Listen "Unfiltered: Recovery, Fame, and Fatherhood with Justin McClure"
Episode Synopsis
Matt sits down with Justin McClure, a dad, entrepreneur, and social media force who shares his journey from overcoming addiction to building a family brand with millions of followers. Justin talks openly about his path to sobriety, the wake-up calls that shaped him, and how ditching ego and focusing on family changed his life. They discuss the powerful lessons learned from starting over, creating authentic content, and the reality behind building a social media presence with purpose. This conversation will give you incredible insights into finding clarity and success after personal struggle.Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction and Jaw-Dropping Guest Bio00:01:32 - Insights into Justin’s Roots and Family Life00:02:15 - Lessons from Growing Up in Rural Georgia00:05:57 - The Turning Point: Overcoming Addiction00:13:40 - Love, Marriage, and Fatherhood Begin00:16:49 - How Sobriety Redefined Fatherhood00:17:17 - The Role of Curiosity in Staying Sober00:18:18 - Breaking Barriers: Love Beyond Prejudice00:19:54 - Going Viral: The Video That Changed Everything00:21:04 - Building a YouTube Empire from Scratch00:24:07 - Why Letting Go of Ego Transformed Everything00:28:01 - Practical Advice for Those Struggling00:29:17 - Final Takeaways and Book RecommendationsLinks and ResourcesJustin on LinkedInThe Mighty McClure Family The Mighty McClures on Instagram The Mighty McClures on YouTube The McClure Twins on YouTubeJustin on Instagram Ami on Instagram Ava and Alexis on InstagramJersey on Instagram The Mighty McClures on Facebook The UltraLiteDaily Sober: 365 Daily Lessons to Break Habits and Addictions by Justin McClure Book RecommendationMetabolical by Robert LustigThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Eternal Optimist? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!
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