Revived by Purpose: Steve Sunquist and Sam Hewitt on Recovery and Resilience

In this episode of the HealingUs Podcast, Danny & Ashley sit down with Steve Sundquist and Sam Hewitt from Ascend Recovery Centers and Port Charlotte Detox for a powerful conversation about addiction, recovery, and the challenges of the treatment world. Steve shares his personal battle with addiction, including a terrifying moment when he overdosed twice in a 24-hour period and was revived with 8 doses of Narcan. Now, with a renewed purpose in life, Steve dedicates himself to helping others through his work, finding joy in being a father and an entrepreneur. Both Steve and Danny discuss how helping others in their recovery not only supports those in need but also keeps them grounded in their own sobriety—offering humility and perspective. Sam, equally passionate about the work, thrives off the success stories that make their efforts worthwhil ...