Ep 49.1: Overcoming the High-Achiever's Addiction | The Descent

NBA star and broadcasting legend Mike Gminski lived a life of public celebration while secretly drowning in grief and addiction. After losing his fiancée suddenly, Mike retreated into isolation, hiding his escalating alcoholism until an intervention by his son changed everything. In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Mike joins Beth Jones and her husband and co-host, Eddy Anderson — a former elite athlete in his own recovery — to discuss the "athlete ego," the traumatic weight of grief, and the pivotal moment he moved from humiliation to humility.Chapters:00:00 Intro: The Kitchen Table Confrontation05:22 The Mask of Success and Professional Sports Culture10:45 Sarah’s Passing and the Short-Circuit of Grief15:30 The Woods: Hiding Addiction in Plain Sight21:10 The 2020 Pivot: Lockdown and Intervention48:30 Root Causes: Why Therapy is Essential for Athletes-- FREE RESOURCE --Download: The Healing Quick Start Guide → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/heal-- CONNECT WITH MIKE GMINSKI --Website: https://www.sanarecovery.orgWebsite: https://www.sanahouse.comLinkedIn: Michael Gminski | LinkedIn-- CONNECT WITH BETH --Website → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/TikTok → @BethJonesHEALingMentorLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethjoneshealingmentor/