Never Alone Live

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Never Alone Live is a podcast dedicated to recovery, healing, and honest conversations about addiction and mental health. Each episode features real stories from individuals in recovery, family members, and professionals who understand the challenges and the hope that recovery brings. Recovery is not something anyone should face alone. This podcast exists to remind you that support is always possible, healing is real, and change happens every day.

  1. Jul 14

    I Was One of the First Kids Given Ritalin | Michael VanBeek

    Send us Fan Mail What can a cage fighter, street enforcer, and one of the first children prescribed Ritalin teach us about purpose? In this episode of Never Alone Live, Michael VanBeek shares his extraordinary journey from childhood struggles and addiction to discovering purpose beyond recovery. Michael opens up about being one of the first children prescribed Ritalin in Cook County, how martial arts became his refuge, fighting professionally, collecting money for the mob, surviving years on the streets of Chicago, losing everything to addiction, and the moment he realized that sobriety wasn't the destination—it was the beginning. He also shares powerful insights on confidence, purpose, habit-building, self-protection, and why God's purpose isn't simply for us to get sober—but why His purpose requires us to be sober. Whether you're in recovery, searching for purpose, rebuilding your life, or supporting someone you love, Michael's story is a powerful reminder that your past does not define your future. 👇 Join our FREE weekly online recovery meeting: https://neveralonerecovery.com/events/ If this episode encouraged you, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to help us reach more people. #Recovery #AddictionRecovery #Purpose #SelfImprovement #MentalHealth #Sobriety #RecoveryJourney #PersonalGrowth #MartialArts #SelfDefense #Addiction #Healing #Faith #Resilience #Motivation #Chicago #RecoveryCommunity #Podcast #NeverAloneLive #MichaelVanBeek

    I Was One of the First Kids Given Ritalin | Michael VanBeek

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Never Alone Live is a podcast dedicated to recovery, healing, and honest conversations about addiction and mental health. Each episode features real stories from individuals in recovery, family members, and professionals who understand the challenges and the hope that recovery brings. Recovery is not something anyone should face alone. This podcast exists to remind you that support is always possible, healing is real, and change happens every day.