Mikhail AKA DOOKIEBUTTER on Twitter is an avid bodybuilder, husband, father, and co-founder of the infamous 100 CLUB. In this episode, we talk about the struggles he faced in 2022 and how he kept his mindset in check despite all the adversity going on with his health. We also dive into the comeback tour for the REJECT MEDIOCRITY podcast and how important it is to follow through with promises we tell ourselves. At the end of the podcast, Dooks talks about raising money for Veterans with PTSD through t-shirt sales. If you would like to own a kickass shirt and wear it around with pride knowing you’re supporting such an amazing cause you can buy one with the link below.
Time Stamps:
[00:00:00] Getting into bodybuilding.
[00:03:21] Going through illness, Surgical procedures deterring bodybuilding.
[00:06:02] Giardia diagnosis.
[00:06:48] Going through back surgery after breaking vertebrae.
[00:08:37] Having pectoral chest muscles disfigured as a result of the back surgery. [00:11:44] Rhabdomyolysis diagnosis and crazy story.
[00:15:26] Dooks' motivating factor.
[00:18:49] Alex's substance abuse backstory.
[00:21:48] Stealing from employer to fund substance abuse.
[00:22:15] Getting caught and losing a job.
[00:23:15] First time attempting suicide.
[00:24:19] Admission to the psych center.
[00:26:29] Coming across the Twitter health community, the Drug epidemic, Changing lives.
[00:27:48] Second suicide attempt.
[00:29:14] Sharing vulnerabilities.
[00:30:52] Hiding substance abuse secret, Support systems for addicts.
[00:32:51] Relapsing after trying to quit, Family tragedy, Quitting substance abuse.
[00:36:15] Mindset shift.
[00:37:30] Bringing the Podcast back.
[00:40:23] Finding genuine people on Twitter.
[00:42:04] The100club.
[00:50:18] Final Remarks.
Support Veterans with PTSD: https://www.bonfire.com/baseball-tees-for-ptsd/
Connect with DOOK:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dookiebutter100
Connect with Alex:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexwcherry
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexwcherryy/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaU3Hou4RQFJZzal7z7gM6A
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