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The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast405 Breaking Generational Trauma and Finding Recovery With David ShamszadIn this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with David Shamszad, author of I Am Someone You Know: The Fight for Recovery and Mental Health, to talk about the hidden pain behind high-functioning addiction, growing up in an alcoholic home, and the courage it takes to heal. David shares his journey through childhood trauma, undiagnosed bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, and eventual recovery, revealing how vulnerability and self-care became his path to freedom. We explore the power of telling your story, breaking cycles of generational trauma, and how choosing courage—moment by moment—can tran...
2025-11-201h 06
Warriors Unmasked197. How Vulnerability Became His Superpower — David Shamszad's StoryIn this powerful episode of Warriors Unmasked, Chuck Thuss sits down with entrepreneur and author David Shamszad, who opens up about his decade-long battle with untreated bipolar disorder and addiction, and how he rebuilt his life through treatment, community, and self-belief. From facing the darkest moments of mental illness to founding an 8-figure real estate company, David shares the real, raw, and redemptive story of what recovery can look like. You'll hear how vulnerability became his greatest strength, why he wrote his memoir I Am Someone You Know, and what he wants others facing similar struggles to u...
2025-09-0945 min
Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental HealthBipolar Disorder and Addiction: Understanding Dual Diagnosis and the Path to RecoveryWhat happens when mental health and addiction collide? In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, David Shamszad shares his raw and revealing story of living with bipolar disorder and alcohol addiction — a combination often referred to as a dual diagnosis.From self-medicating through college to hospitalization, reckless mania, and rock bottom, David opens up about how stigma, shame, and silence kept him from getting help for years. His turning point came after a dangerous blackout that could have ended in tragedy — and became the moment he chose recovery.
2025-08-2625 min
The Lost and Founder: Entrepreneurship, Depression and a PodcastAlien Probing, Addictions, Vampire-Zombie Hybrids and WTF Moments – Welcome to Season 2In this episode of The Lost and Founder, we sit down with David Shamszad, CEO of SG Real Estate, to discuss his profound journey from addiction and mental illness to entrepreneurial success. David shares how early struggles with depression and trauma led him to substance abuse at a young age. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in his early twenties, he faced a decade-long battle with mental health challenges and addiction. Through vulnerability and acceptance, David embarked on a path to recovery, transforming his life and career. Today, he leads a thriving real estate enterprise and advocates for mental health awareness...
2025-05-121h 27
Voice of a LeaderMinisode #2 Humanizing Your Brand: Why Vulnerability MattersIn this second minisode of our podcast, co-founders Stefano Faustini and Marina Byezhanova dive deep into the specifics and tactics of personal branding, focusing on one key question: "How vulnerable do I really need to be when building a personal brand?"They reflect on the inspiring journey of David Shamszad, who shared deeply personal stories as part of his branding process. In David's case, his personal branding journey was an inside-out process requiring him to officially bring his truest, deepest (and darkest) parts of himself to the table in an effort to no longer have "separate" identities (i.e. h...
2024-10-2212 min
Voice of a LeaderEpisode #4 David Shamszad: From Addiction to 7-Figure Real Estate CEODavid Shamszad is a CEO, Entrepreneur, and Author. He is expanding a real estate enterprise and changing the dialogue on mental illness and substance abuse. His story is not one you'll hear anywhere else - and it is entirely worth learning about.
As a respite from early symptoms of depression and trauma at home, David turned to drugs and drinking at the age of 13. In early adulthood, he oscillated between debilitating depression, manic episodes, and week-long binges.
After a severe manic and depressive episode at 23, David was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. A decade-long battle with...
2024-10-081h 57
Million Dollar RelationshipsRedefining Success Through Personal Growth with David ShamszadWhat pivotal moment in your life made you realize that choosing courage over comfort was the key to navigating challenges? In this episode, host Kevin sits down with David Shamszad, a real estate entrepreneur from Berkeley, California, whose journey from battling mental illness and addiction to founding a successful business is both inspiring and transformative. He opens up about his struggles with bipolar disorder and addiction, highlighting the importance of choosing courage over comfort in overcoming life's obstacles. Through vulnerability and resilience, David shares how his journey toward self-care not only transformed his personal life but also...
2024-02-2832 min
The Fuzzy MicA Raw Glimpse Into Conquering Personal DemonsSend us a textBattling inner demons is an all too familiar narrative, but when David Shamszad peels back the layers of his struggle with bipolar disorder and addiction, it takes on a profound resonance. His raw and honest recount of hitting rock bottom and clawing his way back into the light offers not just a story but a lifeline. As we navigate the often misunderstood nuances of mental health with David, you'll be touched by his vulnerability and emboldened by his message of hope. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of recovery and...
