Jon's Roller Coaster: Addiction, Relapse, and the Joy of Sobriety
If you already have an addictive personality, you gotta have somebody there controlling it, with you helping you along with it. It's not like other addictions where, if you don't have it in the morning, like you can still function, you can still kind of function.
Ever wondered what it’s like to hit rock bottom and then climb back up? In this episode of 'Sicker Than Most', Jon from Real Talk takes us on a wild ride through his tumultuous life. From the glitz of partying in Tahoe to the grind of working at top companies in the Bay Area, Jon’s journey is anything but ordinary.
He opens up about the dark spiral after relapsing following six years of sobriety, revealing just how deep addiction can take you. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Jon passionately shares why sobriety is 'FIRE' and how it has transformed his life for the better. His candid reflections on the necessity of a strong support system and managing an addictive personality are both eye-opening and inspiring.
Whether you’re struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Jon’s story offers a powerful reminder that recovery is possible and life on the other side is worth fighting for. Tune in for an episode filled with raw honesty, valuable lessons, and a good dose of hope.