Falling to Freedom

11/07/2025

What if a single story could light a spark for someone lost in the grip of addiction? That’s where we start.

Hey there, I’m Chad LaComb, and I’m excited to share The Falling to Freedom Podcast. In this episode, I’m laying it all bare, my messy, real journey. Picture this: I was using drugs by 12, landed in prison, and hit rock bottom before finding redemption through Christ. It wasn’t pretty, but it’s my truth, and it’s the heartbeat of this podcast. This is just the start of something bigger.

Addiction is everywhere. Maybe it’s drugs, gambling, or even scrolling endlessly on social media. It’s not just the person struggling; it’s the families, friends, and communities caught in the ripple effect. That’s why Falling to Freedom exists. We’re diving into raw, honest stories, some full of hope, others heavy with loss. You’ll hear from recovery experts, law enforcement, medical professionals, and everyday people who’ve been there. This podcast isn’t just for those fighting addiction; it’s for anyone who wants to understand this growing problem, support those going through it, or make a difference in event the smallest ways.

Through my work with Fully Restored Ministries I’ve seen faith transform lives, mine included. This podcast is about sharing that hope, equipping people to heal, and building a community that grows together. So, come along for the ride.

Check out the full episode on YouTube at www.youtube.com/ or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Got a story? Drop it in the comments, how has addiction touched your life? Let’s talk about it.

Hit like, follow, and share to help spread hope. Join us as we chase freedom, one story at a time.

03/07/2025

Can a decade of addiction be undone in just 30 days? Spoiler: It takes time, faith, and community to rebuild. In Episode 15 of The Falling to Freedom Podcast, host Chad LaComb sits down with Rick Martinez, Director of the Third Phase Program The River's Edge Ranch, to unpack his journey from op**te addiction to leading others to freedom.

Discover how the Third Phase, a unique sober living environment, helps men “relearn adulting” through a brotherhood of support, accountability, and the dignity of work. Rick shares, “Ten years of drug addiction can’t be undone in 30 or 60 days, it takes time, faith, and community to rebuild.” With relapse rates as low as 10-20% compared to 70-80% elsewhere, this program is transforming lives.

Watch now to hear Rick’s story of faith, resilience, and practical steps like trade school partnerships that empower lasting recovery.

What’s one way you’re finding purpose in your journey? Share below, like, follow, and share , and spread hope!

Watch/listen at fullyrestored.org/podcast or YouTube ().

28/06/2025

From op**te addiction to leading others to freedom Rick Martinez shares his powerful story on Falling to Freedom. Discover how faith, the ‘dignity of work,’ and the Third Phase program at transform lives.  Episode 15 drops this Thursday, July 3rd at 8am. Listen at fullyrestored.org/podcast or YouTube (). Share to spread hope! 

20/06/2025

Could your smartphone be holding you back from true freedom?

In Episode 14 of Falling to Freedom Podcast, host Chad LaComb sits down with Dr. Glenn Potts, a clinical psychologist with over a decade at Patton State Hospital, to unpack the gripping realities of addiction, whether it’s substances, compulsive cell phone use, po*******hy, or social media. Dr. Potts, who has worked with veterans and criminally insane patients, shares why a relationship with God is the cornerstone of lasting recovery, saying, “There is zero lasting effect of the psychological tools I offer without a relationship with God at the foundation.”

Let’s talk: Have smartphones or social media ever felt addictive to you? Share your thoughts below, we’d love to hear your story!

Please like, follow, and share this episode with someone who needs hope and healing.

03/06/2025

When the Rescuer Needed Rescuing - Episode 13

Join host Chad LaComb as he talks with Jason Sautel, a retired Oakland firefighter, for a raw, heart-to-heart. about despair, isolation and hope.

Growing up in an abusive home in Hemet, California, Jason faced pain early in life, then took on the chaos of firefighting; saving lives while battling his own trauma. He became increasingly isolated and shut out the world to cope, slipping into a dark place he calls “hell on earth.” A gut-wrenching call to a jumper on the Bay Bridge hit too close to home, until a friend’s bold words, his wife’s compassion, and faith pulled him toward hope.

