Lessons From Addiction, Prison, And Renewal with Josh Golomb and Ruben Vega

Lasting change is built from clear-eyed ownership, timely support, and the courage to start again.

In this episode, Josh Golomb and Ruben Vega, share how two cousins from the same close-knit Mexican-American family followed very different paths before finding purpose through healing and service. Josh reflects on the role of privilege, expectations, and early access to support, while Ruben recounts the pain of addiction, prison, and his eventual transformation through faith, mentorship, and 12-step work. Together, they demonstrate how early intervention, peer support, and second chances can transform lives and how schools can serve as trusted hubs, connecting families to essential care.

Tune in and learn how timely support can redirect a life!

Resources:

• Connect with and follow Josh Golomb on LinkedIn.
• Follow Hazel Health on LinkedIn and explore their website.