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, Mike shares his journey from addiction to recovery, discussing his childhood in a family affected by substance abuse, his struggles with various addictions, and the turning point that led him to seek help. He emphasizes the importance of community support, the challenges of social anxiety, and the development of a recovery app aimed at providing resources for those in need. Mike reflects on his relationship with his late mother and how her memory inspires his work in recovery. The conversation highlights the significance of reaching out for help and the transformative power of sobriety.