Ep. 86: The Ego Deflation of a Successful InvestorEp. 86: The Ego Deflation of a Successful Investor
Stories of Recovery | Alcoholism, Addiction & 12 Step Spirituality
Ep. 86: The Ego Deflation of a Successful Investor Sam M. was a high-flying investor in capital markets for residential mortgages. He had a wife and two kids that always took a back seat to his career. But that all changed when he got arrested for a DU...
21:46•2 Nov 2023
From High-Flying Investor to Humble Healer: Sam M.'s Recovery Story
Episode Overview
- Sam's honest account of prioritising career over family and the wake-up call of a DUI
- Insight into Sam's transformative journey of ego deflation and spiritual awakening through 12-step recovery
- Lori's candid reflection on the impact of Sam's treatment on their family's healing process
- The profound transformation and hope offered by the episode for those on a similar path
“I did not come here expecting to learn how to have feelings and be vulnerable and change my entire perception on life. That's when those were not the intentions.”
Sam M. was living the high life as a successful investor in capital markets, with a bustling career that always seemed to overshadow his family life. But everything came crashing down after a DUI arrest, leading him to MARR Addiction Treatment Centers. This episode of 'Stories of Recovery' dives deep into Sam's journey of ego deflation and spiritual awakening through the 12-step recovery process at MARR.
Sam openly discusses how his relentless pursuit of career success pushed his wife and two kids to the background, and how his arrest became a pivotal moment for change. The episode also features heartfelt insights from Sam's wife, Lori, who shares her perspective on their family's healing journey. Together, they paint a vivid picture of the transformative power of recovery, highlighting the importance of family support and the profound changes that can occur when one truly commits to the process.
Whether you're on your own path to recovery or supporting someone who is, Sam and Lori's story offers a beacon of hope and a reminder that it's never too late to rebuild and reconnect.
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