Super Sober Podcast
Welcome and step into the minds of addiction recovery. I’m your host Brett C. and
it is an honor to bring into light one of the darkest aspects of our society “addiction”. With 20 years of active addiction and 20 years of sobriety. I hope to bring together all listeners on a journey of inspiration, and education. With my cohosts Jarrod F. and Rich J., we will be sharing our experience, strength, and hope for all listeners to enjoy and have fun with.
Now F3Recovery brings you the Super Sober Podcast.
Super Sober Podcast
Super Sober Podcast 43. " Brian D's Story "
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SSP 43 - Brian D: From Prison Yards to 25 Years of Freedom
Background & Athletic Career:
- Born in upstate New York to decorated war hero family with loving upbringing
- Moved to California in 4th grade; first drink at age 11-12 (stole six-pack from Alpha Beta)
- Excelled in soccer from youth through semi-pro level (California Emperors, San Diego Soccer)
- Kicked field goals with San Diego Chargers at Candlestick Park
- Parents divorced; moved to Puerto Rico after 8th grade, returned to California in 1986
- Found methamphetamine in high school; addiction progressively destroyed athletic career
Rock Bottom & Incarceration:
- Daughter Brianna was born October 20, 1990 - asked to leave hospital for drinking during birth
- Escalated to breaking & entering, theft, multiple arrests in three countries
- Served eight years in and out of prison while daughter grew up without him
- H&I volunteers came to his cell; one said: "I get to do something you don't—I get to leave"
- That moment planted the seed for recovery
Recovery & Transformation:
- Released and entered Cooper Fellowship recovery house on October 24, 2000
- Found the same H&I volunteer who spoke to him in prison—asked him to be his sponsor (Plumber Jim)
- Emotional reunion with daughter at recovery house: "You're my daddy"
- 25+ years of continuous sobriety; never relapsed
- Rebuilt all family relationships; father to two sons who've never seen him loaded
- Runs successful handyman business; actively sponsors others
- In loving relationship with Kris (nearly 8 years sober)
- Lives by the principle: "I didn't get sober to be miserable—today I get to make those days count.
Super Sober Podcast
Mission Statement
Our purpose is to educate and inspire as we have been by the world of recovery.
Educate the world on addiction recovery.
Explain how the 12 steps are practiced on a daily basis.
Help remove the current stigmas and bias against addiction.
Save lives by making the world of recovery relatable.
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