Episode 70 - Michael Kannady - Past, Present, & Future (Hosted By Tim Hanner)

Episode 70 - Michael Kannady - Past, Present, & Future (Hosted By Tim Hanner)

From The FocalFlip Podcast by Michael Kannady

January 31, 2026 · 1h 25m · Season 2 · Episode 70

About this episode

Michael Kannady shares his life journey, discussing his past, present struggles with addiction, and future aspirations in a candid conversation with Tim Hanner.

Episode 70 – Michael Kannady: Past, Present, and Future (Hosted by Tim Hanner) We've got a deep one in this episode of The FocalFlip Podcast, where Tim Hanner sits down with Mike for the most vulnerable conversation to date, tracing the full arc of his life: the past that shaped him, the present that grounded him, and the future he’s intentionally building. Mike and Tim’s relationship began years ago in a unique way. Tim became principal at Piner Elementary the year after Mike had moved on to Twenhofel, yet their paths would eventually cross—marking the start of a mentorship that would quietly influence Mike’s growth as a person, leader, and man. Mike opens up about growing up on a farm, his deep love and respect for his parents, and the values instilled through hard work, school, sports, and community. He reflects on his social life, his passion for basketball, and his genuine love for people—traits that fueled both his success and, later, his struggle. As a collegiate athlete, a serious injury led to prescribed opiates—marking the beginning of a long, quiet battle with addiction. What followed were years of overdoses, hospital visits, lost jobs, and losing everything… twice. On…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Kannady

Topics covered

  • addiction
  • mental health
  • personal growth
  • mentorship
  • athletics

Keywords

  • vulnerability
  • recovery
  • opiate addiction
  • mental pain
  • community values

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Fireball, FocalFlip, Better Blend

Places: Independence, KY

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