In this episode, Michael Unbroken has a raw conversation with special guest Brandon Novak about addiction, hitting rock bottom, and the journey to redemption. They discuss the pain that leads people down self-destructive paths, the moment one realizes they need to change, and the difficulties of learning self-love and vulnerability after trauma.
Brandon shares his story of fame as a pro skater followed by years of struggle with homelessness and addiction before ultimately getting clean and finding purpose through service and helping others. The two connect over similar childhoods and examine what it means to find the courage to heal. They explore the concept of being "unbroken" in terms of coming through hardship stronger and more resilient. Throughout the discussion, the theme of humanizing rather than villainizing people with addiction comes across powerfully.
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00:00 – INTRO
00:14 Struggle with Addiction
01:07 The A Miracle of Recovery
02:15 From Poison to Medicine
05:35 The Reality of Addiction
07:49 When Drugs Stop Working
09:04 Facing the Harsh Reality
09:16 From Rock Bottom to Clarity
10:09 From Fame to Nothing
11:15 Understanding the Past
12:49 Turning Mess into Message
15:20 Overcoming the Odds
17:54 The Acceptance
20:01 The Power of Forgiveness
22:28 A Spiritual Experience
26:55 Everyone's Exactly Where They're Supposed to Be
30:46 From Pain to Freedom
33:13 The Reflection
37:23 From Victim to Survivor
39:23 Embracing the New Normal
47:40 Reflecting on Past Mistakes and Personal Growth
49:37 The Power of Faith and Overcoming Fear
50:28 Embracing the Unpredictability of Life
55:09 Struggle with Vulnerability and Personal Relationships
57:42 The Importance of Self-Reflection and Personal Growth
01:00:31 Self-Love and Acceptance
01:03:50 The Power of Service and Helping Others
01:07:38 The Struggle and Triumph of Addiction Recovery
01:11:51 Power of Faith and Perseverance
01:15:49 Importance of Accountability and Personal Growth
01:19:24 The Power of Redemption and Second Chances
01:23:09 Self-Discovery and Personal Growth
01:26:54 Where do you find Brandon Novak
01:28:54 What does it mean to be Unbroken
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