The Show UP Dad
I Was Homeless, Died Twice, and Found God on the Street.
The advice most addiction and recovery experts miss? Lasting change is not just about stopping the behavior - it is about healing fear, abandonment, shame, and the trauma wired underneath it. Dr. Robb Kelly shares the wild, faith-filled story that turned him from homeless, hopeless alcoholic to addiction specialist with a 98% success rate and a global recovery organization.What begins as a raw testimony quickly becomes a powerful blueprint for real transformation. David Mendonca presses into the moment that changed everything, and Dr. Kelly reveals how a mysterious 12-week discipleship relationship, a new understanding of neuroscience, and a relentless belief in God helped him rebuild his life, his family, and his mission.You'll discover: Why Dr. Kelly says alcohol and addiction are symptoms, not the root problem How childhood trauma, repetition, and learned behavior shape adult self-sabotage What neuroscience says about neural pathways, DNA, and healing Why he believes faith and recovery must work together for lasting change How relapse can become part of the training, not the end of the story Why environment, accountability, and the people around you can either heal or destroy you Dr. Robb Kelly also opens up about losing everything, surviving homelessness, dying twice on the street, and the moment a stranger named John walked him into a new life. He shares how that breakthrough eventually led to restored relationships with his daughters, a deeper calling, and a recovery model built on personal mentorship, discipline, and spiritual truth.If you or someone you love is stuck in addiction, anxiety, depression, or cycles that never seem to break, this conversation brings hope with substance. It is especially essential for fathers, husbands, and anyone fighting to become the kind of man, parent, or leader God calls them to be.Dr. Robb Kelly is a recovered alcoholic and addiction specialist based in Texas, with offices in multiple countries and decades of experience helping people overcome addiction, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. He blends lived experience with neuroscience and faith-centered recovery, and has worked with more than 11,000 patients.David Mendonca hosts the conversation with a father-first, discipleship-driven lens, grounding the episode in Scripture, accountability, and the power of walking beside people through hard seasons.