2024-02-271h 26
Project ReinventedBouncing Back From Addiction And Creating 8 Figure BusinessIn this episode, David candidly shares his journey of battling mental health challenges and addiction, from a tumultuous childhood to the darkest days of self-destructive behavior. We explore the pivotal moments that led to his turning point, seeking help, and eventually crafting a new life filled with purpose, family, and entrepreneurial success.
David takes us through the highs and lows of his recovery, highlighting the essential role of support from loved ones and professional help. We delve into the intricate connection between mental health and substance abuse, emphasizing the power of vulnerability and communication in the healing process.
As...
2024-01-311h 10
Behind Beautiful ThingsAccepting the Reality of One’s Life: David on his mental health struggles, his battles with addiction, and his drive to change the dialogue around mental health | 68It can not be said enough: There remains a stigma around mental health that is unhelpful and unreasonable. Join us today as we talk with David about his struggles with bipolar disorder, how he used alcohol to quell his mental health challenges, and how he has been able to thrive in sobriety. Not only does he have an extremely successful business, he is working on changing the dialogue around Mental Health one dialogue at a time.David’s website: https://davidshamszad.comFollow David on Instagram: @david_shamszad Editorial note: Sad Tim...
2023-12-191h 01
Let Fear Bounce - Tossing out nuggets of hope"I thought about suicide all the time," with author David Shamszad S3 EPS 49David's Nugget of Hope: Choose courage every day.
David Russell Shamszad is a real estate CEO, industry leader, and fearless mental health advocate - but that's not the entire story.
He also has bipolar disorder and is a recovering alcoholic - that's where the story begins.
From an Iranian-American family in Oakland, California. David
grew up in the Bay Area and graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in English. In his early twenties, after mania and depression drove him to suicidal tendencies and into a psychiatric hospital, he was diagnosed with bipolar...
2023-12-1348 min
The MindShare Real Estate PodcastMental Health: How To Deal With The Emotional Ups and Downs of Running Your Own Business - with Special Guest, Real Estate CEO and Mental Health Advocate – David ShamszadHe is a real estate CEO, industry leader, and fearless mental health advocate - but that's not the end of the story. He also has bipolar disorder and is a recovering alcoholic – and that's where it begins.Back in his early twenties, after manic depression drove him suicidal and into a psychiatric hospital, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. For the next decade, he battled with mental illness, addiction, and identity. But after nearly losing his life, he began the long journey of treatment and eventually rebounded.After years of recovery, he began a real es...
2023-12-081h 13
Relentless Ambition18 - From Rock Bottom to 8-Figure CEO with David ShamszadDave's platform centers around the pursuit of excellence despite severe adversities.He is a CEO and industry leader in the San Francisco Bay Area, who also suffers from bipolar disorder and is a recovering alcoholic. He is transforming the dialogue on mental illness and addiction and helping others rebound towards their own entrepreneurial success stories."I grew up in nineties’ Oakland with an American mother and Iranian father. As a respite from early symptoms of depression and trauma at home, I took to drugs and drinking. While a love for reading eventually got me out of...
2023-09-1957 min
The Broken Road to Mental HealthTBR2MH Show feat: Entrepreneur & Author, David Shamszad, navigated bipolar & addiction to successful CEO.Tune in on Wednesday, 6/14/23, for a brand new episode of The Broken Road to Mental Health Show featuring Entrepreneur & Author, David Shamszad.
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A︎BOUT OUR GUEST:
My journey through dual diagnosis (addiction and mental illness) started young. Deaf in one ear, son of a brilliant alcoholic artist father, failure out of public and private schools across Oakland, I was an awkward kid who couldn't focus for the life of me. At 13 I began an on-again off-again complex relationship with alcohol and drugs. I was a kid trying to numb the pain of being ""different"" wi...
2023-06-1434 min
Rising Entrepreneurs PodcastEO San Francisco | Overcoming Personal Struggles and Building a Real Estate Empire With David ShamszadDavid Shamszad is an accomplished entrepreneur and the CEO of SG Real Estate — a full-service real estate firm based in Berkeley, CA, specializing in property management, sales, leasing, and development. With over 15 years of experience in the dynamic world of real estate, David has developed a strong entrepreneurial spirit that has helped him successfully navigate the industry's challenges. Over the years, David has worked with numerous clients, honing his skills and expertise in real estate investments, developments, and management. In this episode… Are you looking to build a successful real estate business, but you...
2023-05-1131 minRising Entrepreneurs PodcastOvercoming Personal Struggles and Building a Real Estate Empire With David ShamszadDavid Shamszad is an accomplished entrepreneur and the CEO of SG Real Estate — a full-service real estate firm based in Berkeley, CA, specializing in property management, sales, leasing, and development. With over 15 years of experience in the dynamic world of real estate, David has developed a strong entrepreneurial spirit that has helped him successfully navigate the industry's challenges. Over the years, David has worked with numerous clients, honing his skills and expertise in real estate investments, developments, and management. In this episode… Are you looking to build a successful real estate business, but you...
2023-05-0131 min