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Ep. 6 How Grief, ADHD & 'Wild' with Reese Witherspoon Inspired My Journey to Sobriety

Hook: You like my advice, right? But what if it’s controversial and not so pretty? Would you still like it then?


In this episode of Charlie’s Toolbox, I’m taking you on a deeply personal journey through grief, sobriety, and finding a connection with the universe. Inspired by the movie Wild with Reese Witherspoon, I share how grief can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms like substance use—and how embracing sobriety has transformed my life.


I open up about my experiences with Cannabis Use Disorder, the struggles I faced, and the wake-up call that made me quit cold turkey. It’s a story of recognizing how habits can block us from living fully and how divinity shows up when we reconnect with life and nature.

This episode is raw, honest, and filled with reflections to help you consider what might be holding you back from being fully present in your own life.





What You’ll Hear:

  • Why Wild inspired this episode and its themes of grief and healing

  • My personal story with alcohol and cannabis use, and the turning point that led to sobriety

  • Understanding Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) and its impact

  • How habits can block us from connecting with the divine and fully living

  • A heartfelt reflection on why sobriety helped me find clarity, peace, and joy

Key Moments:

  • [00:02:00] Introducing the new direction of Charlie’s Toolbox: storytelling and emotional depth

  • [00:06:30] How grief and trauma led to my reliance on weed

  • [00:10:45] Breaking down Cannabis Use Disorder and recognizing my own patterns

  • [00:15:15] Vanity, health, and divine intervention: What helped me quit

  • [00:20:00] Encouragement for listeners: Removing obstacles to embrace life fully

Closing Thought:Divinity, or your highest self, shows up when you are fully engulfed in living. What’s standing in your way?

Thank You for Listening:Thank you for sharing this moment with me and allowing me to open my heart to you. Let’s step into the new year with clarity, courage, and the freedom to embrace life.

Connect with Me:Follow me on social media and YouTube for updates, reflections, and bonus content from Charlie’s Toolbox.


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