Dope fiend turned international criminal… running away [from your addiction] never works.Dope fiend turned international criminal… running away [from your addiction] never works.
The Hope Chase Podcast
Angie Marie shares her journey of trying to escape addiction by moving away and finding that true recovery starts from within.
30:48•6 Jun 2023
The False Hope of Moving Away: Angie’s Story of Addiction and Redemption
Episode Overview
- Running away from addiction: Angie's gripping account of the harsh reality of geographical cures
- The impact of self-care and mental well-being on the recovery journey
- Resilience and transformation: Empowering listeners to embrace self-love for positive change
“I say all of this to say that running away never fucking works. Going somewhere else never fucking works. Geographical cures never fucking work. I promise you that one day it might not be right away. You will catch up to yourself and all of the shit that you have been running from will show up in your life.”
Ever thought a fresh start in a new place would solve all your problems? Angie Marie, host of The Hope Chase Podcast, knows that feeling all too well. In this episode, she dives into her own attempts to escape addiction by relocating, only to find herself tangled in even more trouble. Angie’s journey takes her to Mexico, where she hoped to leave her demons behind but instead became an international criminal.
Her raw and honest storytelling pulls no punches, showing that you can’t outrun your problems. Instead, Angie shares what truly worked for her: self-care and mental well-being. If you’ve ever felt like running away was the answer, this episode will make you think twice. Angie’s message is clear: recovery is possible, but it starts from within.

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