Today, I sit down with Nathan Buttigieg, a man who pulled himself out of addiction without rehab or AA and found recovery through something most people overlook—fitness. Mr. Buttigieg opens up about how alcohol and cocaine nearly derailed his life during the COVID-19 lockdowns in Victoria, Australia. He shares how he lost everything—his job, relationship, and self-worth—and spiraled into drinking and drug use as a form of emotional escape.
Instead of checking into a program, Mr. Buttigieg chose a different route- to just quit. He went all in on physical fitness, daily discipline, and pushing himself mentally and emotionally through training. We talk about how lifting weights, cold morning gym sessions, and goal setting gave him a structure that alcohol once replaced. He shares his raw journey of rebuilding social confidence without substances, forcing himself into uncomfortable conversations, and doing the deep internal work that real recovery requires.
We also dig into faith—how a hacked Spotify playlist unexpectedly sparked a deeper belief in God and purpose. Mr. Buttigieg shares how his spiritual awakening played a pivotal role in his recovery and the way he now views temptation, discipline, and freedom.
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