From Rock Bottom to Success: How I Overcame Addiction and Built a Life I’m Proud Of

From devastating lows to incredible triumphs, this episode of the Savage Perspective Podcast will leave you inspired. Robert Sikes sits down with Keegan Downer, who shares his raw and emotional story of addiction, recovery, and transforming his pain into purpose in a way that resonates deeply with anyone seeking real change in their life. Episode 778 goes beyond just telling a story, it’s a masterclass in resilience, hope, and rebuilding a life worth living. Want to learn how to transform your own struggles into strength? Join Robert’s FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass for tools to build mental and physical resilience while pursuing your goals. Don’t wait, start redefining what success looks like for YOU today: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Keegan opens up about his battle with alcoholism, the physical and mental toll it took, and the life-altering moment that pushed him to seek help. From the depths of despair to redefining his life with mindfulness practices and mission-driven goals, his journey is one of reinvention and growth. You’ll hear how he overcame depression, lost loved ones to addiction, and found the strength to build a future fueled by purpose and positivity. His transition from darkness to light is a testament to the power of the human spirit to push through adversity, inspiring everyone who listens. Dive into this intimate and powerful conversation between Robert and Keegan as they tackle not just addiction but important mental health insights, emotional healing, and the drive to help others overcome their pain. If you’re ready to rethink what’s possible when it comes to personal transformation, you don’t want to miss this episode. Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters: 0:00 Keegan’s life-changing decision and struggles 1:16 Building a business based on personal challenges 1:26 Keegan’s early success and ambitions 2:00 Redefining success in life 3:00 The decision that changed everything 3:34 Struggles with long-term drinking 4:10 Depression and anxiety deepen 4:23 Considering suicide in New York City 5:02 A promise that helped Keegan keep going 5:14 A painful nine-year battle 5:40 Keegan’s hidden alcoholism 5:58 The moment that led to seeking rehab 6:33 Family history of alcoholism 6:57 Physical struggles and health collapse 8:15 Diagnosed with diabetes at the hospital 10:57 Realizing the impact of his potential death 11:22 Entering rehab to start recovery 15:06 Mindfulness-focused rehab approach 16:08 Lessons learned from high achievers in rehab 18:17 Decision to help others in the community 19:00 Starting over after rehab 20:13 Losing six rehab peers in six months 21:04 Continuing his father’s work in helping others 22:39 Managing anxiety after quitting alcohol 23:46 Discovering micro-dosing with mushrooms 25:24 A breakthrough journal experience 27:00 Micro-dosing study results 28:12 Testimonial from a study participant 29:20 Brain-healing benefits of micro-dosing 32:27 Benefits of Lion’s Mane mushrooms 33:31 Heroic doses and their effects 34:29 Mushrooms used in sports recovery 36:10 How psilocybin helps rewire the brain 38:44 Breaking free from negative thinking patterns 40:20 Mushroom safety versus other substances 41:57 Alcohol as the most harmful substance 44:01 Mushrooms are non-addictive 47:06 How micro-dosing protocols work 49:01 Legal challenges in the mushroom space 51:13 Mindful Meds’ unique approach to quality 55:20 Lasting results from proper micro-dosing 58:00 Using intuition for micro-dosing breaks 59:33 The importance of family and relationships 1:01:16 Closing thoughts and lessons learned