Tea with Dee | Episode 45: Alternative Highs to What Brings You Health and Joy with Dustin Gawne

In this raw and soul-shaking episode of Tea with Dee, Delynn Miller sits down with Dustin Gawne — founder of Alternative Highs — whose story of addiction, trauma, and unshakable resilience will leave you speechless.

From surviving a car accident that left him nearly paralyzed, to battling addiction, incarceration, and a near-death overdose, Dustin’s story is not just about surviving — it’s about transcending. Through it all, one truth remains: healing isn’t linear, but it is possible.

You'll learn:

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  Why rock bottom can be a soul awakening in disguise

  
  


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  What it really takes to get (and stay) sober when you feel too far gone

  
  


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  The power of community, movement, and being seen without judgment

  
  


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  How to create a new “high” rooted in purpose, not pain

  
  


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  Why success is no longer measured in status — but in service

  
  

This is not just a comeback story — it’s a reawakening. If you’ve ever doubted your ability to turn things around, Dustin is living proof that the light can still find you, even in your darkest chapter.