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Ronald Reich shares his powerful 32-year sobriety journey, revealing how admitting he needed help transformed his life from rock bottom to becoming a successful keynote speaker with a fulfilling family life.
• Growing up as the youngest sibling with low self-esteem and severe acne made social situations uncomfortable
• Discovered alcohol provided "liquid courage" to overcome social anxiety, especially around girls
• College drinking escalated as he used alcohol to mask feelings of inadequacy among high-achieving peers
• Early warning signs included planning drinking schedules and breaking self-imposed limits
• Hit rock bottom after assaulting a police officer during a DUI stop and drinking vodka straight from the bottle while driving
• Entered treatment after finally admitting to his mother: "I need help. I will not survive if I don't get help"
• Learning to face challenges sober required using AA meetings and support networks instead of alcohol
• Realized he could laugh, have fun, and handle professional setbacks without drinking
• Now happily married for 25 years, travels extensively, and works as a successful speaker
• Lives by the principle: "The only person over whom I have control is me"
If anybody wants to talk about leadership lessons learned through AA and life experiences, please reach out through LinkedIn or Instagram. People were there when I needed help, and I promise to respond if anyone needs support.
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Chapters
1. Episode 52: Liquid Courage to Real Courage: A Sobriety Success Story with Ron Reich and my Special Co-Host Lannette West (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Life is Crazy (00:00:22)
3. Ron's Early Signs of Alcoholism (00:02:07)
4. Marriage, Rock Bottom, and Assault (00:10:30)
5. Finding Sobriety and Learning to Feel (00:16:49)
6. The Other Side: Life After Recovery (00:30:16)
7. Final Thoughts and Contact Information (00:34:36)
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