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What It Really Takes to Get Clean and Stay Clean w/ David Gates | The Hopeaholics Podcast 


In this powerful episode of the The Hopeaholics Podcast, we sit down with David Gates to talk about addiction, recovery, faith, and the realities families face when a loved one is struggling. David shares his personal journey through loss, survival, and transformation, opening up about the friends he’s lost, the moments that forced him to change direction, and the purpose he found in helping others escape the cycle of addiction. The conversation dives into the emotional toll on parents living in constant fear, the difficult balance between tough love and support, and the importance of having trusted people in your life who can speak truth when you need it most. Through raw honesty and hard-earned wisdom, this episode offers hope to anyone battling addiction or loving someone who is — reminding listeners that recovery is possible, purpose can be rebuilt, and no story is ever truly over.


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Timestamps:
00:04:57 — Turning Pain Into Purpose
00:07:41 — Early Recovery Realizations
00:12:18 — Identity Beyond Addiction
00:18:09 — Faith Entering the Story
00:23:55 — Personal Responsibility Shift
00:29:44 — The Reality of Street Outreach
00:35:22 — Parents Living in Constant Fear
00:36:03 — There’s Only One David Gates
00:40:53 — Dropping Everything to Help
00:48:16 — Seeing Addiction Differently
00:55:02 — Hope for Families
01:05:13 — Tough Love vs Support
01:12:27 — Long-Term Recovery Perspective
01:20:10 — The Importance of Trusted People
01:28:34 — Purpose After Survival