From Addict to Author... with Nico Morales

My guest today is author and coach Nico Morales In this episode:- Nico had a difficult childhood which included abuse and left him with abandonment issues.  He started using cannabis at 14, and was on heroin by the age of 20 He switched from heroin to alcohol but progressively increased his alcohol consumption, leading to severe addiction by 27. Nico’s grandmother had died and his family allowed him to live in her house which had become derelict and was without furniture His final rock bottom came on his 27th birthday when his mother and sister came to visit him – he realised that he had to change Encountered rock bottom on his 27th birthday, leading to a realization of needed change. He shifted his mindset from one of self-pity to curiosity and began seeking purpose and meaning. 3 things that’s worked for Nico were:- practicing daily prayer as a form of mental distraction. implementing new routines and habits to fill his days and avoid substance use. seeking accountability from trusted individuals. Gradually he was able to reduce substance use and build up to full sobriety He sought professional help and was able to further his education and get a degree Nico wrote a book titled "Five Things to Know Before You Get Sober" to help others in recovery. His book emphasizes the importance of mindset, and character in achieving and maintaining sobriety. His "No Halo," organization focuses on helping individuals achieve sobriety and personal success. Nico also works with organisations looking to develop leadership and is a certified public speaker To find out more about Nico you can check out his website NoHaloNM.com - More info Subscription membership for Tribe Sober join up HERE To access our website click HERE If you would like a free copy of our "Annual Tracker" or our e-book "66 Days to Sobriety" please email [email protected] If you would like to come to our Saturday afternoon Zoom Cafe as a guest and meet our community just email [email protected] Episode Sponsor           This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.             If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then  sign up today           Read more about our program and subscribe HERE Help us to spread the word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. If you enjoyed the podcast then please leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts, take a screenshot of your review and DM it to Tribe Sober’s Instagram page - see PS for instructions - we'll send you something special to say thank you! We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  You can join our private Facebook group HERE How to leave an rating/review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS device) 1. Open the Podcasts app. EASY. 2. Choose "Search" from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show (i.e., "Recover Like A Mother") into the search field. 3. Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes). 4. Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews. 5. Click "Write a Review" underneath the displayed reviews from other listeners. You'll then have the option to rate the show on a 5-star scale, and write a review (you can rate without writing, too but it's always good to read your experience).