Mishkin Cyr is a recovered addict turned executive leader who empowers others to overcome challenges and achieve extraordinary growth. He inspires those who seek to make a real difference in the world, drawing on his unconventional journey and practical strategies for building resilience, fostering collaboration, and leading with integrity.

In this episode, Mishkin shares how early trauma, isolation, and untreated dyslexia shaped his struggle with substance abuse (and the messy years-long climb out of it). From selling farm kittens for cash to sitting on the edge of Lake Ontario ready to end it all, his journey is brutally honest, unexpectedly funny, and deeply human.

If you’ve ever questioned your worth, your path, or whether it’s too late to change, this one’s for you.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions on substance abuse, addiction, and suicidal ideation. Please listen with care. 

• If you’re in immediate danger or need urgent help, dial 911 (US or Canada)
• For suicide or a mental health crisis, dial 988 (US or Canada)

Bardic Inspiration - Words so wise they’re memorialized

• “Somebody once told me: I’m not an alcoholic when I drink, I’m an alcoholic between drinking ‘cause that’s when I can't live with myself.’ For me, that was the truth.”
• “My integrity was so out of line that there was no self-worth within me.”
• “All the choices I had made in my life led me to this…Maybe I need to try somebody else’s path.”
• Karen said something in treatment that stuck. “If you could see yourself the way I do, you’d love yourself.”

Allies & Artifacts - Honoring the people and tools that aid our quests

• USA: SAMHSA’s National Helpline (800) 622-4357
• Canada: Free treatment through the provincial healthcare program. Find resources across Canada here.

The Guest’s Guild - Your portal to their world and works

• Mishkin’s LinkedIn
• The Cyr Method: Negotiation Coach for Leaders

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