From Battling Addiction to CEO - Diana Hu's Warning to Parents

This is something that’s hard for me to talk about.

Anyone who’s followed me for a while knows that I am one of the most transparent creators in my content.

But I battled with addiction for a good part of my young life.

Fortunately, I was able to overcome it, but my best friend wasn’t so lucky. 15 years ago he passed away from an overdose.

So when Diana approached me about doing this podcast together, although it’s very different from my typical episodes, I was eager to jump all over it.

Because I think the message is as vital as it gets.

Diana has been a speaker and a counselor, educating students and families on the dangers of addiction.

She recently left her job in the U.S. and moved back to Asia to start her own business. To help spread this message amongst Asian families.

Here’s what Diana told me that most people don’t understand...

In Asian culture, talking about addiction is like admitting you’ve brought shame to your entire bloodline.

It’s easier to pretend it doesn’t exist.

But Diana’s on a mission to change that narrative.

In our episode, we get into:

* Why addiction is actually a family disease (not just an individual problem)

* The hidden shame that keeps families suffering in silence

* How Diana turned her pain into a speaking business

* Why “tough love” is actually killing people

* The ONE question that saved her life

But what really resonated with me the most…

Diana told her own story about how she battled addiction for YEARS.

Not because help wasn’t available.

But because their family was too afraid to ask for it.

Sound familiar?

Look, I get it. This isn’t my typical “get on video and make bank” content.

But sometimes we need to discuss the things that truly matter.

Because I know a lot of you watching this are parents.

And we want to protect our children.

If you know someone who needs to hear this message, please share this episode with them.

It might be the thing that finally gives them permission to ask for help.

Best, Danny ✌️

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