Understanding PTSD with Ashley Berges and Michael Molthan - M2 (7.10.19)
Understanding PTSD with Ashley Berges and Michael Molthan - M2 (7.10.19)

M2 THE ROCK - Michael Molthan

Tune in weekdays for conversations with Michael Molthan for real talk on solutions to addiction, alcoholism, and other unmanageable habits. M2 The Rock airs LIVE on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube weekdays at 7:30/8:30 CST and offers spiritual solutions...

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M2 THE ROCK - Michael Molthan

M2 THE ROCK || Michael Molthan

MICHAEL MOLTHAN - M2 THE ROCK | CHARISMATIC SPEAKER | WE ARE ALL ADDICTS DALLAS, TX – Michael Molthan doesn't shy away from talking about his painful past of drug and alcohol addiction. On his talk show called, M2-The Rock, he shares how he went from building homes to being homeless. "When I had the homebuilding company my behaviors were getting worse and worse," Molthan told CBN News. "My consequences were getting worse and worse." Molthan was arrested on a drug charge in 2009. "I had a large amount of cocaine in my truck," he explained. "I was intoxicated, and I was arrested. And I'll never forget that when they took me down to the jail, I had my very first mug shot." Hitting Rock Bottom 26 mug shots later, Molthan hit rock bottom. "When I look back, that's how the word powerless – I'm powerless over this deadly disease," he said. Feeling agitated, anxious, and facing three years behind bars, Molthan underwent a spiritual encounter after an inmate asked him to read to him. "I grab this book from a gang-banger, a black panther, and he used it as a pillow," he explained. "Brand new book and it was the Living Recovery Bible, New Living Translation. Now, these are black words on white paper at the time. They're not meaning anything to me. Next thing I know, four days have passed by and I started thinking about this and I go, four days just went by and I wasn't anxious. I wasn't in fear. I was calm, and I was at peace." Life-Changing Moment Later that night, he experienced another life-changing moment. "I couldn't breathe," he recounted. "All of a sudden I felt all this trash and hatred and anger and resentment and everything just coming out of my body like flies. All this stuff was just coming out. And I just took this breath and I just go something magical happened and I was full of love, and looking around I loved everybody." "I started preaching and I didn't realize what I was doing," he said. "And I did it at the end of every dinner." Paperwork Error Leads to Early Release In 2017, a paperwork error led to Molthan's accidental release. So, with no money or food, he walked 300 miles to ask judge Jennifer Bennett to send him back to jail. "I walk in there to turn myself in and I'm excited," says Molthan. "I'm like, 'I'm going to go back to prison. I'm going to do my time, get this over with and get this behind me.' I mean, complete acceptance. God is running the show, right?" He continued, "I walk in there and Judge Bennett says, 'Mr. Molthan there's obviously someone a lot bigger working in your life than me and I'm not going to get in the way.' And she set me free. And she said, 'I want you to come back tomorrow with the self-correct program. I want you to go pay it forward."' And Molthan is doing just that by sharing his story of freedom and sobriety with those seeking help for addiction. Helping Others Trapped by Addiction Michael Molthan’s passion is to help people by “raising the bottom” so that no one has to experience the pain that he endured. Molthan's speaking style is so relatable and he loves sharing his love for God and Jesus Christ. M2 is quoted by saying: “When It Comes To Religion I Am An Atheist BUT When It Comes To The Gospel, The Truth, and The Word of God I Am All In”! To inquire about Michael Molthan's rates and availability, email M2@M2THEROCK.COM www.M2THEROCK.COM WATCH ⭐️ LISTEN ⭐️FOLLOW ⭐️SUBSCRIBE⭐️DOWNLOAD⭐️ www.M2THEROCK.com

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PTSD and Recovery: A Conversation with Michael Molthan and Ashley Berges

“So don't discredit what you've been through...but when we hold on to that and we let that run our life, that's when we've let something that is so horrible get in the way of such an amazing possible life.”

Ever wondered how PTSD intertwines with addiction recovery? In this episode of 'M2 The Rock', Michael Molthan sits down with licensed therapist Ashley Berges to shed light on the complex realities of living with PTSD. Both Michael and Ashley bring their personal experiences and professional insights to the table, making this discussion both heartfelt and practical.

Michael's journey through addiction and recovery has given him a unique perspective on trauma, while Ashley's expertise as a therapist offers valuable tools for managing PTSD symptoms. They emphasize the importance of seeking help and the transformative power of empathy in the healing process. Throughout their conversation, Michael and Ashley dive into the challenges of honesty and vulnerability, especially when dealing with resentment and fear.

They share candid advice on building healthy relationships, which can be particularly tricky for those in recovery. This episode isn't just about understanding PTSD; it's about finding hope and practical solutions for a more authentic life. Whether you're struggling with PTSD yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a blend of inspiration and actionable advice that's hard to come by.

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