Gitt Up with Adam Larkin

Jessica Ashby's story is one of unimaginable loss, addiction, redemption, and hope.
After losing her brother in a tragic car crash as a teenager, Jessica spent years trying to outrun grief. What began as experimenting with drugs and alcohol eventually turned into a devastating opioid addiction after being prescribed oxycodone following the birth of her daughter. Addiction led to a felony conviction, broken relationships, and years of chaos.
Everything changed when Jessica made the decision to return to treatment and fully commit to recovery.
Then tragedy struck again.
On December 7, 2024, Jessica's mother and stepfather were killed by an impaired driver. Instead of returning to addiction, she leaned on the recovery community that had helped rebuild her life and turned unimaginable pain into purpose.
Today, Jessica is living proof that redemption is real. She received a full pardon from Governor Andy Beshear, founded the Cardinal Grace Foundation to help others rebuild their lives, is pursuing her Master's in Public Administration, and continues to advocate for recovery, second chances, and hope.
This is a powerful conversation about grief, addiction, recovery, forgiveness, resilience, and rebuilding your life after unimaginable tragedy.
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What does it take to walk away from a successful corporate career and completely reinvent your life?
In this episode of GITT UP with Adam Larkin, Damian Tanenbaum shares his incredible journey from the corporate boardroom to Hollywood, where he built a career as an actor, stunt performer, fight coordinator, entrepreneur, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and CrossFit coach.
We dive into the mindset required to start over, what it really takes to succeed in Hollywood, the lessons martial arts taught him about leadership, entrepreneurship, discipline, and why betting on yourself is often the biggest risk—and the greatest reward.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, business leader, actor, martial artist, or someone chasing a dream, this episode is packed with practical advice, inspiration, and real-world lessons on building success through discipline.
Watch until the end and let us know your biggest takeaway.
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GITT UP with Adam Larkin features unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, creators, business leaders, recovery advocates, and high performers who share the real stories behind their success, setbacks, and the mindset that helped them build extraordinary lives.

Ronni Welcher joins Adam Larkin for one of the most emotional and inspiring conversations ever featured on GITT Up Podcast.
Growing up in poverty, Ronni witnessed domestic violence, alcoholism, and chaos inside her own home. As she got older, the trauma continued through abusive relationships, sexual assault, addiction, homelessness, mental illness, incarceration, and unimaginable loss.
Ronni shares the painful reality of surviving childhood trauma, multiple assaults, prison, and losing her mother just weeks before her release. Soon after, she lost her longtime boyfriend to an overdose and later her father, leaving her feeling completely hopeless. What followed was what she describes as a year-long suicide mission.
Everything changed when she cried out to God and made the decision to fight for her life instead of giving up.
Today, Ronni is more than seven years sober and has dedicated her life to helping others. She founded her own nonprofit, advocates for overdose prevention and recovery, serves as a Certified Peer Support Specialist, is Narcan trained, and provides street outreach to people experiencing homelessness and addiction. Her dream is to build a resource center where people can find safety, hope, essential services, and a pathway to recovery.
This conversation is about resilience, faith, recovery, second chances, and proving that no matter how dark life becomes, hope is still possible.
Topics Include:
• Childhood trauma• Domestic violence• Addiction and recovery• Sexual assault• Homelessness• Mental health• Prison and incarceration• Grief and loss• Suicide and hope• Faith and redemption• Peer support and advocacy• Building a nonprofit• Overdose prevention• Helping people experiencing homelessness• Finding purpose after addiction
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Zachary Schwartz joins Adam Larkin for a powerful conversation about overcoming childhood trauma, building a successful life, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and the unexpected role he played in Adam's recovery journey.
In 2019, Zachary was the friend who drove Adam to the first and last detox of his life—a decision that ultimately changed everything. While Zachary's story is very different from Adam's, his influence helped set in motion a chain of events that led to lasting sobriety and a completely different future.
In this episode, Zachary opens up about growing up in an abusive environment, the challenges he faced as a child, and the adversity he had to overcome to build the life he has today. He shares lessons learned through hardship, the mindset that helped him succeed, and how he became a successful entrepreneur, devoted father, and leader for his family.
This conversation is about resilience, personal growth, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, overcoming obstacles, and the impact one person can have on another person's life without ever realizing it.
Topics Include:
• Childhood trauma and abuse• Overcoming adversity• Entrepreneurship and business• Fatherhood and family• Personal growth and resilience• Friendship and loyalty• Leadership and mindset• Building success from humble beginnings• Life lessons and personal development• The story behind Adam's first and last detox
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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
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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
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Episode Length:52:12
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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.
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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
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro02:14 Meet Dr. Jason Roop06:42 Homelessness & Addiction13:20 Rock Bottom Moments20:15 Mental Health & Trauma28:10 Recovery & Personal Growth36:25 Building the Trait Based Model of Recovery45:50 Leadership & Purpose52:40 Recovery Innovation56:23 Final Thoughts

