#741. In this heartfelt episode of Off the Vine, Kaitlyn Bristowe sits down with Mike Sorrentino, famously known as "The Situation" from Jersey Shore. Mike opens up about his childhood, his parents' divorce, and the wild behavior that followed. He shares candid stories about his early ambitions, his college nickname "Mikey Abs," and his journey to the spotlight. Mike delves into his struggles with addiction, revealing the financial and personal toll it took on him, and his path to sobriety. From his rock-bottom moment to his incredible comeback, Mike's story is a testament to resilience and the power of surrounding oneself with positive influences. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about redemption, the challenges of reality TV fame, and Mike's ongoing pursuit of his dreams. You can purchase his new book here: Reality Check: Making the Best of The Situation - How I Overcame Addiction, Loss, and Prison If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (1:43) - Mike talks about his quiet childhood and how his behavior changed in high school. (3:43) - Early ambitions and the desire to be in the spotlight. (18:50) - The financial and personal toll of addiction; “I spent upwards of $500,000 on opioids”. (23:49) - The emotional recount of his rock-bottom moment and feeling spared to tell his story. (29:01) - Mike's challenge of staying sober during the reboot of Jersey Shore. Thank you to our Sponsors! Check out these deals!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.