From Chaos to Clarity: Overcoming Addiction and Finding Purpose with John Beyer
Update: 2025-09-08
Description
In this episode of Broken Beautiful Me, host Kelly Buckley sits down with John Beyer, author of Live a Little Better: One Man's Journey of Survival, Sobriety and Success.
🌟 John's story is one of resilience, hope, and transformation:
• Born to addicted parents and raised in chaos & poverty
• Hit rock bottom before finding sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous 🍃
• Sober since March 31, 1986
• Built Men on the Move, one of Long Island's largest independent moving companies
• Faced his son Gregory's autism diagnosis head-on and became a passionate advocate
• Helped found & support autism organisations: David Center, Autism Speaks (Long Island Chapter), Spectrum Designs, The Nicholas Center
• Writes and records music — leaving a legacy for his children & grandchildren
This powerful conversation will inspire you to see that even through brokenness, healing is possible.
👉 If you've faced addiction, family struggles, or unexpected challenges, John's story will remind you: you can live a little better.
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Resources & Links Mentioned (Verified):
📘 Live a Little Better (memoir by John Beyer) → Simon & Schuster | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
🚚 Men on the Move → menonthemove.com
👕 Spectrum Designs (employing adults with autism) → spectrumdesigns.org
🤝 The Nicholas Center → tncnewyork.org
🎵 John Beyer Music → johnbyermusic.com
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Connect with Kelly Buckley:
🌐 kellybuckley.com
🎙️ Podcast: Broken Beautiful Me (available everywhere)
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Kelly's welcome & introduction
00:28 – John Beyer's early life & memoir background
07:36 – First AA meeting & beginning of sobriety
10:56 – Daughter's push to write his book
17:42 – Gregory's autism diagnosis & resilience
27:02 – Advocacy, Men on the Move & Spectrum Designs
35:15 – Music, family legacy & songwriting
45:11 – Closing & where to find John's work
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