How a DUI Left Him Stranded in the Desert w/ Patrick Overholt | The Hopeaholics Podcast

In this powerful episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Patrick Overholt shares his deeply personal journey through addiction, loss, trauma, and redemption. From rising as a gifted young athlete to facing career-ending injuries, legal troubles, and the devastating loss of his mother, Patrick opens up about the darkest moments that shaped him. He speaks with raw honesty about the chaos of addiction, the spiritual disconnection that followed his grief, and the pivotal turning points that forced him to confront his reality. Patrick also dives into the creation of Good Time Golf, a sober community he built that unexpectedly grew into a lifeline for hundreds of people seeking connection, accountability, and purpose. His story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, that community matters, and that even the most painful experiences can lead to something meaningful. This episode offers hope, inspiration, and proof that transformation is always within reach. Patrick’s resilience shows how powerful change can be when someone finally decides to show up for themselves. His message resonates with anyone who knows what it feels like to fall short, get back up, and try again. You won’t want to miss this emotional and uplifting conversation.


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Timestamps:
00:01:57 - Growing Up in Utah Feeling Out of Place
00:05:28 - Getting a Baseball Scholarship
00:11:09 - First Pain Pill Experience After Elbow Surgery
00:14:06 - Playing With His Baseball Heroes
00:20:37 - Liver Transplant Decision for His Mom
00:21:55 - His Mom’s Final Days
00:17:06 - Addiction Explodes During Independent Ball
00:27:11 - Driving Drunk Into the Desert
00:28:23 - Highway Patrol Rescues Him
00:23:35 - Turning Away From God
00:24:22 - First DUI
00:31:57 - One Year Sober and Joining Aftercare
00:32:39 - Starting “Good Time Golf”
00:36:51 - Ex-Wife’s Addiction and Violence Revealed
00:39:08 - Hurting Loved Ones Through Addiction