Dr. David John is Associate Professor of Medicine and the Associate Dean for Alumni and Community Initiatives at the University of Missouri Kansas City, School of Medicine. He has also served as a "Docent" mentor within the SOM. He served as the Chair of the state of Hawaii Physicians' Health Committee while also serving on the board for over two decades. He is heavily involved in the recovery community in Hawaii and Kansas City. He is a father to two wonderful daughter and has served as a confidante and mentor for many students, residents and colleague over the years.
In this episode, Dr. John shares how important honesty with oneself is to be able to live a truthful and honest life. He shares his story of addiction to alcohol and the moment of clarity when he realized he had a real problem. This led to him packing his bags immediately and checking himself into a rehabilitation center. He talks about the power alcohol had over him and how he has kept his disease in front of him as a reminder of where he does not ever want to go back. 
He believes physicians struggling with these issues need to be reminded that taking the first step and acknowledging the problem is the hardest but things do work out. Going through hardships  is something that pushes us to change. Having a support group where one can be vulnerable and not feel judged is important. Having role models who have made it and been successful and who can guide others through this tumultuous journey is important. One has to remember that the risk of losing everything is inevitable if help and treatment is not sought. But if we take the time to be honest and really focus on recovery long term, there is much to be mended and gained. 
He states that GRATITUDE is important. According to Alcoholics Anonymous, you can be sober and not grateful BUT you can't stay sober! David's enriched life started with his sobriety birthday. He strongly believes that the only way for an addict to live is to get clean, work towards recovery and rebuild their life. He is grateful for his second life and feels blessed to have a chance to love others wholeheartedly.
David's Happy PLace: Island in Oahu-That's where he is surrounded by those who love him, especially his daughters.
On his Nightstand: Fiction (Still likes to get lost in books)- Teen Wolf is what he's watching
One pearl of Wisdom: Be Honest with yourself, only then you can be true to yourself and to those around you.
Recommended Reading: The Ship of Death by DH Lawrence
https://www.aa.org/twelve-steps-alcoholics-anonymous
Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous

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