Mike Faria.Mike Faria.
One For The Road
<p>Thanks for joining me for the final episode of season 6 of One For The Road; this week I am joined by Mike Faria.</p><p>Mike is a 37 year old content creator, born and raised in New Jersey. As a teenager, he experimented with drugs and alcohol to deal with his childhood trauma. In October 2019, he went into a major depression and began drinking more than he ever had in his life. He had to take leave from his job to try to function through the drunken hours, and was hoping the break would help him to quit drinking, but sadly it progressed. In January 2020, he was found barely breathing in his house from acute liver failure, hepatic encephalopathy, and kidney failure. Two weeks prior he had noticed my eyes turned yellow as toxins had built up in his blood from his liver not functioning; Mike was rushed to the ER and was in a coma for almost 3 weeks. He woke up on January 27 to be told he did not qualify for a liver transplant and that he would have to be sober for 6 months to even make the list. Doctors said there was very little chance of survival even with a liver transplant. Mike was 268 lbs when he woke up, and had to learn how to walk and eat all over again. Within three months, Mikes liver miraculously healed and he was given a second chance at life. Mike shares his story with us, and the gratitude he feels to be able to do so.</p><br><p>This episode of One For The Road is sponsored by <a href="https://tweaklife.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tweaklife.co.uk/</a> Further information and links attached below.</p><br><p>If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/</a></p><p>or via my website <a href="https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/</a></p><p>Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice and for Mike.</p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRkjTPyn/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRkjTPyn/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jerzeymike/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jerzeymike/</a></p><p><a href="https://alcoholchange.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alcoholchange.org.uk/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services</a></p><p><a href="https://nacoa.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nacoa.org.uk/</a></p><p>Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez</p><p><a href="https://www.grownuphustle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.grownuphustle.com/</a></p><p>Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez</p><p> @ GrownupHustle</p><br><p>This season's podcast is sponsored by a great new start up called Tweak Life. They have built a well-being hub full of useful information and tweaks that can help you improve your mental and physical health and finances. There is a wide range of topics covered which includes mindfulness, eating well, exercise. managing addictions, improving finances, mortgages and even menopause.</p><p>This is free to use, just go to <a href="https://tweaklife.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tweaklife.co.uk/</a> for more information.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tweaklifeuk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tweaklifeuk</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tweaklifeuk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/tweaklifeuk</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/tweaklifeuk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/tweaklifeuk/</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
1:10:42•27 Jul 2022
Mike Faria: From Near-Death to New Beginnings
“It's about you looking in the mirror at yourself and seeing that light and going.”
In this gripping episode of 'One For The Road', David Wilson, better known as SoberDave, sits down with Mike Faria, a 37-year-old content creator from New Jersey. Mike's story is one of incredible highs and devastating lows. As a teenager, he turned to drugs and alcohol to cope with childhood trauma. This coping mechanism spiraled out of control, culminating in a life-threatening health crisis in January 2020.
Mike was found barely alive, suffering from acute liver failure, hepatic encephalopathy, and kidney failure. After waking up from a three-week coma, he faced the grim reality that he didn't qualify for a liver transplant and needed to be sober for six months just to get on the list. Instead of giving up, Mike chose to fight for his life. His journey towards sobriety was fraught with challenges, but his determination and resilience shine through in this heartfelt conversation.
If you're looking for a story of hope, grit, and the power of self-love, this episode is a must-listen.
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