Brandon Bouldin | Meth Psychosis, Relapse, and the Fight to Stay Clean

Описание: Powerful Beyond Measure is about radical transformation, gritty truth, and second chances — and this episode is exactly that.

In Episode 14, host Matt Culp sits down with Brandon Bouldin for a raw conversation that goes far beyond the “I got clean” version of the story.

Brandon grew up in McMinnville, Tennessee and describes how his addiction escalated fast — from drinking and weed straight into meth — and how meth repeatedly pulled him into terrifying psychosis where nothing felt real: paranoia, delusions, hospitals, jail, and total isolation. He explains what it’s like to lose your grip on reality… and still chase the next high.

Brandon also opens up about something many people don’t talk about enough: getting clean, building a life, and then relapsing — and what it cost him, including the relationship with his daughter. He shares the ongoing battle between fear, shame, and the hope of becoming the man he’ll need to be if that door ever opens again.

This episode also dives into the recovery community that helped Brandon rebuild in Murfreesboro, the purpose he found in helping others, and why fentanyl has changed everything — pushing Brandon into prevention work, Narcan education, and “death reduction” efforts to meet people before it’s too late.

If you’ve ever battled addiction, loved someone in it, or wondered how recovery actually works in the real world — this conversation is for you.

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00:00 Introduction and Early Struggles
00:52 The Depths of Addiction
02:30 Powerful Beyond Measure Podcast Introduction
03:22 Brandon Bolden's Background
10:20 Escalation of Drug Use
11:25 Psychosis and Consequences
17:11 Attempts at Recovery
26:49 Final Push for Sobriety
43:25 Gambling Confessions and Budgeting
44:00 The Thrill and Risks of Winning
44:13 Gambling Addiction in Pop Culture
45:04 Personal Struggles with Addiction
47:05 Professional Growth and Challenges
53:35 Balancing Empathy and Tough Decisions
55:28 The Impact of Fentanyl
58:58 Mission to Help Others
01:01:56 Understanding Addiction as a Mental Health Disorder
01:09:26 Reflections on Personal Loss and Recovery
01:20:01 Fears and Future Aspirations


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