EPISODE · Feb 28, 2025 · 1H 11M
Michael Conklin’s 17-Year Sobriety Journey & Recovery Secrets
from TheWillpowerPodcast with Will Gordon · host Will Gordon
Join me on TheWillpowerPodcast as I sit down with Michael Conklin, a powerhouse in addiction recovery with an incredible 17-year sobriety journey. From a 25-year career in the food service industry to founding Better Beginning Now, Michael’s story is a testament to transformation. As a certified recovery coach and Jay Shetty-trained life coach, he offers a no-nonsense approach to help others find purpose and abundance, donating 50% of proceeds to the recovery community. In this raw and real conversation, we dive into: 📍 00:00 Intro – Meet Michael Conklin 🌟 📍 04:45 The Moment His Old Life Ended 💔 📍 14:42 How He Rebuilt with Connection 🤝 📍 26:48 Overcoming Relapse & Selfishness 🚀 📍 39:30 The Power of Vulnerability in Recovery 💡 📍 50:00 Life Lessons from COVID & Beyond 🌱 📍 01:02:00 Where to Find Michael & Join His Community 🌐 Michael shares how a marriage breakdown at 10 years sober forced him to reconnect, how COVID sparked a new path, and why “get connected, stay connected, help others” is his secret to success. His lived experience and practical wisdom challenge traditional recovery, offering hope to anyone struggling. 💙 Support The Show: TheWillpowerPodcast is a solo gig—I handle it all from recording to editing. If you find value here, please support me: https://buymeacoffee.com/thewillpowerpodcast Connect with Michael Conklin: 🌐 Instagram: @betterbeginningnow 📘 Facebook Group: Better Beginning Now (link in Instagram bio) Follow The Willpower Podcast: 📱 Instagram: @thewillpowerpodcast 🎥 YouTube: @thewillpowerpodcast 🎙️ Spotify/Apple Podcasts: Search “TheWillpowerPodcast with Will Gordon” #SobrietyTips #AddictionRecovery #HowToStaySober #RecoveryJourney #SoberCommunity #AddictionHelp #SobrietyStories #RecoveryPodcast #MichaelConklin #BetterBeginningNow
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Join me on TheWillpowerPodcast as I sit down with Michael Conklin, a powerhouse in addiction recovery with an incredible 17-year sobriety journey. From a 25-year career in the food service industry to founding Better Beginning Now, Michael’s story is a testament to transformation. As a certified recovery coach and Jay Shetty-trained life coach, he offers a no-nonsense approach to help others find purpose and abundance, donating 50% of proceeds to the recovery community. In this raw and real conversation, we dive into: 📍 00:00 Intro – Meet Michael Conklin 🌟 📍 04:45 The Moment His Old Life Ended 💔 📍 14:42 How He Rebuilt with Connection 🤝 📍 26:48 Overcoming Relapse & Selfishness 🚀 📍 39:30 The Power of Vulnerability in Recovery 💡 📍 50:00 Life Lessons from COVID & Beyond 🌱 📍 01:02:00 Where to Find Michael & Join His Community 🌐 Michael shares how a marriage breakdown at 10 years sober forced him to reconnect, how COVID sparked a new path, and why “get connected, stay connected, help others” is his secret to success. His lived experience and practical wisdom challenge traditional recovery, offering hope to anyone struggling. 💙 Support The Show: TheWillpowerPodcast is a solo gig—I handle it all from recording to editing. If you find value here, please support me: https://buymeacoffee.com/thewillpowerpodcast Connect with Michael Conklin: 🌐 Instagram: @betterbeginningnow 📘 Facebook Group: Better Beginning Now (link in Instagram bio) Follow The Willpower Podcast: 📱 Instagram: @thewillpowerpodcast 🎥 YouTube: @thewillpowerpodcast 🎙️ Spotify/Apple Podcasts: Search “TheWillpowerPodcast with Will Gordon” #SobrietyTips #AddictionRecovery #HowToStaySober #RecoveryJourney #SoberCommunity #AddictionHelp #SobrietyStories #RecoveryPodcast #MichaelConklin #BetterBeginningNow
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