The Life Shift: Real Stories of Life-Altering Moments

How Sobriety Helped Ian Fee Find Real Connection


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What if your superpower was secretly destroying your life?

Ian Fee spent decades thinking alcohol was his key to connection – his edge in business and relationships. He built a successful career, a massive network, and a party-filled life that looked like everything was working. But beneath the surface, he was numb, disconnected, and silently unraveling.

Everything changed on the third day of rehab, when a moment of clarity hit: if he wasn't right with himself, nothing else would ever be right. That spark ignited a complete shift. Since then, Ian's found deeper purpose through daily routines, emotional healing, and a strong core of support. He's sharing his story not just to reflect, but to help others know it's never too late to change your life.

Takeaways:

  • A moment of emotional awakening in rehab changed Ian's direction for good
  • He learned to replace numbing with daily healing practices like journaling, meditation, and cold plunges
  • His transformation was possible because he built a small, trusted circle of support who saw every version of him

  • Topics Discussed:

    • Why he believed alcohol was the key to his professional success
    • The emotional suppression that followed decades of drinking
    • Entering rehab and hitting a breaking point
    • The role of his "core four" in keeping him grounded
    • Creating daily rituals to feel better, not just function
    • How sharing vulnerably helped him reclaim his story
    • The ripple effect of helping others through his book

    • Websites:

      makeitgreat.me – Ian's personal site with merch and info

      Amazon – The Wild Ride to Sobriety by Ian Fee

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