From Booze to Bedtime Stories – A STRIVER Dad’s Wake-Up Call

1000 Days Sober Podcast

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.

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