Dysfunctional

13 Years Sober: My Journey


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In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, Josh Connolly shares his journey to 13 years of sobriety. But this isn’t just a story about putting down the drink. It’s a story of survival, chaos, pain, and ultimately transformation.


Josh opens up about his early experiences with cannabis at age 12, the spiral into alcohol and hard drugs, and the chaos that followed — from blackouts and self-destruction to brushes with death. He recounts traumatic events, addiction-fueled madness, and his darkest moments, where the idea of escape felt like the only way out.


But this episode is more than just a retelling of a troubled past. It’s about healing. Josh reflects on how sobriety didn’t fix everything overnight, how emotional wounds ran deeper than the addiction itself, and how he learned to live with — and eventually love — himself.

Whether you’re struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or just curious about the raw reality of sobriety beyond the social media highlight reel, this episode is a must-listen.


🔹 Topics Covered:


  • The raw reality of addiction — beyond the social media facade.
  • The love affair with substances and the chaos that followed.
  • The turning point — from suicidal despair to a life of service.
  • The truth about sobriety — why it’s more than just quitting.
  • Josh’s ongoing journey — the challenges and the gifts of 13 years sober.

Listen now to hear the story behind the resilience.

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