From Chaos to Connection

Mind Your Self - Four Swans · Apr 26, 2026 · 34m

A powerful, honest conversation offering hope to anyone struggling with addiction, or supporting someone who is. Alan O’Brien shares his raw and transformative journey from early addiction and inner turmoil to over 20 years in recovery.

An alcoholic by the time he reached his teens, he speaks openly about the emotional and psychological root causes of his addiction, the courage it takes to ask for help, and the painful experiences that lie beneath the surface. With clarity and compassion, he speaks about the turning points that led him to seek help, and the ongoing commitment required to stay…