After 18 years of drinking, countless blackouts, arrests, and hospital stays, I finally hit my bottom—and started to climb. This podcast is about what it really looks like to get sober. No sugarcoating. No step-by-step manual. Just honest conversations about addiction, recovery, relapse, and everything in between. If you’ve struggled, if someone you love is struggling, or if you just want to understand the chaos behind the bottle—this is for you. Let’s talk about what happens after rock bottom.
After 18 years of drinking, countless blackouts, arrests, and hospital stays, I finally hit my bottom—and started to climb. This podcast is about what it really looks like to get sober. No sugarcoating. No step-by-step manual. Just honest conversations about addiction, recovery, relapse, and everything in between. If you’ve struggled, if someone you love is struggling, or if you just want to understand the chaos behind the bottle—this is for you. Let’s talk about what happens after rock bottom.
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Brenton shares his inspiring journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the importance of community, aftercare, and personal growth. He discusses his unique fundraising initiative, the Bear Crawl Challenge, and how fitness plays a crucial role in his recovery. Brenton emphasizes the significance of finding a supportive community and challenges listeners to push themselves beyond their limits. The conversation also touches on the role of faith in recovery and offers valuable advice for those new to sobriety.