Own Your Pain

Suffering Sucks, But It’s Your Best Teacher | Episode 37

Hey, you beautiful survivors! It’s Michael, your Sober Psychology host—psychologist in training, sober dad, and the guy who’s been through enough crap to know suffering isn’t just a phase, it’s a professor. In this episode, I’m diving headfirst into the raw, messy truth about suffering—why it’s inevitable, why you’re probably making it worse, and how to use it to become tougher than a biker in a bar fight. Get ready for 30 minutes of no-BS insights, backed by science and my own decade of clawing out of an alcoholism grip. From cognitive appraisal theory to Viktor Frankl’s wisdom, I’m breaking down why pain hits hard and how to stop running from it like it’s a tax collector. Expect dark humor, hard truths, and a few wake-up calls that’ll make you rethink that pity party you’ve been throwing. This isn’t about coddling—it’s about turning your suffering into strength. Life’s too short to let pain own you. Hit play to learn how to face your hurt, find its lessons, and stop whining about your ex’s new Instagram aesthetic. Drop a comment with the toughest suffering you’ve faced—I’m reading every one. Like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs to stop crying into their kombucha and start growing. Let’s do this.