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In this episode, Erik shares how being separated from drugs and alcohol by force, when he ended up in a jail cell, made him realize that his life would continue to get worse if he stayed on that path. That is when he became willing to do anything suggested to him, embrace a program, and follow the path that was laid out for him in his journey to recovery. What we discussed during the show: 00:00 Intro01:41 Erik's favorite quote: “Let Go and Let God"02:19 Erik's background03:28 How Erik got started drinking04:26 How his drinking progressed05:55 How he managed to stop and stay stopped07:50 What has Erik accomplished in his sobriety journey so far, and, what he hopes to accomplish in the future10:42 Erik's typical day in addiction vs. now13:15 Erik’s thought on the key to finding long-term success in sobriety15:56 Top 3 reasons why people fail at staying sober19:04 What the word 'recovery' means to Erik19:34 Erik’s rock bottom21:15 Happiest moment of life23:53 Has Erik forgiven himself?25:33 What do people often get wrong about him27:11 What is Erik trying to learn27:27 What Erik wished he knew when he was 2035:44 Rapid Fire round - 5 QuestionsWhat's on his nightstand: Notebooks, Books & a Phone ChargerFavorite meal: Poke BowlNo. of hours of sleep every night: 6-8Favorite TV show: The Umbrella AcademyOne thing he's grateful for today: His sobriety. His family.37:40 Erik’s advice to anyone struggling with addiction or lost & confused———————SoberSide Chat Podcast Details:Website: https://SoberSideChat.com/Shownotes & Transcript: https://sobersidechat.com/erik-a/Instagram: @sobersidechatTwitter: @sobersidechat