What If The Drinking Isn't The Problem? with Brad Hill

In this episode, we hear from Brad Hill. For most of his life, from the outside, it looked like he was coping, functioning, working, getting on with life. But underneath, he was carrying things he had never really dealt with: a father who wasn't there, childhood sexual abuse, feelings of inadequacy and a growing dependence on alcohol that became his longest relationship.  In this honest and powerful conversation, Brad shares how decades of buried pain, self-criticism and addiction eventually caught up with him and why getting sober was only the beginning of the real work.  We talk about:  - growing up without the validation many boys need - becoming a "functioning" alcoholic and hiding it from the world - relapse, recovery and why change is rarely a straight line - the impact of childhood trauma on adult life - learning to stop seeing yourself as a victim - writing his book *No One Is Normal* and why telling the truth can be healing Most of all, this episode is a reminder that the struggles many men carry in silence are often far more common than we think.   What you'll learn: - Why unresolved childhood experiences can shape adult behaviour - How to identify the triggers behind self-destructive habits - Why relapse doesn't mean failure - The importance of self-reflection, journaling and honest conversations - How accepting that "no one is normal" can be the first step towards healing To find out more about Brad, his podcast and is book - both called **No One is Normal** - visit his website: bradhhill.com.