Rogue Media Network
Rogue Media Network
Chopping it up with our Man Pete (Facing the Mirror)
Chopping it up with our Man Pete (Facing the Mirror)
Chopping it up with our Man Pete (Facing the Mirror)
Friday 1st August 2025
Explore the journey of sobriety with Pete, discussing therapy, AA, and personal growth. A heartfelt conversation on facing life challenges.
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49 minutes
hopeful
supportive
reflective
challenging
empowering
About this podcast
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Body & Mind
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Episode Overview
- Pete shares his journey of sobriety and personal growth.
- Discusses the importance of therapy in recovery.
- Explores challenges faced by men seeking mental health support.
- Talks about the role of AA meetings in healing.
- Reflects on relationships and their impact on self-discovery.
I hit rock bottom. So I went to AA. It started to bring solutions into my life and took a huge burden off me.
In this heartfelt episode of "Facing the Mirror," Wesleyan Gordon sits down with Pete, an individual on a profound journey of sobriety and self-discovery. The conversation opens with Pete introducing himself as an alcoholic, setting the stage for an honest exploration of his experiences with recovery. Wesleyan, typically in the hosting chair, is unexpectedly absent due to car troubles in Fort Worth, leaving Pete to join the show in a spontaneous yet cosmic alignment.
As the dialogue unfolds, Pete reflects on a pivotal phone call that marked a turning point in his life, emphasizing the power of showing up and saying yes to opportunities. He recounts his time at the Salvation Army, a place where he and Wesleyan first connected, and the bond that formed from shared experiences and mutual support. The conversation delves deeply into the role of therapy in Pete's recovery journey.
He discusses the initial resistance and eventual embrace of therapy, highlighting how it complements the support found in AA meetings. Pete shares insights into why men often resist therapy, attributing it to the perceived difficulty of self-work. However, he reveals his own transformative experience, emphasizing the relief and solutions therapy brought to his life. Pete's narrative is enriched by anecdotes about his brother, Kevin, a psychologist who played a significant role in encouraging Pete's therapeutic journey.
He shares how Kevin's skills and sobriety impacted those around him, providing vital support and understanding. Relationships emerge as a central theme, with Pete discussing the evolution of his personal connections. He talks candidly about the challenges and rewards of forming meaningful relationships in sobriety, expressing gratitude for the supportive women in his life. Overall, the episode is a poignant reminder of the importance of facing life's challenges head-on, seeking help, and embracing personal growth.
Pete's journey is one of resilience, supported by therapy, AA, and the power of saying yes to life-changing opportunities.