Finding Faith and Recovery: Michael Molthan and Rachel Stacy’s Journey
I know now that I have a, as long as I stay away from a drink and a drug and I seek god there's, if I have A Bad Day, that's a pretty damn good day, and that the way I do that is by helping others, getting out of self, and I can be on stage and think I'm a total failure.
What happens when two lives scarred by addiction find a path to recovery through faith? In this heartfelt episode of M2 The Rock, host Michael Molthan sits down with Rachel Stacy to share their powerful stories. Michael, once a successful homebuilder, opens up about his descent into homelessness and addiction, culminating in a life-changing arrest. Rachel, an accomplished musician, talks about how alcoholism derailed her career and how she reclaimed her life through spirituality.
The conversation is raw and real, as both Michael and Rachel recount their rock-bottom moments and the childhood traumas that fueled their addictions. They highlight the pivotal role of spirituality in their recovery, with Michael describing how discovering his spiritual gifts helped him stay sober. Rachel shares her journey from fearing God to finding acceptance and forgiveness through faith. But it's not just about their personal transformations.
Michael and Rachel stress the importance of community support and helping others as crucial elements in breaking the cycle of addiction. They discuss how focusing on others allowed them to heal and find hope. Michael reflects on the new family he found within the recovery community, a source of accountability and strength. Throughout the episode, the theme of overcoming shame and guilt is ever-present. Both Michael and Rachel speak candidly about how these emotions kept them trapped in their addictions.
By sharing their stories, they hope to break the silence and stigma surrounding addiction, offering a message of hope and healing. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this episode is a must-listen. Michael and Rachel’s honest and inspiring stories serve as a testament to the power of faith, community, and self-acceptance in the journey to recovery.