"Brian D's Story". Super Sober Podcast #43 скачать в хорошем качестве

"Brian D's Story". Super Sober Podcast #43

SSP 43 - Brian D: From Prison Yards to 25 Years of Freedom Background & Athletic Career: • Born in upstate New York to decorated war hero family with loving upbringing • Moved to California in 4th grade; first drink at age 11-12 (stole six-pack from Alpha Beta) • Excelled in soccer from youth through semi-pro level (California Emperors, San Diego Soccer) • Kicked field goals with San Diego Chargers at Candlestick Park • Parents divorced; moved to Puerto Rico after 8th grade, returned to California in 1986 • Found methamphetamine in high school; addiction progressively destroyed athletic career Rock Bottom & Incarceration: • Daughter Brianna was born October 20, 1990 - asked to leave hospital for drinking during birth • Escalated to breaking & entering, theft, multiple arrests in three countries • Served eight years in and out of prison while daughter grew up without him • H&I volunteers came to his cell; one said: "I get to do something you don't—I get to leave" • That moment planted the seed for recovery Recovery & Transformation: • Released and entered Cooper Fellowship recovery house on October 24, 2000 • Found the same H&I volunteer who spoke to him in prison—asked him to be his sponsor (Plumber Jim) • Emotional reunion with daughter at recovery house: "You're my daddy" • 25+ years of continuous sobriety; never relapsed • Rebuilt all family relationships; father to two sons who've never seen him loaded • Runs successful handyman business; actively sponsors others • In loving relationship with Kris (nearly 8 years sober) • Lives by the principle: "I didn't get sober to be miserable—today I get to make those days count. Resources: • For help with addiction, call His House New Creation at 877-345-4138. • Explore meditation techniques to reset your nervous system and promote mental wellness. Join our growing community as we empower each other to confront and overcome addiction. Let's embrace a new way of living together! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments below! 👉 Listen now and let us know your thoughts! Your feedback means the world to us, and together, we can continue to build a supportive community. 💪❤️ Whether you're in recovery or simply looking for inspiration, this episode is filled with valuable insights and encouragement. Remember, you are not alone on this journey, and together, we can support each other in creating a new way of living. Keep on keeping on! With gratitude, Brett C. Host of the Super Sober Podcast P.S. If you want to be featured in our next sobriety milestone shout-out, send us an email! We're here to celebrate your journey with you. #SuperSoberPodcast #LettingGo #RecoveryJourney #PersonalGrowth #Forgiveness #ChangeIsInevitable Sponsor: His House New Creation Need help getting sober. Call 877-345-4138 https://hishouserehab.com/ Serving the community for 30 years. Our purpose is to educate and inspire as we have been by the world of recovery.  Educate the world on addiction recovery.  Explain how the 12 steps are practiced on a daily basis.  Help remove the current stigmas and bias against addiction.  Save lives by making the world of recovery relatable.  Creating a safe place for people to connect and relate to one another.  Having fun and enjoying life one day at a time.  Build a continuing platform of resources and content for all to share. https://f3recovery.org Listen on multiple platforms on Buzzsprout. https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2180784.rss   / supersoberpodcast     / f3recovery   Email’s Info@f3recovery.org Info@supersoberpodcast.org Timestamps: • 0:00 - Opening story: Reunion with daughter after prison • 0:38 - Show intro, host Brett C & guest Brian D • 1:00 - Sobriety shoutouts • 2:00 - Sponsors (His House New Creation, Tax resources) • 3:00 - Early life: New York, war hero family • 7:00 - First drink age 11-12, stealing beer • 9:00 - Soccer career begins • 12:00 - Move to Puerto Rico, boxing, bullying • 14:00 - Return to California 1986, Kennedy High School • 17:00 - Semi-pro soccer (Emperors, Soccer’s, Chargers) • 22:00 - Meth discovered in high school • 28:00 - Daughter born 1990, drinking in hospital • 31:00 - Commercial break • 33:00 - Security guard job, robbing trains • 42:00 - Prison: 8 years in and out • 43:00 - H&I meeting: "I get to leave" • 47:00 - Released, enters Cooper Fellowship Oct 24, 2000 • 50:00 - Plumber Jim becomes sponsor • 53:00 - Reunion with daughter at recovery house • 55:00 - "You're my daddy" moment • 57:00 - Family reunification • 60:00 - 25 years sober: Chris, handyman business, sponsoring • 62:00 - Closing: "Make these days count" #Recovery #Addiction survival program #undertanding addiction #real recovery #supersoberpodcast