About

As he came of age, Brian found solace and identity through sports. On the baseball field, he wasn’t “the bald kid.” He was an athlete, fast, skilled, relentless. But behind the game-day victories and quick feet was a young man battling invisible wars. His childhood was marked by familial fractures, including the quiet trauma of his parents’ divorce and a father who faded from presence. These early wounds, left unaddressed, slowly morphed into a desperate search for belonging, a search that led him down the dark road of substance abuse.

By the time Brian was a teenager, alcohol and drugs weren’t just an escape; they were a way of life. Methamphetamine, Xanax, cocaine, pills, and hallucinogens; his addiction was not selective. What began as experimentation spiraled into chaos, legal troubles, and multiple incarcerations. For over a decade, Brian wrestled with addiction’s tight grip, battling guilt, shame, and the belief that he was beyond saving. He burned bridges, lost direction, and nearly lost his life. There were moments he contemplated ending it all. Yet even in his lowest points, there remained a flicker of a small, persistent hope that something more was possible.

That hope eventually became The Healing Path.

Through a combination of divine intervention, unconditional love, and the guidance of key figures like his mentor Pat, Brian began the slow, painful climb toward sobriety. He sought treatment, surrendered to the process of recovery, and began confronting the deeply buried pain he had spent years trying to numb. His journey wasn’t easy, and it wasn’t perfect. But it was honest. And it changed everything.

Today, Brian is a certified recovery specialist and mentor, dedicating his life to helping others find their path out of the darkness. He brings not just professional training but firsthand empathy to his work. His personal experiences allow him to connect with people on a raw and real level, whether they’re navigating addiction, mental health challenges, shame, or the complexities of identity. His mission is rooted in one clear truth: no one is too far gone to begin again.

Brian’s book, The Healing Path: Finding Strength and Hope in Recovery, is a deeply personal memoir that chronicles his emotional, physical, and spiritual transformation. Through unflinching honesty and lyrical storytelling, Brian invites readers to walk beside him through the darkest valleys and into the light of self-forgiveness, redemption, and renewal. The book is not just a record of survival; it is a beacon for anyone who has ever felt lost, unseen, or unworthy.

Outside of his professional and writing life, Brian is a devoted father to his two daughters, Shyla and Arya, his pride, joy, and living proof that second chances are worth fighting for. His journey into fatherhood gave his life a new purpose, reminding him daily of the legacy he wants to leave behind, not one of pain, but one of resilience and love.

Brian continues to speak, write, and work within the recovery community. He believes in the healing power of vulnerability and the importance of sharing your story, especially the messy parts. He often says, “When the way you look at things changes, the things you look at change,” a mantra that encapsulates both his personal transformation and the message he brings to others.

Through every challenge, every relapse, every setback, and every victory, Brian has emerged as a man not defined by his past but empowered by it. He is proof that our darkest moments can become our greatest teachers and that healing is not only possible but worth every step.

Whether you're someone on your own healing path, a family member supporting a loved one, or simply a seeker of stories rooted in truth and triumph, Brian Gadinski's voice offers comfort, clarity, and unwavering courage.

Welcome to The Healing Path. You’re not alone. You’re never too broken. And your story isn’t over.