"I Am Not Who I Was": Sobriety, Identity & How Men Change Their Lives

What if one sentence could shift your entire identity? In this powerful episode of Let’s Get Real, Shark and Spanish dive deep into what it means to say: “I am not who I was.”

Whether you're navigating sobriety, feeling lost, or asking “Who am I now?” — this episode is for you. We talk about overcoming addiction, changing your habits, and learning how to become the man you actually want to be.

A powerful call-in from a man who quit drinking after 30 years adds even more heart to this raw conversation. From breaking the cycle of addiction to the moment you realize you’re just living in routine — this is real talk for men who want to grow, heal, and rediscover themselves.

If you’re searching for how to stop drinking, or what happens after you do — this episode shows that you’re not alone.

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🧠 Key Takeaways:
“I am not who I was” can be the beginning of deep personal change.

Addiction can distort our identity, but sobriety can help rebuild it.

Honest reflection (even drunk honesty) can be uncomfortable but transformative.

Routines and habits shape us more than we realize — but we can break them.

Sometimes, healing starts with imagination and play.

Jason’s call shows how powerful recovery and support can be.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – The phrase that started it all: “I am not who I was”
00:16 – Shaolin monks and spiritual introspection
01:13 – How we carry old stories and patterns
02:34 – The power (and danger) of routine
03:37 – Drinking, honesty, and self-awareness
04:58 – Alcohol, truth, and the next-day regrets
05:17 – Jason calls in: sobriety after 30 years
06:46 – “Who am I now?” – The real question in recovery
08:37 – Sharkey: “Drinking kept me from facing who I was”
09:56 – Reimagining who you want to become
10:20 – Spanish: “Every day, I’m someone different”
11:56 – Honesty, empathy, and seeing others as kids in adult bodies
12:41 – The weird and beautiful Antarctica synchronicity
13:30 – How to call in and join the conversation


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