Brad McLeod
Brad McLeod
Journey to Healing: Mason's Transformative Battle from addiction to sobriety.
Journey to Healing: Mason's Transformative Battle from addiction to sobriety.
Journey to Healing: Mason's Transformative Battle from addiction to sobriety.
Tuesday 1st October 2024
Join Mason as he shares his powerful journey from addiction to sobriety, overcoming life's toughest challenges and finding a new purpose.
56 minutes
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Brad McLeod
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- Mason grew up in a family where alcohol was the norm.
- He faced significant challenges accepting his sexuality in the '80s.
- An HIV diagnosis added to his emotional turmoil.
- Mason found sobriety in his mid-40s after numerous setbacks.
- He now works in social work, helping others with addiction.
I knew there had to be another side, even if I couldn't see it at the moment.
Mason's story on the Sober Motivation podcast is a heartfelt rollercoaster that takes you from his early years in a family where alcohol was commonplace to his triumphant journey to sobriety. Growing up with parents who struggled with substance use, Mason recounts the challenges of his childhood, the confusion of his teenage years, and the complexities of accepting his sexuality in the '80s.
His narrative is filled with moments of heavy drinking, the emotional turmoil of an HIV diagnosis, and numerous setbacks that would have broken many. Yet, Mason found the strength to seek sobriety in his mid-40s. His story is not just about giving up alcohol; it's about reclaiming his life and dedicating himself to helping others. Now, Mason is thriving in a fulfilling career in social work, specialising in substance use disorder and trauma.
His journey serves as a powerful reminder that it's never too late to change your path. This episode is a testament to resilience, hope, and the transformative power of sobriety. Tune in to hear Mason's inspiring tale and find out how he turned his life around.