Battling Addiction And Discovering Yourself With Dave Frank

Point Of Impact With Aaron Hale

Welcome back, Disruptor Nation! In today’s episode, I sit down with Dave Frank, a content creator, strategist, and mental health advocate who’s reshaping the way we understand ADHD, addiction, and recovery.

Dave opens up about his life with ADHD, the challenges of addiction, and the moments that defined his path to recovery. From his childhood struggles to his work with White Flag—a groundbreaking peer-to-peer mental health app—Dave shares how he found purpose through helping others heal.

In this powerful conversation, we explore:

• The link between ADHD and addiction, and why it’s critical to address both.
• How peer-to-peer mental health support works and why it’s often more impactful than traditional therapy.
• Dave’s journey as a content creator and what drew him to the mission of White Flag.
• The lessons he learned through recovery and how they inspire his advocacy work.

If you’ve ever felt isolated in your struggles, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone—and that there’s always a way forward.

Countdown to Impact:

• 3 Books:

  1. Shoe Dog by Phil Knight – https://a.co/d/01aWQ0R
  2. Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull – https://a.co/d/dahGw9Y
  3. Alcoholics Anonymous Handbook

• 2 Quotes:

  1. "Act like you’ve been here before."
  2. "You’re either rich enough to pay someone to do it or smart enough to figure it out yourself."

• 1 Person: Steve Huff—Dave’s sponsor in Alcoholics Anonymous, who inspired him to embrace the power of peer support and break the cycle for others.

Follow Dave Frank: Learn more about Dave and his work with White Flag at whiteflagapp.com.

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