Challenges That Change Us

91 {John Weiman} Trauma escalating to life-threatening alcohol dependence

10 Dec 2023

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To try out our resilience course: https://www.challengesthatchangeus.com/surviving-2-thriving-course1Some challenges come out of the blue, but others often occur as part of a chain reaction.That is the case for this week’s guest John Weiman.John is an incredible survivor and also the owner of Life Bridge Coaching.John’s life changed dramatically when he discovered that his extended period of alcohol dependence had damaged his liver so badly that he would need a liver transplant.That started a years long journey as he fought for his chance to live.But even before that, there was trauma in his life that were catalysts for his journey with alcohol.This is a journey of challenges that are inextricably linked and I am so grateful to John for sharing as deeply and personally about it all as he does in this episode. In this episode John shares: - His battle with full liver failure (Cirrhosis) and how he chose life.- How he was told he had 2 months to live, and that was the best thing to happen to him- That it was hard to accept a liver transplant as it meant someone had to die for him to live. - About finding the positive perspective in every situation- Drinking for 5 hours was his escape from life, it took away the pain.- The way that being the 5th child in his family he didn’t feel heard.- The dangerous way Drugs and Alcohol were a way for him to connect to people.- Sliding door moments, choose the dark door or the happy door. Key Quotes“Alcohol and drugs were a way for people to connect with me.”“The worst thing in the world is being with a person that makes you feel alone.”“In the transplant world, someone has to die for you to live.”“These thoughts these feelings you have inside you are cancer, you have to talk about them to get them out.“ More about Johnhttps://lifebridgecoaching.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-weiman-3a109b11 You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: [email protected] check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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