TUNGKOL SA EPISODE NA ITO
Certified Sober and Life Coach Leonard Murphy shares his powerful journey through alcohol use, addiction, multiple relapses, and, eventually, recovery. Growing up with an alcoholic father, Leonard witnessed the damage alcohol can cause. He began drinking in college for confidence but soon spiraled into heavy use, impacting his marriage, children, and relationships. When his wife left with their children, Leonard realized the toll alcohol had taken on his life. After relapsing post-divorce, the death of his aunt from alcohol-related issues became his turning point. He entered rehab, embraced trauma therapy, and uncovered the root of his addiction, ultimately learning to forgive his father. Now, Leonard helps others in early sobriety find purpose and create a plan for their lives through his organization Empowered Through Sobriety. He emphasizes not just surviving but thriving in sobriety, focusing on spirituality, physical health, emotions, and finances. Leonard also shares strategies for supporting those in relapse and highlights the importance of community, particularly for men of color. Through prayer, meditation, and structure, Leonard leads a fulfilling life in recovery while inspiring others to do the same.
Leonard’s Toolkit:
Ask for help – don’t suffer in silence
Understand where your trauma comes from
Speak to a therapist
Forgive yourself and others
Address spirituality, physical health, emotions, and finances in early sobriety
Have a schedule and develop consistency
Relapse is not failure
Prayer and meditation in the morning and at night
Workout
Reach out to old friends who will support your sobriety
Strong sober community in person and online
Leonard’s details
Instagram: @empoweredthroughsobriety
TikTok: @empoweredthroughsobreity
Facebook: Empowered Through Sobriety
YouTube: @EmpoweredThroughSobriety
Website: https://www.empoweredthroughsobriety.com/
Connect with the show
Website: https://www.stackndays.com/
Apply to be a guest: https://www.stackndays.com/rsvp-1
Instagram and Tiktok: @stackndays
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC-IqvFJ2SlufC6KuyiztjQ
Resources
https://www.joinreframeapp.com/
https://www.theluckiestclub.com/
https://www.aa.org/stclub.com/
