Show Notes
In this deeply personal episode of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase sits down with her cousin Joseph (Giuseppe) Nastase, who has been sober since April 21, 2007.
Joe shares the raw truth about his early struggles with addiction, mental health challenges, and the years when life felt completely out of control. From self-destructive behavior and homelessness to finding hope through Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, Joe reflects on the mentors, family members, and recovery community that helped him rebuild his life.
Now 18 years clean, Joe lives a life he once believed was impossible — grounded in gratitude, self-discipline, and the daily choice to stay sober.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, one day at a time.
References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Joseph (Giuseppe) Nastase – Recovery Advocate
Alcoholics Anonymous – https://www.aa.org Narcotics Anonymous – https://www.na.org
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:01 – The Start of Addiction 00:06:23 – The Bad Times 00:10:39 – 18 Years Sober & A Hero for a Sponsor 00:17:26 – “The Final Call” 00:24:28 – Every Day is a Choice
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