After 18 years of drinking, countless blackouts, arrests, and hospital stays, I finally hit my bottom—and started to climb. This podcast is about what it really looks like to get sober. No sugarcoating. No step-by-step manual. Just honest conversations about addiction, recovery, relapse, and everything in between. If you’ve struggled, if someone you love is struggling, or if you just want to understand the chaos behind the bottle—this is for you. Let’s talk about what happens after rock bottom.
After 18 years of drinking, countless blackouts, arrests, and hospital stays, I finally hit my bottom—and started to climb. This podcast is about what it really looks like to get sober. No sugarcoating. No step-by-step manual. Just honest conversations about addiction, recovery, relapse, and everything in between. If you’ve struggled, if someone you love is struggling, or if you just want to understand the chaos behind the bottle—this is for you. Let’s talk about what happens after rock bottom.
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Chris Najera shares his personal journey of addiction and recovery, detailing his early experiences with alcohol, the health crises that led him to seek help, and the research that inspired his book, 'The Hard Truth.' He discusses the hidden dangers of alcohol, the importance of education and awareness, and offers advice for those who are sober curious or struggling with addiction. Chris emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift in how society views alcohol and the importance of understanding its impact on health and well-being.