This isn’t just a story, it’s a wake-up call about unhealthy coping mechanisms, the weight of trauma on first responders, and the power of hope. Today Jason pours his heart into public speaking, writing books (The Rescuer and Jesus Is All We Need) and his podcast Jesus Is All We Need.

Watch Episode 13 now to dig into the roots of addiction, its heavy toll, and real paths to healing. Let’s break the silence together! What’s lifted you out of your struggles? Share below, we’re listening.

Please like, follow, and share to break the cycles of addiction.

22/05/2025

A father’s heart shattered by one deadly pill. In Episode 12 - A Father’s Fight: Alexandra’s Law and the Fentanyl Crisis of The Falling to Freedom Podcast, Matt Capelouto opens up about losing his vibrant daughter Alexandra to a fentanyl-laced fake Percocet she thought was safe.

The crisis: Fentanyl is a ticking time bomb in our communities, hidden in counterfeit “M30s” peddled on social media. It preys on our kids, turning one mistake into a family’s worst nightmare.

The fight: Matt transformed his grief into a rallying cry, passing Alexandra’s Law to jail dealers for fentanyl deaths and launching "www.stopdrughomicide.org" to educate and empower parents. This episode is a blueprint for protecting our loved ones.

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19/05/2025

Losing a child has to be one of the hardest things a person could face. The latest episode of Falling to Freedom looks at the ever growing frequency of this due to fentanyl related deaths. Dropping this Thursday we listened to Matt Capalouto's tragic and upsetting story of his daughters murder by a drug dealer peddling death in the form of pills.

18/05/2025

15/05/2025

🚨 Out Now! Episode 11 First Responder Wellness: A Critical Mission. Join host Chad LaComb & Devin O’Day, Chief Development Officer at First Responder Wellness, for a powerful talk on first responder mental health & addiction.

Battling addiction & trauma at twice the rate of others, first responders face PTSD, moral injury, & stigma. Devin, 15 years sober, shares his journey from rock bottom to saving heroes. Learn:

-Why “toughness” culture silences struggles
-How peer support & tailored care save lives
-Steps for wellness: community, hobbies, hope

A must-hear to break stigma & heal our heroes! 💙
🎧 Stream now: fullyrestored.org/podcast or on Facebook, YouTube, anywhere you listen.
🌐 Resources: firstresponder-wellness.com
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12/05/2025

Dropping Thursday morning! FTF Episode 11 - First Responder Wellness: A Critical Mission, dives deep with host Chad LaComb and Devin O'Day, Chief Development Officer at First Responder Wellness.

Hear how first responders face addiction and trauma at twice the rate of others, the stigma holding them back, and the life-saving power of community, peer support, and healthy coping. From moral injury to hypervigilance, this is a raw conversation about healing our heroes.

Catch the teaser now, then listen on Facebook, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

08/05/2025

New Episode LIVE! Falling to Freedom Episode 10 - Pressing On: Not Letting Your Past Define Your Future is out now! Host Chad LaComb interviews DeShun Wooten, owner of The PRESS Espresso coffee. With five Southwest Riverside coffee shops, we sat down at his bustling Old Town Murrieta location to talk. From gang life and seven years in prison to a thriving business built on persistence and Philippians 3:14’s motto of "pressing on", DeShun proves your past doesn’t have to define your future.

Like, share, and follow to be a part of the solution. What’s one way you’re pressing on beyond your past? Share below!

07/05/2025

Episode 10 drops TOMORROW MORNING! Join us right here on Falling to Freedom as DeShun Wooten of The PRESS Espresso shares his journey of overcoming gangs, addiction, and prison through faith and persistence. Recorded in the cozy cigar-lounge vibe of Old Town Murrieta, this story proves your past doesn’t define your future!

Catch it out here on Facebook, on YouTube at youtube.com/, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Join the conversation to be part of the solution! Please like, share, and follow.