15 Years Sober: Roland Nielson on Addiction, Fatherhood & Finding Joy in Recovery
Addiction UncoveredShow Notes
What does long-term recovery really look like?
In this episode of Addiction Uncovered, Roland Nielson shares how addiction shaped his childhood, escalated through adolescence, and followed him across the country — until fatherhood changed everything.
Interviewed by Jill Nastase, Roland reflects on what finally made sobriety stick, how community support saved his life, and why recovery today is filled with gratitude, purpose, and joy.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:40 – The Start of Addiction 00:04:02 – Addiction Progression Through School 00:10:27 – Running Away to Florida 00:16:29 – Inspiration for Sobriety 00:22:42 – Finding a Support System 00:27:36 – The Joy of Recovery
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