Episode 156 - Ronald Souers - From Rock Bottom to Reclaimed Purpose: How Ron Souers Turned Homelessness into Healing

This episode: From Rock Bottom to Reclaimed Purpose: How Ron Souers Turned Homelessness into Healing.

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Introduction and Initial Setup (0:04)

• Host Drew Deraney introduces Guest Ronald Souers.
• Drew thanks Christine Blodsdale for introducing Ron to PodPitch, which is how Ron found this show.
• Drew discusses the concept of life being linear until adversity disrupts it, introducing the three types of men: those who ignore adversity, those who blame others, and those who see it as an opportunity.
• Drew introduces Ron Souers and asks him to share his defining moment that transformed him from man number one or two to man number three.

Ron's Transformative Moment (2:06)

• Ron shares his story of waking up homeless in DC, which led him to realize he needed help.
• He describes the cold reality of his situation and his decision to change his life.
• Ron explains the process of admitting his addiction and seeking help, which involved giving up his relationship with drugs.
• He discusses the initial struggle with taking responsibility for his actions and the role of his sponsor in guiding him.

The Journey to Sobriety (6:01)

• Ron talks about his experience in a treatment center and the structure it provided.
• He describes the challenges of maintaining sobriety and the thoughts of using that still lingered.
• Ron emphasizes the importance of the 12-step program and the process of self-acceptance.
• He shares a specific incident where he had to take responsibility for his actions in a shared living situation.

Discovering ADHD (7:01)

• Ron explains how he discovered he had ADHD after his job performance suffered.
• He describes the initial fear of losing his job and seeking help from a therapist.
• Ron shares his experience of being diagnosed with ADHD and the relief it brought.
• He discusses the challenges of managing ADHD and the importance of therapy in his recovery.

Mindfulness and Professional Transformation (11:31)

• Ron talks about his introduction to mindfulness through his coach.
• He describes the initial skepticism and the transformative experience of practicing mindfulness.
• Ron explains how mindfulness helped him manage anxiety and build his business.
• He discusses...

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Ron Sowers on From Caving In To Crushing It
• (00:01:50) - What Changed My Life?
• (00:06:53) - Take Responsibility for Your Own Actions
• (00:09:51) - I Was Sobriety For A Week
• (00:13:02) - Teens With Adhd Get Help
• (00:15:40) - Bradley on his ADHD diagnosis and how it helped his job
• (00:19:10) - In the Elevator With an ADHD Coach
• (00:21:40) - Ron Sowers on His ADHD and Character
• (00:24:17) - Ronald Burkle on His 7 Day Challenge
• (00:25:34) - Ron Sowers Gives Advice To His Kids
• (00:26:39) - Ron Sowers on Personal Growth