In this episode, Mike opens up about how drinking felt totally normal — growing up, in college, and especially around his frat brothers. It was just part of the culture… until the pandemic hit and everything changed. What started as “typical” drinking slowly became something heavier, harder to control, and harder to ignore.
Mike’s story is one so many of us relate to: the cycle of stopping, relapsing, trying again, and refusing to give up. His honesty about setbacks, shame, recovery attempts, and the moments that finally clicked is powerful, raw, and full of hope.
If you’ve ever felt like you keep starting over, this is the episode you need. Mike is proof that slipping doesn’t mean failing — and that you can always choose to begin again.
