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Darren Hobbs’ story is a powerful journey through addiction, incarceration, surrender, recovery, intervention work, and helping families find hope in the middle of chaos. For years, Darren lived a double life—bartender by day, drug dealer by night—while cocaine and alcohol controlled nearly every decision he made. After a 2010 arrest left him facing decades in prison, Darren found himself alone in a jail cell, broken, desperate, and finally willing to ask God to change him instead of his circumstances. What followed was a series of unlikely events, second chances, mentors, recovery, and a calling to help others. Today, Darren is a board-certified interventionist, founder of The Firm Nashville, and one of the leading voices helping families navigate addiction and recovery.
You’ll Hear:
• What Darren would say to himself during his darkest moment in Davidson County Jail
• The prayer that changed the course of his life
• How cocaine, alcohol, and entitlement fueled 15 years of addiction
• The arrest that left him facing up to 20 years in prison
• Why his parents’ toughest act of love ultimately saved his life
• The incredible recovery coincidences that convinced him something bigger was at work
• How he found recovery while incarcerated
• What inspired him to become a board-certified interventionist
• Behind-the-scenes insights from working on the TV show Intervention
• Why families should stop waiting for “rock bottom”
• The biggest misconceptions families have about interventions
• How addiction impacts entire family systems—not just the person using substances
• What Darren believes is broken in today’s addiction treatment system
• Why individualized care and long-term recovery support are the future of treatment
Why Listen:
• To hear a remarkable story of redemption and second chances
• To better understand addiction from both the addict’s and family’s perspective
• To learn why firm boundaries can be one of the greatest acts of love
• To gain insight into interventions and recovery from one of Nashville’s leading interventionists
• To be reminded that hope can appear even in the darkest moments
• To understand why recovery is about much more than simply stopping substance use
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, help is available.
In this episode of TURTZED, we dive deep into the raw, transformative journey of Darren Hobbs (@DieSoberPodcast). Facing 12 to 20 years on drug charges, Darren hit a definitive "rock bottom" in a jail cell where he realized he had burned every bridge. It was there that he dropped the shovel, stopped digging, and uttered a prayer for internal change rather than an escape from his circumstances. Darren’s story perfectly embodies the TURTZED philosophy of owning our stories and finding a North Star even in the darkest hours. We discuss: The illusion of "privilege" and the reality of feeling "less than" from a young age. The "chameleon syndrome" and using substances to feel comfortable in one's own skin. The power of a parent’s "tough love" and how setting firm boundaries can actually save a life. Building a new life from scratch—from cleaning toilets to founding a successful intervention consulting firm. The "Burn the Boats" mentality: taking decisive action to ensure there is no route back to the old self. Darren now serves his community by defending the defenseless through professional interventions, proving that what we focus on truly becomes our truth. If you are struggling or seeking a strategic path to resilience, this conversation offers the "hope snacks" you need to keep going.
This week on Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with Darren Hobbs, a renowned recovery advocate, intervention specialist, and founder of The Firm Intervention & Consulting. With over 170K followers on Instagram, Darren shares his powerful journey from personal struggle to becoming a trusted voice in recovery support, mental health awareness, and community transformation. In this episode, Darren breaks down how belief, discipline, and strategic habits help individuals overcome life’s toughest challenges — whether addiction, career setbacks, or interpersonal breakdowns. He dives into how peers, accountability, and mindset shifts can redefine personal narrative, build resilience, and unlock authentic success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, coach, mentor, or someone navigating personal growth, this conversation delivers actionable insights on influence, leadership, and sustainable life change. Ross and Darren also explore modern approaches to intervention, breaking generational patterns, and building legacy through service and integrity. From social media influence to real-world impact, this episode connects purpose with practice and challenges listeners to pursue growth with intention. If you’re interested in self improvement, recovery stories, mindset strategy, and transformational leadership, this is one of the most motivating discussions on Going Public yet.
On this newest episode of Rooted Recovery, Patrick Custer sits down to talk with Intervention host, Zach Livingston. Before Zach was on TV, he talks about the long path it took before being able to help other people. Zach opens up about all parts of his journey to recovery including, getting addicted at a young age, fighting fires, flatlining, and relapsing; which all led him to where he is now. He also places importance on the people who were able to help him recover, which has allowed him to use his recovery in order to help others heal. Zach Livingston is a case manager and an addiction interventionist, who uses the lessons and knowledge obtained from his own battle with addiction and help from others, in order to aid those struggling with their own addiction. Patrick and Zach take a dive into the rationalization mindset of relapsing. They go on to talk about pulling yourself out of the relapsing mindset, and their own similarities in their journeys in turning their life around in order to help others change their lives for the better.
