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Get a Grip Podcast is hosted by Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes, both in recovery from addiction and alcoholism. In each episode, they share their unfiltered stories of overcoming addiction, time in prison, and struggles with mental health—mixing raw honesty with humor. The podcast gives a voice to the underdog, breaking down the stigma surrounding addiction and recovery. Through candid conversations... more

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In this episode of the Get a Grip Podcast, Louis & Aaron sit down with Kathryn Grills whose life was shaped by generational addiction from childhood. From using drugs with her parents, losing her sister to an overdose, surviving multiple ODs herself,... more

Sy Saqfelhait’s story is one of loss, survival, and ultimately redemption. Born with deep roots in Palestine, Sy spent years caught in the grip of Xanax addiction—so long that he describes it as losing nearly a decade of his life to a fog of missing ... more

In this unforgettable episode, Chad McClintock tells the raw and unfiltered story of living two completely opposite lives at the same time—serving as a firefighter and first responder while secretly trapped in a severe meth addiction. Chad’s journey ... more

In this raw, emotional, and brutally honest episode, Aaron and Louis sit down with Landon Muncy to tell the full story of a life shaped by addiction almost from the very beginning. Landon shares how he was exposed to drugs at a young age and first us... more

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Recent Guests

Landon Muncy
A recovering addict sharing his experiences with substance abuse and recovery.
Episode: Where Smoking Cr4ck & Shooting H3roin With My Parents Led Me Before I Graduated HS | Ep 123
Naveah Benton
Young woman sharing her life story of navigating childhood trauma and parental addiction
Episode: My Parents Were 17 Years Old, Addicted to Opiates and Cr4ck — This Is How It Shaped My Childhood | Ep 119
Elaine Berman
A performer and recovery advocate
Episode: How I Went From Ballet Lessons to Stripping and M3th Addiction | Ep 117
Mya Kiskaden
A recovering addict sharing her journey and experiences with addiction and domestic violence.
Episode: How My Brothers Death Led To A Crippling M3th & Cr4ck Addiction With A Registered S3x Offender | Ep 115
Drake Phillips
Guest sharing his story of addiction and recovery
Episode: My Life Full Circle: Growing Up in Beverly Hills, Cr4ck Addiction, Jail in Mexico & Losing My Leg | Ep 124
Kevin Dye
He shares his experiences with addiction and recovery.
Episode: How I became the Gordon Ramsey of Cooking Cr4ck | Ep 112
Kyle Darby
A man in recovery from addiction and a guest sharing his personal story.
Episode: The Day I Sn0rted Cremains Thinking It Was Powdered H3roin | Ep 109
Bianca Rumer
A mother and recovering addict sharing her story of overcoming addiction and the struggles of motherhood
Episode: My Truth: Going Into Labor in a Trap House & My Babies Being Born Addicted | 109
Joe Haag
A recovering addict sharing his unfiltered story of addiction and recovery.
Episode: How I Got Caught Two Felonies Over an Almond Used as a Cr4ck Rock | Ep 106

Hosts

Louis Essig
Host known for his candid storytelling and experiences in overcoming addiction, particularly through humor and raw honesty.
Aaron Garnes
Co-host who brings engaging narratives and insights into the recovery journey, complementing the stories shared by guests.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 229 ratings
  • Excellent Podcast

    My only critique would be to vet people who claim they got clean because of a spiritual awakening and that god drove them to help others. It sends a weird message to folks who don’t need Christianity to get clean and really highlights how folks trade one addiction for another. At least be responsible and put a notice up that one persons experienced is different from othered. This last guys story was really interesting but when he got to the Jesus delusions it’s went off the rails.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BobMaloogaLoogaLoogaLooga
    United States7 days ago
  • Enjoy the stories but..

    I don't like to discredit anyone buuuuut I do not like the host, at alllllll. he seems high or on something, imo. his demeanor/voice is so so so irritating, even though i absolutely enjoy his guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bbbbfjtdktd
    United Statesa month ago
  • Vulnerability

    Love hearing the stories on here so relatable and the two hosts being such great friends and being open keep going! Love the pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jacquelinerose1988
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this show

    I feel like I personally know Louis!! lol he’s such a relatable guy. I listen to this podcast every morning while drinking coffee and get ready to stay sober for the day!! I love you guys!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stef w.
    United States2 months ago
  • 5 stars

    Love this podcast so much. This is really eye opening to me as a healthcare worker.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sjllbl
    United States2 months ago

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Some have expressed concerns over the lack of structure in the storytelling, wishing for more positive messaging related to recovery.

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My Parents Were 17 Years Old, Addicted to Opiates and Cr4ck — This Is How It Shaped My Childhood | Ep 119
Q: Does it help to like give her empathy and forgiveness? Like hearing her side of it?
I think so. I think that for me, for giving her, I mean, what's hating her gonna do?
My Parents Were 17 Years Old, Addicted to Opiates and Cr4ck — This Is How It Shaped My Childhood | Ep 119
Q: What would you say to a viewer that's around your age that went through something you went through?
My advice would be stick it out and know that your mind is yours and that you can use your mind to do whatever you want to and that you don't have to stay in the box that you were born in.
How I Blacked Out on X4nax and Destroyed My Life in One Night | Ep 111
Q: What would you say to a viewer who is out there using and they can't fucking quit?
Pick your fucking phone up and call somebody and check in somewhere before it's too late.
My Truth: Going Into Labor in a Trap House & My Babies Being Born Addicted | 109
Q: What was the turning point for you where you're like, I'm sick of this shit?
I wanted more for myself and for my children.
My Truth: Going Into Labor in a Trap House & My Babies Being Born Addicted | 109
Q: What would you tell a viewer or anybody watching right now that is still struggling?
You can do it. You can quit. It is possible.

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