Wild Ride To Sobriety: A Transformation from Drunken Oblivion to Profound Clarity

Host TJ sits down with author Ian Fee, who shares his raw and unfiltered journey through addiction, family struggles, and the path to lasting recovery. From taking his first sip of alcohol at just one year old, to believing booze was his “superpower,” Ian’s story is filled with both chaos and redemption. He opens up about how alcohol shaped his childhood, his career, and his relationships—including two failed marriages and painful letters from his children describing life with a “party dad.” Ian also recounts his turning point in rehab, where he realized that true change had to start with himself. Now eight years sober, Ian talks about rebuilding his life through gratitude, community, and daily habits. He shares practical advice for those in early recovery, the importance of your “circle,” and how he transformed his pain into purpose by writing his book Wild Ride to Sobriety. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking hope, resilience, and proof that it’s never too late to change. Ian's book Wild Ride To Sobriety: A Transformation from Drunken Oblivion to Profound Clarity can be purchased on Amazon: https://a.co/d/due58IO  00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 00:34 – Growing up in an alcohol-centered home 02:00 – Childhood party life & first jobs serving drinks 03:40 – College years: booze as a “superpower” 05:00 – Alcohol and career success in the hotel industry 05:43 – Marriage, kids, and the cost of addiction 07:14 – Stacking “rock bottoms” and going to rehab 08:30 – Turning point: realizing change starts with self 09:19 – Emotional impact: letters from his children 11:06 – Life after rehab & the power of community 13:39 – Learning to feel emotions & forgive himself 15:29 – Writing Wild Ride to Sobriety 17:11 – Building transformation through daily habits 18:26 – The practice of gratitude 19:16 – Advice for the first 24 hours of recovery 20:44 – The importance of your circle & relationships 21:09 – Book launch & where to find it 22:26 – Setting small, achievable goals in recovery 23:18 – Closing thoughts & inspiration ----Across the Web---- 🌎 CCAR Website https://www.ccar.us ✉️ Donate: https://ccar.us/donate/ 🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGUMMO... 🗣Recovery Matters Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverymatterspodcast? 🗣Recovery Matters Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverymatterspodcast/ 🗣CCAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAR4Recovery 📸CCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccar4recovery 🐦CCAR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccar4recovery