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. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction. 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 Follow us! Instagram | https://instagram.com/fthestigmapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigma Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/fthestigmapod Tags in this video ↓fthestigma, podcast, addiction, recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, ptsd, mentalhealth, mentalillness, vulnerability, youth, healthandwellness, god, sobriety, relapse, treatment, loss, grief, addicts, recovery, addict, relationships, psychological, experience, spiritual, spirituality, alcoholic, addiction recovery, insanity, psychosis, story, neglect, jail, prescription, alcoholism, treatment, diagnosis, prison, criminal, psychology, doctor, dealer, felony, felonies, forgiveness, spiritual, DUI, 5150, psych wards#fthestigma #podcast #addiction #mentalhealth #mentalillness #recovery #criminal #addictionrecovery #addict #alcoholism
