Addiction, Healing, Hope, Family Reconciliation and More with Mickey Peters
Description
In episode #31, we are honored to have Mickey, a fellow Houstonian whose story is both intriguing and inspiring.
We delve into Mickey's relationship with his father, exploring the challenges and lessons learned from a childhood marked by frequent moves and emotional avoidance.
Mickey opens up about his struggles with addiction, including a significant period of his life where he dealt with pornography and infidelity. He shares the profound impact this had on his marriage and family, and how he and his wife, Stephanie, have worked through these challenges.
Throughout the episode, Mickey's story is a testament to resilience, recovery, and the ongoing journey of personal growth.
00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:00:33 - Guest Introduction: Mickey
00:01:23 - Mickey's Background and Early Life
00:02:21 - Moving and Childhood Challenges
00:03:56 - Settling in South Texas
00:04:49 - Education and Career Path
00:05:43 - Family and Current Life
00:06:40 - Influence of Mexican Culture
00:08:30 - Raising Bilingual Children
00:11:14 - Relationship with Father
00:12:07 - Emotional Avoidance in Family
00:13:10 - Baseball Story and Emotional Suppression
00:14:14 - Impact of Pornography
00:15:47 - Double Life and Addiction
00:17:07 - Father's Support in Recovery
00:18:13 - Positive Aspects of Relationship with Father
00:20:09 - Father's Work Ethic and Discipline
00:22:27 - Bonding Through Activities
00:24:45 - Father's Intentional Presence
00:28:12 - Best Advice from Father
00:30:51 - Perseverance and Not Quitting
00:32:18 - Challenges as a Father
00:33:17 - Affair and Its Impact
00:37:00 - Encouragement for Struggling Fathers
00:38:16 - Addiction and Seeking Help
00:42:33 - Role of Spouse in Marital Issues
00:46:29 - Recovery and Healing Process
00:48:08 - Steph's Role in Recovery
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