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Recover Outloud: Episode 106: Scholarship to Streets
Recover Outloud: Episode 106: Scholarship to Streets
Recover Outloud: Episode 106: Scholarship to Streets
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Discover Joshua Pair's powerful story from scholarship success to life on the streets in this raw and inspiring episode.
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43 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Joshua Pair shares his journey from scholarship success to homelessness due to methamphetamine addiction.
- He highlights the role of emotional sobriety in his recovery process.
- Music played a crucial part in Joshua's healing and personal growth.
- The episode underscores the importance of community support in overcoming addiction.
- Joshua's transformation from addict to counsellor offers hope and inspiration.
"I never stopped liking drugs. I got sick and tired of the chaos that I was in."
Experience the emotional and inspiring tale of Joshua Pair, a substance abuse counsellor and musician who shares his powerful journey from scholarship success to life on the streets. In this gripping episode, Josh opens up about his introduction to drugs at a young age, the impact of his parents' substance use, and how methamphetamines led him down a dark path.
Despite the chaos, Josh's story is one of resilience and transformation, highlighting the importance of emotional sobriety and the healing power of music. Josh candidly discusses his early struggles with addiction, his tumultuous relationship with his parents, and the pivotal moment that sparked his recovery journey. Through heartfelt anecdotes, he reveals how he found solace in music and how it became a driving force in his healing process.
As a counsellor, Josh now helps others navigate their own paths to recovery, offering a beacon of hope for those still struggling. With host Sean guiding the conversation, this episode is a raw and honest exploration of addiction, mental health, and the road to recovery. Josh's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of community support.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or simply seeking inspiration, Josh's story is sure to leave a lasting impression. Are you ready to be moved by this incredible tale of redemption?