149: Overcoming Alcoholism: Max's Story of Resilience

"I have a special place because I know between the PTSD and between it takes on the body, I've seen it firsthand, just how grueling it is, how much of a sacrifice it is, and it's volunteer work."
"I started this online fitness coaching business. I started for two reasons. One, in January of 2023, I got sober after years of battling with alcohol."
"The army does best is they develop and build great teams. Right. And so like that alone, like gives you a sense of belonging and sense of like accomplishment coming together with people from all walks of life."
"I decided then and there I'd never be that fucking father ever again that couldn't get up and go play with their kids."
"Number one is patience. My patience level has skyrocketed."
"Number two is mental clarity, now when I'm in the moment and when I'm there, I'm actually able to understand what's going on and then be able to communicate with my daughters."

Summary
In this episode of the Young Dad podcast, host Jay interviews Max, an active duty military officer and fitness coach. They discuss Max's military career, his journey to sobriety, and the challenges he has faced as a father. Max shares how the military has taught him teamwork and the importance of constantly learning and adapting. He also opens up about his struggles with alcoholism and how he overcame them. Max's story is a testament to resilience and the power of personal growth. Max shares his journey of overcoming alcohol addiction and becoming a better father and husband. He discusses the challenges he faced, including his daughter's medical issues and the stress of military life. Max emphasizes the importance of having a support system and finding healthy coping mechanisms. He also highlights the positive changes he has experienced since getting sober, such as increased patience, mental clarity, and energy. Max credits his wife for her support and describes how their relationship has improved since he became sober. He offers advice for young couples and young fathers in the military, encouraging them to prioritize their families and find a balance between work and family life.

Takeaways
Max's military career has taught him the value of teamwork and constantly learning and adapting.
He overcame alcoholism and found sobriety through personal growth and support from his family and the military.
Max's experiences as a father of a child with special needs have shaped his perspective on life and inspired him to help others through fitness coaching.
His story is a testament to resilience and the power of personal growth. Overcoming addiction requires a strong support system and healthy coping mechanisms.
Getting sober can lead to positive changes in patience, mental clarity, and energy levels.
Prioritizing family and finding a balance between work and family life is crucial for young couples and young fathers in the military.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Appreciation for the Military
04:03 Max's Background and Daily Life
06:46 Motivations for Joining the Military
09:17 Rank and Future Plans in the Military
10:36 Lessons Learned from Military Life
13:24 Max's Battle with Alcoholism
24:33 Struggles and Coping Mechanisms
26:37 Transitioning to a Healthier Lifestyle
26:46 Max's journey and challenges
32:17 Defining moment: Quitting alcohol
36:55 Impact on children and family
39:22 Relationship with wife and support
45:49 Advice for young couples and young fathers in the military

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