OvercomeOutloud Ep.56 Michael ConklinOvercomeOutloud Ep.56 Michael Conklin
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I had the opportunity to sit down with Michael Conklin, a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach, and a Life Coach trained at the Jay Shetty Certification School for Coaching. Michael started drinking alcohol at the early age of nine years old. He shares his story from addiction, waking up handcuffed in hospitals and sleeping off hangovers in the drunk tank to finding recovery through treatment, getting honest, and putting in the work everyday so that he can help others heal and recover as well. Micheal knows recovery is possible, and people are capable of achieving far greater things than they ever imagined. Realizing that a change as incredible as recovery was possible, he wanted to see if those sort of dramatic changes could be accomplished in all areas of his life. And they can! Michael founded Better Beginning Now, an organization that guides their clients to becoming aware of their passion and purpose by taking actions that are in alignment with core values to lead a life of abundance and fulfillment in mind, body & spirit. Better Beginning Now believes that it’s the interconnectedness with others that makes this life truly worth living. They strive to build strong, trusting, caring and loving relationships with others. They help their clients, and guide them to acquire the skills necessary to build these same types of relationships with those already in their lives, and with the new people they connect with. Learn more at Website: https://www.betterbeginningnow.com/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterbeginningnow Instagram: @betterbeginningnow
1:10:56•25 Feb 2022
Michael Conklin: From Early Addiction to a Life of Fulfillment
“I never would have said I want to be an alcoholic and an addict and I want to be, like you know, arrested and hanging out in hospitals.”
Michael Conklin's story is one of transformation and resilience. In this episode of 'OvercomeOutloud', Charlie Smith chats with Michael, a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach and Life Coach, about his tumultuous journey with alcohol that began at the tender age of nine. Michael opens up about his struggles, including waking up handcuffed in hospitals and enduring the harsh reality of the drunk tank. But his tale doesn't end there.
Through treatment, brutal honesty, and relentless hard work, Michael found a path to recovery and now dedicates his life to helping others do the same. Michael’s story is not just about overcoming addiction; it’s about realizing the potential for change in all areas of life. He founded Better Beginning Now, an organization that helps people align their actions with their core values to lead fulfilling lives.
Michael firmly believes in the power of interconnectedness and strives to build strong, caring communities. For anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Michael’s journey offers a beacon of hope. His emphasis on honesty and therapy underscores the importance of facing one's demons head-on. This episode is a raw, inspiring account of how dedication and support can lead to a life of abundance and fulfillment.
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