{"podcast":{"title":"Get a Grip Podcast","slug":"get-a-grip-podcast-7141471","podcast_index_feed_id":7141471,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f9cdd698/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://linktr.ee/officialgetagrippodcast","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41810166/41810166-1742665156512-51f4e5b811028.jpg","author":"Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes","episode_count":193,"summary":"Get a Grip Podcast is hosted by Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes, both in recovery from addiction and alcoholism. In each episode, they share their unfiltered stories of overcoming addiction, time in prison, and struggles with mental health—mixing raw honesty with humor. The podcast gives a voice to the underdog, breaking down the stigma surrounding addiction and recovery. Through candid conversations and real-life experiences, Louis and Aaron inspire others on their journey, showing that while recovery is challenging, it’s possible. Tune in for laughter, hope, and stories of transformation.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T10:19:52.913714+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-a-grip-podcast-7141471"},"episode":{"title":"I Sold Myself to the Plug for Fentanyl | Stripping, Selling Crack & Recovery | Ep 173","slug":"i-sold-myself-to-the-plug-for-fentanyl-stripping-selling-crack-recovery-ep-173","published_at":"2026-06-07T23:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-a-grip-podcast-7141471/i-sold-myself-to-the-plug-for-fentanyl-stripping-selling-crack-recovery-ep-173","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-a-grip-podcast-7141471","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialgetagrippodcast/episodes/I-Sold-Myself-to-the-Plug-for-Fentanyl--Stripping--Selling-Crack--Recovery--Ep-173-e3ke2oi","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO4432080875.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes sit down with Ashtyn for a brutally honest conversation about addiction, toxic relationships, the adult entertainment industry, and the long road to recovery. Ashtyn's story begins with a difficult childhood and early exposure to situations no young teenager should have to navigate. She opens up about being involved with an 18-year-old when she was only 13, setting the stage for years of unhealthy relationships and destructive decisions. As addiction entered the picture, methamphetamine quickly became a major part of her life. Over time, she found herself caught in a cycle of drugs, unstable relationships, and survival. After reconnecting with her child's father, life continued to spiral as she entered the world of stripping, where she experienced both the fast money and the dangers that came with it. The episode takes several shocking turns as Ashtyn shares stories about meeting a wealthy sugar daddy, being robbed after leaving the strip club, and eventually being introduced to fentanyl—a drug that would dramatically change the course of her life. From selling drugs and transporting them across state lines to driving under the influence and risking everything for her addiction, Ashtyn's story is a powerful look at how quickly life can unravel when substance abuse takes hold. But this isn't just a story about addiction. It's also a story about survival, accountability, and recovery. Ashtyn shares the moment she finally began fighting for her life, the humbling experiences that came with treatment, and how she eventually found a new path in recovery. This conversation is raw, emotional, and filled with lessons for anyone struggling with addiction or loving someone who is. 🔥 Expect emotion. Expect truth.…","meta_description":"In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes sit down with Ashtyn for a brutally honest conversation about addiction, toxic relatio…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4715,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/get-a-grip-podcast-7141471/episodes/i-sold-myself-to-the-plug-for-fentanyl-stripping-selling-crack-recovery-ep-173/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-a-grip-podcast-7141471/i-sold-myself-to-the-plug-for-fentanyl-stripping-selling-crack-recovery-ep-173.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}