Executive Loneliness, Recovery, and Purposeful Living
Featured on the State of Mind Mental Health Podcast
Loneliness at the Top of Corporate Life, Alcoholism, Recovery, and Living a Life of Purpose
I’m deeply honored to have been featured on the State of Mind Mental Health Podcast, hosted by the insightful Michael Stroh. Ranked among the top 10% of podcasts globally and reaching over 12,000 monthly listeners, the show is known for its courageous conversations around mental health, personal growth, and emotional resilience.
In this powerful episode, I open up about a topic that too many leaders struggle with in silence:
“Loneliness at the Top of Corporate Life, Alcoholism, Recovery, and Living a Life of Purpose.”
Behind titles, success, and boardroom wins, many executives experience profound isolation. I share my own journey—what it felt like to carry the weight of leadership while feeling emotionally disconnected, and how alcohol slowly became a coping mechanism. From the outside, everything looked successful. Internally, I was struggling.
During our conversation, I speak honestly about:
The hidden reality of executive loneliness
How unhealthy coping patterns develop under pressure
The moment I realized something had to change
My path into recovery and sobriety
How purpose became a guiding force in my life and leadership
This episode is raw, vulnerable, and real. There was no script—just truth. I believe it’s time leaders speak openly about mental health, addiction, and emotional wellbeing without shame or fear of judgment. Strength isn’t about pretending everything is fine. Strength is having the courage to say, “I need help.”
Michael creates a safe space where meaningful conversations can happen, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my story in a way that might help someone else feel less alone. If you’re a leader who feels isolated, overwhelmed, or stuck in unhealthy patterns, know this:
You are not broken.
You are not weak.
And you are not alone.
Recovery isn’t just about removing something from your life—it’s about rebuilding who you are, reconnecting with purpose, and learning how to lead yourself before leading others. Through coaching, community, and conscious leadership, I now work with executives who want clarity, presence, and sustainable success—without numbing themselves to cope.
My hope is that this episode encourages more leaders to step out of silence and into honest conversations about their inner world. Because when we normalize vulnerability, we create stronger leaders, healthier organizations, and deeper human connection.
A heartfelt thank you to Michael Stroh for holding space for such an important discussion and for the meaningful work you do in the mental health space.
If even one person feels seen because of this conversation, it was worth it.
Published: 2025-04-05
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