Brett found himself in a several decade battle with grey area drinking.

In this episode we have Brett who shares a reflective account of his journey with alcohol, starting from his relatively normal, religious upbringing, through to his involvement with a Christian college, in the music industry, and his ever-shifting relationship with alcohol. He talks about the phases of his life where drinking culture was normalized and admits as his career advanced, the pressures increased, leading him to turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism. He discusses a period of on-and-off sobriety and his eventual decision to become fully sober. Brett emphasizes that the concept of 'gray area drinking' was a significant factor, contending that many people fall into this middle area on the spectrum of alcohol use. Brett was not having fun anymore consuming alcohol and as much as he wanted to he couldn’t stop until he did this is Brett’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast. --------------- Connect with Brett on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/breadwilliamsburg/ Sign up for the Addiction Collective Virtual Summit: https://theaddictioncollective.com/ Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/sobermotivation/ Donate to support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation   02:09 First Experiences with Alcohol 03:50 Navigating High School and Faith 05:13 Transition to College and Early Drinking Habits 06:51 Entering the Music Industry and Increased Drinking 08:10 Reflections on the Early Twenties and Lifestyle Changes 10:59 The Shift in Drinking Habits and Its Impact 13:23 Managing a Band and Balancing Responsibilities 16:50 The Progression of Alcohol Dependence 27:17 Recognizing the Problem: The Struggle with Alcohol 27:41 The First Attempt: A Bet to Stop Drinking 28:33 Back to the Cycle: The Relapse and the Struggle 29:06 Work, Life, and Alcohol: The Intertwining Threads 29:49 The Descent: Feeling Alone and Increasing Alcohol Consumption 30:38 The Pandemic and Alcohol: A Dangerous Combination 32:06 The Turning Point: A Book and a New Perspective 35:18 The Struggle: The On-and-Off Relationship with Alcohol 43:27 The Final Decision: Quitting Alcohol for Good 44:43 The Journey of Sobriety: Challenges and Triumphs 51:49 Reflections and Advice: A Message to Others