05/29/2026
Brad describes having a seizure in the middle of a trade show floor in Chicago after years of pushing himself physically, emotionally, and mentally beyond what his body could sustain.
For a long time, he was still able to function outwardly. That was part of what made it so difficult for people around him — and even for him — to fully recognize how serious things had become.
This part of the conversation is a reminder that alcohol withdrawal and long-term alcohol dependence can carry very real medical risks, even for people who appear highly functional from the outside.
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Resilient Butterfly Podcast