Show notes
Mike is a 57-year-old retired police officer from Long Island, NY. He is a lover of mother nature, and enjoys hunting, fishing, gardening and cooking, among other things. He is a father of two awesome adult children and Papi to two grandsons.In this episode, you will hear Mike share his life story and how a significant incident in his career, and other events that followed, led to his mental health decline and increasing dependence on alcohol. You will also hear about how he got the help he needed, the ups and downs of his life and how he is dealing with life on life’s terms.What we discussed during the show: 00:00 Intro01:51 Mike's favorite quotes (three): “The Axe Forgets What The Tree Remembers”“A Satisfied Life is Better Than a Successful Life”Peace Prayer of Saint Francis:“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where there is darkness, light;where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seekto be consoled as to console,to be understood as to understand,to be loved as to love.For it is in giving that we receive,it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.”05:36 Mike’s background07:41 How his drinking began12:01 How an incident in his career led to his retirement from the police force and mental health decline15:16 Mike’s attempt at recovery19:08 What Mike has accomplished so far in recovery, and, what he hopes to accomplish in the future22:23 Mike’s thoughts on what the key is to finding long-term success in sobriety26:14 What does the word ‘forgiveness’ mean to Mike27:31 Has Mike forgiven himself?27:37 Mike’s rock bottom28:59 Happiest moment of life31:03 Who Mike looks up to33:00 What is he trying to learn/grow into38:09 Something people often get wrong about Mike35:44 Rapid Fire round - 5 QuestionsWhat's on his nightstand: A lamp and an ASP BatonFavorite meal: Anything that is fun and exciting to prepareFavorite recovery-related resource: My Spiritual Toolkit AppNo. of hours of sleep every night: 8Favorite TV show: Downton AbbeyWhat is Mike grateful for today: Continued growth and understanding of himselfHis children37:40 Mike’s advice to anyone struggling with addictionSee the full show notes and more details at https://sobersidechat.com/mike-lando/———————SoberSide Chat Podcast Details:Podcast Website: https://SoberSideChat.com/Shownotes & Transcript: https://sobersidechat.com/mike-lando/Instagram: @sobersidechatTwitter: @sobersidechat