Tomi Lahren sits down with interventionist and recovered addict Darren Hobbs, known for his work helping families on A&E’s Intervention, for a powerful and emotional conversation about addiction, the fentanyl crisis, and what it really takes to save lives in today’s opioid epidemic.
Chapters
00:00 - Darren Hobbs Gets Personal
06:55 - Darren's Public Safety Message For Cities
10:21 - The Fentanyl Crisis, Narcoterrorism & Drug Cartels
16:16 - Treatment For Fentanyl Addicts
18:31 - What Are Addicts Trying To Feel?
20:40 - Rep. Adam Smith Downplays Drug Weaponization
26:54 - Helping Those With Addictions
31:22 - Why Darren Hobbs Turned To Drugs
34:29 - Dangers of Smoking Weed
38:06 - What An Intervention Looks Like
41:09 - The Rehab Lowdown
47:28 - Carry Naloxone
Aaron Prager sits down with interventionist Darren Hobbs to explore how belief in a higher power can transform any life. Hobbs explains that “coming to believe” is usually a gradual process—not an instant revelation—and that most people grow into faith in God over time. Together, they discuss gratitude, openness, and the hope that emerges when pain pushes us to seek strength beyond ourselves. They also reflect on how real belief shows up in action through honesty, love, and kindness.
In this episode of American Recovery, host Aaron Prager sits down with Zach Livingston, a recovered addict turned professional interventionist, to discuss the journey from addiction to purpose. Zach shares his raw and inspiring story of powerlessness, unmanageability, and ultimate transformation. He opens up about how admitting his lack of control became the turning point in his recovery and how embracing spiritual principles brought clarity, faith, and freedom. Drawing from years of experience helping families and individuals through interventions, Zach offers practical insights on recovery, surrender, and lasting change. This powerful episode explores the heart of addiction recovery, highlighting resilience, hope, and the strength found in surrendering to a higher purpose.
This week, we’re joined by Darren Hobbs, renowned celebrity interventionist and leading voice in the fight against addiction. With years of experience helping high-profile clients reclaim their lives, Darren offers a raw, honest, and deeply compassionate perspective on a world most of us never see. In this powerful conversation, he reveals what really happens behind closed doors during high-stakes interventions, the emotional toll and incredible rewards of his work, and why addiction doesn’t discriminate — not even in fame and fortune. He also shares how families can take the first step toward healing. Darren doesn’t hold back, and this episode may forever change the way you think about recovery, relapse, and resilience.
From addiction to intervention, Zach Livingston's recovery story will shake you raw, real, and full of purpose. In this powerful episode of TURTZED, Charles sits down with Zach Livingston, the youngest interventionist on Intervention, to uncover a raw and unfiltered addiction recovery story that defies the odds. From his first drink at 10 years old to flatlining after a fentanyl overdose, Zach's life spiraled until a single moment forced him to choose between death and transformation. This isn't just a story of survival. It’s an intervention success story built on self-awareness, service, and purpose. Zach breaks down what it really means to own your story, the role fear plays in disconnection, and how recovery helped him rediscover not only his identity but his mission. If you’ve ever struggled with self-worth, addiction, or the fear of being seen, this episode will speak directly to your heart. Charles and Zach explore the power of authenticity, the hidden impact of compartmentalizing pain, and the healing that begins when we simply choose to try. ✨ Whether you’re on your own path to healing or supporting someone on theirs, Zach’s journey is a reminder: if you’re still breathing, there’s still hope.
Darren joins Tomi Lahren 5:17 minutes in for an interview on the current fentanyl crisis.
Join Behavioral Healthcare Executive Darren Hobbs and me on the Recovery Solutions series “All Things Addiction and Mental Health.”
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Rooted Recovery Stories Episode 62 | Darren Hobbs shares his journey through addiction, hope & recovery!
Darren Hobbs of Nashville Recovery talks about the effect that COVID-19 and 'Stay At Home' Orders have on those with addiction and talk about what steps can be taken to look after the most vulnerable of us right now.