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Episode 218 - You're Capable of Everything You Dream of | RJ Zimmerman
Episode 218 - You're Capable of Everything You Dream of | RJ Zimmerman
Episode 218 - You're Capable of Everything You Dream of | RJ Zimmerman
Wednesday 24th July 2024
Sobriety advocate RJ Zimmerman shares his journey from alcohol abuse to living a fulfilling life, offering hope and practical advice for those struggling.
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Episode Overview
- RJ Zimmerman shares his journey from alcohol abuse to sobriety.
- He emphasises the importance of feeling your emotions.
- RJ quit drinking without formal programmes, relying on determination.
- His podcast 'Untapped Keg' focuses on sobriety and mental health.
- Involvement with Up For Mental Health charity highlights the role of hobbies in well-being.
You have to feel your emotions because they're real. They're not fake.
In this episode of 'God Took Me to Las Vegas', host Randy Mortensen sits down with RJ Zimmerman, a sobriety and mental health advocate from Virginia. RJ, who recently celebrated 8.5 years of sobriety, shares his journey from the depths of alcohol abuse to living a fulfilling, sober life. He emphasises that poor choices shouldn't define your future and that making the decision to change is the first step towards a better life.
RJ's candid reflections on his early experiences with alcohol, starting from his high school days in Wisconsin, offer a raw and relatable look at the allure and dangers of drinking culture. He recounts how sports initially kept him away from alcohol, but once he started drinking, it quickly became a crutch for dealing with stress and social acceptance.
RJ's story takes us through his college years, where his focus shifted from academics to alcohol, leading to poor grades and an uncertain future. However, a pivotal moment came when he realised he needed to make a change if he wanted to start a family and have a career. Through sheer determination, RJ quit drinking without the aid of formal programmes like AA, relying instead on his stubborn willpower.
Today, RJ channels his experiences into helping others through his podcast 'Untapped Keg' and his involvement with the charity Up For Mental Health. He discusses the importance of addressing mental health alongside sobriety and how hobbies like cooking can play a crucial role in maintaining mental well-being. RJ's journey is a testament to the power of self-reflection and the courage to change. His message is clear: you're capable of everything you dream of.
So why not take that first step towards a brighter future? If you're struggling with substance abuse or know someone who is, this episode offers hope and practical advice for making lasting changes.