From TV Star to Behind Bars
EPISODE 11 / 02.11.2025
How does someone go from teenage heartthrob and TV sensation to the brink of self-destruction? The trip is shorter than you might think. In this raw and revealing episode, Todd Bridges shares the deeply personal story of his path to prison—and the unexpected twists that led him toward redemption.
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Show Notes
In this gripping episode, Todd Bridges opens up about the decisions, struggles, and life-altering moments that ultimately landed him in prison. From his tumultuous battle with addiction to finding himself in a transformative sober living program, Todd reflects on how his path was shaped by both poor choices and divine timing.
He recounts his early recovery days, including being placed in a unique living environment that taught him self-love and patience, and how those lessons set him on the road to rebuilding his life. Todd also shares poignant moments like experiencing the 1994 LA earthquake while in a sober living facility and grappling with the ripple effects of his addiction on his family.
Few people know that after entering recovery, Todd quickly dedicated himself to helping others achieve sobriety. This work brought him face-to-face with the harsh realities of the legal system, including making difficult decisions—like sending individuals back to jail when recovery efforts failed. These experiences taught Todd profound lessons about accountability, the justice system, and the complex path to lasting sobriety.
This episode lays the foundation for our next installment, where Todd will answer listener questions about life in prison and share what it truly takes to find purpose behind bars.
Highlights
- Todd’s first encounter with that white powder which would change his life.
- The moment Todd knew he had to choose between his old life and a fresh start.
- A judge’s unconventional approach: ordering Todd to show up in court daily as part of his recovery journey.
- How a life-changing placement in a compassionate sober living environment helped Todd rediscover self-love.
- Experiencing the 1994 LA earthquake while in recovery and how it reinforced the importance of staying grounded and relying on community during crisis.
- Starting his own sober living homes and collaborating with courts to help others—while facing the heartbreaking failures of the system.
- The hard truths Todd learned about accountability, redemption, and facing the consequences of his actions.
LISTEN to learn
- What led Todd Bridges to prison and how recovery shaped his perspective along the way.
- The importance of self-love and community in the healing process.
- How the justice system interacts with recovery programs—and what’s still missing.
- Why Todd believes every step of his journey was divinely guided.
This episode sets the stage for the honest, no-holds-barred look at what life is like in prison, coming in our next installment. Hit play now!
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