Episode 33: From Lies to Recovery and Riches, with Peter O. EstevezEpisode 33: From Lies to Recovery and Riches, with Peter O. Estevez
Recovery Plus Podcast: F*ck Yesterday, Focus on Today
Peter O. Estévez was born in Mexico City, Mexico and at age 10, he and his parents, with 12 siblings migrated to the United States. Peter is an entrepreneur and partner in several companies in the energy, gas and oil sector in Mexico. Peter is also in recovery and his last drink was October 31, 2000. Peter pushed through illiteracy, poverty, abuse, and addiction. He is a philanthropist and an advocate for recovery and mental health, as well as the writer and author of his new book, “From Lies To Riches”. He is also the host of the top-rated podcast, “The Peter O. Estévez Show”. Peter’s life is more fulfilling and more fun beyond his decision to stop using. He says, “breaking the silence, breaks the secrets, and breaking the secrets, breaks the sickness. We are only as sick as our secrets.” Listen to how Peter broke a generation of silence and how he is mentoring others in the Latino community to do the same. More information about Peter: https://www.peteroestevezshow.com/ https://peteroestevez.com/ https://www.instagram.com/peteroestevez/?hl=en
49:18•1 Feb 2023
Peter O. Estevez: Breaking Silence, Finding Success
“The reality is that I made it off or I pretended that I left them. Okay, and I probably would have had it not been for my son. Okay, I don't think I was really ready to change.”
Peter O. Estevez's story is a powerful reminder that resilience can turn even the darkest times into a path of success and fulfillment. Born in Mexico City, Peter moved to the United States at age 10 with his family, facing challenges like illiteracy, poverty, and abuse. Despite these hurdles, he became a successful entrepreneur in the energy, gas, and oil sectors in Mexico.
However, his achievements were marred by a battle with alcohol addiction, which he finally overcame on October 31, 2000. In this episode of 'Recovery Plus Podcast', Peter shares how he hid his pain behind alcohol, women, and material possessions, and the toll it took on his relationships, including a marriage that ended in divorce. His turning point came during an AA meeting when a call from his son made him realize the need to take responsibility for his life.
Peter's journey didn’t stop at sobriety. He became a philanthropist and advocate for recovery and mental health, particularly within the Latino community. He authored the book 'From Lies To Riches' and hosts 'The Latinx Experience' podcast. Through his movement 'Excelente', Peter aims to break the stigma around addiction and mental health. Tune in to hear how Peter broke the cycle of silence and secrecy that plagued his family for generations and how he's mentoring others to do the same.
His story is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about personal growth and the importance of seeking help and support. Peter’s life now is more fulfilling than ever, proving that breaking the silence can lead to true freedom.
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