{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69a4e7dfbbda7540f41d58e1/6a5a8388f782764c4c742c17?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Hidden Cost of Shame | Jason’s Quit Drinking Story","description":"<p>Jason spent decades believing he had everything under control.</p><p>He built a successful career, became known as the guy who could outdrink almost anyone, and convinced himself that because he was still functioning, he didn’t really have a problem.</p><p>But behind the scenes, alcohol—and eventually cocaine—had quietly become the solution to every uncomfortable feeling. Anxiety. Loneliness. Shame. Divorce. The pressure to keep it all together.</p><p>After watching his mother die from alcohol-related liver failure, Jason knew he had to change. He quit drinking… but discovered that removing alcohol alone wasn’t enough. Recovery didn’t truly begin until he found honesty, connection, and a community where he no longer had to hide.</p><p>In this episode, Jason shares:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Growing up between divorced parents and constantly starting over</li><li>College drinking, drugs, and the rave scene</li><li>Building an identity around being “the party guy”</li><li>What it really means to be a functional alcoholic</li><li>Why quitting alcohol didn’t solve everything</li><li>The shame of hiding addiction while appearing “sober”</li><li>How connection finally broke the cycle of relapse</li><li>Why he now believes sobriety is a superpower</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Whether you’re trying to quit drinking, coming back after another relapse, or supporting someone you love, Jason’s story is a reminder that recovery isn’t about perfection—it’s about finding the courage to keep showing up.</p><p><br></p><p>If this episode resonates with you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it today.</p><p><br></p><p>Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasondlyman/</p>","author_name":"Brad McLeod"}