Join us on Mental Matters as we delve into a powerful conversation about addiction, bipolar disorder, and recovery. Our guest shares their personal journey through addiction, their struggle with bipolar disorder, and how they found a path to sobriety. Learn about the Sober Method, a unique self-improvement approach focusing on rebuilding confidence without reliance on substances. This episode aims to challenge the stigmas surrounding mental health and offer valuable insights for those on their own recovery journeys.
00:00 Introduction to Addiction and Mental Health 01:23 Guest's Early Life and Initial Struggles 02:38 College Years and Alcohol Dependency 03:30 Perspectives on Addiction and Mental Health 08:23 Turning Point and Path to Sobriety 20:28 Developing the Sober Method 23:37 Stoicism and Continuous Self-Improvement 24:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts