Nick had tried sobriety before but struggled to be honest with himself and others. Changing that would change everything.

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. ------------------ FREE 30- Day Trial to SoberBuddy: https://community.yoursoberbuddy.com/plans/368200?bundle_token=8d76ca38d63813200c6c1f46cb3bdbed&utm_source=manual Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathofliferecovery808/ Nick's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1956955860?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_2SMDP9Q8QRQ2CPF25GJT&language=en_US Follow Sober Motivation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobermotivation/ 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