From addiction to keynote speaker Adam Vohra on Walkabout it with Franjez Podcast Episode 130
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Adam Vohra joins me for one of the deepest and most candid conversations we’ve had on this show. Adam is a keynote speaker, podcast host, and founder of ARV Enterprises. In this episode, he opens up fully about his adoption story, childhood identity struggles, years of alcohol dependence, legal issues, hitting rock bottom, and the path that led him to rebuild his life spiritually, emotionally, and professionally. We cover ego, resentment, family dynamics, recovery, journaling, emotional regulation, and the personal responsibility required to change your life for good. If you're on a growth journey, struggling with addiction, or rebuilding your identity, this conversation will hit home. Subscribe for more conversations that challenge the mind and build the spirit.
Chapters
00:00 Intro 01:15 Adam’s early commute and background
02:30 Born in Bombay and adopted as an infant
05:10 Immigrant family story: Indian and Persian-Jewish roots
09:40 How Adam and his sister discovered they were adopted
15:10 The resentment, identity confusion, and impact on childhood
20:55 First drink at 13 and the beginning of addiction
24:40 High school trouble, suspensions, and thrill chasing
29:55 College years, Ritalin, and searching for validation
34:20 Working 15 years in restaurants while sinking deeper into alcohol
37:45 Legal trouble and repeated cycles
41:10 Death of his mother and unresolved family wounds
45:50 Hitting rock bottom: doctor’s warning and the turning point
49:20 Choosing sobriety and going to South Carolina to do the work
53:40 Rebuilding life through routine, discipline, journaling, and reading
56:55 Self-development, spirituality, and taming the ego
1:03:20 Meditation, breathwork, and living in the moment
1:06:25 Friendships before sobriety vs. friendships after
1:11:10 Emotional regulation as a life skill
1:14:05 Entering the fitness industry and leaving restaurants behind
1:18:00 The power of purpose and helping others
1:21:40 Closing thoughts from Adam Vohra
About the Guest: Adam Vohra Adam Vohra is a keynote speaker, podcast host, and founder of ARV Enterprises. He speaks on personal development, mindset, sobriety, and life transformation. His story spans immigration, adoption, recovery, and entrepreneurship.
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