From a life of drug use and homelessness to a complete turn-a-round, Brad Griffen shares his story of great hope and resiliancy

Aired Out · May 5, 2026 · 1h 8m · transcript

This morning on Aired Out, I sat down with Brad Griffen — a guy whose story is as real as it gets. Brad spent years battling addiction and homelessness, living a life that many don’t come back from. But through grit, resilience, and a refusal to quit, he turned everything around. Today, he’s the owner of Confident K-9, a growing local business right here in Central Vermont, helping people build better relationships with their dogs through trust, structure, and confidence. You can learn more about his work at confidentk-9.com. His story isn’t just about recovery — it’s about rebuilding from…