Jesse Carrajat: Self Medication, Generational Addiction, and Finding Freedom through Altum

Jesse Carrajat is a Colorado-based certified fitness trainer, health coach, family man, and veteran of the USMC. He is also the Founder of Altum Fitness.  Jesse joins Live Fit Break Free to unpack his fascinating origin story.  He also lays out the catalyst for starting Altum, and the mission behind the movement: to help millions of Americans break free from harmful habits through fitness.

In this episode, Jesse shares his personal journey with alcohol, starting from his childhood exposure to alcohol and his early experiences with drinking. He discusses the negative effects of alcohol abuse in his adolescence and how it continued into his college years and adulthood. Jesse talks about his decision to join the Marines and how alcohol remained a problem in his life. He also shares how meeting his wife, Meg, and finding faith helped him start to address his drinking habits. Jesse discusses his decision to stop drinking and the challenges he faces in maintaining sobriety. He also talks about his career transition and the founding of Altum Fitness, a company focused on helping people break free from addiction through fitness and community support.

Takeaways

• Childhood exposure to alcohol can have a significant impact on a person's relationship with alcohol later in life.  
• Alcohol abuse can lead to self-destructive behavior and a loss of identity.  
• Finding support and community can be crucial in overcoming alcohol addiction.  
• Replacing unhealthy habits with healthier alternatives, such as exercise and mindfulness, can help in maintaining sobriety.  
• Our purpose should be to pursue deep, meaningful, connected lives.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:42 Childhood and Early Exposure to Alcohol
• 04:04 Negative Effects of Alcohol in Adolescence06:54 Alcohol Abuse in High School and College
• 08:50 Joining the Marines and Continued Drinking
• 17:05 Meeting Meg and Alcohol's Role in Their Relationship
• 24:02 Realization and Decision to Stop Drinking
• 28:51 Starting Altum Fitness and Personal Goals
• 37:42 Strategies for Staying Alcohol-Free