Get a Grip Podcast

In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes sit down with Kimberly Ferrizzi for an incredibly honest conversation about addiction, faith, betrayal, and finding lasting recovery after losing everything.Kimberly's story begins with what appeared to be a picture-perfect life. She married her grade-school sweetheart, who went on to become a minister, and together they built a family and a future. But behind closed doors, a prescription for migraines would unknowingly open the door to a devastating opioid addiction.
She shares how legitimate pain medication slowly became an obsession, leading her to manipulate prescriptions, seek out pill mills during the height of the opioid epidemic, and learn dangerous ways to misuse medications. As her addiction intensified, Kimberly found herself making choices she never imagined—including exchanging sex for pills and eventually selling herself simply to avoid withdrawal.
Kimberly speaks candidly about the humiliation, desperation, and emotional toll addiction took on her family. From stealing her own children's allowance to being arrested on Christmas Eve after her husband reached his breaking point, she reveals just how far addiction pushed her from the person she once was.Even after entering treatment, the challenges didn't stop. Kimberly discusses navigating inappropriate situations during recovery, rebuilding her life from the ground up, and eventually finding love again while immersed in the biker community. She also reflects on the difference between simply abstaining from drugs and truly embracing recovery.
Today, Kimberly is living proof that redemption is possible. She shares the lessons she's learned, how recovery transformed every aspect of her life, and why she continues to tell her story to give hope to others still struggling.
This episode is a powerful reminder that addiction doesn't discriminate—and that no one is beyond the reach of recovery.🔥 Expect emotion. Expect truth. Expect hope.
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In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig sits down with Quan White for an unbelievable conversation about violence, addiction, incarceration, and finding purpose after surviving experiences that most people could never imagine.Quan;s story begins with unimaginable childhood trauma. At just a young age, he witnessed his mother shoot his father multiple times—an event that forever changed the course of his life. Growing up surrounded by violence, survival quickly became the only way he knew how to live.
As he entered the streets, Quan became caught in a cycle of crime and retaliation. He shares how he ended up facing an attempted murder charge, the dangers of living by the "no-snitch" code, and why street rules often create even more tragedy instead of protecting anyone.Not long after leaving prison, Quan survived another life-altering event when he was shot in the femoral artery. He opens up about nearly dying, almost accidentally shooting responding police officers during the chaos, and ultimately losing his leg as a result of his injuries.
The conversation also dives into the rise of prescription opioid addiction, pill mills, counterfeit pills, fentanyl, and the devastating impact these drugs have had on communities. Quan speaks candidly about selling dangerous substances, witnessing the deadly consequences of addiction, and the emotional burden of knowing how many lives were affected.He also reflects on a fatal car accident that changed his perspective, the crimes that led to more than five years in prison, and some of the unforgettable experiences he endured while incarcerated.
Today, Quan has chosen a different path. He discusses rebuilding his life, overcoming the obstacles of recovery, and why he continues to share his story to warn others about the realities of street life and addiction.
This is a powerful conversation about accountability, survival, redemption, and second chances.
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In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig sits down with Kaylee Ferren for one of the most heartbreaking and inspiring stories ever shared on the show. From being born addicted to crack cocaine to surviving years of severe abuse, exploitation, addiction, and trafficking, Kaylee's journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
Kaylee and her twin brother entered the world already battling the effects of prenatal drug exposure and developmental challenges. Instead of finding safety, she endured unimaginable abuse throughout her childhood while living in foster care. She shares the horrific conditions she survived, the failures of the adults who were supposed to protect her, and the lasting trauma those experiences created.After eventually being removed from that environment, Kaylee continued to struggle with the emotional scars of her childhood. She opens up about self-harm, juvenile detention, and the mental health challenges that followed years of abuse.
As a young adult, drugs became a way to numb the pain.What began with marijuana quickly escalated to crack cocaine, leading Kaylee into a devastating cycle of addiction. After reconnecting with her biological mother, more family trauma surfaced, sending her even deeper into substance use. Eventually, her addiction left her vulnerable to being exploited and trafficked, forcing her into situations no one should ever have to endure.
Kaylee courageously shares how addiction and trafficking became intertwined, the violence she experienced, and the difficult choices she made simply to survive. She also discusses entering treatment, surviving an overdose, relapsing after leaving recovery, and what finally helped her break free from the cycle.

Today, Kaylee is rebuilding her life and using her story to bring hope to others who have experienced abuse, addiction, or exploitation. Her message is proof that even after unimaginable trauma, healing and recovery are possible.This is an emotional conversation about survival, resilience, and the power of never giving up.
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In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig sits down with Troy Sierer for a remarkable story of addiction, family, redemption, and long-term recovery.
Troy's addiction began during his junior year of high school when he was introduced to Quaaludes, a drug that quickly took control of his life. What started as experimenting with pills soon spiraled into a pattern of reckless behavior, including multiple DUIs before he was even out of his early twenties.
While working alongside his father in the family pizza business, Troy appeared to be building a successful future. Behind the scenes, however, addiction continued to escalate. He opens up about stealing from the family business, progressing to intravenous cocaine use, and the devastating impact addiction had on the people who loved him most.
Troy shares the shocking reality of injecting cocaine and crack cocaine, the desperation that comes with severe addiction, and the heartbreaking moment his father discovered his drug use. Faced with an ultimatum, Troy chose addiction over family, stealing from his father and disappearing before eventually reaching the point where he knew something had to change.
The conversation explores the moment surrender finally became possible, what early recovery looked like, and how Troy built a life that has stood the test of time. He also discusses the daily practices that helped him maintain sobriety, the principles he lives by, and how he endured the heartbreaking loss of his wife while remaining committed to recovery.
Today, Troy uses his experience to inspire others, proving that no matter how many mistakes you've made, it's never too late to rebuild your life.
This is a powerful conversation about accountability, forgiveness, and the life-changing power of recovery.
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In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes sit down with Chris Tudor for an incredible story of addiction, world travel, relapse, and the realization that no matter where you run, you can't outrun yourself.
Chris' struggles began early with juvenile detention and behavioral issues that hinted at a lifetime of chasing the next escape. After spending time at a recovery center as a young person, he believed he could leave addiction behind—but the patterns continued to follow him into adulthood.
Following his first felony stop, Chris enlisted in the U.S. Army hoping to build a better future. Instead, he found that his addictive behaviors simply shifted into different areas of his life. After leaving the military, he joined a traveling sales team before eventually building a successful career growing marijuana.On the outside, life looked promising—but behind the scenes, alcoholism and opioid addiction were taking over.
Chris shares how prescription OxyContin changed everything, leading him down what many knew as the "OXY Highway" before heroin completely consumed his life. In a desperate attempt to escape addiction, he moved to Detroit—once known for its massive heroin market—believing a change of scenery would somehow fix the problem.
When that didn't work, Chris took his search for sobriety across the globe.
From obtaining a work visa in New Zealand and experiencing opioid withdrawal on an international flight, to getting a DUI overseas and traveling through Thailand, Vietnam, and Australia in search of a fresh start, Chris discovered that geography couldn't solve what addiction had created.
After returning to Ohio, his addiction became even more severe. He survived a fentanyl overdose, hit rock bottom after nodding off around his daughter, and eventually found himself homeless while using both methamphetamine and fentanyl.Chris shares what finally led him to treatment, the lessons he learned from years of running from addiction, and why true recovery only began when he stopped trying to escape himself.This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery isn't about finding a new place—it's about becoming a new person.
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