226: Making the Decision (and Not Just a Choice) to Quit Drinking with Carlos Navarro226: Making the Decision (and Not Just a Choice) to Quit Drinking with Carlos Navarro
The Addicted Mind Podcast
Have you ever heard of the phrase, “Boys make choices, men make decisions”? What’s the difference? On today’s episode, Duane speaks with Carlos Navarro, who has a 20-year entertainment career that spans from radio, television, and film, to commercials and video games. He has acted on shows and films as The Walking Dead, The Outsider, Unbreakable, and Marvel's Hawkeye. Carlos is also co-host of the number one rated Orlando, Florida talk show, Monsters in the Morning.
47:19•27 Mar 2023
Carlos Navarro: From Alcoholism to Advocacy – A Personal Journey
“And it's all of the amazing dreams and goals and talents and aspirations, and loves and friends, and they are unfulfilled because of your choice of continuing to drink a poison man.”
What does it really mean to make a decision, not just a choice, to quit drinking? In this episode of 'The Addicted Mind Podcast', host Duane Osterlind sits down with Carlos Navarro, an entertainer with a 20-year career spanning radio, TV, film, and video games. You might recognize him from 'The Walking Dead' or 'Marvel's Hawkeye'. But beyond the glitz and glamour, Carlos battled alcoholism for years until he finally made the firm decision to quit drinking.
Carlos shares his candid story, revealing the moment he realized he needed to change and how sobriety has since become a cornerstone of his life. He dives into the difference between making a choice and making a decision, emphasizing the power of commitment. Carlos also discusses the impact of alcoholism on his identity and how journaling and setting goals played a crucial role in his recovery.
He touches on avoiding triggers, the importance of therapy, and the joy he finds in helping others navigate their own journeys to sobriety. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice from someone who’s been there, this episode is a must-listen.
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