Episode 39: Brandon Novak | Overcoming Drug Addiction & Creating Sober Living Homes with 65 Beds
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
- Take my FREE course for real estate investors! The 5-Step Framework for How I Went from 0 to 12,000 Doors: scale.abetterlife.com/framewo...
Join my Mastermind Group & learn how to achieve financial freedom: join.abetterlife.com/tribe/?e...
LISTEN to the full audio recording of this episode on your favorite podcast platform or at:
www.abetterlife.com/listen
LIKE this video & SUBSCRIBE to the channel to be notified when new episodes are released!
Brandon Novak is a keynote speaker, author, former professional skateboarder/TV star, and intervention specialist who reclaimed his life from addiction in 2015.
In this episode, Brandon walks us through his remarkable journey from sleeping in abandoned houses as a homeless heroin addict to owning and operating several sober living facilities and earning widespread respect as a champion for people in recovery.
He also speaks about:
-How he first got into drugs and alcohol, and his thoughts on "gateway drugs"
-The moment when Bam Margera offered help at a critical time
-Becoming a famous MTV star on 'Viva La Bam' in the mid-2000s
-The story behind his mother buying him a cemetery plot
-The epiphany he experienced standing on his mother's doorstep after she kicked him out of her house and put a restraining order on him
-Why he recommends a firm approach to dealing with loved ones who are battling addiction
-The spiritual element of his recovery
-Why he doesn't consider his 12 unsuccessful attempts to get sober, "failures"
-Why he's not tempted to consume drugs or alcohol today
-How to include friends in recovery in social activities
-The business of owning sober living homes and an addiction treatment center
-How he scaled his sober living facilities to 65 beds
Brandon’s charitable cause:
King's Crusade, which helps fund inpatient addiction recovery treatment for people who can't otherwise afford it.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Streets of Baltimore by Brandon Novak
Dreamseller by Brandon Novak
Support Brandon's Scholarship Foundation:
Donate to provide free beds for individuals transitioning out of treatment (Venmo: @novakshouse).
Struggling or need guidance?
Contact Brandon directly at 610-314-6747.
Connect with Brandon:
/ brandon__novak
www.brandonnovak.com
redemptionaddictiontreatmentc...
Enjoyed this episode? Follow A Better Life in your favorite podcast app and share this episode to spread the word.
FOLLOW me on socials:
/ beardybrandon
/ beardybrandon
/ beardybrandon
/ beardybrandon
/ brandon-turner-1b96b6209
When he talks about certain things aligning to get sober at the 26 min mark I felt that. I tell ppl all the time my sobriety started when 5 things lined up together. A lot of ppl just go to rehab must can’t create a plan after and they relapse. I was lucky ever aligned perfectly for my plan to work. Multiple years sober today. I get the same feeling from listening to Brandon talk as I do when I leave a meeting. It makes me feel complete like I’m where I also should have been with the people I always should of been around
Novak you are inspirational
Refreshing to hear Novak have an authentic interview and not the rehearsed speech you can find twenty places. Really appreciate his wisdom. Idk he just clicks either way the way I think so his quotes and stuff really have stuck with me.
I will listen to Brandon’s story every time to every new person I see him speak too🖤 it’s a message for everyone, he tells it beautifully.
I second that sentiment. Same here...
Brilliant. I’m a recovering heroin addict and also do the Alcoholics Anonymous program. All fellowships are amazing but I find AA works for myself and I like I believe Brandon does himself by the things he states.
I have a friend from college who works or worked at "Novaks house." Shout out to my bro Perri, wherever you are, you're a great dude and you got this brother.
Novaks' the man! And yeah brother Chris Herrens story rocked me also. Your story is equally as inspiring to me! I legit love both of u guys
Love this ❤
Thank you so much xx
Very motivating conversation!
8k subscribers and counting good luck dude!
God bless you guys.
Is Novak talking about Rebecca Kiessling who had lost her 2 sons? If anyone knows I would appreciate letting me know. Novak you’re an amazing inspiration! ❤️🖤
❤🙏👍
Novak uses the exact same script almost word for word in every podcast/show he does
Its his story and exactly what had happened
This story is what made me and thousands of addicts to actually want to help ourselves and clean up
He dont need to change a thing
I hope he keeps doing this