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From BLACKOUTS to BREAKTHROUGHS | 34 Years of ADDICTION Before RECOVERY
In this powerful episode, Bryan shares his journey from a life filled with alcohol, cocaine, and chaos to recovery and peace. For over 30 years, Bryan battled addiction, leading to destroyed relationships, financial ruin, and a body on the verge of collapse. After several failed attempts to get sober, he finally found hope in recovery at the age of 48. Now 13 years sober, Bryan is a beacon of hope, sharing his story to inspire others. Tune in to learn how he rebuilt his life and how you can find hope in your darkest moments.
Listeners will gain insights into the depths of addiction, the power of recovery, and how a supportive community can make all the difference.
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00:00:00 Episode Preview
00:01:05 Introduction and Welcome to Crosstalk
00:06:45 Brian’s First Drink at 14
00:14:32 Drinking and Blackouts in His 20s
00:22:18 Cocaine and Gambling Addiction Take Over
00:34:50 Losing His Marriage and Hitting Rock Bottom
00:45:25 Life at 48: Daily Drinking and Physical Deterioration
01:00:15 The Turning Point: Entering Detox and Treatment
01:12:45 First AA Meeting and Finding Hope in Recovery
01:24:30 Living with Gratitude and Helping Others
01:35:55 Outro
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @davidvance3720
    @davidvance3720 4 години тому

    DT'S are no fuckin joke. Glad you're doing ok now brother

  • @Moonsovermyhammy-x9m
    @Moonsovermyhammy-x9m 18 днів тому

    Kind of like alphatweaker

  • @stephenstuckey
    @stephenstuckey 23 дні тому

    Drugs are not the problem. They are a symptom of a much deeper issue.

  • @ArmOr_of_the_Alpha_and_Omega
    @ArmOr_of_the_Alpha_and_Omega 27 днів тому

    Good job for caring about your family

  • @Mbrown553
    @Mbrown553 Місяць тому

    4 grams for 100 bucks??? Dang

  • @mauddekok5925
    @mauddekok5925 Місяць тому

    I wonder what ADD has got to do with it?

  • @PatrickCoombe
    @PatrickCoombe Місяць тому

    When your old boss said "Hey Will, I heard you were a coke head!" Very funny. I commented on the short video already but I'm listening to your whole story now, very sad and very truthful. Very painful. You are inspirational and someone that never quits. Will I wish you the absolute best in life and your recovery, we haven't stayed in touch so I didnt know alot of what happened in the past years but glad to see you looking healthy and doing great. Great story!

  • @PatrickCoombe
    @PatrickCoombe Місяць тому

    Will!!! Best story yet and a great guy, powerful words. There are only a very very small handful of the men that were dope and crack addicts still alive from the 2000s when we all got sober together in SFL. Definitely going to listen to his whole story this weekend ❤

  • @erok268
    @erok268 Місяць тому

    Whats always been crazy is that there seems to be 2 types of crystal meth users. (Context for myself is that I am a crystal meth addict, using for 9 years daily. Last 4 years was approximately 10-14grams a week) there's the binge and bust users and the all day every day user. I fell into the second group, from when I woke up and I'd stop about 2 hours before bed, sleep 5 er 6 hours and repeat. This is my opinion but it sure seems the Binge and busters really are lucky to survive, like not sleeping for days is crazy to me and also the huge ups and downs seem to either be evidence of a predisposition before use or an emergent property of that style of use seems from what ive seen an increase probobility of psychosis in those individuals. Like what I did was crazy, and not healthy obviously by any means. But I've never stayed up longer then maybe 1 morning to the next days mid afternoon and that was like maybe once every couple months but it was typically I stayed up to late with girls and realized work is a few hours away. I'm grateful for my use of just meth and not becoming a polydrug user and my background kept my social circles wide but friend circles small and using hard drugs yourself is frowned on so I didn't have social pressure of anyone to use. Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @speakingout6345
    @speakingout6345 Місяць тому

    Such an inspiration.

  • @soberonpurpose
    @soberonpurpose Місяць тому

    “My kindness helped changed the life of another person”. Thanks Amy what a valuable quote!

  • @ShiniSaba
    @ShiniSaba Місяць тому

    Salt water is actually good for you, most sports waters has electrolytes in them, the same electrolytes found in table salt, if you drank only water with no electrolytes in it and no other food youd die from not being able to absorb the water using said electrolytes

    • @partytoparty
      @partytoparty Місяць тому

      Water with a small amount of salt can be beneficial. However, drinking a glass full salt water (i.e. water with a high concentration of salt) will result in harm.

  • @abbynelson2801
    @abbynelson2801 Місяць тому

    I still remember my little brother calling me to tell me mom was gone. 2019 but feels like 2 seconds

  • @soberonpurpose
    @soberonpurpose Місяць тому

    Spiritual component shifts the whole brain. Brain medicine!!

  • @ragingnixon3235
    @ragingnixon3235 Місяць тому

    Jesus, algos...

  • @markflanagan6653
    @markflanagan6653 Місяць тому

    Best thing I ever did was getting sober.

  • @jonjon738
    @jonjon738 Місяць тому

    Wow, she was annoying.

  • @bobbyjo6779
    @bobbyjo6779 2 місяці тому

    Wasted time and money?

