Hosted by Charlie & Jason
Hosted by Charlie & Jason
Cocaine, Camouflage, and Coming Clean with Andrew Mercado | Episode 465
Cocaine, Camouflage, and Coming Clean with Andrew Mercado | Episode 465
Cocaine, Camouflage, and Coming Clean with Andrew Mercado | Episode 465
Monday 1st September 2025
Andrew Mercado shares his powerful journey from cocaine addiction to recovery, highlighting the importance of community and living recovery out loud.
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Episode Overview
- Recovery is a personal journey that varies for everyone.
- The military provided structure that helped avoid addiction during service.
- Addiction can manifest in various forms, even with supportive backgrounds.
- Community and sharing one's story are vital in recovery.
- Living recovery out loud helps maintain sobriety.
Recovery to me means living a better life that's suited for you, through your program and what works for you.
How do you find strength in the journey to sobriety? Andrew Mercado, a veteran and media entrepreneur, shares his gripping story of overcoming cocaine addiction in Episode 465 of The Way Out Podcast. Andrew opens up about the reckless behaviours that led him down a dark path and the turning point that sparked his recovery journey.
With hosts Charlie and Jason, Andrew discusses how the structure of military life initially kept addiction at bay and the pivotal moment when he realised he needed help. His candid reflections reveal how he found purpose through his media company, Mercado Media, which grew from documenting protests during the George Floyd riots to covering global events like the Ukraine conflict. Andrew emphasises the importance of community, sharing your story, and living recovery out loud.
He also touches on the struggle of quitting smoking and how finding a new focus, like his media work, has helped channel his addictive tendencies into something positive. This episode is a testament to resilience and the power of taking recovery one day at a time. If you're curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey or need inspiration to start yours, this episode is a must-listen. What are your buffers between you and a bad decision?
Reflect on that as you tune in.