Healing from Addiction & Finding Purpose: Michael Dadashi – Into Healing S1, Ep.9

Michael Dadashi is a visionary entrepreneur and significant advocate for addiction recovery. Michael’s decade-long struggle with addiction took a profound turn when he embarked on his own path to recovery, achieving sobriety in 2009. His layered journey inspired him to want to extend work opportunities, which were in effect life-saving opportunities, to others battling addiction. And his transformation continued from there. Michael’s healing journey highlights not only the complexities of addiction and its profound impact on people, but also how healing from the depths of despair is not only possible but can turn into a joyous and fulfilling life.⭐️ In this episode, you’ll learn ⭐️00:00 Introduction and Guest Background01:22 Michael's Early Life and Struggles05:51 The Descent into Addiction13:18 The Consequences of Addiction25:53 The Turning Point and Recovery Journey39:44 Starting a Business Amidst Addiction49:10 Relapse and the Struggle to Stay Sober58:17 The Struggle with Spiritual Sickness59:25 The Relapse and the Mental Blind Spot01:00:56 The Vicious Cycle of Addiction01:02:16 Hitting Rock Bottom and the Spiritual Awakening01:05:33 The Power of the 12-Step Recovery Process01:06:20 The Importance of Surrender in Recovery01:06:56 The Journey to Self-Discovery and Healing01:11:08 The Transformation of Relationships and Business01:12:14 The Power of Service and Giving Back01:14:51 The Role of Business in Recovery and Community Building01:19:12 The Unexpected Success and Recognition01:36:56 The Power of Manifestation and the Gift of Family01:41:37 The Impact of Infinite Recovery and Legacy Ranch01:51:53 The Importance of Accessibility in Recovery Services02:02:41 The Power of Gratitude and Final Thoughts👉Follow Michael Dadashi:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldadashi/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeldadashi/Website: https://drinkheartwater.com/📚 Episode References:https://www.infiniterecovery.com✏️ Download Transcript (generated by an AI service):https://intohealing.com/s/Into-Healing-Michael-Dadashi.docx👂Listen to the Into Healing Podcast while you're on-the-go!🎧  Apple podcast: https://apple.co/3wmd4sz🎧  Spotify: https://rb.gy/ceqmkt👉 Become a member on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/intohealing👉 Subscribe to the YouTube channelwww.youtube.com/@Into.Healing👉 Follow Into HealingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intohealing/Website: https://www.intohealing.com/UpScrolled: @intohealing👉 Follow MiraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirakaddoura TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mira.kaddoura Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirakaddoura/💌 Sign up for the Healing newsletter https://www.intohealing.com/newsletter🖐 Into Healing is produced by Red & Co. https://redandco.com/Disclaimers• As a reminder, Into Healing is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute medical or psychological advice.• Into Healing recognizes that for people suffering under traumatic forces beyond their control, beginning a healing journey is often not possible. For these neighbors, both near and far, let us make a better world where all who wish to heal have the time, space, and resources they need.