Pat Ridge: Seeking Validation Through Mischief | The Hopeaholics Podcast

In this extended, unfiltered conversation, Patrick opens up about his multifaceted life—from his early days filming with a Hi8 camera and capturing memories with friends like Chad’s wife Donna and her sister Vicki, to his wild first high on Vicodin during a high school snowboarding trip, and his rise in the music scene with Hyper Crush, touring with Lady Gaga, only to face ego-driven setbacks. He shares the founding of Graceland, his highly structured sober living facility, and the chaotic yet transparent journey of helping others like Nick Harris via live streaming, despite toxic online backlash. Patrick gets real about losing 20 years of sobriety, his relapse with CBD and Delta-9, and the strain it put on his marriage and role as a father to his one-and-a-half-year-old son, Wolf, while reflecting on the power of behavior over sobriety milestones, the influence of structured programs like Liberty House, and his current mission to create engaging, funny recovery videos. From mischievous beginnings and seeking validation to finding peace at the lake and admiring artists like Scribbler in Kensington, this episode is a rollercoaster of lessons, hope, and resilience—perfect for anyone navigating addiction, sobriety, or the messy beauty of life.

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Timestamps:
00:03:19 - Early Filming Passion
00:04:40 - First High Experience
00:07:00 - Mischief and Validation
00:09:10 - Streaming and Sober Living
00:12:39 - Graceland Structure
00:16:13 - Music Career with Hyper Crush
00:19:23 - Art as a Lifeline
00:21:21 - Seizure and Turning Point
00:23:26 - Inspiration from Liberty House
00:25:29 - Marriage and Fatherhood
00:28:38 - Social Media Addiction
00:35:43 - Sobriety Across Programs
00:36:37 - Critique of Time in Sobriety
01:21:14 - Fascination with Scribbler
01:23:28 - Daily Routine Post-Relapse
01:26:03 - Finding Joy at the Lake