Sitting with Sean
Sitting with Sean
Recover Outloud: Episode 122: Sitting in the Hallway
Recover Outloud: Episode 122: Sitting in the Hallway
Recover Outloud: Episode 122: Sitting in the Hallway
Wednesday 18th February 2026
Joshua shares his gripping story of addiction and recovery, highlighting the transformative power of community and connection.
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52 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
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Healing
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Episode Overview
- Addiction can distort reality, making abnormal seem normal.
- Reaching out for help is a crucial turning point.
- Supportive communities play a vital role in recovery.
- Healing often involves confronting past traumas.
- Faith and connection can be powerful tools in recovery.
When you're living in abnormality, normal seems abnormal, and abnormal seems normal.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of "Sitting with Sean" features Joshua, who takes us through the harrowing yet inspiring story of his battle with meth addiction. After losing a music scholarship that once defined him, Joshua spiralled into a life filled with chaos, manipulation, and abuse. His candid recounting of hitting rock bottom, including homelessness and a failed suicide attempt, paints a vivid picture of the depths of addiction.
Joshua shares how addiction distorted his reality, making the abnormal seem normal. His journey to recovery began when he finally cried out for help and entered a year-long programme in Longview, Texas. There, amidst a supportive community, he found healing and a new sense of identity. The episode also explores the therapeutic power of connection and conversation, highlighting how sitting in hallways with fellow recovering addicts helped Joshua confront his past and embrace a healthier future.
Listeners will find themselves moved by Joshua's resilience and transformation. His story is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the importance of reaching out for help. If you're looking for an episode that balances raw honesty with hope and redemption, this one's for you. What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? Perhaps that even in our darkest times, change is possible.