In episode 60 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with musician Multifaceted Monster (Michael Smith) to discuss his battle with alcoholism, meth addiction, cocaine use, and mental health struggles. Michael shares what it was like growing up without his father, searching for a connection with a higher power, and navigating years of substance use that eventually led to daily binge drinking, frequent psychiatric hospitalizations, and multiple 51-50 holds. He opens up about his lowest moments, the rock bottom that changed everything, and the path that ultimately led him to recovery.This conversation explores addiction, mental health, recovery, trauma, spirituality, alcoholism, drug addiction, and finding hope after years of struggle.
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Michael Links |
Website | https://multifacetedmonster.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/multifacetedmonster/
Chapters |
00:00 Intro & Meet the Guest
00:30 Growing Up: Family, Childhood, and Moving
01:14 Early Rebellion & Childhood Stories
02:18 Family Dynamics and Religion
03:29 Parental Absence & Communication Issues
05:14 Substance Use Begins
06:16 Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism
07:28 Weed, Social Acceptance, and Early Drug Use
09:59 Cocaine & Escalating Addiction
12:34 Meth, Toxic Relationships, and the Spiral Down
15:05 Legal Consequences & Crime Stories1
8:54 Never Feeling Like It Was a Problem
21:32 First Rehab Experience
24:22 Multiple 5150s & Suicidal Ideation
27:00 Stigma of Suicide & The Reality
31:14 Therapy, Recovery & Family Dynamics
35:54 Rock Bottom and Road to Recovery
41:40 Living Sober: New Life and Achievements
54:50 Relationships, Recovery & Setting Boundaries
01:02:02 Healthy Relationships & Personal Growth
01:05:16 How to Find Multifaceted Monster & Outro
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