In this episode of Broken Beautiful Me, host Kelly Buckley sits down with John Beyer, author of Live a Little Better: One Man’s Journey of Survival, Sobriety and Success. 🌟 John’s story is one of resilience, hope, and transformation: • Born to addicted parents and raised in chaos & poverty • Hit rock bottom before finding sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous 🍃 • Sober since March 31, 1986 • Built Men on the Move, one of Long Island’s largest independent moving companies • Faced his son Gregory’s autism diagnosis head-on and became a passionate advocate • Helped found & support autism organisations: David Center, Autism Speaks (Long Island Chapter), Spectrum Designs, The Nicholas Center • Writes and records music — leaving a legacy for his children & grandchildren This powerful conversation will inspire you to see that even through brokenness, healing is possible. 👉 If you’ve faced addiction, family struggles, or unexpected challenges, John’s story will remind you: you can live a little better. ⸻ Resources & Links Mentioned (Verified): 📘 Live a Little Better (memoir by John Beyer) → Simon & Schuster | Amazon | Barnes & Noble 🚚 Men on the Move → menonthemove.com 👕 Spectrum Designs (employing adults with autism) → spectrumdesigns.org 🤝 The Nicholas Center → tncnewyork.org 🎵 John Beyer Music → johnbyermusic.com ⸻ Connect with Kelly Buckley: 🌐 kellybuckley.com 🎙️ Podcast: Broken Beautiful Me (available everywhere) ⸻ Timestamps: 00:00 – Kelly’s welcome & introduction 00:28 – John Beyer’s early life & memoir background 07:36 – First AA meeting & beginning of sobriety 10:56 – Daughter’s push to write his book 17:42 – Gregory’s autism diagnosis & resilience 27:02 – Advocacy, Men on the Move & Spectrum Designs 35:15 – Music, family legacy & songwriting 45:11 – Closing & where to find John’s work