Episode 19 - Addiction, Prison, and Peace: Run That Rehab - Dennis Espiritu

In this raw and powerful episode, Luke sits down with Dennis Espiritu, the man behind @runthatrehab, to unpack a life once ruled by heroin, crime, and prison, and how he turned it all around.

Dennis shares openly about growing up feeling isolated, the lure of belonging that led to drugs and street life, and the harsh realities of addiction and jail time. He speaks candidly about stabbing someone, battling withdrawal, the loop of detox attempts, and what finally made rehab stick after 25 years.

But this is also a story about redemption, structure, and self-worth. Dennis breaks down the internal shift it took to rebuild his life, the routines that saved him, and how Run That Rehab is now offering real community and tools for others seeking recovery.

This episode is a raw reminder that peace can feel foreign at first, but it’s worth fighting for.