From addiction to expansion...
Richard Atherton is an executive coach in the structure he founded FirstHuman.
He also hosts "Being Human"โa podcast I admire with over 300 episodes ๐ฎ
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:
๐ท Richard started drinking at 14.
๐ He had a brilliant academic track.
๐ He got fired from his first job for being too shy.
๐คฉ He lived a full, rich lifeโฆ 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:
โก๏ธ Alcoholics Anonymous
โก๏ธ S#x and Love Addicts Anonymous
โก๏ธ Co-Dependents Anonymous
โก๏ธ Landmark Education
โก๏ธ John Bradshawโs book Homecoming
โก๏ธ Deep childhood therapy
โก๏ธ 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 โWhen Iโll finally get X, Iโll be happy.โ
Because joy and connection are not at the end of the path.
Theyโre here.
Available.
When we stop running.
Itโs one of the most open conversations Iโve ever had on this podcast.
Check the full episode HERE: https://lnkd.in/dYejCFSE
ENJOY TO THE MAX ๐คฉ๐คฉ๐คฉ!!!