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, Khrystofer shares his journey from a loving but complicated upbringing to the challenges of high school, where he faced bullying and identity struggles. He discusses the impact of his father's addiction, his own battles with weight and self-image, and the role of alcohol in his social life. A turning point in 2020 led him to focus on fitness and ultimately undergo weight loss surgery, which transformed his life. However, this journey also strained his marriage, leading to reflections on addiction, recovery, and personal growth. In this conversation, Khrystofer shares his journey of personal growth, navigating relationships, and the impact of weight loss on his dating life. He discusses his struggles with alcohol, the challenges of self-control, and the journey to sobriety. Khrystofer emphasizes the importance of personal choice in overcoming addiction and offers advice for those considering sobriety. His story highlights the complexities of relationships, self-discovery, and the balance between social life and sobriety.