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.
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Timestamps:00:00 Homeless Alcoholic to Professional Singer — Timothy’s Story01:04 Growing Up and Early Trauma03:26 His Father’s Suicide and Emotional Impact06:18 Battling Alcoholism and Mental Health09:02 Homelessness and Rock Bottom Moments12:06 Turning Pain Into Purpose Through Music15:10 How iBeli3ve Was Born18:08 Performing Across Kentucky and Beyond21:12 Becoming a Coca-Cola Music Artist24:18 Recording at Coke Studio in Los Angeles27:04 Performing at Stadiums and Major Events30:10 Faith, Healing and Personal Growth33:28 The Business Side of Music and Branding36:41 Being Accepted Into The Recording Academy39:12 Advice for Anyone Struggling Right Now41:26 What’s Next for Timothy “iBeli3ve” Lamont43:00 Final Thoughts and Life Lessons
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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
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Timestamps:00:00 Andrew Hager’s Story — From Prison to Purpose01:14 Growing Up and Early Life Struggles03:42 How Addiction Took Over His Life06:18 The Downward Spiral Into Hopelessness09:50 Arrests, Consequences and Going to Prison14:26 What Prison Was Really Like18:07 The Mental Battle of Addiction and Incarceration22:11 The Moment Everything Started to Change26:33 Recovery, Faith and Finding Purpose31:20 Rebuilding Relationships and Trust35:47 Starting Over After Addiction40:18 Building Andrew Hager Live on Social Media44:39 Using His Story to Inspire Others48:26 The Mission Behind Blameless Children52:03 Becoming Part Owner of a Treatment Center56:44 Leadership, Recovery and Helping Others Win01:01:30 The Truth About Second Chances01:05:48 Advice for Anyone Struggling Right Now01:10:04 Final Thoughts and Life Lessons From Andrew Hager

Sindicate Dunn joins GITT Up with Adam Larkin to share his journey from addiction and adversity to entrepreneurship, leadership, and community impact.
As a DJ, BBQ restaurant owner, entrepreneur, and city councilman, Sindicate opens up about rebuilding his life, overcoming addiction, and turning painful experiences into purpose.
In this episode, we talk about leadership, second chances, business ownership, music culture, mindset, and what it really takes to change your life while helping others along the way.
This is a real conversation about growth, resilience, and becoming the person you were meant to be.
🎙️ In this episode:
Overcoming addiction and rebuilding life
Entrepreneurship and business ownership
Running BBQ restaurants
DJ culture and music
Leadership and serving on city council
Mindset, discipline, and personal growth
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro01:20 Meet Sindicate Dunn04:45 Addiction & Early Struggles09:30 Turning Life Around15:40 Becoming an Entrepreneur22:10 Running BBQ Restaurants29:00 DJ Culture & Music36:15 Leadership & City Council43:20 Mindset & Personal Growth48:10 Final Thoughts
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