280. From Rock Star to Rock Bottom: Anthony’s Sobriety Story (Papa Roach Musician)

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In this episode, I sit down with Anthony Esperance, drummer for the rock band Papa Roach, to discuss his incredible journey from rock bottom to reclaiming his life through sobriety. Anthony shares the raw truth about his struggles with alcohol. --- About Me Bobby Hobert is a leading content creator and transformation coach who works with entrepreneurs and C-level executives. His mission? To help you stay laser-focused on your goals by optimizing how you manage your time. --- Stay on Track Every Monday Join over 5,000+ readers who start their week with actionable insights to build momentum in just 60 seconds. 📬 Sign up for the free newsletter: www.bit.ly/3Qa869F --- Tune Into the Show 🎧 Learn strategies to stay disciplined and crush your goals: - iTunes: https://bit.ly/45uuhM9 - Spotify: https://bit.ly/45syf7S --- ### Connect with Bobby - 🌍 Website: https://www.bobbyhobert.com - 📧 Work with Bobby: [e-mail] --- ### Join the Community Stay inspired and motivated—follow Bobby across social platforms: - 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbbaaaay - 🐦 Twitter: (https://twitter.com/bobbbaaaay - 🎵 TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@bobbbaaaay?lang=en --- Chapters: 00:00 - Meeting Anthony and Setting the Stage 00:45 - The Hero’s Journey and Alcohol 01:50 - Realizing Alcohol Needed to Go 03:15 - Rock Bottom and Turning Point 05:00 - Rusty’s Call That Changed Everything 08:45 - Life in a Rock Band and Drinking 11:30 - Pandemic Escalation of Addiction 14:15 - Sobriety on Tour: The Real Struggles 18:30 - Blaze’s Support Through the Darkness 22:10 - The Hardest Relapse and Breaking Up 27:00 - Choosing Self-Love Over Self-Destruction 30:45 - Helping Others in Detox 34:10 - Embracing AA and Facing Resentments 41:00 - Higher Power: Finding Personal Meaning 46:30 - Life-Changing Impact of Morning Routines 49:45 - The New Life Without Alcohol