Raised in Chaos, Rebuilt by God: The Sobriety Journey of Jason Hauserman

About this episode

Jason Hauserman shares his powerful journey from addiction and trauma to redemption and recovery.

In this gripping and emotional episode of Domestic Dad: Cleaning Up The Mess, host Nick Barnett sits down with Jason Hausman for a raw, unfiltered look at addiction, trauma, and the long road to redemption. Jason’s story is one of unimaginable darkness—from childhood abuse and early exposure to drugs, to meth addiction, manipulation, and a head-on collision that nearly took his life. Jason opens up about being raised in a chaotic home filled with violence, addiction, and secrets. By the time he was a teenager, he was already using needles and selling drugs—desperately searching for love, connection, and a sense of control. His addiction spiraled into crime, self-destruction, and eventually, prison. But instead of being the end, prison became the beginning of his transformation. Nick and Jason discuss the power of God’s grace, the weight of generational trauma, and the turning point when Jason surrendered his will and began rebuilding his life. From lying to survive, to finding truth through accountability and faith, Jason shares how small daily actions—and the right people—helped him find freedom and purpose. With heartfelt honesty, Jason reflects on the impact his addiction had…

People in this episode

Host: Nick Barnett

Guest: Jason Hauserman

Topics covered

• addiction
• recovery
• parenting
• faith
• redemption
• trauma

Keywords

• sobriety
• addiction
• trauma
• redemption
• peer recovery coach
• family
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Domestic Dad Project

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