In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Michael Oakley and Ronnie LeDuff welcome Lou Essig, co-host of the Get a Grip Podcast, a raw and uncensored platform built on his and Aaron Garnes' own experiences in addiction recovery. Lou shares candid reflections on the painful challenges he faced—including addiction, incarceration, and mental health struggles—and how he transformed those experiences into a force for good. He discusses how Get a Grip blends unfiltered storytelling with humor to tear down stigma and shine a light on the path to recovery . Together, Michael, Ronnie, and Lou dive into the importance of owning your story, staying connected to community, and speaking truth—even when it’s uncomfortable. This episode isn’t just conversation—it’s a call to action for transparency, compassion, and resilience in addiction recovery. 🎧 Tune in to Episode 52 to hear why Get a Grip and Built By The Red Stick offer different voices with one purpose: keeping recovery real. Make sure you check out the linktree so you can follow their journey with them! linktr.ee/officialgetagrippodcast OR liveinspiredknb.com if you want to get some swag Support the show https://linktr.ee/builtbytheredstick
