailing him, her death sharpened his mission—to build community, reduce stigma, and ensure that no one has to face their battles alone. Her presence, and her absence, are woven into the heart of his work.
Beyond the books, Andrew is expanding his impact through Skool-based virtual communities—designed as scalable aftercare, recovery support, and resilience hubs for individuals, schools, justice systems, and treatment providers.
This is a conversation about hope with structure, growth with direction, and identity as the foundation of lasting change.
Whether you’re navigating recovery, standing at a crossroads, or simply asking deeper questions about who you are and how you want to live—this episode will meet you where you are and invite you forward.
🎧 Tune in and discover why identity work may be the most important work you ever do.
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