From addiction to expansion...

Richard Atherton is an executive coach in the structure he founded FirstHuman.

He also hosts "Being Human"—a podcast I admire with over 300 episodes 😮

But what struck me the most was not his brilliant and eclectic career (from management consultant to cabaret owner and system coder... you won't believe what Richard did in his life).

It was what he shared in this episode.

Without filters.

Without hiding.

Check a few golden nuggets:

🍷 Richard started drinking at 14.

🎓 He had a brilliant academic track.

👎 He got fired from his first job for being too shy.

🤩 He lived a full, rich life… while struggling with alcohol and other addictions

For years, the hangover was the only thing that helped him slow down.

His mind was too fast. Too busy.

Alcohol numbed the noise.

Later came more layers:

➡️ Alcoholics Anonymous

➡️ S#x and Love Addicts Anonymous

➡️ Co-Dependents Anonymous

➡️ Landmark Education

➡️ John Bradshaw’s book Homecoming

➡️ Deep childhood therapy

➡️ Primal scream work

An SO. MUCH. MORE.

Richard went deep.

And through that depth, he came back.

Clearer. Softer. Freer.

He now helps leaders turn away from the illusion of “When I’ll finally get X, I’ll be happy.”

Because joy and connection are not at the end of the path.

They’re here.

Available.

When we stop running.

It’s one of the most open conversations I’ve ever had on this podcast.

Check the full episode HERE: https://lnkd.in/dYejCFSE

ENJOY TO THE MAX 🤩🤩🤩!!!