Sarah Hornbuckle Armoring Teens with Truth about Drugs

Sarah Hornbuckle Armoring Teens with Truth about Drugs

Author: Joanie Sigal September 18, 2025 Duration: 35:08

For years, Sarah Hornbuckle lived through the hidden struggles of addiction and domestic violence. Then, in 2016, she found her way into recovery and never looked back.

Now, as a certified Peer Support Specialist and a leader at the Hornbuckle Foundation, she's dedicated to lighting a fire for recovery in others. The Hornbuckle Foundation has awarded over 580 sober living scholarships, helping people find stability and hope.

In this powerful interview, Sarah shares her personal journey—from a series of toxic relationships to finding her biological family and discovering a legacy of recovery in her bloodline.

Join us as she discusses why middle-class suburbs are often a silent epicenter of addiction, why traditional 9-to-5 jobs can be a barrier for people in recovery, and how community solutions can heal families broken by substance abuse.

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Hosted by Joanie Sigal, The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return is a raw and necessary conversation about substance use and the path out of it. This isn't a clinical lecture, but a collection of real voices from the heart of the crisis. You'll hear from people who have lived through addiction to opioids, heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs, and fentanyl, sharing their journeys from dependence to recovery. The podcast also makes space for the families and loved ones whose lives are intertwined with this struggle, offering their perspectives on the chaos, the repeated attempts at rehab, and the strategies that finally made a difference. Each episode tackles the complex societal and personal issues surrounding addiction, all while grounding the discussion in tangible hope and practical recovery options. By focusing on these firsthand accounts, Joanie creates a podcast that serves as both a lifeline and a roadmap for anyone touched by this challenge-whether you're seeking help for yourself or striving to understand how to support someone else. Tune in for stories that don't shy away from the darkness but consistently point toward the light of resilience and regained control.
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