Brad McLeod
Brad McLeod
Nathan Harmon battled divorced parents, suicidal thoughts, self harm, alcohol and drug addictions, bulimia and eventually jail.
Nathan Harmon battled divorced parents, suicidal thoughts, self harm, alcohol and drug addictions, bulimia and eventually jail.
Nathan Harmon battled divorced parents, suicidal thoughts, self harm, alcohol and drug addictions, bulimia and eventually jail.
Monday 1st May 2023
Hear Nathan Harmon's journey from addiction and despair to 13.5 years of sobriety on the Sober Motivation podcast. A story of resilience and hope.
51 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Raw
Hopeful
Transformative
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Sobriety Success Stories
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Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Nathan shares his journey from a troubled past to 13.5 years of sobriety
- He opens up about the impact of his parents' divorce and traumatic experiences
- Nathan candidly discusses his spiral into substance abuse and the tragic drinking and driving accident
- His dedication to giving back and spreading awareness about mental health and substance abuse is truly inspiring
- Listeners are reminded of the possibility of transformation and the importance of resilience and community support in recovery
I would rather confront, fight, and fail than settle for the comfort of staying the same. We can't change people, but man, the power of community and being vulnerable and who gives a rip what anybody thinks about you, at the end of the day, as long as there's breath in our lungs, there's hope.
Nathan Harmon's story is one of profound struggle and extraordinary resilience. Growing up with divorced parents, Nathan faced a whirlwind of challenges including suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and bulimia. His life took a darker turn as he battled alcohol and drug addictions, eventually leading to jail time after a devastating drinking and driving accident on July 17th, 2009. But Nathan's journey didn't end in despair.
With 13.5 years of sobriety under his belt, he shares his deeply personal experiences on this episode of the Sober Motivation podcast. Nathan's raw honesty about his past and the steps he took towards recovery offer a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit. He discusses how the support of community and his desire to help others have been pivotal in his journey.
Now a motivational speaker, Nathan has delivered over 1,400 keynote speeches across North America, spreading awareness about mental health and substance abuse. His story is a beacon of hope, reminding us that no matter how dark the path, there is always a way to find light.