JD Dillaberry - Sobriety, Grief & Powerful Fatherhood Lessons

Send us Fan MailOne phone choice can shape a relationship, and one hard season can reshape an entire life. I’m joined by Jason “JD” Diliberry, a former Florida State lineman and lifelong leader who has lived through divorce, addiction, sobriety, and the kind of grief that stops you in your tracks. What comes through most is not polish. It’s honesty, accountability, and a deep commitment to showing up for the people in his huddle. We talk about JD’s upbringing after his mom moved away, the quiet power of a dad and stepmom who never spoke badly about her, and how hard work became a value before it became a motivational poster. We also get into sports as a training ground for life: starting football late, learning toughness through wrestling, and why “belief” matters so much when your kids face a world that loves to tell them no. If you care about fatherhood, family values, and leadership at home, this part hits hard in the best way. Then the conversation turns toward recovery and loss. JD shares his journey to sobriety, the reality of addiction in a family system, and the painful story of losing his daughter Savannah to Fentanyl. We talk about faith, grace, forgiveness, and why being fully present is not a slogan, it’s a decision you make moment by moment. If this story helps you, subscribe, share it with a dad who needs it, and leave a review so more families can find these conversations. What’s one way you can be more present today?Support the showPlease don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts!  Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!