S3 E12 Addiction, Sobriety, and Community with John Nettles
From Pondoff's Anonymous by Chris Pondoff, Jeff Allen, Zoë Mendenall
April 13, 2026 · 2h 8m · Season 3 · Episode 12
About this episode
John Nettles discusses his journey through addiction and recovery, emphasizing the importance of community and support.
John Nettles joins Pondoff’s Anonymous for a real conversation about addiction, relapse, treatment, and what it actually takes to build a life that lasts. Originally from the St. Louis area and now living in California, John talks about growing up in Chesterfield, getting pulled into sports, nightlife, and the EDM scene, and how alcohol and drugs slowly took over everything. This episode gets into the messy reality of addiction...the false starts, the treatment attempts that didn’t stick, the consequences, and the slow shift from just surviving to actually changing. John also opens up about the recovery community that helped him, the grief and relationships he’s had to navigate sober, and what it means to find purpose after years of chaos. John is the Director of Alumni Relations at Refine Recovery in Sherman Oaks, California, where he helped build the alumni program to keep people connected and supported after treatment. He also hosts his own podcast, Recovery Refined, where he talks with guests about recovery, identity, adversity, and growth. If you’re in California and need help, check out Refine Recovery: https://refinerecovery.com/contact/ Check out John’s podcast, Recovery…
People in this episode
Hosts: Chris Pondoff, Jeff Allen, Zoë Mendenall
Guest: John Nettles
Topics covered
- addiction
- sobriety
- recovery community
- treatment
- personal growth
Keywords
- addiction
- sobriety
- recovery
- treatment
- community
- personal growth
- EDM
- alumni relations
Sponsors
McKelvey Insurance Group, Light Source
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Refine Recovery
Books & works: Recovery Refined
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