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Addiction, Healing, Hope, Family Reconciliation and More with Mickey Peters Episode 31

Addiction, Healing, Hope, Family Reconciliation and More with Mickey Peters

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In episode #31, we are honored to have Mickey, a fellow Houstonian whose story is both intriguing and inspiring. 

We delve into Mickey's relationship with his father, exploring the challenges and lessons learned from a childhood marked by frequent moves and emotional avoidance. 
Mickey opens up about his struggles with addiction, including a significant period of his life where he dealt with pornography and infidelity. He shares the profound impact this had on his marriage and family, and how he and his wife, Stephanie, have worked through these challenges. 
Throughout the episode, Mickey's story is a testament to resilience, recovery, and the ongoing journey of personal growth. 
 

 00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
 00:00:33 - Guest Introduction: Mickey
 00:01:23 - Mickey's Background and Early Life
 00:02:21 - Moving and Childhood Challenges
 00:03:56 - Settling in South Texas
 00:04:49 - Education and Career Path
 00:05:43 - Family and Current Life
 00:06:40 - Influence of Mexican Culture
 00:08:30 - Raising Bilingual Children
 00:11:14 - Relationship with Father
 00:12:07 - Emotional Avoidance in Family
 00:13:10 - Baseball Story and Emotional Suppression
 00:14:14 - Impact of Pornography
 00:15:47 - Double Life and Addiction
 00:17:07 - Father's Support in Recovery
 00:18:13 - Positive Aspects of Relationship with Father
 00:20:09 - Father's Work Ethic and Discipline
 00:22:27 - Bonding Through Activities
 00:24:45 - Father's Intentional Presence
 00:28:12 - Best Advice from Father
 00:30:51 - Perseverance and Not Quitting
 00:32:18 - Challenges as a Father
 00:33:17 - Affair and Its Impact
 00:37:00 - Encouragement for Struggling Fathers
 00:38:16 - Addiction and Seeking Help
 00:42:33 - Role of Spouse in Marital Issues
 00:46:29 - Recovery and Healing Process
 00:48:08 - Steph's Role in Recovery
  
 
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