Jae experienced a childhood filled with trauma and generational alcoholism which led to some limiting beliefs and destructive behaviors as an adult.
She reached a tipping point and fled an abusive relation to a domestic violence shelter. After some much needed rest and clarity, she interviewed for the NSPIRE program…
…then everything changed.
23 Oct 2025
NSPIRE Stories - Nakia Harper
Nakia Harper grew up with an alcoholic father and was permitted to drink at the age of 10.
It’s no surprise that she followed the same troubled path but also followed his positive example into sobriety.
Still homeless, she came to NSPIRE to continue her recovery and to redefine her life…it has worked!
With over 2 years of recovery now, she has her own place to live, a car, is in technical college, and has found the stability she longed for.
8 Oct 2025
NSPIRE Stories - Shafic Woniewala
Growing up in the streets of Philadelphia, Shafic’s earlier path was one of self-destruction: depression, drugs, and crime.
After 8 years in prison, his life reached an inflection point when his father died 5 days after his release. Another year of darkness followed, which led to a hospitalization.
It was at this pivotal moment that he connected with the NSPIRE program…
…and every changed.
25 Jul 2025
NSPIRE Stories - Natalie Ibanez
Domestic Violence experienced an uptick during the pandemic. Natalie Ibanez was victim to that phenomenon and the physical, sexual, and emotional abuse she endured, landed her in the hospital.
After 7 weeks of hospitalization she found NSPIRE…everything changed, she found her power.
18 Jul 2025
NSPIRE Stories - Keon Adderly
Keon Adderly was shot point blank in the head on the streets of Atlanta in 2023. He lost his right eye and suffered a traumatic brain injury.
In the ambulance, on his way to Grady Hospital, he flatlined once, then two more times during surgery. After months of hospitalization, he returned to the street life and drugs.
Life became unmanageable, he hit rock bottom and was ready for help. He made a decision to go to a crisis unit where he found the NSPIRE program.
One year later…Keon has been reborn.
8 Jul 2025
NSPIRE Stories - Corey Stevenson
Corey Stevenson shares his journey of overcoming substance abuse through NSPIRE, highlighting the crucial link between mental health and addiction recovery in this interview.
1 Jul 2025
NSPIRE Stories- Kerrie Horne
Kerrie Horne shares her journey from heroin addiction and a suicide attempt to finding herself at NSPIRE, where she pursues her dreams of becoming an airplane mechanic and pilot in this interview.
19 Jun 2025
NSPIRE Stories - Antoine Haley
Antoine Haley shares his journey from a childhood of religious rejection and substance abuse to finding acceptance and transformation through NSPIRE in this interview.
11 Jun 2025
NSPIRE Stories - Terrence Pierce
Terrence Pierce, an NSPIRE program therapist, shares his unique story and perspective on contributing to the success of clients in this interview episode.
26 May 2025
NSPIRE Stories - Garry Dubose
Garry Dubose shares his journey from mental health struggles and addiction to finding hope and transformation through NSPIRE, highlighting the link between military service, PTSD, and homelessness in this interview.
20 May 2025
NSPIRE Stories - Tanya Brown
Tanya Brown recounts her life being upended by Bipolar 1 disorder, which led to career loss and damaged relationships, until NSPIRE provided a turning point in this interview.
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Kerrie Horne
Antoine Haley
Terrence Pierce
Garry Dubose
Tanya Brown
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Podcast Authority Score: 8 / 100
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Engagement
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