Justin loved the escape from self alcohol and cocaine provided but knew he had a higher calling.

In this episode, I talk to Justin Brien about his life's journey. Starting from his childhood marked by low self-esteem and self-worth, Justin shares his deep dive into substance abuse and the toll it took on his relationships and mental health. However, the heart of the story lies in his road to recovery and self-discovery, marked by his admission of his issues, seeking therapy, and finding motivation in his desired relationship with his son. Despite numerous setbacks, including multiple relapses and personal loss, Justin's journey is a powerful example of resilience and the power of acceptance and forgiveness, serving as an inspiration for others in similar situations. With over 5 years sober this is Justin’s story on the sober motivation podcast.------------Check out Justin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinbrien19/Follow Sober Motivation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobermotivation/Donate to support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation00:00 Introduction to the Subber Motivation Podcast00:14 The Challenges of Sobriety During the Holiday Season00:23 Introducing Soberlink: A Tool for Maintaining Sobriety00:58 Shoutout to Sponsors: Charmaine's Cookbook01:55 Guest Introduction: Justin's Sobriety Journey02:15 Justin's Early Life and Struggles with Self-Esteem03:54 Justin's Journey into Alcoholism05:37 Justin's Life as a Bartender and Struggles with Addiction09:03 Justin's Realization and Attempts at Recovery09:39 Justin's Transition into Drug Abuse21:05 Justin's Return to Hometown and Continued Struggles25:25 Justin's Journey to Fatherhood and Rehab27:17 Justin's Suicide Attempt and Continued Struggles28:43 The Struggle with Substance Abuse29:06 The Turning Point: Counseling and Self-Realization31:11 The Power of 'Why' and the Journey to Rehab31:43 The Struggle with Suicidal Thoughts34:14 The Importance of Acceptance and Forgiveness35:26 The Journey to Sobriety and Self-Forgiveness35:50 The Struggle with Relapse and the Decision to Seek Help36:57 The Power of Asking for Help and the Road to Recovery37:29 The Journey to Becoming a Mental Health Advocate43:07 The Challenges and Triumphs of Sobriety43:21 The Power of Resilience and the Journey of Parenthood52:36 The Struggle with Loss and the Power of Perseverance56:28 The Journey to Writing a Book and Sharing the Story Sober Motivation Mobile App: https://apps.apple.com/app/sober-motivation-app/id6759266291Sober Motivation Website: https://www.sobermotivation.comSupport the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivationContact me anytime: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.