In this episode, you will hear from Mike K. on how a traumatic event in his life - the loss of his oldest son to suicide - skyrocketed his drinking. Mike also shares his personal story - the ups and downs of his life, his childhood, his rise to success as a lawyer, family & health crises,  addiction to alcohol and path to sobriety & recovery.

What we discussed during the show: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:34 Mike's  favorite quote
• 02:12 His Life Story: His childhood, career, progressive drinking, addiction
• 16:21 Recovery journey
• 23:33 What has Mike accomplished in his recovery journey so far
• 25:04 Cravings and Mike's coping strategies
• 26:15 The key to finding long term success in sobriety
• 28:43 What the word "forgiveness" means to Mike
• 32:00 The lowest point of his life
• 32:55 Happiest moment of life
• 34:57 Who Mike looks up to
• 35:51 One thing he's trying to learn
• 36:45 What is something people often get wrong about him
• 38:26 What he wished he knew when he was 20
• 40:00 Rapid Fire round - 5 Questions
  1. What's on his nightstand: Several books including In Cold Blood, and, Countdown Bin Laden
  2. Favorite meal: Swordfish & Asparagus
  3. No. of hours of sleep every night: 5 or less
  4. Favorite TV show: Anything on History Channel
  5. One thing he's grateful for today: Sobriety
• 41:35 Mike's advice to anyone struggling with addiction or new to sobriety

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