Miami, Florida (Hexa PR Wire — October 10, 2025) —
Gordon Lownds, co-founder and former CEO of Sleep Country Canada and former retail consultant and investment banker, joined The Michael Peres Podcast to discuss the underexamined slope from high performance to addiction and the difficult path back. The episode traced how a “one-time” try at age 48 escalated within a year, the mechanics of dependence—neurochemistry, compulsion windows, and escalation—and how secrecy unraveled into disclosure and treatment, themes he chronicles in his memoir Cracking Up.
Lownds reflected on recovery, rebuilding trust, and leadership lessons for founders and executives under pressure. He outlined practical guardrails—clear boundaries, accountability partners, clinical support, and when to ask for help—framed as operational habits as much as personal safeguards.
About Gordon Lownds
Gordon Lownds is a Canadian entrepreneur best known as co-founder and former CEO of Sleep Country Canada. His career spans consulting, investment banking, and co-founding Listen Up! Canada. He holds a BA from York University and an MBA from the University of Toronto.
About Michael Peres
Michael Peres (Mikey Peres) is a serial entrepreneur, software engineer, journalist, and author. He has founded media and technology ventures, holds degrees in computer science, mathematics, and Jewish studies, and is pursuing biomedical engineering. Peres founded Hexa PR Wire and serves as Chief Editor for several publications.
About The Michael Peres Podcast
The Michael Peres Podcast features conversations on science, technology, society, entrepreneurship, and current events, emphasizing clear reporting and practical insight.
