Fashion mogul and designer Walker M. sits down with Nate to share his alcoholism recovery story — a raw conversation about sobriety, AA, 12-step recovery, spirituality, and learning to live without fear.Walker built a high-flying career as a creative director in New York City's fashion and design world, only to lose it to alcoholism. He opens up about growing up in an alcoholic family, drinking at 16, the ego and insecurity hidden behind a glamorous exterior, prescription pain medication after back surgery, relapse, and the spiritual shift that helped him move from fear to faith — and launch his own brand, MARYN.If you're new to recovery, sober curious, attending AA meetings, supporting someone with alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder, or looking for hope in addiction recovery, this conversation is for you.In this episode we cover:- What alcohol seemed to "solve" before it stopped working- The difference between not drinking and emotional sobriety- Why meetings, community, and 12-step recovery matter- How fear, shame, ego, and insecurity show up in addiction- How faith, prayer, and a higher power changed Walker's recovery- Rebuilding purpose, career, and creativity through MARYNComment below: What helped you move from fear to hope in recovery?Subscribe for more recovery stories, sobriety conversations, mental health discussions, and honest interviews about addiction recovery, AA, sober living, and finding purpose after substance use.Connect with Walker & MARYN:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryncompanyWebsite: https://maryncompany.comIf you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, alcohol, or thoughts of suicide, please reach out to a trusted person, a local recovery community, or crisis support in your area. You are not alone — recovery is possible.#Recovery #Sobriety #AlcoholismRecovery #AddictionRecovery #SoberLife #AARecovery #12StepRecovery #RecoveryPodcast #EmotionalSobriety #FaithInRecovery #MentalHealth #RecoveryCommunity #SoberLiving #GreenvilleSC #SoberCurious