In this raw and revealing episode of The Recovery Vow, host Eric Kennedy sits down with Zach and Troyer, two men navigating life, dating, and discipline on the other side of addiction. Today's episode is unique in that neither of these guys are married, both are rebuilding and in a world where partying was once the norm, they open up about what it means to stay sober, stay focused. Maybe you are listening to this and you are getting back into the dating scene, or you have a child or friend who is walking through this season right now, share this episode with them! Zach, just a few months into his sobriety, shares how a toxic relationship, a Cowboys game, and a gut decision changed his life. Troyer, nine years sober and once the star of an MTV reality show, reveals how fame, fighting, and fatherhood led him to the brink — and how divine appointments (and one very persistent gym bro) helped him build a new identity. Together, they unpack what dating looks like in recovery, the lies of the party lifestyle, and how small wins at the gym can lead to big victories in life. If you’ve ever wondered how to build something real after everything’s fallen apart — this episode is for you. --- Subscribe to The Recovery Vow for more real stories of transformation, faith, and the daily work of becoming who you were meant to be. Follow us on IG: ⁠@recoveryvow -- New episodes each Monday! Top ways to support this podcast: - Give this video a thumbs up - Subscribe to our channel - Follow us on FB and IG - Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music

In this inspiring Wake Up New York City edition of The Rhonda Swan Show, filmed outside the New York Stock Exchange, Rhonda sits down with Zachary Straughn, founder of The Straughnzyy Point™, a breakthrough recovery system that combines fitness and mindset to help people rebuild their identity, confidence, and purpose after addiction. Zach opens up about his ten-year journey through addiction and how taking accountability and rebuilding his habits completely transformed his life. Today, he empowers others to do the same by using fitness as a foundation for mental strength and long-term recovery. Through The Straughnzyy Point, Zach helps clients rewire their routines, find community support, and reconnect with their true purpose. His mission is to bring excitement, clarity, and hope to the path of sobriety, showing that getting sober is not about giving something up, but gaining everything back. Watch now to hear how Zach went from sleeping on a couch to standing outside the NYSE, proving that change happens faster than you think. 🔥 Connect with Zach Straughn: https://www.thestraughnzyypoint.com Instagram: @straughnzy 🔥 Learn more about Rhonda Swan & The Rhonda Swan Show: https://unstoppablebrandingagency.com #TheRhondaSwanShow #ZachStraughn #TheStraughnzyyPoint #AddictionRecovery #Mindset #Fitness #Purpose #Inspiration #NYSE #WakeUpNewYorkCity

From Rock Bottom to Unbreakable Discipline: Zack Straughn's Journey from Drug Addiction to Entrepreneurial Freedom & Mental Wellness Overcoming Drug Addiction Podcast | Mental Health Recovery | Entrepreneur Motivation 2025 Battling addiction? Seeking mental health breakthroughs or entrepreneur inspiration? In this raw episode—trending in business resilience, personal development, and wellness—we explore Zack Straughn's transformation. From a 10-year substance abuse spiral that destroyed his family and career, to building a sobriety-fueled empire as a fitness coach and recovery advocate. This blueprint for high-achievers tackles 2025's mental health crisis. Amid rising entrepreneur burnout (echoing My First Million and Tim Ferriss Show), Zack shares rebuilding identity, emotional resilience, fatherhood redemption, and fitness as a business gateway. Ideal for those fighting imposter syndrome, prioritizing self-care, or supporting loved ones. Zack's story shines amid How I Built This and GaryVee vibes: vulnerability meets velocity. He unveils the "Straughnzyy Point" method—micro-habits to break addiction—plus entrepreneurial pivots from pain to profit, men's mental health, wellness-wealth links, and discipline over willpower (Masters of Scale style). Key Lessons from This Recovery Podcast: Rock Bottom Anatomy: Zack's drug war, family losses, and sobriety spark. Post-Addiction Identity Rebuild: Beyond quitting—tools for mental health narratives. Fitness Anchor: Gym routines for confidence, relationships, and 2025 biohacking. Recovery Entrepreneurship: Trauma-to-triumph strategies, brand scaling. Resilience Toolkit: Trigger handling, gratitude, community focus. Fatherhood Legacy: Redemption tips for recovery dads. Broader Impact: Mentoring sober success, per Business Wars. Over 60 mins of motivation for commutes, workouts, or brainstorming. As wellness pods surge (Business of Becoming, Entrepreneurs on Fire), Zack's beacon lights balanced success. From This Week in Startups (founder MH) and YAPClassic (ambition-joy balance), to Happiness Lab (wellness) and Unlocking Us (vulnerability). Parallels Small Business Big Growth (post-crisis scaling) and Model Health Show (habits). Journey Resources: SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (24/7 addiction/MH support). Zack's Free Guide: TheStraughnzyyPoint.com (habit trackers). Reads: "Atomic Habits" (discipline), "The Body Keeps the Score" (trauma). Apps: Calm (meditations), MyFitnessPal (fitness). Playlists: "Entrepreneur MH" & "High Achiever Wellness". Connect with Zack Straughn: 🌐 Website: TheStraughnzyyPoint.com – Coaching & blog. 📸 IG: @straughnzyy – Motivation & tips. 🎥 TikTok: @straughnzyy – Discipline reels. 📧 Email: Weekly newsletters. Connect with Host Jarek Tadla: 🌐 Website: jarektadla.com – Podcasts & resources. 📸 IG: @tadlajarek – Business/MH shares. 🎥 TikTok: @jarektadla50 – Hacks & vibes. 🐦 X: @jarektadla – #SoberEntrepreneurship. 💼 LinkedIn: Jarek Tadla (MH collabs). Zack's Fuel Quotes: "Quitting drugs fixes nothing—rebuilding identity does. Straughnzyy Point." "Addiction stole my family; discipline restored fatherhood & business." "Lock in when motivation fades—that's grit." "Recovery launches impact on mirrored lives." "2025 MH: Competitive edge. Wellness wins." "Fitness: Vengeance on settled you." ⚠️ Disclaimer: Inspirational/educational only—not medical advice. Struggling? Consult pros. US: SAMHSA 1-800-662-HELP. Emergencies: 911. Int'l: WHO/local lines. Seek help—your story matters. Level Up Actions: Reflect: One past belief blocking 2025 goals? Journal. Act: One micro-habit today (walk, gratitude, reach out). Share: Tag someone—community heals. Hit LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE for motivation/MH/wellness. 🔔 Notifications! COMMENT: Biggest takeaway? Recovery, business, or MH focus? Build our squad! Share—be a lifeline. From addiction to abundance. #OvercomingAddiction #DrugRecovery #MentalHealthPodcast #EntrepreneurMotivation #SoberLiving #MensMH #FitnessMentalHealth #Discipline #Wellness #BusinessResilience #Recovery #Fatherhood #StraughnzyyPoint #Podcast #WellnessBusiness #SoberEntrepreneur #MHAwareness

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