About this episode
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.📞 Call us live (Saturdays 12n-4p): 1-800-771-1025🎙️ Subscribe for more real conversations about men’s mental health, sobriety, and self-discovery.And be sure to comment below with your stories of addiction and identity.🧠 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 introspection01:13 – How we carry old stories and patterns02:34 – The power (and danger) of routine03:37 – Drinking, honesty, and self-awareness04:58 – Alcohol, truth, and the next-day regrets05:17 – Jason calls in: sobriety after 30 years06:46 – “Who am I now?” – The real question in recovery08:37 – Sharkey: “Drinking kept me from facing who I was”09:56 – Reimagining who you want to become10:20 – Spanish: “Every day, I’m someone different”11:56 – Honesty, empathy, and seeing others as kids in adult bodies12:41 – The weird and beautiful Antarctica synchronicity13:30 – How to call in and join the conversation#MensMentalHealth #LetsGetReal #AddictionRecovery #IAmNotWhoIWas#IdentityCrisis #SobrietyJourney #SelfDiscovery #BreakingTheCycle#HonestConversations #ShaolinWisdom #LifeAfterAddiction #SpiritualAwakening #shaolinmonks #wisdomformen #wisdom #BecomingAnew #MenHealing #RadioWithHeart #DeepTalks #RealTalkForMen#EmotionalIntelligence #YouCanChange #FeverDreams #DrunkHonesty#MenSupportingMen #TalkRadio #InnerWork #PurposeDrivenLife❤️ Follow Let's Get Real everywhere!🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Let's Get Real for Updates and Surprises✅ Instagram: @soul_spanish✅ Instagram: @iammichael
