Season 22 Episode 4
Michael
Age: 35
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Addiction: Meth
Official Synopsis: Michael moved to Las Vegas to work with the world-famous hip-hop dance troupe “Jabbawockeez,” but years of family betrayal caught up with him and after turning to meth, he’s lost everything.
What’s Memorable: “I don’t reach out to the people close to me because they don’t get high.” So simple, so resonant. This was a really interesting intervention – no blood family members invited, just his chosen family that he had long distanced himself from and didn’t think he’d ever see again. When he saw them, hugged them tight, realized that they had all come so far to just let him know much they love him and that they were still there for him, it was really powerful and inspiring. That love that he felt was missing from his own family was there in that room with them and he felt it hard. Good stuff. And the follow-up! So lovely. Michael seems like a really wonderful and likable guy, I’m fully expecting he’ll get his life back and do well in recovery.
Date Aired: April 5, 2021
Interventionist: Michael Gonzales, killing it.
Watching this episode was surreal for me. I recognized one of his friends from the Navy and realized that I had actually served in the Navy with Michael. After some digging, I was beyond happy to see that he is still sober and happily married!!!
This episode made me cry like a damn baby. What a beautiful support system he has. When his son walked in and hugged him I just went to pieces. Bless you young man.
I don’t know if anyone comes here anymore, but on 10/2/25 we shared 5 years. Of sobriety . Life’s not without its challenges but we are doing it. Estee and I just purchased a house. Our family is thriving. Our community, our circle is amazing. If anyone wants to know how …simply the 12 steps. I have a sponsor who takes me through the steps and sponsor guys and take them through the steps and they do the same. I thank God for grace. 🙏🏽
Always wonderful to hear updates from you Michael ❤️
I come here just to read stuff like this. It gives me hope for my loved one. Take care, stay strong and celebrate every joy and victory that comes your way!
You are an inspiration Michael. Thank you so much for sharing your journey.
He’s 3 years sober!
🙏🙏🙏🙏1,305 days🙏🙏🙏
Bro! LFG. Congratulations to years more of sobriety!
OVER 3 YEARS!!! You deserve the life you have now. Don’t forget you deserve the best.
I’m so proud of you for overcoming and continuing to live your best life 😊
I just saw on Estee’s social media (linked in someone else’s comment) that Michael recently celebrated THREE YEARS of sobriety. Such a great update for such a wonderful young man. Wishing all the best for you and your family, Michael!
Thank you so much🙏🙏
Saw this on Reddit. He married Estee and mentioned children… plural.
https://reddit.com/r/InterventionTheTVShow/s/h7i0srwWaK
Best update ever!
i have seen almost every episode of this show, and this was the only one that has ever made me cry (like a baby, at that). this intervention was absolutely beautiful. no feelings of hurt or resentment, just love. his navy brothers and estee (and her sweet grandma) saved michael’s life that day just by showing him how much they missed him and loved him and were going to be there for him. thinking about seeing him reunite with his son still makes my eyes tear up. michael, as a nurse and a recovering addict, you will stay in my heart for a long time. i am so, so happy for you.
michael gonzales is the best interventionist this show has ever had. ❤️ he is an absolute treasure
I watch a lot of these programs because I simply want to see how the person’s life turns around. But on this particular episode, from the very beginning, I saw something in Michael that I haven’t seen
on any other episode. This man has an anointing on his life. The program was so powerful and moving! I can see he has a special call on his life, and I sincerely hope he acknowledges it and follows it.
It’s been 2 weeks, I think, since I watched the program, and it still stays with me. He made such an impression on me, and I truly hope he finds his way and that God IS the way! May you always have the very best that God has to offer! You deserve it. You will do great things for God. I can’t stop thinking that you have a great anointing on your life. Be true to yourself and be true to God. I wish you well!