In this episode, Christian shares how no matter how many times you fall down, you can get back up, embrace sobriety, and live a meaningful life.  You will hear how he was finally able to beat alcoholism by being honest, open-minded and willing;  by letting go of his ego, his stubbornness and accepting help from others.

What we discussed during the show: 

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:24 Christian's favorite quote: “Death smiles at us all; all a man can do is smile back.”
• 01:53 Christian’s background
• 04:13 How his drinking began, and, progressed
• 08:03 His coping strategies for cravings
• 10:10 What Christian has accomplished in his sobriety journey so far, and what he hopes to accomplish in the future
• 16:55 Christian’s thoughts on what the key is to finding long-term success in sobriety
• 19:44 Top three reasons why people relapse
• 21:55 What does the word ‘recovery’ mean to Christian
• 22:09 Christian’s rock bottom
• 23:37 Happiest moment of life
• 24:29 Who Christian looks up to
• 25:37 Has Christian forgiven himself?
• 26:44 What is he trying to learn/grow into
• 27:46 What he wished he knew when he was 20
• 35:44 Rapid Fire round - 5 Questions
  1. What's on his nightstand: Books
  2. Favorite meal: Pizza
  3. Favorite recovery-related resource: Joe & Charlie’s recovery radio
  4. No. of hours of sleep every night: 6-8
  5. Favorite TV show: Sons of Anarchy
  6. One thing he's grateful for today: Constant love and support of his family
• 37:40 Christian’s advice to anyone struggling with addiction

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