Carlos Navarro's Road to Sobriety: From Mugshots to Marvel
All of them know me for being the dude that drinks non-alcoholic beer. I don't say like I'm the coolest guy in the world, but I'm not the asshole that I turned into when I would drink and I would have been that asshole time and time again.
Ever wondered how someone goes from rock bottom to starring in Marvel's 'Hawkeye'? Meet Carlos Navarro, the lively co-host of Orlando's top talk show, 'Monsters in the Morning', and a man who knows a thing or two about turning life around. In this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', Carlos shares his rollercoaster journey from being broke and jobless to finding success and sobriety.
Host Deb Mazenor dives into Carlos's past, marked by self-destructive behavior and multiple mugshots, and how he managed to flip the script on his life. Seven years sober, Carlos opens up about the 'HALT' method—addressing feelings of being hungry, angry, lonely, or tired—to manage cravings and maintain sobriety. But it’s not all serious talk; Carlos’s infectious humor and energy make this episode as entertaining as it is enlightening.
From discussing the influence of his Latin upbringing on his drinking habits to the role of gratitude and spirituality in his recovery, Carlos offers a candid look at what it takes to stay sober. Whether you're on your own journey to quit drinking or supporting someone who is, this episode provides practical tips and a hefty dose of inspiration. Tune in for a story that's as compelling as it is hopeful.