After losing his father in a drunk driving accident, Gregg felt different. Alcohol and drugs covered up the pain.

In this episode, we have Gregg who opens up about his tragic childhood marked by his father's death in a drunk driving accident and being raised by a single mother.  He talks about his struggle with substance abuse, including dealing drugs, and numerous arrests. Eventually, Gregg relays the turning point in his life – an encounter with a priest who introduced him to a different way of living, which became the foundation of his recovery journey. Gregg highlights the importance of sobriety, recovery, and wellness in his life, discussing how he started the recovery program, Startup Recovery, as well as his realization about the need to work on himself and 'grow up' to be a good father and husband. With 29 years of sobriety, this is Gregg Champion’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast. ------------------ Follow Gregg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greggchampion/ Donate the support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation Follow SoberMotivation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobermotivation/ 30-Day Free Trail to SoberBuddy: https://community.yoursoberbuddy.com/plans/368200?bundle_token=8d76ca38d63813200c6c1f46cb3bdbed&utm_source=manual 00:31 Guest Introduction: Greg's Early Life and Struggles 02:05 Greg's Journey Through High School 03:45 Greg's College Life and Early Adulthood 10:40 Gregg's Downward Spiral into Drug Dealing 13:02 Gregg's Arrests and Consequences 19:27 Gregg's Path to Recovery 21:59 A Life-Changing Encounter 22:34 First Steps Towards Sobriety 23:09 The Power of Belief and Positive Energy 23:21 The Role of Sponsorship in Recovery 23:32 The Impact of Removing the Middle Part 24:23 The Importance of Physical Fitness in Recovery 24:58 The Journey to the First Meeting 25:08 The Struggle of Trying to Get Sober Alone 26:10 The Turning Point: Fear of Going to Prison 28:37 The Power of Mentorship and Taking Suggestions 34:04 The Importance of Being Willing to Be Willing 34:36 The Journey to Wellness 37:06 The Challenges and Rewards of Working in Recovery 41:52 The Joy of Being a Sober Dad 42:16 Final Thoughts: The Importance of Doing the Inner Wo