EP 401: Justin Kinney - From Rock Bottom to Redemption

EP 401: Justin Kinney - From Rock Bottom to Redemption

From Sobertown Podcast by Drifter

April 13, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 514

About this episode

Justin Kinney shares his journey from addiction to recovery and the lessons learned along the way.

In this episode of Sobertown Podcast, Michal interviews author and blogger Justin Kinney, who has published a 365-day lesson book based on his own experiences with sobriety. Justin shares his journey from high school teacher and coach to author, explaining how his daily journaling practice over several years inspired him to write his book "From Rock Bottom to Redemption." He initially planned to create just six copies for his children but decided to expand the book's reach after realizing it could help others in recovery. Justin shares his recovery journey, describing how he maintained a successful public persona while struggling privately with addiction. He explains that recovery was initially forced upon him due to ultimatums from his then-wife and her family, rather than being something he voluntarily sought. This episode highlights that sometimes, no matter the path that gets us to recovery, it's the destination that truly matters! Justin Kinney is a high school teacher, coach, and author of From Rock Bottom to Redemption: 365 Daily Lessons for Rebuilding Your Life through Discipline, Faith, and Purpose. After overcoming addiction, he now shares a practical approach to…

People in this episode

Host: Michal

Guest: Justin Kinney

Topics covered

  • sobriety
  • recovery
  • personal growth
  • addiction
  • self-improvement

Keywords

  • sobriety
  • recovery
  • addiction
  • personal development
  • daily lessons

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sobertown Podcast

Books & works: From Rock Bottom to Redemption

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