GED PhD: John S. Finds the Willingness to Recover

"God, this is John… reporting for duty." — John S.

In this deeply inspiring episode of The Cup of Joe Show, John S. shares how he went from blackout drinking at 13 to earning a PhD in molecular biology and immunology. Raised in what he calls an “Alcoholic Atheist Family,” John always felt separate and off-kilter—an overthinker who lacked the drive to follow through. Alcohol was his solution… until it stopped working.

He was kicked out of school, his house, and hope. But through the grace of Al-Anon—and a mother who refused to give up on him—John found recovery. The first few years were dry but hollow. Real transformation came when a sponsor introduced him to a new way of life rooted in spiritual practice, daily willingness, and genuine service.

Today, John urges others to jump into the heart of recovery: home group, service, step work, and connection. His story isn’t just about success—it’s about surrender, and how showing up with an open heart can change everything.

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