Rogue Media Network
Mike Hamilton
Pete's Story
Pete's Story
Pete's Story
Thursday 1st July 2021
Listen to Pete Sousa on 'The Payoff with Pete' as he shares his journey from addiction to sobriety, highlighting hope, resilience, and recovery.
Explicit
55 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Encouraging
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Rogue Media Network
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Pete Sousa's Path to Sobriety: From Despair to Determination
What you need is self-esteem, like and, and so I started to do things, esteemable acts, and that gave me self-esteem.
Pete Sousa's story is a gripping tale of battling addiction and emerging stronger on the other side. In this episode of 'The Payoff with Pete', he opens up about his tumultuous journey, from the early days of substance abuse to the life-altering moments that pushed him towards sobriety. Pete's candid recounting begins with his teenage years, where a heart condition shattered his dreams of playing college football.
Instead of finding a healthy outlet, he turned to drugs and alcohol, setting off a roller-coaster ride through addiction and professional sports. The episode doesn't shy away from the dark times—Pete talks about hitting rock bottom, feeling utterly defeated, and experiencing the 'gift of desperation' that finally led him to seek help. Through raw and honest storytelling, Pete shares how he embraced the 12-step program and leaned on his sober community to rebuild his life.
He delves into the importance of self-esteem, doing esteemable acts, and the complex process of mending broken relationships. His narrative is a beacon of hope, illustrating that no matter how far one falls, there's always a way back. This episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction, offering not just a story of recovery but a roadmap to finding light in the darkest of times.