Mike McAllister: Overcoming the Odds to Create a Life in Recovery Beyond His Wildest DreamsMike McAllister: Overcoming the Odds to Create a Life in Recovery Beyond His Wildest Dreams
The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast
Mike is a California native, living in San Clemente, California with his wife and 2 beautiful daughters. He has multiple ASE and Ford master certifications, as well as technical school certificates in automotive and heavy equipment mechanics. Mike believes that the only ‘social media’ he needs is email, however if you want to connect with him you can sometimes find him in his wife’s Instagram feed, which can be found with the handle @chasingmcallisters. He has been sober and in recovery for over 10 years. Mike is a committed member of a 12 step recovery group - his experiences are his only, and not representative of the group as a whole.
1:43:57•24 Mar 2020
Mike McAllister: From Rock Bottom to a Life Reimagined
“I became willing to tell those things to men. And I think, for me at least, I don't really have the choice to not do those things, because my behavior gets, like, you know, step one is like our lives were unmanaged.”
What happens when you hit rock bottom and decide it's time to rebuild your life? Mike McAllister knows this journey all too well. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Mike sits down with hosts Christiana Kimmich and Ashley Loeb Blassingame to share his story of transformation. A California native, Mike has been sober for over a decade and is a dedicated member of a 12-step recovery group.
His tale is one of resilience, marked by his struggles with addiction, brushes with the law, and the path to redemption. Mike opens up about his battles with drugs and alcohol, his time spent in jail, and how he found solace in a sober living facility. He highlights the importance of honesty and accountability in recovery, sharing how being truthful with himself and others was pivotal in his journey.
Therapy played a significant role in Mike's recovery, helping him understand his behaviors and find a therapist who truly got him. Family dynamics also come into play, as Mike discusses how his addiction affected his loved ones and the steps he took to mend those relationships. Through it all, Mike emphasizes taking recovery one day at a time and staying committed even when the going gets tough.
His story is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction, proving that change is possible with honesty, accountability, and support. Tune in to hear Mike's inspiring journey and discover how he turned his life around.
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