27. Lessons from a 6-Year, Million-Dollar Lawsuit: Addiction, Ego, and Healing - Michael Dash

The InnerView with Mitra & Ben

Does life currently feel like a continual uphill battle for you ?

In this episode, Michael Dash shares the deep lessons he learned through adversity, including a life-changing six-year lawsuit that shifted everything he thought he valued. We discuss his journey from addiction and chasing external success to discovering true fulfillment through service, self-love, and a higher purpose. Along the way, we also explore addiction, masculine and feminine balance, and the art of truly loving all parts of ourselves.

What You’ll Learn:

• Learn how adversity can actually become the doorway to your true purpose.
• Discover the hidden patterns of addiction — even the ones that show up in "socially acceptable" ways
• Adopting a mindset to slow down, reconnect with your core values, and start living a life driven by service, love, and inner peace

If you’re someone who ….

• Is going through a difficult life circumstance currently, or
• Is a man looking for a greater sense of inner peace, or
• Is on the recovery journey from addiction

…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!

Chapters:

00:00 : When Are You High?
01:51 : Self-Love and Taking Care of the Body
04:01 : Detaching from Old Identity
06:31 : Showing Up with Love
08:01 : Old Self vs. New Self
10:01 : The Six-Year Lawsuit and Awakening
13:01 : Addicted to Addiction
18:01 : Redirecting Energy and Healing
22:31 : Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies
27:01 : Lessons in Surrender and Freedom
30:31 : Finding Alignment and Flow
37:01 : A Deeper Desire for Love and Legacy

Links :

Michael’s Book: Chasing the High (https://a.co/d/godB751)

Social Media:

@mdash1 (https://www.instagram.com/mdash1)

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgdash/

@mitramanesh_ (https://instagram.com/mitramanesh_)

@bendadbin (https://instagram.com/bendadbin)

@theinnerview.live (https://bit.ly/4f61J0Q)

Bio:

Michael Dash is an entrepreneur, author of Chasing the High, and a retreat host dedicated to helping others align their lives with purpose and passion. After overcoming a two-decade journey through addiction, legal battles, and burnout, Michael found a deeper calling rooted in service, spiritual growth, and conscious leadership. Today, he leads retreats, speaks internationally, and mentors individuals seeking to break free from old patterns and live in true alignment. Michael is the Chief Brotherhood Officer at Men of Means.

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