Near Fatal OD & Alcohol Withdrawal Saved His Life – 9 Months Sober Musician Shares All
Near Fatal OD & Alcohol Withdrawal Saved His Life – 9 Months Sober Musician Shares All  
Podcast: TheWillpowerPodcast with Will Gordon
Rating: Explicit Published On: Fri Jan 02 2026
Description: Chester Alarie, a 34-year-old musician from Montreal, opens up about his 17-year battle with drugs and alcohol that led to depression, multiple rock bottoms, a near-fatal overdose, and alcohol withdrawal in January 2024.FULL DISCLOSURE> YOU WILL ABSOLUTELY WANT TO LISTEN TO THE END. THIS EPISODE IS AS ENTERTAINING AS A RECOVERY PODCAST CAN GET! After rehab, relapses, and finally working the 12 steps, Chester is now 9 months sober, happier than ever, and making music full-time. This conversation is raw, honest, and full of hope – from the darkest moments to finding joy sober on stage.Trigger Warning: This episode discusses overdose, withdrawal, suicide attempts, and other heavy topics. If you're struggling, please reach out for help.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US): 988 Crisis Text Line (US): Text HOME to 741741 Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 988 (or 1-833-456-4566) SAMHSA National Helpline (US): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Timestamps:00:00 – Near Fatal Overdose & Withdrawal02:46 – Early Struggles & Depression 07:55 – Rock Bottoms Begin 17:21 – Loss & Grief 24:16 – The OD That Changed Everything 38:54 – Relapses & Moderation Lies 49:18 – Happiest Sober Moment (Crying on Stage)1:01:11 – Comparison is the Thief of JoyConnect with Chester: Instagram: @chester_alarieConnect with Will: https://www.instagram.com/thewillpowerpodcastSupport the podcast (if you feel called): Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/willpowerpodcast (active & appreciated ❤️)Need someone to talk to? My 1-on-1 mentoring → https://calendly.com/thewillpowerpodcast/30min🧥 RCVR Apparel → Rock recovery-inspired gear with pride. Save 10% with code WILLPOWER10 at https://rcvrbrand.com 💊 LiverMedic Supplements → Feel your best with natural liver support. Use code WILL10 for 10% off at https://liverlifesupplements.com 🎤 AMPLIFY Sober Voices (Jan 15, 2026) → Join sober creators at Podfest 2026. Get $20 off with code WILLPOWER20 at https://amplify.soberliferocks.com 📚 Shortform (reading made easy) → Dig deeper into recovery books! Sign up at https://shortform.com/twpp and get a FREE TRIAL + $50 OFF your annual subscription.If this episode helped you or someone you know, hit subscribe and share it. More real stories coming soon.Thank you for being part of this community. And a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR! I believe 2026 will be OUR BEST yet! Thanks for being apart of this community! It means the world ✊#Sobriety #RecoveryStory #AlcoholAddiction #OverdoseSurvival #SoberMusician #12Steps #RockBottom #SoberLife #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #WillpowerPodcast #Sober2026 #RelapseToRecovery #SoberJourney