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Breaking The Chains of a 15-Year Addiction with Ali Zansberg | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this powerful and emotional episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Ali Zansberg opens up about her extraordinary journey through unimaginable pain, addiction, and transformation. From surviving childhood molestation and undergoing heart surgery at just thirteen to enduring years of misdiagnosis, psychiatric medications, and even electroconvulsive therapy, Ali’s early life was marked by confusion and survival. Her struggles spiraled into addiction after a near-fatal bout with liver failure introduced her to opiates, setting off a decade-long battle with substance abuse, arrests, overdoses, and heartbreak. She speaks candidly about the darkness of meth psychosis, the devastating loss of her unborn child during withdrawal, and the torment of suicidal thoughts that followed. Despite it all, Ali’s story takes a turn toward light—through sheer surrender, she finds recovery, purpose, and faith. Now living sober and helping others through her involvement in recovery communities, Ali’s story is a raw and redemptive testament to resilience, hope, and the power of second chances.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:03:01 - Childhood Trauma and Molestation Confession00:04:43 - Electroconvulsive Therapy and Misdiagnosis00:10:24 - Liver Failure and Introduction to Opiates00:13:10 - First Overdose and FBI Intervention00:20:04 - Back Surgery and Relapse into Addiction00:22:12 - Repeated Overdoses and Mother’s Call About Burial00:24:08 - Meth Psychosis and Calling the Police on Herself00:25:03 - Court Scene with Police Dog Incident00:30:36 - Pregnancy and Miscarriage After Kratom Withdrawal00:31:46 - Suicidal Thoughts on Christmas00:35:03 - Domestic Abuse and Leaving the Relationship00:36:12 - Entering Sober Living and Starting True Recovery00:39:42 - Regaining Career and Purpose Through Sobriety00:40:56 - Describing Kratom Wit
