Nick joins the show; he has been sober for 10 years and shares his journey from substance abuse to sobriety. Nick describes his childhood marked by his parents' separation, their struggle with substance abuse, and his own progression into alcoholism and drug use. He ventures into various attempts at sobriety that he was unable to maintain. Nick hit many bottoms, including losing everything, and after being charged with a felony, he had a choice to make. Along the path, Nick tried many methods of achieving sobriety, but there was always one thing holding him back from the change he desired so much. This is Nick’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.

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00:18 Guest's Early Life and Family Background

00:36 Exposure to Substance Abuse and Early Experiences

01:32 Adolescent Struggles and First Encounter with Addiction

02:08 Dealing with Dishonesty and Fear

03:42 Escaping Reality through Television

04:20 The Role of Drugs and Alcohol in Coping

05:46 Downward Spiral into Addiction

06:48 Moving to Hawaii: A Failed Attempt at a Fresh Start

08:32 First Attempt at Sobriety and Relapse

13:42 Journey to Surrender: The Struggle to Get Sober

20:45 Rebuilding Relationships and Life in Recovery

25:55 The Last Chance at Recovery

26:11 Committing to the Recovery Process

26:30 Facing the Reality of Life's Challenges

28:50 The Turning Point: Choosing Sobriety

30:16 The Journey to Sobriety and Service

34:28 The Power of Honesty and Change

36:20 Building a New Life in Recovery

42:47 The Impact of Breathwork on Recovery

49:59 The Power of Consciousness in Overcoming Addiction

51:44 Closing Thoughts on the Recovery Journey