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36 Years Clean - "Life Is Like a Game of Monopoly"
36 Years Clean - "Life Is Like a Game of Monopoly"
36 Years Clean - "Life Is Like a Game of Monopoly"
Friday 28th April 2023
Listen to a heartfelt conversation with a guest who has 36 years of sobriety. From six DUIs to a dream life, hear his inspiring journey.
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63 minutes
Inspiring
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Empowering
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Transformative
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- The guest reflects on childhood experiences and the impact of substance abuse on his life and family.
- The episode touches on the struggles with multiple DUIs and the pivotal moment of surrender.
- It explores the guest's journey through treatment and the positive transformations in his life.
- Insights into the challenges and triumphs of recovery are candidly discussed.
- The episode covers a range of topics, from childhood experiences to the journey of sobriety.
I just couldn't stop using. I couldn't make a decision that today I'm not going to get high. It's almost like this committee in my head and these guys are going to come on, just go ahead and get some dope. You know, all this dilly-dallying around is just a big waste of time.
Imagine living a life where every day feels like a game of Monopoly, with its ups and downs, risks, and rewards. In this episode of 'Clean or Sober', Dave sits down with a guest who has been sober since 1987. That's 36 years of navigating the twists and turns of recovery! Our guest opens up about his rocky start, including six DUIs and failing to meet his parents' expectations of loyalty, honesty, and integrity.
At his lowest point, he made the courageous decision to check himself into treatment. Today, his life is a far cry from the misery he once knew. With a loving wife by his side and the freedom to ride motorcycles, he truly is living his dream. This episode dives deep into the guest's childhood, the dark days of substance abuse, and the transformative power of surrender and treatment.
It's a raw and inspiring conversation that highlights the incredible changes sobriety can bring.