The day Ian Fee finally looked in the mirror

After 30 years of believing alcohol was his edge, Ian Fee hit a wall—and on the third day of rehab, everything changed. His story is one of transformation, emotional healing, and what it really takes to build a life that feels whole.

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Sometimes it’s not the rock bottom that changes you. It’s the quiet whisper you finally hear once the noise fades.

Ian spent decades using alcohol to connect, succeed, and cope, but underneath was a man who hadn’t yet learned to feel. When that moment finally came, it wasn’t loud. It was a simple realization: “If I’m not right, nothing else ever will be.”

That line stayed with me. Maybe it will for you, too.

THREE things to think about:

• Healing often starts the moment we stop blaming and start owning.

• Your support circle might be smaller than it used to be, which might be the best thing.

• Routine doesn’t just bring discipline; it can quietly rebuild identity.

TWO things to ask yourself:

• What mask have I been wearing to get through the day?

• When was the last time I sat with my feelings instead of silencing them?

ONE thing to try this week:

Write one sentence each morning in a journal. Just one. After 7 days, look back and see what themes emerge.

New episode out now with Ian Fee—hear what changed, and how he’s helping others start their own shift.

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