From El Tucsonan — a video-first podcast introducing Tucson to itself. 🎙️ follow Mike! @SobrietySpiritualityandSales 💛 Become a supporter (full uncut + early access): eltucsonan.com/supporters/sign_in 🤝 Sponsor the show: eltucsonan.com/pages/sponsor 📲 IG @eltucsonan · TikTok @el.tucson #ElTucsonan #Tucson

This week I sat down with Mike Curry — a Tucson native who spent years lost to addiction, prison, and three years homeless on these streets, and who now works one-on-one as a sobriety and mindset coach for entrepreneurs and high-level executives. We talk about the moment everything turned — a walk away from a robbery, a $8 yard job, a sandwich from Safeway — and how he built a life and a business on the other side of it: engaged, reconciled with his daughter, and coaching founders through the belief that 90% of business is mindset, and that the business owner is usually the bottleneck. We get into his own influences (David Bayer, Zig Ziglar, Earl Nightingale), why he coaches from lived experience instead of theory, "hangxiety," and what it actually means to surrender. And we talk about Mount Lemmon, where his mom's ashes are, and Tucson — the city he loves enough to wish it grew more of its own businesses. Watch the full conversation now. — Gregorio C., El Tucsonan 🔔 New episodes every Tuesday — subscribe on YouTube. This episode includes sponsor/ad messages; timestamps above. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Cold open 1:59 Coaching men on sobriety & business 5:21 From car salesman to coach 8:44 Prison, pharmacies & the descent 10:19 Rock bottom: homeless on these streets 13:45 The day it turned: a yard, a sandwich 15:18 Who addiction really comes for 17:39 His brother, and "hangxiety" 25:15 Identity, your circle & resiliency 32:49 His mentors: Bayer, Ziglar & Nightingale 37:03 Faith & a spiritual awakening 49:38 Love, letting go & how she showed up 55:14 Becoming a coach & speaker 58:36 Why coaches need coaches too 64:25 Better humans, not just better businesses 71:04 Freedom, Mount Lemmon & loving Tucson 75:14 Tools to beat addiction (producer Qs) 79:30 The root of addiction: trauma & soul contracts 84:26 Guest picks & goodbye 🔗 LINKS El Tucsonan — eltucsonan.com Become a supporter (full uncut + early access): eltucsonan.com/supporters/sign_in Sponsor the show: eltucsonan.com/pages/sponsor Instagram: @eltucsonan · TikTok: @el.tucson Mike Curry — coaching: mikecurrycoaching.com · Instagram: @mikecurryofficial • https://www.youtube.com/@UCTTK-Kt-aGG4YRxZ1i4fwOg Episode 1 with Rey: https://youtu.be/D4L5OEVrY4M Episode 2 with Q — Part 1: https://youtu.be/XZUkSfR43T0 Episode 2 with Q — Part 2: https://youtu.be/Hx3Xx68CQ9E Epsiode 3 with KP: https://youtu.be/PHa9r1Uorj8 Episode 4 with Eva: https://youtu.be/IoTjFBDN8sI 📚 REFERENCED - Mind Hack — David Bayer - See You at the Top — Zig Ziglar - The Strangest Secret — Earl Nightingale 🎬 NAMES MENTIONED David Bayer — mindset coach, led the year-long program Mike went through Zig Ziglar — motivational author (See You at the Top) Earl Nightingale — "The Strangest Secret" Bob Marley — "Redemption Song," which Mike calls the ultimate redemption music El Tucsonan is a production of Self Media Productions LLC. Tucson, Arizona. © 2026 Self Media Productions LLC. All rights reserved.

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The Hidden Power of Sobriety in Sales goes far beyond quitting alcohol; it’s about unlocking clarity, purpose, stronger relationships, and long-term business success. In this powerful first episode of Sobriety, Spirituality, and Sales, Mike Curry sits down with Big Mike to share an emotional conversation about the heartbreaking loss of his son, Jack, and how that tragedy inspired a journey of healing, faith, and personal transformation. Together, they explore how sobriety improves leadership, sales performance, emotional intelligence, discipline, and daily habits. Big Mike opens up about grief, honoring Jack’s legacy, building a thriving business, and discovering that true wealth comes from purpose, gratitude, and serving others. If this episode inspired you, please Like, Comment, Subscribe, and share it with someone who needs encouragement today. 00:00 – Welcome to Sobriety, Spirituality & Sales 01:16 – Meet Big Mike 04:42 – Growing Up & Becoming an Entrepreneur 08:05 – Jack's Story and Addiction Journey 13:18 – Recovery, Courage & Hope 18:42 – Honoring Jack's Legacy 22:15 – The Hidden Power of Sobriety in Sales 27:05 – Finding Purpose After Tragedy 31:30 – Leadership, Business & Gratitude 36:55 – Building Strong Client Relationships 42:20 – Helping Others Through Recovery 47:05 – Advice for Parents 51:00 – Final Lessons & Closing Thoughts #Sobriety #Sales #Recovery #MikeCurryAlcoholFreedomCoach #PersonalGrowth #MikeCurryAlcoholFreedomCoach #TheHiddenPowerOfSobrietyInSales #Sobriety #Sales #SobrietyJourney #AlcoholFreedom #AddictionRecovery #RecoveryJourney #RecoveryCommunity #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessSuccess #SalesMotivation #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #Faith #SpiritualGrowth #GriefRecovery #Mindset #SobrietySpiritualitySales

