A childhood of abuse, a 15-year battle with addiction, and the loss of both parents within six months — Piere Ingram turns all of it into poetry, purpose, and a roadmap for recovery. If you need proof that your hardest chapter can become your greatest gift, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Dave Roberts sits down with poet, author, and recovery advocate Piere Ingram to trace the moments that changed everything: early trauma, an overdose scare, and the quiet decision to stop going backward. What follows is a raw, hopeful story of transformation, where Dr. Seuss, scripture, and spoken word all become tools for healing.

You’ll discover:

• Why Piere says “transparency leads to transformation”
• How he replaced destructive habits with simple, repeatable actions like water, walking, and writing
• The mindset shift that helped him see relapse as a setback, not an identity
• How sobriety unlocked his creativity and led him to write seven books
• Why motion, faith, and rhythm are central to his creative process

Dave and Piere also break down the deeper idea behind addiction recovery, the stigma that labels people by their worst choices, and why the real breakthrough often starts inside long before it shows up outside. Piere’s “It’sy Bissy Spider” moment, his “subtraction equals multiplication” insight, and his belief that “you gotta let go to grow” make this episode both deeply personal and immediately useful.

This episode matters if you’re in recovery, loving someone who is, or carrying pain you haven’t learned how to turn into purpose yet. It’s also for anyone who wants to create more honestly, live more intentionally, and understand how faith, grief, and creativity can work together to rebuild a life.

Essential listening for anyone who believes their story is not over.

Piere's Bio and Contact Information

Piere was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. His first exposure to poetry was through Dr. Suess books when he was very young. Piere loved the rhythm, rhymes, and wordplay of poetry. Reading and writing poetry became a way for Piere to escape from his problems and release his emotions. Piere is a recovering addict who has experienced much growth, and has met many people who has influenced his way of thinking.

One thing that hit him after his mom died was remembering her words, "Piere, you only have one life to live, so you better get this right".

Her words forced Piere to look within himself and come to terms with the bad choices he was making. Through his work, he wants to make her proud.

Through his website NewLifePoetry.live and his social platforms, he shares writing and recovery-focused messages designed to encourage and inspire others.

Subscribe to the podcast for mopre inspirational stories.

Music licensed through Soundstripe.

Code: AM7IAY0SJ4V9JKGJ, EPH1D7KBPBZERKTK