Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories

Gabby Egan | From Cocaine, Marijuana, & Alcohol Addiction to Faith-Based Recovery & Bipolar Healing

Recovery.com Season 1 Episode 11

Gabby Egan shares her raw and unfiltered addiction recovery story, from getting pregnant at 13 to battling severe alcohol and marijuana addiction, being diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder, and finding sobriety after a viral Vegas arrest. This is a powerful mental health & addiction recovery story about redemption, resilience, and healing.


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00:00 A Shocking Awakening in Jail
00:27 Introduction to Recovery Cast
01:28 Gabbie Egan's Recovery Journey
01:49 The Struggles and Setbacks of Recovery
04:08 Early Exposure to Substances
06:40 Teenage Turmoil and Early Motherhood
09:15 Diagnosis and Misunderstanding
16:56 Military Service and Substance Abuse
18:34 Living with Bipolar Disorder
25:56 A Life-Changing Trip to Las Vegas
27:25 Unexpected Encounters in Vegas
28:02 A Chaotic Day in Vegas
28:40 Legal Troubles and Jail Time
28:55 Returning Home and Facing Reality
31:41 Diagnosis and Treatment
33:37 Struggles with Substance Abuse
35:07 A Second Incident in Nashville
39:18 The Turning Point: Seeking Sobriety
42:37 Rebuilding Life and Business
47:06 Reflections on Recovery and Future Plans