Inside an Alcoholic's Battle with Severe Depression | How I Got Sober & Found Mental Clarity

Inside an Alcoholic's Battle with Severe Depression | How I Got Sober & Found Mental Clarity

At 25, Michael Barschi was crippled by anxiety, drowning in addiction, and secretly planning to end it all. Today, he's 22 years sober, a father of three, and one of the most respected therapists in the recovery space.In this powerful episode, I sit down with the man who helped me through my first year of sobriety—my former social worker, Michael Barschi. We talk about his darkest moments: the shame of dropping out of law school, suicidal depression, and the painful journey through early recovery.He opens up about the moment that changed everything, how therapy saved his life, and why relapse doesn’t always mean failure. Michael also shares the truth about maintaining sobriety, building a life after addiction, and why there's no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery.Whether you're newly sober, struggling with mental health, or just searching for hope—this episode will leave you inspired.🔗 Michael’s Website: https://michaelbarschi.com📲 Sponsored by OpenRecovery – Download the app for 24/7 support in your sobriety journey. #AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #RelapseRecovery #TherapyWorks #AA #Anxiety #SoberLife #AddictionHelp #SoberCommunity #OpenRecovery #RecoveryPodcast #FromRockBottom #HealingJourney #RiseAbovePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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