My Relationship with Alcohol: How I Rebuilt Myself After Rock Bottom

⚠️ Heads up — this episode talks openly about alcohol, drinking habits, and some very dark moments. If you are going through something similar right now, this one is for you. This is one of the most personal episodes I have ever recorded. After leaving the military, I fell apart. I was in a job I hated, my marriage was collapsing, and I was drinking every single day to numb the pain. I didn't even realise I had a problem until I cleared away ten bottles of spirits in a week. I was drunk the night I planned to take my own life. This episode is not a lecture. It is a raw, honest account of what alcohol can do to a high-performing man when the pressure builds and there is no outlet — and how I found my way back. Inside this episode: •What happened when I left the military and everything fell apart overnight •How I used alcohol to numb the pain of a life I no longer recognised •The moment my son said "please don't fall asleep, Dad" — and how that changed everything •How running literally saved my life and helped me get off the drink •Why men use alcohol as a pressure valve — and when it crosses the line •The difference between a social drink and a dangerous habit •Why suppression always catches up with you eventually •How I rebuilt my direction, my fitness, and my identity from scratch You can come back from anything. Don't let anyone — including yourself — tell you otherwise.   14 Day Mission Sprint > message me the word READY on my instagrma page > https://www.instagram.com/jamesboardmanuk/   If this episode hit a nerve and you are ready to start rebuilding, join the 5 Day Mission Reset here: https://consulting.boardmanjames.com/5daymissionresetdetails And if you know someone who needs to hear this today, send it to them. Let's get to work.