Inside A Heroin Addicts Brutal Lifestyle

From rock bottom to redemption, Louis Essig shares his incredible journey of transformation. After experiencing the cycle of addiction, homelessness, and incarceration, Louis turned his life around in an unexpected way—by becoming an officer at the very jail where he once served time. In this powerful episode, Louis opens up about growing up in a small town, the challenges of college life, his time as a dealer, and the pivotal moments that changed his path forever. GUEST INFO: Get A Grip Podcast Links - https://linktr.ee/officialgetagrippod... Louis Essig Personal Instagram -   / louisessig   00:00:00 Growing Up in Grandview Heights 00:03:15 Navigating Identity in Middle School 00:06:22 High School Party Experiences and Fitting In 00:09:46 Navigating College Expectations 00:13:03 Struggles of Dropping Out and Drug Use 00:16:03 First Time Using Heroin at Work 00:19:21 Encounter with the Law: A Turning Point 00:22:29 Struggles with Addiction and Legal Consequences 00:25:45 Experiencing Freedom in Homelessness 00:29:20 Jail Time and Reflecting on Change 00:32:19 Breaking the Cycle: An Overdose Experience 00:35:41 Turning Point: Overcoming Addiction and Incarceration 00:39:08 Overcoming the Stigma of a Criminal Record 00:42:39 Impact of COVID-19 on Fine Dining Careers 00:45:46 Career Journey and Life's Unexpected Turns 00:49:12 Overcoming Temptation in Recovery 00:52:45 Closing Remarks with Louis 🔔 Join Rise Above with Kevin Lanning to watch more content on Triumph, adversity, resilience, and inspiration:    / @riseabovewithkevin   ✅ Stay Connected To Us. 👉Instagram:   / riseabovewithkevin   👉 TikTok:   / rawithk   👉 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/riseabovewithk ✅ For Business Inquiries: [email protected] ============================= ✅ Recommended Playlists: 👉 Rise Above with Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 Inside a Violent Biker's Brutal Lifestyle    • Inside a Violent Biker's Brutal Lifestyle   👉 Drug Lord's BILLION-Dollar Empire: Smuggling for the Mob | Secrets of the Underworld    • Drug Lord's BILLION-Dollar Empire: Smuggli...   👉 Colombian Cartel Mule's Shocking Survival in Ecuador's Deadliest Prison | 7 Years of HELL    • Colombian Cartel Mule's Shocking Survival ...   👉 Addicted and Armed: How One Man’s Descent into Crime Led to 10 Years in America’s Worst Prison    • Inside A Cold Criminal’s Brutal Lifestyle   ================================ ✅ About Rise Above with Kevin Lanning: Rise Above: Stories of Resilience with Kevin Lanning Welcome to Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, where resilience finds its voice. Join Kevin Lanning, a former Google Executive in sobriety, as he brings you powerful stories of individuals who have navigated life's greatest challenges and emerged victorious. About Kevin: Kevin Lanning personifies resilience. From overcoming addiction to conquering childhood trauma, his journey mirrors the triumph of the human spirit. Now, he's dedicated to sharing stories that uplift, educate, and ignite the spark within you. Join us on this journey to rise above adversity and thrive. For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: [email protected] 🔔 Hit that subscribe button for more exclusive, insightful, and inspiring videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Riseabovepod... ================================= #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #corecore #motivation #addictionrecovery #inspiration #selflove #selfhelp #loveyourself #addict #dopesick Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rise Above with Kevin Lanning. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © Rise Above with Kevin Lanning