🎙️ Episode 3: Rock Bottom

Rock bottom isn't always losing everything overnight.

Sometimes it's the slow, silent process of losing yourself while pretending everything is okay.

In this episode of Rise With Henry, I open up about one of the lowest periods of my life—the setbacks, the loneliness, the hard lessons, and the uncomfortable truths that came with hitting rock bottom.

We talk about losing opportunities, losing relationships, forgiving yourself for past mistakes, and learning that some of life's hardest lessons are the ones we need most.

If you've ever felt stuck, broken, lost, or unsure of how you got where you are, this episode is for you.

Because rock bottom isn't the end of your story.

Sometimes it's the place where your comeback begins.

🎧 In this episode:
• The two types of rock bottom
• Loneliness, loss, and self-reflection
• Why some people leave when life gets hard
• The power of forgiveness
• Taking responsibility for self-inflicted setbacks
• Finding strength when everything falls apart
• A practical challenge to help you move forward this week

And next week, we'll explore something even harder than rock bottom: rebuilding your life, your confidence, and your future.

Keep rising.

Today, I share a personal story about alcohol, addiction, and the lessons I learned from trying to escape my problems instead of facing them.

This isn't a story about judgment, and it's not a lecture about drinking. It's a conversation about the promises we make to ourselves, the warning signs we ignore, and how real change begins when we stop running from the things we need to face.

After nearly three years of sobriety, I reflect on what I've gained, what I've lost, and why peace of mind has become one of the greatest rewards of all.

If you've ever felt stuck, struggled with a habit, or found yourself settling for less than you're capable of, this episode is for you.

Keep rising.

In the very first episode of Rise With Henry, I share why I started this podcast and what you can expect on this journey.

I'm not a guru. I don't have life all figured out. In fact, if there were awards for making mistakes, I'd probably be the King Kong of them.

This podcast is for anyone trying to grow, rebuild, chase a dream, or simply become a better version of themselves. We'll talk about resilience, discipline, setbacks, success, and the lessons life teaches us along the way.

Every Thursday, I'll be sharing personal stories, life lessons, and honest conversations about the challenges and victories that shape who we become.

So grab a coffee, get comfortable, and let's rise together.

New episodes every Thursday.