Daily alcohol consumption was Jon's norm until he gave it up.

In this episode, we have Jon, who shares his compelling story of growing up in the Northeast, experiencing significant losses at a young age, and turning to alcohol as a coping mechanism. Jon recounts his struggle with heavy drinking throughout high school, college, and into his adult life, detailing a near-death experience and some attempts to quit. He discusses the impact of losing his mother, the importance of his supportive father, and the eventual decision to embrace sobriety after decades of nightly drinking. Jon struggled with a deep sense of sadness and continues to work on himself every day, and this is Jon’s story on the Sober Motivation Podcast. ---------- Support the Show Here: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation Contact Jon here: https://www.instagram.com/steelfirestudiollc/   00:00 Introduction to Season Four 00:32 John's Early Life and Family Loss 02:31 High School Struggles and First Encounters with Alcohol 04:10 A Near-Death Experience and Failed Attempts at Sobriety 06:21 Private School Turnaround and College Challenges 14:57 Post-High School: Marine Corps and DUI Incident 18:31 Seattle Move and University Life 26:28 Navigating Life's Challenges with Alcohol 27:55 The Turning Point: Realizing the Impact of Alcohol 28:33 The Struggle with Sadness and Loss 30:42 The Illusion of Control and Functionality 33:17 Career Changes and Escaping Reality 36:08 The Decision to Quit Drinking 39:47 Life After Alcohol: A New Beginning 41:51 The Support System and Personal Growth 44:48 The Joy of Authentic Living 51:12 Final Reflections and Advice