Episode 27: Mario on Addiction, Building Community, & Sharing the Gift of Sobriety

Mario comes to Get Real on his own journey to addiction, the trials and tribulations he faced while active, getting sober, building community, and going back to help the next person struggling.  He opens up on a pivotal part of his journey which was an overdose that left him in a two week coma and what he remembers from that time.  He speaks on growing a positive community and network in sobriety as well as the tragic fact that not everyone in that community makes it.Mario shares stories of hope and some of his fondest memories helping others achieve sobriety.He also is transparent with the fact that working in the recovery community can be extremely difficult and mentally exhausting. Although rewarding, Mario has to take time to recharge and focus on his own sobriety amongst it all so he can be of service to those who need it.Mario believes in never giving up on a case and human being as he is extremely grateful that he was not given up on during his own low points. He knows that everyone is worth saving and will extend help to anyone seeking it.Come Get Real with Mario as we dive head first into his experience as a recovering addict working within the very community that saved him.If you need someone to speak to please reach out to Mario directly or The Release Recovery Foundation.@releaserecoveryfoundation@theitalianhorn +1 (914) 588-6564