RICH ROLL On His ALCOHOL ADDICTION & SOBRIETY | Rich Roll Podcast

The only person you have to be better than is yesterday's you. Comparison is the thief of joy.

"I don't believe you have to be better than everybody else. I believe you have to be better than you ever thought you could be." - Ken Venturi

I gotta say Rich as a recovering alcoholic and drug addict myself, it means a lot that I can relate to one of my favorite podcasters on a more personal level. I've been listening to you for a few years now. I think I can speak for many that we are super grateful to be on this journey of sobriety with you... fighting the good fight. Aloha from the Big Island brother! 🤙🏻

When I told my friend I was considering going sober on December 31st, 2016 I was more scared than I've ever been. I had been thinking about it, but saying it out loud to someone who would support and hold me accountable made it real. Nobody knew how much of a problem my drinking was but me, I was a socially acceptable alcoholic and it easily couldve stayed that way -- slowly taking over my life one day at a time... Now I'm almost 5 years sober and it's the best decision I ever made. It does take effort and constant renewal of my commitment, but I know it's what's right for me and my family. Much love to all ♡♡♡♡

I stopped drinking in July of last year. I was a weekend binge / blackout drinker throughout my 20s and considered it my "vice" in an otherwise healthy lifestyle, but during the covid lockdowns I sank into a depression cycle and had gotten to the point of drinking entire liquor bottles in one sitting almost every evening. I saw it heading nowhere good. Your story was one of the inspirations I had when I decided to give it up and leave the booze behind. 👍

Sobriety is a heck of a drug ~ Sober Mind

My cousin, 36 years young, died two weeks ago of liver failure due to the alcohol addiction he had throughout all of adulthood. He leaves behind a 13-year-old son and many heartbroken family members and friends. All of whom were there at his funeral (over 100 people). Most of them had tried to reach out their hands these last few years to help him, only to be met by rejection. Rich Roll is right, raise your hand, let yourself help, and believe that there is a way out. It. will. work.

Thanks for this, I'm a recovering drug addict just over a year, physically I'm doing good,I'm back in shape, working out regularly, but some days mentally I struggle, and today is one of those days, watching this really helped,

It sounds stupid as I know it’s not an addictive substance, but I was addicted to the lifestyle and daily routine of weed smoking… I did it daily and in copious amounts from 17 to 35 years old… it consumed my time, my money and nearly destroyed numerous relationships including my marriage. Since knocking it on the head I’ve managed to complete several triathlons, swam the English Channel (as part of a relay team) and ran my first official half marathon race… hoping to set up to Ironman events next year and even in the process of coaching others. The need for change has to come from within but it also wouldn’t be possible without the example of people like Rich who prove that who you were in the past doesn’t define who you’ll be in the present or future. Keep up the great work Rich & everyone who’s on the journey!

I have been in recovery, not perfectly, from addictive behaviors for 10 years. I am so grateful for the 12 step group that taught me I could be honest and unafraid

You're an inspiration! I'm running an ultramarathon in every state to challenge myself.

Looking forward to this!

Love you Rich.

Wow…Thank you!

Very wise words...

Thanks Rich Keep on keeping on

Mr Rich Roll is an incredible human.

Respect!

Thank you Rich. You don’t know how many ppl you’re helping. Bless you mate 🙏🏼

Thanks, brother 🙏 Have a great holiday season! ✌️🌱