Episode 79: Stronger Than Addiction: Choosing Sobriety and Building a Better Future

In this episode of Workforce Skills with John Morris, John opens up about the challenges of addiction in the workplace and the importance of accountability, sobriety, and second chances. From pickle juice pops to keep crews healthy in the Phoenix heat, to the difficult conversations around employee substance use, John shares his experiences leading by example and holding his team to higher standards. Special guest Mike Nightingale joins the conversation, reflecting on his own journey from addiction to five years sober and his growth within PHP Commercial Painting. Together, they discuss the reality of recovery, the importance of community support, and why lasting change only happens when someone is ready to make it. This is a raw and powerful episode about responsibility, leadership, and the fight to be stronger than addiction.