Talksicology Podcast
Talksicology Podcast
Mike Demchack - Besties
Mike Demchack - Besties
Mike Demchack - Besties
Monday 21st October 2024
Mike Demchack shares his raw and heartfelt journey through addiction, recovery, and friendship on this episode of Talksicology.
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57 minutes
Honest
Raw
Supportive
Engaging
Hopeful
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Episode Overview
- Mike shares his early experiences with addiction and how it spiralled out of control.
- The importance of friendship and support in recovery is highlighted through Mike and Jason's bond.
- Mike discusses the culture of substance abuse in the hospitality industry.
- He reflects on near-fatal experiences and losing friends to overdoses.
- The episode emphasises finding joy in simple activities as part of the recovery process.
Just do something different today. It doesn’t have to be huge, but every day, try something a little different than you did the day before.
Mike Demchack, a veteran in the treatment industry and a recovery advocate, joins the Talksicology podcast to share his rollercoaster journey through addiction and recovery. This episode is a candid chat between Mike, Jason, and Joseph, filled with raw stories and heartfelt reflections. Mike talks about his early days of addiction, from experimenting with drugs without knowing what they were, to losing friends to overdoses.
His anecdotes about running around in a sweatsuit lined with garbage bags to sweat out toxins in the Florida heat will leave you both amused and reflective. Mike’s path to sobriety wasn’t straightforward. He recounts the struggles he faced, including his near-fatal experiences and the eventual realisation that he needed to change his life.
The episode also touches on the culture of substance abuse in the hospitality industry, where Mike worked as a hotel kitchen manager before finding his calling in the treatment centre that helped him get sober. Through all the chaos, Mike found a friend in Jason during their time in treatment together. Their friendship, initially rocky, blossomed into a supportive bond that played a crucial role in their recovery journeys.
This episode is a testament to the power of connection and the importance of finding joy in simple things like skating and hanging out with friends. If you're looking for an honest, sometimes humorous, but deeply moving conversation about addiction and recovery, this episode is a must-listen. It’s not just about the struggles; it’s about the triumphs and the friendships that make the journey worthwhile.
Tune in to hear Mike's story and get inspired to take that next step in your own journey.