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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 53 MIN

David McPherson - Sobriety Gave Me My Life Back

from The Lesley Hawkins Podcast · host Lesley Hawkins

It started as a few harmless pints in high school, but for our guest today, one early habit slowly became part of his identity. It shaped how he showed up, how he coped. Until one mistake changed his course. A moment that forced him to confront the gap between who he was and who he wanted to be. That moment set him on a long, uncomfortable journey to reclaim his life.This is a conversation about identity, accountability, and what it really takes to get yourself back when you’ve drifted further than you ever expected.#pivotalmoment #sobrietySend us Fan MailLesley Hawkins is a keynote speaker with her signature keynote "The Courage To Define and Own Your Worth", workshop developer (The Leadership Mirror and The Leaders Table), leadership strategist, and storyteller who believes growth happens in the everyday moments that define who we become. Drawing on years of experience leading, guiding, and mentoring teams, Lesley brings authenticity, curiosity, and heart to the conversation as each interaction is an opportunity to define what truly matters.One question. One turning point. One powerful story. To learn more about Lesley: www.lesleyhawkins.ca / www.marsley.ca@the_lesley_hawkins_podcastThe Lesley Hawkins Podcast is a Marsley Canada production.

It started as a few harmless pints in high school, but for our guest today, one early habit slowly became part of his identity. It shaped how he showed up, how he coped. Until one mistake changed his course. A moment that forced him to confront the gap between who he was and who he wanted to be. That moment set him on a long, uncomfortable journey to reclaim his life. This is a conversation about identity, accountability, and what it really takes to get yourself back when you’ve drifted...

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