How One Call Turned an Addict into a Leader | Joe Loguidice

Joe Logudice’s story is a raw, honest journey through the depths of addiction and the climb back to faith, purpose, and gratitude. Between ages 19 and 22, Joe’s life unraveled through cocaine and opioid addiction despite a loving upbringing. In this emotional exchange, Paul and Joe explore what truly causes addiction when “everything seemed fine,” the pivotal moment at his grandmother’s wake that changed everything, and the divine phone call that saved his life.

Joe opens up about shame, humility, faith, and rebuilding a new identity—one rooted in service, real estate, and storytelling. He reveals what recovery looks like 12 years clean, why gratitude keeps him grounded, and how his past became a tool to help others heal.

If you’ve ever struggled with purpose, identity, or finding peace after failure, this conversation will hit home. It’s not just about addiction—it’s about redemption and the power of grace.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Intro” — Setting the stage
00:35 – Joe’s childhood and family foundation
02:00 – The origins of addiction: when life “should’ve been perfect”
04:01 – Losing his grandmother & discovering cocaine
06:30 – Understanding addiction as a disease
08:00 – Core memories, shame, and self-worth
09:00 – The beginning of a downward spiral
13:00 – Functioning while addicted
18:00 – Escalation from cocaine to opiates
20:00 – Arrest, denial, and false control
22:00 – “Rock bottom” and the trap door
25:00 – Pain, trauma, and perspective
28:00 – “College” and the turning point
30:00 – Lessons from confinement and self-reflection
33:00 – Hearing a message of hope
36:00 – Humility and acceptance
41:00 – The Serenity Prayer and surrender
43:00 – Faith and the divine intervention that saved his life
47:00 – Gratitude as a daily practice
50:00 – Life after addiction: real estate, purpose, and giving back
53:00 – Finding God and a new way to live
55:00 – Paul’s reflections on identity and renewal
1:00:00 – Closing thoughts: gratitude, peace, and grace

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