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Uncovering the Real You: Life Beyond the Bottle with Joshua Case
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What happens when the executive with the corner office is hiding a devastating secret? Joshua Case, former VP at a Fortune 500 company, pulls back the curtain on his double life—corporate success by day, battling alcohol addiction by night.
Joshua's raw conversation reveals how childhood trauma, including sexual abuse and a complicated relationship with his father, created patterns of codependency that followed him into adulthood. Despite his success in career, he found himself trapped in a cycle of using alcohol to escape painful memories and uncomfortable emotions.
Rock bottom made its appearance when Josh got arrested after moving to Florida, despite that having been a goal. This rock-bottom moment finally pushed him toward meaningful recovery through a 90-day rehab program where he confronted his past and discovered the life-changing impact of understanding codependency. "I went 48 years of my life misunderstanding how a healthy relationship should work," he shares with striking vulnerability.
Now sober and thriving, Joshua has channeled his experience into creating SoberBuzz, a community supporting others struggling with addiction that has grown to over 90,000 followers across 43 countries. His message resonates with powerful simplicity: "If you think you have a problem, most likely you do," and "Never give up, give mental health a chance, and really look at why you're doing it."
Whether you're questioning your own relationship with substances, supporting someone who is struggling, or simply interested in the human capacity for transformation, Joshua's journey offers profound insights into breaking cycles of addiction and finding authentic connection. Connect with his work on YouTube at SoberBuzzPodcast, Instagram @SoberBuzzToken, or via email at [email protected].
Chapters
1. Introduction to Joshua Case (00:00:00)
2. Childhood Trauma and Success Struggles (00:04:02)
3. Understanding Codependency and Relationships (00:09:56)
4. The Arrest That Changed Everything (00:19:59)
5. Rehab and Confronting Past Behaviors (00:23:31)
6. Creating SoberBuzz and Breaking Stigmas (00:36:08)
7. Advice for Those Struggling with Addiction (00:46:55)
8. Final Thoughts and Where to Connect (00:53:22)
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