E14 Alcoholism, Ego Death, and the Foo Foo Stuff that Helps

This conversation delves into the complexities of alcoholism, recovery, and the impact of trauma, particularly within the military context. Alex shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction, the role of peer support, and the importance of open discussions about mental health. The dialogue emphasizes the need for better resources and understanding, highlighting the significance of shared experiences in healing and recovery. They discuss the disconnect between military personnel and civilian society, the importance of vulnerability in high-stress professions, and the transformative power of seeking help and support. Alex shares his journey of recovery from addiction, his passion for engineering, and his current role at NASA, proving that even when you hit a speed bump, if you do the work you can still accomplish what you had hoped for. Website now up!- yep and we have merch!TRIGGER WARNING should be assumed with all episodes. This is real life with real problems. But along with that is real advice on how they got through it. Listen long enough and you may find the thing that gets you over that next hurdle. Feel  free to reach out if you would like to be a guest or share with someone you think should be. We are always looking for new people that have a story to tell. Email: [email protected]