A judge’s mercy changed a life—and set off a movement. Angie Manson, CEO of Elevate Addiction Services, joins us to share how she went from a teenage spiral and a near 10-year sentence to leading an award-winning rehab that rejects limiting labels and builds recovery on agency, community, and the simple power of breath and sweat. We go deep on why language shapes identity, how mindfulness and nervous system regulation give people real-time tools for triggers, and why a campus-style community beats isolation every time.

Angie breaks down Elevate’s non–12-step, curriculum-driven model: day-one breathwork, trauma-informed reflection, peer accountability, and a fierce stance on reassessing meds after detox. We dig into misdiagnosis in crisis, the costs of overmedication, and the role of nutrition and sleep in stabilizing mood. Then we step into the gym—literally. As the only rehab in the country with a full CrossFit affiliate on-site, Elevate uses functional training to rebuild confidence, create clean dopamine, and connect clients to healthy tribes after graduation. Angie shares insights from working with CrossFit HQ and why scalable coaching makes intensity safe and sustainable.

We also open the spiritual door—no dogma required. Angie’s practice blends breathwork, gratitude, mindful walks, and trust in a higher order, with space for clients to honor their own beliefs. From fentanyl and dust-off to kratom and kava, we spotlight what parents and communities should know, and how to replace fear with informed action. If you care about addiction recovery, mental health, fitness for resilience, and building a life that doesn’t need numbing, this conversation is a map and a nudge.

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