From childhood pain and self-destruction to jail time and recovery, Shai’s addiction story shows how healing is possible through radical honesty and commitment to change.

At 16, Carrie stood on the Olympic podium, a gold medal around her neck—yet she felt like a fraud. For years, she chased that same high, only to find herself drowning in addiction. "I had this big, giant hole in my soul," she admits. But from rock bottom, she fought her way back. Now sober, her message is clear: Recovery is possible. Don’t ever give up.

Her story is a raw, powerful reminder that even champions face battles no one sees—and that healing begins when we stop running from the pain.

Discover how therapist Eric Bricker transforms lives by addressing grief, trauma, and addiction recovery. His insights inspire hope and provide tools for healing.