In this episode, we have Gregg who opens up about his tragic childhood marked by his father's death in a drunk driving accident and being raised by a single mother.  He talks about his struggle with substance abuse, including dealing drugs, and numerous arrests. Eventually, Gregg relays the turning point in his life – an encounter with a priest who introduced him to a different way of living, which became the foundation of his recovery journey. Gregg highlights the importance of sobriety, recovery, and wellness in his life, discussing how he started the recovery program, Startup Recovery, as well as his realization about the need to work on himself and 'grow up' to be a good father and husband. With 29 years of sobriety, this is Gregg Champion’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.

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00:31 Guest Introduction: Greg's Early Life and Struggles

02:05 Greg's Journey Through High School

03:45 Greg's College Life and Early Adulthood

10:40 Gregg's Downward Spiral into Drug Dealing

13:02 Gregg's Arrests and Consequences

19:27 Gregg's Path to Recovery

21:59 A Life-Changing Encounter

22:34 First Steps Towards Sobriety

23:09 The Power of Belief and Positive Energy

23:21 The Role of Sponsorship in Recovery

23:32 The Impact of Removing the Middle Part

24:23 The Importance of Physical Fitness in Recovery

24:58 The Journey to the First Meeting

25:08 The Struggle of Trying to Get Sober Alone

26:10 The Turning Point: Fear of Going to Prison

28:37 The Power of Mentorship and Taking Suggestions

34:04 The Importance of Being Willing to Be Willing

34:36 The Journey to Wellness

37:06 The Challenges and Rewards of Working in Recovery

41:52 The Joy of Being a Sober Dad

42:16 Final Thoughts: The Importance of Doing the Inner Wo