Listen "Overcoming the Darkness: The Journey of Appalachian Mountain Man, Forrest Ash"
Episode Synopsis
“You don’t stay sober for 30 years without walking through hell first.”Addiction recovery, mental health, and resilience. In this powerful episode of No Street Lights Podcast, Aaron and Tim welcome their very first guest: Aaron’s father, Forrest Glen Ash. A true Appalachian mountain man, Forrest shares his remarkable journey from the depths of alcoholism to 30 years of sobriety and emotional healing.Raised in the rugged terrain of the Appalachian Mountains, Forrest brings raw wisdom and heartfelt honesty to this conversation. His story is one of endurance, growth, and the strength it takes to reclaim your life after darkness. If you or someone you love is battling addiction or mental health struggles, this episode will offer hope, grit, and a reminder that healing is always possible.What You’ll Find in This Episode:• Forrest’s candid account of addiction and recovery• Lessons from 30 years of sobriety and inner growth• The role nature and Appalachian roots played in his healing• Father and son reflections on breaking generational cycles• Why perseverance and honesty are key to transformation🎙 Guest & Creative Contributors:• Forrest Glen Ash – Appalachian storyteller and survivor• 🎵 Original music by Hyland Markle – Instagram: @hylandmarkle💬 Let’s Talk About It:Have you or a loved one walked the road to sobriety? Share your story in the comments or message us. We’re building a space where honesty and hope walk hand-in-hand.🎧 Listen to the Full Episode Anywhere You Stream:➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4XYqnfFeQgMdBd1mR2TY3M➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-street-lights-podcast/id1546921879➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoStreetLightsPodcast🌐 Visit Us: https://nostreetlights.org✨ Join the NSLP Fam:➡️ Patreon (Free + Paid Tiers): https://www.patreon.com/NoStreetLights➡️ Discord: https://discord.gg/PdYNqXgn➡️ Need help now? Get 10% off your first month with BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/nslp‼️ Want to support No Street Lights Inc. and help us share more stories of healing and hope?🔗 One-time or monthly donations: https://fundly.com/light-the-way-support-mental-health-community-growth📩 Contact us: [email protected]📌 Hashtags:#AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #MentalHealthPodcast #AppalachianStories #NoStreetLightsPodcast #SubstanceAbuseRecovery #PersonalGrowth #ResiliencePodcast #EmotionalHealing #BreakingGenerationalTrauma #RecoveryCommunity #PodcastSupport #RealConversations #NSLPCommunity #BeYourOwnLight