Rogue Media Network

The Payoff with Pete

Rogue Media Network

  • Bonus: Robinson Rockets Recovery Talk

Bonus: Robinson Rockets Recovery Talk

Wednesday 30th October 2024

Pete Sousa shares his powerful journey from addiction to recovery with Robinson High School students. An inspiring tale of resilience and hope.
Explicit
25 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Raw
Engaging

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The Payoff with Pete
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Body & Mind
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Pete Sousa's Journey: From Addiction to Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Pete shares his journey from high school drinking to adult addiction.
  • He discusses the impact of growing up in a family with alcoholism.
  • The turning point came when Pete sought help and began his recovery journey.
  • He talks about rebuilding his life, including living in a halfway house and working at KFC.
  • Pete emphasises the importance of support groups and staying sober.
Alcohol doesn't run in our family, it gallops.
In this episode of 'The Payoff with Pete', Pete Sousa returns to Robinson High School to share his gripping journey of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Speaking directly to the students, Pete recounts his personal struggles and triumphs, painting a vivid picture of the highs and lows of addiction.
His story begins with his first drink in high school, which he believed would solve all his problems, but instead led him down a path of substance abuse that lasted well into his adult life. Pete’s narrative is filled with raw honesty as he describes how alcohol and drugs initially seemed like a solution but ultimately turned his life upside down.
He touches on the impact of growing up in a family where alcoholism was rampant and how it shaped his early years. His candid reflections on the consequences of his actions, including losing jobs and relationships, are both heart-wrenching and eye-opening. But it's not all doom and gloom. Pete’s story takes a hopeful turn as he shares the moment he decided to seek help and the transformative journey that followed.
From living in a halfway house and working at KFC to rebuilding his career and personal relationships, Pete’s tale is one of resilience and redemption. His humour shines through even in the darkest moments, providing a light-hearted touch to a serious subject. This episode is a testament to the power of recovery and the incredible life that awaits on the other side of addiction.
If you’re looking for an inspiring and relatable story about overcoming addiction, this episode is a must-listen.