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I Didn’t Think Alcohol Was the Problem — Until I Lost Everything
· 55 min · S5 E264
Episode I Didn’t Think Alcohol Was the Problem — Until I Lost Everything
If you’re trying to quit drinking or wondering if you have an alcohol problem, this story will hit home.
Greg shares how a good childhood and successful career turned into alcohol addiction, denial, psych wards, and jail—and how he finally got sober.
In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Brad sits down with Greg to talk about the reality of high-functioning alcoholism and how quickly things can escalate.
On the outside, Greg had everything together. But underneath, he struggled with not feeling like he fit in—and alcohol became the solution.
Over time, drinking went from social to something he relied on. Denial and ego kept him stuck, even as things got worse. After a series of personal losses, everything spiraled—leading to isolation, mental health struggles, and eventually being arrested and spending six months in jail.
Even then, he didn’t believe alcohol was the problem.
In this episode, we cover:
• High-functioning alcohol addiction and denial • The role of ego in drinking and recovery • Mental health, psych wards, and rock bottom moments • What it takes to finally quit drinking • How to rebuild your life in sobriety
If you’re struggling with alcohol, questioning your drinking, or looking for real sobriety stories, this episode is for you.
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