042: Michael Dash | Chasing the High: Overcoming Gambling Addiction & Building a Life of Purpose

Want To Watch Entrepreneurs In Recovery? Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@jesseharless    In this episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, host Jesse Harless speaks with Michael Dash, a successful entrepreneur and author of Chasing the High. Michael shares his powerful journey from struggling with gambling addiction and the chaos of a high-stakes lifestyle to finding peace and purpose through recovery. Together, they explore the highs and lows of Michael's entrepreneurial journey, his experiences with addiction, and the profound lessons he learned about life, business, and personal transformation. This conversation dives deep into overcoming addiction, the power of generosity, and how to reconnect with your true self.   Connect With Michael https://www.michaelgdash.com/alignmentassessment    Moments From the Show 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:36 Meet Michael Dash: The Journey Begins 05:30 Gambling Addiction: A Deep Dive 08:28 From Gambling to Drugs: The Escalation 18:15 Entrepreneurial Success and Struggles 21:50 Legal Battles and Lessons Learned 26:48 A New Perspective on Money and Life 31:47 Finding Alignment and Letting Go of Chaos 32:33 Discovering Retreats and Flow Consciousness 36:36 Launching Live Life Activated Retreats 42:24 The Power of Non-Religious Prayer 47:25 The Importance of Men's Groups 52:26 Overcoming Addictions and Isolation 57:03 Final Thoughts and Future Plans   Submit To The Show Your Questions, Challenges, Issues, Share Your Story https://form.jotform.com/242276390225051    Life Saving Routines With Hal Elrod | Entrepreneurs In Recovery Ep 030  https://youtu.be/I2bjdgIkL0I    Connect With Jesse Website: https://www.entrepreneursinrecovery.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JesseHarless222 Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/JesseHarless22 Links To More: https://linktr.ee/jesseharless222  The Entrepreneurs in Recovery podcast is for those interested in finding healing from addictions, trauma, and attachments that hold them back from sharing their authentic voice and message with the world. We showcase a wide variety of guests specializing in holistic health, mental health, wealth, addiction, trauma, spirituality, habit change, entrepreneurship, psychedelics, integration, and more. Hosted by Jesse Harless, interviewing individuals who overcame tremendous odds in order to find their innate greatness within and share their endeavors with the world. You’ll hear helpful tools, ideas, vulnerability, synchronicities, and inspiring stories that will impact your mind, body, and soul.  #EntrepreneursInRecovery #addiction #podcast