I Became My Father — Until I Got Sober || Dadsense by Subhasis Mishra
From DadSense with Subhasis Mishra by Subhasis Mishra
March 4, 2026 · 1h 36m
About this episode
Juan shares his powerful transformation from addiction to becoming a sober, emotionally present father.
#dadsense #podcast #indiandads #alcohol #parentingpodcast #indianparents From Addiction to Presence: Juan’s Raw Journey to Becoming a Better Father | DadSenseWhat does it really mean to be a father? Is it providing… or being present?In this deeply moving episode of DadSense, Juan shares his powerful transformation from a fear-driven provider living a double life to a sober, emotionally present father committed to radical honesty.At 25, Juan became a dad carrying the wounds of his own childhood. Believing that money equals love, he spent 25 years in “auto-mode” — building a successful career at global giants like Warner Bros. and Disney, buying beautiful homes, and sending his daughters to international schools.But behind the success was a hidden struggle.What started as social drinking spiraled into addiction — ecstasy in Las Vegas, cocaine in Madrid, and years of secrecy, infidelity, and shame. From Monday to Thursday, he was the successful executive father. On weekends, he was battling addiction and self-destruction.Between 2006–2009, his world began to fall apart. Multiple separations. Relapses. Denial. And a painful realization: alcohol wasn’t harmless — it was the gateway.In…
People in this episode
Host: Subhasis Mishra
Guest: Juan
Topics covered
- fatherhood
- sobriety
- addiction
- parenting
- personal transformation
- emotional presence
Keywords
- fatherhood
- sobriety
- addiction
- parenting
- emotional presence
- personal transformation
- AA
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Warner Bros., Disney, AA
Places: Los Angeles
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