Navigating Life After Addiction

In this episode of Second Shot, hosts Heath Oaks and Jenny Anchondo welcome Michael Molthan, a former luxury home builder turned addiction recovery advocate. Michael shares his journey from success to addiction, detailing his struggles with drugs and alcohol, his time in prison, and his eventual spiritual awakening. The conversation explores the importance of the 12-step program, the challenges of recovery, and the significance of authenticity and connection in healing. Michael emphasizes the need for honesty and the power of relationships in recovery, offering insights for those facing similar challenges. In this conversation, Michael Molthan shares his transformative journey from addiction to recovery, emphasizing the importance of support groups, spiritual leadership, and the grace of God. He discusses the power of redemption and how embracing grace can lead to personal growth and a fulfilling life. The conversation highlights the significance of community in the recovery process and the hope that comes from sharing experiences and supporting one another.

What sets Michael Molthan - M2 The Rock's story apart is the realization that there wasn't just one rock bottom; there were many. And from those challenging moments, he emerged stronger and more determined than ever. Today, he leverages his personal experiences and magnetic, relatable personality to inspire others to embark on their own transformative journeys. Michael Molthan - M2 The Rock is proof that even in the darkest of times, one can find a path to fulfillment and purpose, using rock bottom as a steppingstone rather than an endpoint.

Michael Molthan's mission is to raise the meaning of “Rock Bottom” sharing his relatable stories for everyone by rebuilding the “Spirit, Mind, and Body”. When this is “Out of Order” our life is full of chaos and confusion.

Michael Molthan doesn't shy away from talking about his painful past of trauma, drug, alcohol, and work addiction. On his talk show called The M2 The ROCK Show, he interviews inspiring people with inspiring stories.

For over 2o years, Michael Molthan has been known as one of the most well-known Luxury Homebuilders in Dallas, Texas - The Park Cities and also in the country until 2009. Michael Molthan finally hit rock bottom. Drugs. Alcohol, and crime. And absolute chaos. He accumulated 27 mugshots in four years and was about to enter a place he swore he would never go: prison. Addiction was Michael’s temporary solution to heal from a dark childhood trauma secret. Little did he know that being imprisoned and reading and writing for inmates that could not read or write. On October 13, 2017, Michael was miraculously released 2 years early from prison before completing his sentence. He traveled 300 Miles back to Dallas, Texas, to see Judge Jennifer Bennett to turn himself in. For the first time Judge Bennett could see this miraculous change that had taken place in Michael’s life, so she pardoned him and told him to go “pay it forward”. That’s what Michael Molthan has been doing for the last 7 years.

Michael is the host of The M2 THE ROCK Show, one of the fastest growing shows/podcasts in the country that dives into the topic of self-improvement, spirituality, health, mind, and many more. Michael Molthan is the author of two books, “300 MILES – Memoir of Michael Molthan” and “Today, I Realize - Daily Devotional 2025” being released in 2025.

Michael’s main passion is simple and profound: “That Everyone Is An Addict”.

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