HALT and Quit Drinking with Carlos NavarroHALT and Quit Drinking with Carlos Navarro
Alcohol Tipping Point
This was one of the most fun interviews I’ve ever done. On the show today is Carlos Navarro. Carlos has been entertaining audiences for 22 years. He is co-host of the #1 talk show in Orlando, Fla., iHeartRadio's "Monsters in the Morning," and he's known for his scene-stealing roles in some of film and TV's biggest cultural phenomena, including "Bloodline," "The Walking Dead," and most recently, Marvel's "Hawkeye" He has been broke, jobless, and self-destructive, drank too much, partied too hard, earned three mugshots, and landed in jail after an infamous on-stage fight in 2006 with a former radio colleague. But Carlos turned it around in 2007 by self-motivating, doing the work on himself to be a better human, digging deeper spiritually, and yes, giving up drinking. When he changed his thinking and gave up alcohol, it became a pivotal moment in his life and career taking off. Seven years sober, he’s now sharing the “what worked for me” practices and lessons from his “mugshot to Marvel” journey to recovery and a more fulfilled life in the hopes of uplifting others. We chat about: Carlos's experience growing up in a Latin family with drinking How HALTing can help you rethink the drink The challenges of staying sober in the entertainment industry Rearranging furniture as a top tip to stop drinking habit Carlos’s other top tips to quit drinking And more! This is one of my favorite interviews because it will make you laugh and make you think. Enjoy! Find Carlos: Instagram: @tothetopcarlos Website: www.itstartswithatap.com Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point: &nb
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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.
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