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My Struggles with Alcohol – Addiction, Rock Bottom & Recovery | Josh Pertler

2025/3/27
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Josh Pertler, an actor, model, and musician, shares his personal battle with alcohol addiction. Despite a successful career with roles in films like "The Poker House" and "Mouthpiece," Josh faced a challenging journey to overcome his dependence on alcohol. Now celebrating over three years of sobriety, he reflects on the impact of addiction on his life and career, the turning points that led him to seek help, and his ongoing commitment to recovery. Josh's story offers hope and insight into the struggles many face with substance abuse and the possibility of a brighter future beyond addiction.

#AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #OvercomingAddiction #AlcoholAbuse #RockBottom #RecoveryIsPossible #mystory

Connect with Josh Pertler:

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 From Documentary Stardom to Podcast Success

00:03:33 Early Modeling and Fashion Show Experiences

00:07:05 Adoption and New Beginnings: Joshua Perler's Story

00:11:05 Balancing Sports and Auditions

00:14:26 High School Dreams and Moving to LA

00:18:29 Journey from High School to Hollywood

00:22:15 Moving to LA: An Ambition Met with Reality

00:25:53 Journey through Addiction and Recovery in LA

00:29:56 Overcoming Difficult Beginnings and Meeting My Wife

00:33:38 Overcoming Past Struggles and Career Revival

00:37:14 Quitting Drinking and Social Challenges

00:41:11 From Sports to Acting: An Inspiring Journey

00:45:00 The Impact of Therapy on Sobriety

00:49:09 The Impact of Positive Media on Life Choices

00:52:35 Embracing Gratitude and Positivity

00:56:45 Life Changes: From Whole Foods to Finding a New Path

01:00:03 Wrapping Up and Gratitude

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