On the episode, we are joined by Dean McDermott, who shares his rocky road to sobriety. He opens up about his traumatic childhood and his rise to fame. Over the years, Dean had numerous failed attempts at sobriety, and it wasn’t until he was willing to surrender that things changed. This is Dean’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.

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00:00 Introduction to the Sober Motivation Podcast

00:16 Meet Dean: A Journey Begins

00:39 Early Life Struggles and Trauma

02:52 First Encounter with Alcohol

03:56 Losing a Parent and Turning to Alcohol

04:30 Descent into Addiction

05:52 Failed Attempts at Sobriety

08:32 Life in Hollywood and Further Downfall

13:04 The Turning Point: Surrender and Recovery

20:15 Finding Faith and Building a New Life

22:45 Challenges of Staying Sober

30:24 The Turning Point: Realizing the Need for Change

32:06 A Cry for Help: Public Mistakes and Personal Realizations

34:00 The Path to Recovery: Embracing the 12 Steps

34:52 Parenting and Personal Growth: Lessons from Recovery

35:58 The Struggle with Sobriety: Overcoming Self-Doubt

43:44 The Power of Willingness: Embracing Change

51:46 Finding Purpose: The Role of Service in Recovery

54:17 Final Thoughts and Reflections