Episode 166 • The High Achieving Addict, with Brian Cuban
Episode 166 • The High Achieving Addict, with Brian Cuban
Episode 166 • The High Achieving Addict, with Brian Cuban
Thursday 26th December 2024
Brian Cuban shares his inspiring journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the importance of self-care and social connection.
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Episode Overview
- Brian Cuban's journey from addiction to recovery.
- The impact of childhood trauma and bullying on addiction.
- The importance of self-care, spirituality, and social connection.
- Transitioning from a law career to writing.
- Using personal experiences to help others in their recovery.
If sitting in this uncomfortable hunk of plastic will allow me to wake up the next morning, walk to the bathroom, birthday suit naked, look at myself in the mirror, and love myself for the first time now in my 40-plus years without the aid of drugs or alcohol, I will sit.
Brian Cuban, an attorney, bestselling author, and recovery advocate, shares his compelling journey in this episode of the Positive Sobriety Podcast. With 17 years of continuous sobriety from alcohol, cocaine, and bulimia, Brian opens up about his past struggles and the path to recovery. He discusses his experiences with childhood trauma, bullying, and the pressures of growing up in a high-achieving family. Despite these challenges, Brian's story is one of resilience and redemption.
He highlights the importance of self-care, spirituality, and social connection in maintaining sobriety. Brian also touches on his career transition from law to writing, and how he uses his platform to help others struggling with addiction. This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, no matter how deep the struggles. Brian's candidness and humour make this a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and hope on their own recovery journey.