RRP Episode 87 – Max K: Breaking the Cycle - Relapse, resilience, and the daily work of staying sober
Presenters: Julie and PeterLength: 1 hour, 7 minutes
Summary
In this episode of the Real Recovery Podcast, Max K returns to share his deeply personal story of relapse, renewal, and resilience. His honesty shines through as he talks about what it takes to rebuild a life that has been torn apart by addiction. From confronting denial to embracing accountability, Max reveals how structure, humility, and connection helped him turn repeated setbacks into growth. His story is an unfiltered look at what recovery really means—daily effort, self-awareness, and learning to start over without giving up.
Key Points with Time Stamps
- [00:01:15] Julie introduces Max K and sets the stage for a conversation about perseverance in recovery.
- [00:03:52] Max describes the cycle of relapse and how it nearly cost him everything.
- [00:11:40] Learning to accept accountability and take ownership of his actions.
- [00:20:25] The importance of rebuilding trust with family, friends, and himself.
- [00:33:18] Realizing that true recovery is more than sobriety—it’s living with honesty.
- [00:45:10] How service work and community connection became his foundation.
- [00:56:42] Reflecting on gratitude, humility, and staying teachable in long-term recovery.
- [01:04:09] Max shares closing thoughts on the daily work it takes to stay free.
Quote
“You can’t fix what you won’t face. Once I stopped pretending everything was fine, that’s when real recovery started.” — Max K
Links
🎧 Listen: https://mdcr1.com/87📝 Blog Post: https://mdcr1.com/87b🌐 Visit: Real Recovery Podcast
Conclusion
Max K’s story captures the essence of recovery—honesty, effort, and community. His willingness to share both his struggles and his victories reminds us that relapse doesn’t define failure; refusing to give up defines recovery. This episode is a raw and hopeful reminder that progress happens one honest day at a time.
Hashtags & Mentions
#RealRecoveryPodcast #AddictionRecovery #BreakingTheCycle #RelapseAndResilience #RecoveryJourney #HonestyAndHope #CommunitySupport #SobrietyStories #HopeAndHealing #Resilience #DailyRecoveryWork
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