The Hopeaholics
Chad Carlsen started The Hopeaholics Podcast after his soon-to-be son-in-law died of fentanyl poisoning. Not as therapy. As a response to a crisis that kills tens of thousands of people a year while most of the country looks the other way.
Hosted by Chad and WWE superstar Natalie Eva Marie, The Hopeaholics brings on survivors of addiction, mental illness, and the kind of rock-bottom moments most people never talk about. Long-form, unfiltered conversations with people in recovery, families who've lost someone, and the professionals working inside the addiction treatment system.
327+ episodes. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
If you or someone you love needs help with addiction or substance use, call 949-615-8588
The Hopeaholics
Losing Everything and Building a Better Life with Dan Sachkowsky | The Hopeaholics Podcast
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Losing Everything and Building a Better Life with Dan Sachkowsky | The Hopeaholics Podcast
In this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Dan Sachkowsky shares the life lessons, failures, victories, and wake-up calls that completely transformed his perspective on success, happiness, and purpose. Dan opens up about the heart attack that forced him to reevaluate everything, losing nearly all of his wealth during the 2007 financial crash, navigating divorce, raising three children, and overcoming addiction through drug court. He explains why chasing money, status, cars, and material success left him feeling empty, and how true fulfillment comes from personal growth, service, and self-awareness. We also dive into leadership, entrepreneurship, coaching, mental health, and the mindset shifts that helped him rebuild his life and business from the ground up. Dan shares powerful advice for anyone facing adversity, struggling through major life changes, or searching for a deeper sense of purpose. This conversation is packed with wisdom, hard-earned lessons, and practical tools for building resilience in every area of life.
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Timestamps:
00:02:21 - Speaking on How Pressure Builds Your Life
00:03:00 - Heart Attack That Changed Everything
00:15:54 - Chasing Money, Mansions, Cars and Validation
00:16:25 - Losing Everything During the 2007 Crash
00:17:50 - Why Real Success Has Nothing to Do With Cars or Houses
00:18:17 - Exposing Fake Wealth on Social Media
00:42:37 - Secretly Entering Drug Court During a Divorce
00:43:18 - Marriage, Divorce and Raising Three Kids
00:46:38 - Why Happiness Can’t Come From Other People
00:48:19 - “Don’t Go Through Things, Grow Through Things”
00:49:49 - Powerful Advice to a Divorced Uber Driver
01:01:20 - From Construction Business Owner to Executive Coach
01:02:06 - The Biggest Problem in Your Business Is You
01:06:52 - Defining the Legacy He Wants to Leave Behind
01:10:00 - Podcaster Guest Opens Up About Depression Then Dies 7 Days Later
01:21:35 - Building Big D Coaching and His Personal Brand
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