Becoming Ken: Addiction, Prison and the Courage to Begin Again w/ Ken Miller

Send a message into the BrightsideKen Miller’s life has taken him from Dartmouth College to addiction, homelessness and prison—and ultimately to more than two decades of sobriety and a life dedicated to serving others.In this raw and deeply honest conversation, Ken shares the moment he realized he wanted to live, why being arrested became the beginning of his recovery, and how he entered prison with a plan to rebuild himself mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. We also explore the difference between guilt and shame, the complicated search for the “why” behind addiction, and what it meant for Ken to leave his old identities behind and simply become Ken again.His story is a powerful reminder that taking responsibility for your past does not mean allowing it to dictate your future. As long as you’re still breathing, there is still time to choose what comes next.Content warning: This episode contains candid discussions of substance addiction, suicidal thoughts and attempts, childhood abuse, violence, homelessness and incarceration.Connect with Ken Miller Website: kenmillerspeaks.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kenmiller84 Email: [email protected] Phone: (907) 250-8488Official Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.orgOfficial Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQThe Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off!IG: @the_rethreaderyHaven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off!IG: @haven_adullam_lakeThe Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666timeNew episodes every other Friday at 2 pm on all major podcast platforms. Interested in being a guest or perhaps just wanna chat and share opinions or concerns? Email me at [email protected] or slide into the dm's as the kid's say @braving_thebrightsideAppreciate yous.Love,Dan