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, host Ryan engages in a heartfelt conversation with Mark Cole, a 19-year-old model from the UK. Mark shares his experiences with bullying during childhood, the impact it had on his mental health, and his journey towards building confidence in the modeling industry. He discusses the importance of mental health advocacy, his struggles with suicidal thoughts during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the coping mechanisms he employs to maintain his well-being. Mark emphasizes the significance of support systems and encourages open conversations about mental health, particularly among men. He aspires to be a role model for others facing similar challenges and aims to inspire change through his story.