Scott Kindel
Addiction Recovery Advocate
Scott Kindel has dedicated his life to advocating for the path of recovery and erasing the stigma associated with substance use disorder. He believes this journey begins by humanizing what is often relegated to the shadows and recognizing how common addiction is in its many forms. Having worked with clients from every socioeconomic background, from CEOs of Fortune 500 companies to members of the homeless population, Scott has observed a common thread uniting them all: an almost compulsive desire to disconnect from powerful emotions and, in most cases, emotional pain.
Sept. 22, 2025
Life After Planning My Own Death, Sleeping in a Stolen Car, and Withdrawing in Jail
Scott’s last relapse ended with him withdrawing in jail, where for the first time since age 13 he made it past five days sober. Facing probation, restitution, treatment and childhood trauma, he found purpose through service w...