The Lie Behind “I’ve Got This” | Mike Acker Ep31

Mike Acker helped people speak with confidence, but alcohol forced him to admit the truth he kept avoiding: “I don’t got this.” In this episode of The Next Fix, Mike Acker opens up about sobriety, pride, pressure, faith, family, public speaking, and the quiet alcohol cycle so many people understand: Stop drinking. Feel back in control. Find a reason to drink again. Crash. Repeat. Mike is the founder of Uplevel Communication, a keynote speaker, executive communication coach, and bestselling author of Speak With No Fear. He helps leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and teams communicate with confidence, clarity, and influence. But behind the success, Mike was wrestling with something deeper. After years of stopping and starting, he finally realized that “I’ve got this” was not confidence. It was pride. And the comeback began when he told himself the truth. This conversation is about more than alcohol. It is about breaking the cycle. It is about becoming honest. It is about rebuilding your life before your family has to meet the version of you that alcohol brings out. If you have ever said, “I’ve got this,” while knowing deep down that you don’t, this episode is for you. 🎧 Topics in this episode: • Mike Acker’s first experiences with alcohol • Going from pastor to corporate communication coach • The hidden danger of “I’ve got this” • Binge drinking, pride, and the yo-yo sobriety cycle • Why breaking the streak gave him permission to drink again • Becoming sober for his marriage, children, health, and future • Public speaking, confidence, and building a life that helps people Learn more about Mike Acker: Official Website: https://mikeacker.com Uplevel Communication: https://uplevelcommunication.com Speak With No Fear: https://speakwithnofear.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADVANCEwithMikeAcker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeackerdotcom Learn more about Ryan Penley: Website: https://www.ryanpenley.org The Next Fix Podcast: https://www.ryanpenley.org/podcast My Rock Bottom Recovery: https://www.myrockbottomrecovery.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ytlQkbD5R8vxtM3KAO0Xs Subscribe for more comeback stories, recovery conversations, and real talk about what happens after the rock bottom.