In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Brad interviews David, who shares his raw and emotional journey from a challenging childhood growing up in New Mexico. David excelled at football, but after an injury, it was time to hang up the cleats, and his alcohol drinking escalated. David describes alcohol as his best friend, and it wasn’t until he was faced with losing everything that he decided to make a phone call that would change the direction of his life. This is David’s story on the sober motivation podcast.

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Connect with David here: https://www.instagram.com/tomorrowsdope/

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:32 David's Early Life and Family Background

02:26 First Encounters with Substance Use

03:28 Struggles with Belonging and Early Substance Use

06:33 High School Experiences and First Drinking

08:55 College Life and Fraternity Challenges

12:18 Football Dreams and Setbacks

14:55 Post-College Life and Early Career

29:15 Coaching and Early Signs of Alcohol Problems

36:15 Relationship Struggles and Deepening Addiction

39:24 Reflecting on a Serious Relationship

40:29 The Path of Destruction

42:14 Coping Mechanisms and Realizations

48:50 The Turning Point: DUI Incident

55:44 First Steps Towards Sobriety

59:04 Embracing Sobriety and Support

01:12:11 Life After Sobriety