Bradley Register: From Bartending to Sobriety - A Journey of Rediscovery
Episode Overview
Bradley shares his early introduction to the dance music scene and the onset of his addiction He reflects on the challenges and triumphs of his college and early adulthood years Bradley details his efforts to get one percent better every day and rediscover his passion for music He candidly discusses pivotal moments that led to his sobriety and his journey through recovery The episode offers a mix of raw honesty, personal reflections, and moments of levity, providing hope and inspiration to anyone on the path to recovery
I just decided when I woke up one morning, I was like, 'I'm never going back, I'm never doing this shit again,' and I didn't. I didn't go back. I didn't go back within a week, I had a pack of cigarettes, within another week, I was smoking weed, probably within another week, I was doing cocaine every weekend.
Ever wondered how someone can balance a job in the nightlife industry with a commitment to sobriety? In this eye-opening episode of 'This Pink Cloud', DJ Kelly Reverb and Chad LeMans sit down with Bradley Register, the head bartender at the World Famous It'll Do Nightclub in Dallas. Bradley's story is a rollercoaster of highs and lows, beginning with his introduction to the dance music scene in the early '90s.
Growing up in a household touched by addiction and facing challenges at school, Bradley's rebellious spirit led him down a path of substance abuse and risky behavior. His teenage years and early adulthood were marked by drug use, brushes with the law, and a tumultuous relationship with his mother. But Bradley's journey didn't end there. He made the courageous decision to leave the chaotic club scene to focus on his recovery.
With raw honesty, he shares the pivotal moments that led to his sobriety, including working in a coffee shop and rediscovering his passion for music. This episode is filled with personal reflections, moments of levity, and a powerful message of hope and resilience. Whether you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Bradley's story offers inspiration and a reminder that it's never too late to turn your life around.