Transforming Struggles Into Strength: An Inspiring Story of Resilience, Redemption, and Recovery with Mitch Leff

The journey from struggle to strength in recovery is one of profound transformation. What begins as a battle against darkness, uncertainty, and pain evolves into a testament to resilience, hope, and personal growth. In the midst of struggle, we often find the greatest opportunities for change—each challenge met with determination becomes a stepping stone toward a life of renewed purpose.

Our guest this week shares his gripping journey from addiction to sobriety, recounting his struggles with alcohol and drugs that began in his late teenage years, from hitting rock bottom and being arrested on his high school graduation night to undergoing a mini-intervention in college to finding his path to recovery and inspiring others to transform their struggles into strengths.

In 2006, one week shy of his 19th birthday, Mitch found himself in rehab for drug addiction. After spending time in rehab, halfway houses, and collegiate recovery programs, he moved to New York and made something special of his life. He started ‘Mitch Motivates’ after noticing the need for experienced, independent experts in the recovery community. 

He has been in recovery since 2006 when he was only 19. For over 17 years, Mitch has been a leader and expert in addiction, recovery, sobriety, and mental health. In his book, “My Addiction, My Superpower,” Mitch shares his recovery journey in detail, in which he reveals the lessons he learned and breaks them down into twelve easy tips for anyone who has been impacted by addiction, mental health, or substance abuse.

Topics Discussed:

• Honoring yourself (and others) by putting your sobriety first 

• The power of telling your story through positivity, honesty, and vulnerability 

• Why recovery requires our whole-hearted attention and letting go of our ego

• Finding strength in overcoming failure and moving forward (resilience)

• Keeping your sobriety simple and consistent for long-term recovery

Connect with Mitch Leff:

• Email: mitch@mitchmotivates.com 

• Website: https://mitchmotivates.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchmotivates

• All Social: @MitchMotivates  

My Addiction, My SuperPower - Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRVQYQ4G?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_W7QFA919DB4GEE9KJGXY&language=en-US 

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About Positive Recovery Centers:

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional, positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit the website or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help!

• Call: 877-476-2743

• Address: 902 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77006

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