Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Journey to Healing: Mason's Transformative Battle from addiction to sobriety.
In this episode, we have Mason who shares his profound journey from childhood growing up in a family where alcohol was part of the norm, Mason recounts his experiences with his parents' substance use issues, navigating school life, and coming to terms with his own struggles. He dives into his periods of heavy drinking, the challenges of accepting his sexuality in the ’80s, and the spiral following his HIV diagnosis. Despite multiple setbacks and deep lows, Mason finds the strength to seek sobriety in his mid-40s, eventually leading to a fulfilling career helping others. His story is a testament to resilience and the possibility of change at any stage of life.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:24 Early Life and Family Background
04:04 High School Years and Early Drinking
09:15 Post-High School Life and Marriage
12:55 Struggles with Substance Abuse
18:56 Facing Consequences and Isolation
21:13 Moments of Realization and Regret
24:28 Gaming and Personal Struggles
25:23 Facing the Truth
26:40 Sobriety and Self-Realization
28:21 The Turning Point
30:10 Early Days of Sobriety
32:19 Therapy and Self-Acceptance
36:49 Life Changes and Achievements
40:49 Continuous Self-Improvement
49:09 Final Thoughts and Advice
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