After losing his father in a drunk driving accident, Gregg felt different. Alcohol and drugs covered up the pain.

In this episode, we have Gregg who opens up about his tragic childhood marked by his father's death in a drunk driving accident and being raised by a single mother.  He talks about his struggle with substance abuse, including dealing drugs, and numerous arrests. Eventually, Gregg relays the turning point in his life – an encounter with a priest who introduced him to a different way of living, which became the foundation of his recovery journey. Gregg highlights the importance of sobriety, recovery, and wellness in his life, discussing how he started the recovery program, Startup Recovery, as well as his realization about the need to work on himself and 'grow up' to be a good father and husband. With 29 years of sobriety, this is Gregg Champion’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.------------------Follow Gregg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greggchampion/Donate the support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivationFollow SoberMotivation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobermotivation/30-Day Free Trail to SoberBuddy: https://community.yoursoberbuddy.com/plans/368200?bundle_token=8d76ca38d63813200c6c1f46cb3bdbed&utm_source=manual00:31 Guest Introduction: Greg's Early Life and Struggles02:05 Greg's Journey Through High School03:45 Greg's College Life and Early Adulthood10:40 Gregg's Downward Spiral into Drug Dealing13:02 Gregg's Arrests and Consequences19:27 Gregg's Path to Recovery21:59 A Life-Changing Encounter22:34 First Steps Towards Sobriety23:09 The Power of Belief and Positive Energy23:21 The Role of Sponsorship in Recovery23:32 The Impact of Removing the Middle Part24:23 The Importance of Physical Fitness in Recovery24:58 The Journey to the First Meeting25:08 The Struggle of Trying to Get Sober Alone26:10 The Turning Point: Fear of Going to Prison28:37 The Power of Mentorship and Taking Suggestions34:04 The Importance of Being Willing to Be Willing34:36 The Journey to Wellness37:06 The Challenges and Rewards of Working in Recovery41:52 The Joy of Being a Sober Dad42:16 Final Thoughts: The Importance of Doing the Inner WoSober Motivation Mobile App: https://apps.apple.com/app/sober-motivation-app/id6759266291Sober Motivation Website: https://www.sobermotivation.comSupport the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivationContact me anytime: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.