Sobriety and spirituality are about far more than simply quitting alcohol; they're about transforming your entire life. In this inspiring episode of Sobriety, Spirituality, and Sales, Mike Curry and Big Mike sit down with John McArdle, whose remarkable recovery journey reveals the powerful truths about addiction, honesty, faith, and lasting freedom that many people never hear. John shares his deeply personal story of growing up in a dysfunctional home, battling alcoholism, surviving rock bottom, discovering Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and finding purpose through spirituality and service. Together, they explore how honesty, meditation, a Higher Power, and personal responsibility can help anyone build a meaningful life beyond addiction. If this conversation helped you, like, subscribe, and share to support more conversations that inspire freedom, healing, and transformation. Subscribe for more episodes from Mike Curry Alcohol Freedom Coach. 00:00 The Secret to Sobriety Nobody Talks About 00:42 Meet John McArdle 01:45 Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Home 05:31 The First Experience with Alcohol 07:45 Chasing the Feeling 10:31 Rock Bottom and a Suicide Attempt 11:34 Discovering Alcoholics Anonymous 15:03 Healing Through Spirituality 20:12 Acceptance Changes Everything 22:07 Honesty Is the Foundation of Recovery 29:44 Living with Integrity Every Day 35:18 Finding Faith and a Higher Power 42:05 How Sobriety Changed Sales and Business 49:58 Career Transformation After Recovery 57:01 Lessons That Changed My Life 01:04:00 Making Living Amends 01:10:29 Service, Purpose, and Lasting Freedom 01:15:12 Final Advice for Anyone Struggling 01:16:30 Closing Thoughts #MikeCurryAlcoholFreedomCoach #MikeCurry #JohnMcArdle #BigMike #Sobriety #SobrietyJourney #AlcoholRecovery #AddictionRecovery #AlcoholicsAnonymous #AARecovery #Spirituality #HigherPower #RecoveryJourney #RecoveryPodcast #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #Meditation #Faith #SalesMindset #SobrietySpiritualitySales #podcast

Former NFL player Kurt Carruthers shares his powerful sobriety journey, addiction recovery story, and how faith transformed his life after football. In this inspiring conversation with Mike Curry Alcohol Freedom Coach, Kurt opens up about alcohol addiction, relapse, recovery, mental health, identity after sports, medical device sales, and finding lasting purpose through Jesus Christ. From playing football at Florida State and reaching the NFL to battling alcoholism and rebuilding his life, Kurt's testimony is filled with practical lessons about surrender, resilience, and hope. Whether you're struggling with alcohol, supporting someone in recovery, or searching for motivation to change your life, this episode offers honest insights and encouragement. If this conversation inspires you, like the video, subscribe to Mike Curry Alcohol Freedom Coach, and share it with someone who needs hope today. 00:00 Introduction & Meet Kurt Carruthers 01:20 Growing Up with Alcoholic Parents 03:10 First Experience with Alcohol & Drugs 05:20 Football Career at Florida State & NFL 10:50 Losing Identity After Football 15:00 Entering Medical Device Sales 17:10 Sobriety, Relapse & Recovery 22:00 Surrendering to God 28:00 Faith, Mental Health & Purpose 32:40 Family, Fatherhood & Second Chances 34:00 Lessons for Anyone Fighting Addiction 47:20 Final Thoughts & Hope for Recovery. #MikeCurryAlcoholFreedomCoach #KirkCarruthers #FormerNFLPlayer #SobrietyJourney #AlcoholRecovery #AddictionRecovery #RecoveryStory #RecoveryPodcast #FaithAndRecovery #ChristianRecovery #Sobriety #AlcoholFreedom #RecoveryMotivation #MentalHealthRecovery #JesusChangedMyLife #LifeTransformation #RecoveryCommunity #PersonalGrowth #Hope #RecoverySuccess #podcast #interview