  • @ashleyswanson7680
    @ashleyswanson7680 2 місяці тому

    Hi

  • @ashleyswanson7680
    @ashleyswanson7680 2 місяці тому

    🎉😢😮😂

  • @joelmonkley6177
    @joelmonkley6177 2 місяці тому

    Respect to her for not wanting to hurt someone again

  • @IriniLygnos
    @IriniLygnos 2 місяці тому

    This was such an awesome interview!! I could hear him speak for another 2 hours!!

  • @michaelwise8075
    @michaelwise8075 2 місяці тому

    37 year old man black..might need you

  • @michaelwise8075
    @michaelwise8075 2 місяці тому

    It's just me..I'm still trying..

  • @Beastboy_edits.
    @Beastboy_edits. 2 місяці тому

    Hi sir i saw your post on upwork I'm a video editor and I am interested in your job im proficient in capcut and can make such videos effortlessly and on time let me know if you're interested in hiring me

  • @jojoman4223
    @jojoman4223 2 місяці тому

    womp womp

  • @hals999
    @hals999 2 місяці тому

    I will say, coming from a place of love and respect for you as i have pulled some very similar things, she probably noticed. They like to bill the insurance for a few sessions and draw out the process just to cycle you into inpatient and back to them. I once was allowed to take multiple positive drug tests before they confronted me lol i have gotten away with things but mostly they are kind of waiting to see if you ll get your shit together or come clean to them

  • @PatrickCoombe
    @PatrickCoombe 2 місяці тому

    Very well said

  • @PatrickCoombe
    @PatrickCoombe 2 місяці тому

    Great stories

  • @PatrickCoombe
    @PatrickCoombe 2 місяці тому

    Yes I like drinking, no I don't have a problem

    • @CROSSTALKPODCASTS
      @CROSSTALKPODCASTS 2 місяці тому

      Whether you have a problem is known only the person himself. Anyone who tries to tell you otherwise is not educated even if well intentioned. Enjoy yourself!

    • @PatrickCoombe
      @PatrickCoombe 2 місяці тому

      @@CROSSTALKPODCASTS very well said!

  • @PatrickCoombe
    @PatrickCoombe 2 місяці тому

    Truuuuuuuly

  • @Soulwrite7
    @Soulwrite7 2 місяці тому

    Cheers.

  • @covid19-killer
    @covid19-killer 2 місяці тому

    So true.

  • @markflanagan6653
    @markflanagan6653 2 місяці тому

    Best thing I ever did.

  • @susannaspitalsky7502
    @susannaspitalsky7502 2 місяці тому

    How you get over first days

    • @stpr16
      @stpr16 2 місяці тому

      Sleep them out

    • @snoopyviche
      @snoopyviche 2 місяці тому

      When you cant sleep without em it gets hard ​@@stpr16

  • @shaydunn6781
    @shaydunn6781 2 місяці тому

    I find it so bizarre to make not doing something your whole identity.

  • @reynaldotorres583
    @reynaldotorres583 2 місяці тому

    FLEEING THE COUNTRY⁉️nahhh that’s wild

  • @P1983sche
    @P1983sche 2 місяці тому

    Man, that’s hard to find. A good woman. He seriously messed up and he has regrets. They’re hard to come by!

  • @ericshaffer5965
    @ericshaffer5965 2 місяці тому

    That's beautiful ❤️

  • @Brick-so1ig
    @Brick-so1ig 2 місяці тому

    Did Not Hear Any "UNTOLD Prison Stories" During This Interview....Typical SM Clickbait

  • @FillMyLarder
    @FillMyLarder 2 місяці тому

    My house pretty much the same stacks of empty alcoholic containers 😢

  • @MsLemon42
    @MsLemon42 2 місяці тому

    Damn. That’s rough

  • @donpeace894
    @donpeace894 2 місяці тому

    Where was your girl friend?

  • @bluenote5630
    @bluenote5630 2 місяці тому

    MORE😳 TO THE🤔 STORY SHORT SECOND MINUTE🎥 UA-cam VIDEO 📹

  • @charlestate246
    @charlestate246 2 місяці тому

    Wow

  • @marthawoodworth
    @marthawoodworth 3 місяці тому

    Yes. One day at a time. Thank you for the acknowledgment, in the appropriate way.

  • @PatrickCoombe
    @PatrickCoombe 3 місяці тому

    Best addiction podcast host ❤❤

  • @nazspeed1
    @nazspeed1 3 місяці тому

    Englewood NJ was seriously crooked a over a decade ago I've never been back..... The judges corrupt cops and the segregation is insane just look at all that happens to businesses and people near the train tracks.....

  • @NonCypher
    @NonCypher 3 місяці тому

    Bullshit. Eluding the police in Jersey is at least a 3rd degree crime and what he just described, whipping a chase through a neighborhood, would have raised it to second. Especially in lily white Englewood. He would have done state time for that.

    • @melvinbarrios8006
      @melvinbarrios8006 3 місяці тому

      Did he not? I will believe he would?

    • @redrobin9844
      @redrobin9844 3 місяці тому

      nuh uh

    • @WilliamKKidd
      @WilliamKKidd 3 місяці тому

      Dude, he talks about how he did time in state and literally WROTE A BOOK on being in prison... Do you know what you're talking about? I didn't think so.

  • @welcometorenland
    @welcometorenland 3 місяці тому

    An addict will ALWAYS find a way. That's the sad truth. I speak from experience. And I tell you what,crack heads work harder than anyone I've ever known!