Lang Martinez

Lang Martinez is a homelessness advocate, public speaker, and a dedicated voice for those struggling with addiction and trauma.

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Lang Martinez

Trauma survivor, Advocate, Recovery mentor and Speaker

Lang Martinez is a homelessness advocate, public speaker, and a dedicated voice for those struggling with addiction and trauma. Having battled addiction, imprisonment, and life on the streets, Lang emerged as a symbol of hope and redemption.

Now seven years sober, he is committed to using his experiences to support others in overcoming their struggles and finding a path toward recovery and self-sufficiency.

Lang is currently working on a documentary and a book that shed light on his journey and the broader issue of homelessness and abuse.

About this Episode

In this powerful episode, Lang Martinez shares his incredible story of resilience, transformation, and advocacy. From a troubled childhood to struggling with addiction and homelessness, Lang takes us through the darkest moments of his life and the turning point that led him to recovery.

He talks about his commitment to helping others, his work in homelessness advocacy, and the upcoming documentary that will expose the realities of youth exploitation and abuse.

Lang’s journey is a testament to the power of faith, surrender, and unwavering determination. His story will inspire anyone facing adversity to believe that change is possible.

“A true surrender to your higher power, and I choose that higher power to be my Lord and Savior.”

Lang Martinez

“It’s difficult to take the narrow path because a lot of people choose the easy way and you know there are very few that seek the true path to get to eternal life, which requires sacrifice, it requires dedication.”
Lang Martinez

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Everything is temporary, today could be a new day. We can't change the past, we don't have control of the future. - Lang Martinez Click To Tweet

“I had to learn how to live life on life’s terms and I had to listen to others before me that have done this before that could help take me down that road of recovery.”

Lang Martinez

“Don’t rely on your own thinking. Find a mentor, take direction, stay on the path of right and don’t let somebody persuade you to do things that are wrong.”

Lang Martinez