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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 59 MIN

Why Just Being Sober Isn't Enough to Succeed - Dave Puhky

from The Peak of Possibility Podcast · host Glynis Franz

What happened when getting sober isn't enough?For years, Dave Puhky looked successful on the outside. He built businesses, earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, married the love of his life, and eventually sold two MMA gyms. But behind the scenes, alcohol had become a direct route to self-loathing.In this powerful episode of The Peak of Possibility Podcast, David opens up about the moment he realized that if he wanted to truly live, he had to change more than his drinking—he had to change his identity.Together, Glynis Franz and David explore:🔥 The reality of "No Man's Land" in early sobriety🔥 Why sobriety can feel like losing yourself before finding yourself🔥 Letting go of toxic friendships and old identities🔥 Radical Ownership and taking responsibility for your life🔥 Building confidence without alcohol🔥 The connection between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and recovery🔥 Why modern men are starving for genuine connection🔥 How David built a following of 200,000+ people by telling the truthDavid's story isn't about perfection. It's about choosing growth over comfort, ownership over excuses, and freedom over self-destruction.If you're navigating recovery, rebuilding your life, or simply searching for a more authentic version of yourself, this conversation is for you.📣 About David PuhkyDavid Puhky is an entrepreneur, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, sobriety advocate, and founder of ALL IN. After building and selling two MMA gyms, David transformed his life through recovery and now coaches entrepreneurs, sober founders, and high performers through his philosophy of Radical Ownership.Follow David:📲 Instagram: @davidpuhky📲 Facebook: David Puhky⛰️ Sponsored by Peak Path HealthRecovery is about more than getting sober.At Peak Path Health, we help individuals rebuild every area of life through world-class addiction treatment, mental health care, trauma therapy, holistic wellness, and personalized recovery planning.Whether you're taking your first step toward recovery or looking for a new path forward, our team is here to help.🌐 Visit Peak Path Health: https://www.peakpathhealth.com📞 Call Today: (213) 772-2702Luxury Detox • Residential Treatment • Mental Health Care • Personalized Recovery Plans

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