In today’s episode, I sit down with STRIVER John Bell—a father, a counsellor, and a man who used to drink to forget who he was. We talk about what it’s like to be a healthcare professional struggling with alcohol, the guilt of being physically present but emotionally absent as a parent, and the deep identity shift required to live a SELF-led life, alcohol-free-as-fuck. John shares his journey from being a mechanic stuck in the wrong life to becoming a therapist who helps others navigate their own. We unpack approval-seeking, male friendships, parental shame, and the culture that tells us numbing out is normal. This is a conversation about regret, redemption, and the quiet power of presence. And it’s for anyone who’s ever wondered if it’s too late to change. Spoiler: it’s not. If you’d like to connect with John or work with him, visit daisyhillwellbeing.co.uk. — #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #emotionalpresence #alcoholrecovery #fatherhood #mensmentalhealth #IFS #reparenting #selfledlife #alcoholfree #dadlife #malevulnerability #mentalhealthawareness #parentingjourney #healingjourney #counsellorlife #approvaladdiction #daisyhillwellbeing #JohnBell #frommechanictotherapist #alcoholculture #traumahealing

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