Todd Sylvester: Addiction Recovery Coach on Self-Belief and Purpose

Addiction recovery coach Todd Sylvester joins Making a Man to talk about addiction, identity, self-belief, discipline, and how young people can take control of their lives.Todd shares how taking a drink at 11 years old led him down a destructive path, cost him a basketball scholarship, and eventually became the foundation for his life’s work helping people struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, lack of self-esteem, and lack of purpose.  This conversation gives practical life advice for young men, parents, and teens who want to build stronger self-belief, avoid destructive choices, and understand why identity matters before real change can happen.Todd Sylvester is an addiction recovery and personal development coach who has been clean and sober for 36 years and works with teenagers, parents, and adults through coaching, speaking, and his podcast.  On Making a Man, we have honest conversations about what it takes to grow, succeed, and become a well-balanced person. Kevin and Axel sit down with men who have done meaningful things in their lives and learn from the experience, perspective, mistakes, and wisdom they have earned along the way.  Timestamps0:00 - Introduction0:36 - Todd’s Story3:27 - How Teens Can Avoid Addiction5:31 - Replacing Limiting Beliefs7:54 - The Impact of Optimism10:04 - How to Take Control of Your Life12:04 - How Do I Know If I'm an Addict?15:31 - Shaping Future Generations17:01 - Creating Positive Habits19:11 - Creating Daily Rituals20:55 - Closing ThoughtsKey Topics- Addiction recovery coach- Todd Sylvester addiction recovery- Mental fitness for teens- Life advice for young men- Self-belief and identity- Addiction prevention- Morning routine for success- Personal development for teensAbout Making a ManOn Making a Man, we have honest conversations about what it takes to grow, succeed, and become a well-balanced person. Kevin and Axel sit down with men who have done meaningful things in their lives and learn from the experience, perspective, mistakes, and wisdom they have earned along the way.We talk about discipline, confidence, responsibility, leadership, purpose, family, success, and the lessons that help young people become more capable adults. The goal is not hype or quick motivation. It is practical wisdom, real conversation, and perspective that can help the next generation grow into stronger, more grounded people.Subscribe for more in depth conversations like this one!