EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 37 MIN
3-Week Coma & Yellow Eyes: 'I Was Done – No Fight Left' | Mike Faria (@jerzeymike)
from TheWillpowerPodcast with Will Gordon · host Will Gordon
Mike Faria (@jerzeymike) shares his raw journey – from guilt over his cousin's drunk driving death, 5 years of daily drinking, to a 3-week coma in 2020 with yellow eyes, fluid buildup, kidneys failing, and doctors prepping his family for the worst.He woke up anyway, got sober on August 23, 2022, rebuilt his body, his family, met the love of his life, and became the family man he always intended to be. Mike's the kind of guy who shares his story raw on Instagram to keep others alive.This episode is real, no sugarcoating – grief, denial, rock bottom, the moment his son gave him purpose, and the miracle of his liver recovery. If you're struggling or know someone who is, this one's for you.Trigger Warning: Coma, alcohol withdrawal, grief, self-harm ideation.Help available:US Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Canada: 988 (or 1-833-456-4566)Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & Mike's Early Chaos00:58 – Guilt Over Cousin & Daily Drinking03:36 – 5-Year Binge & Rock Bottom05:16 – Son as Turning Point07:45 – Darkest Night & Self-Destruction09:29 – Morning of Reckoning (Yellow Eyes)11:34 – 3-Week Coma & Waking Up15:06 – Hope from Dr. Raquel19:42 – Hospital Struggles & Compassion25:14 – "You Can't Do It Alone" Message26:57 – Surrender & The Lock Inside29:45 – Life Now: Clarity & Pride32:10 – Losses as Wins34:39 – Closing & Where to Find MikeFollow Mike: @jerzeymike (Instagram/Threads – raw sobriety inspiration)Support the podcast ❤️Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/willpowerpodcastSober Mentoring (free 30-min chat):https://calendly.com/thewillpowerpodcast/30minSubscribe, like, share if this moved you. More real stories coming.
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Mike Faria (@jerzeymike) shares his raw journey – from guilt over his cousin's drunk driving death, 5 years of daily drinking, to a 3-week coma in 2020 with yellow eyes, fluid buildup, kidneys failing, and doctors prepping his family for the worst.He woke up anyway, got sober on August 23, 2022, rebuilt his body, his family, met the love of his life, and became the family man he always intended to be. Mike's the kind of guy who shares his story raw on Instagram to keep others alive.This episode is real, no sugarcoating – grief, denial, rock bottom, the moment his son gave him purpose, and the miracle of his liver recovery. If you're struggling or know someone who is, this one's for you.Trigger Warning: Coma, alcohol withdrawal, grief, self-harm ideation.Help available:US Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Canada: 988 (or 1-833-456-4566)Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & Mike's Early Chaos00:58 – Guilt Over Cousin & Daily Drinking03:36 – 5-Year Binge & Rock Bottom05:16 – Son as Turning Point07:45 – Darkest Night & Self-Destruction09:29 – Morning of Reckoning (Yellow Eyes)11:34 – 3-Week Coma & Waking Up15:06 – Hope from Dr. Raquel19:42 – Hospital Struggles & Compassion25:14 – "You Can't Do It Alone" Message26:57 – Surrender & The Lock Inside29:45 – Life Now: Clarity & Pride32:10 – Losses as Wins34:39 – Closing & Where to Find MikeFollow Mike: @jerzeymike (Instagram/Threads – raw sobriety inspiration)Support the podcast ❤️Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/willpowerpodcastSober Mentoring (free 30-min chat):https://calendly.com/thewillpowerpodcast/30minSubscribe, like, share if this moved you. More real stories coming.
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