Sharing Your Story Can Save a Life; It Saved Mine (feat. Yosef Eichenblatt)

Neshamos.org Podcast: Stories of Hope and Healing

When Yosef Eichenblatt got married and moved on shlichus to serve as a local Rabbi in Jerusalem, things seemed to work out perfectly--except they didnt. As a teen, Yosef had started drinking socially. What had been a "fun," recreational activity quickly became a crutch that Yosef relied on to help him get through his challenging responsibilities as a Rabbi. After seeking help, he was prescribed Valium and Ritalin, but the drinking continued. It wasn't until things came to a head and Yosef came to terms with the fact that he did, indeed, have an alcohol problem that he began the work of turning his life around. Today, Yosef joins Coach Moishe on the Neshamos podcast to share his story of finding serenity and embracing a new lifestyle as he celebrates 5 years of sobriety this week. “Everybody goes through stuff. We’re Chassidim, Jews, brother, sisters--so why not share?! Let's beak that culture of going through problems and keeping them under the rug.”