Living on Incline
What are we truly capable of? That’s the question Living on Incline sets out to explore.
Hosted by John Eklund, this podcast brings you real conversations with people who have pushed through suffering, setbacks, and challenges — not just to survive, but to grow. From recovery to business, from faith to government, each guest is unlocking their full potential and inviting you to do the same.
The name comes from the Manitou Incline — a steep, grueling hike in Colorado that inspired John to lean into discomfort as a path to growth. This show is about that same mindset: choosing to live on incline, on purpose, every day.
If you’re curious about what you’re capable of — physically, spiritually, emotionally — you’re in the right place.
Living on Incline
#004 They Lost Everything… Then Built a Recovery Movement
In this gripping and deeply personal episode of Living on Incline, host John Eklund sits down with Casey and Tisha Temple, a married couple and the CEO/COO of Recovery Alive, to explore their transformation from addiction, homelessness, suicide attempts, and incarceration—to purpose-driven lives helping others heal.
Casey opens up about surviving a suicide attempt and learning to live with depression instead of running from it. Tisha shares her raw story of heroin addiction, sex work, and the spiral of destruction that followed—until she found faith, community, and a second chance.
Their honesty will stop you in your tracks. Their mission will inspire you to keep going. Their story proves that no matter how far you fall, you’re never too far gone to rise again.
Chapters / Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction: How do people actually change?
2:00 – Casey’s suicide attempt and battle with depression
4:30 – Tisha’s heroin addiction and survival on the streets
6:00 – Withdrawals, jail, and the turning point
8:00 – Finding faith and safe community through Recovery Alive
10:00 – The pain behind addiction and numbing
13:00 – “You don’t want to die. You want the pain to stop.”
15:00 – Learning how to suffer well and not escape
17:00 – The tools that make long-term recovery possible
19:00 – How much sobriety they’ve each maintained
21:00 – Why Casey still lives with depression—and is grateful for it
24:00 – Embracing the pain instead of running from it
26:00 – Would they go through it all again?
29:00 – From brokenness to building recovery homes
33:00 – What it really takes to turn a dream into reality
36:00 – The power of support, structure, and purpose
40:00 – How they help each other through discouragement
43:00 – Giving grace when others relapse
45:00 – Living on Incline: Growth is the goal
47:00 – Final encouragement: Do the next right thing
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Website: https://www.livingonincline.com
Sponsored by Recovery Alive
Living on Incline is proudly sponsored by Recovery Alive, a Christ-centered recovery movement helping people rebuild their lives, restore relationships, and renew their faith.
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