Episode 4

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Published on:

1st Jul 2025

Breaking Chains: A Journey From Addiction To Purpose

Joe's story will leave you speechless. From childhood fears to devastating addiction, from losing everything to finding ultimate purpose - this is a journey of hope that proves NO ONE is beyond redemption.

What you'll hear in this episode:

• How childhood fears created a foundation for addiction

• The moment alcohol became his "solution" after gastric surgery

• Losing his mother during COVID while battling alcoholism

• The night his wife said: "I'd rather live on the street than watch you kill yourself"

• His first day of sobriety: April 28, 2022

• How losing his job became his greatest blessing

• The "victory smile" that proves transformation is possible


⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains detailed discussions of addiction, family trauma, and suicidal thoughts.


✨ THE MESSAGE: If you're struggling with addiction, mental health, or feeling like you don't belong anywhere - Joe's story is proof that your darkest night can lead to your brightest dawn.


Joe's 3-Step Message for Recovery:

Trust God

Clean house (address your past)

Pass it on to others


🙏 Need Help Right Now?

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

• SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

• Alcoholics Anonymous: aa.org


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About the Podcast

Story Sessions with Loveshaped Life
At Loveshaped Life, we believe sharing our stories may be one of the most powerful forms of inspiration. Each episode of our Story Sessions podcast will feature a moving, upclose & personal telling of one's own story of experiencing the transformative power of God's love. Tell us your story or find more inspiration at loveshaped.life.

About your host

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Nathan Stearman

A parish pastor for 20-years, Nathan loves Jesus, family and thinking deeply about life. In addition to being a spiritual wellness coach and cofounder of Loveshaped Life, he's also a part-time chaplain in health care.