Brady Leavold
Brady Leavold
#122 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Patrick Davis - NHL, Addiction, Trauma and Recovery
#122 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Patrick Davis - NHL, Addiction, Trauma and Recovery
#122 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Patrick Davis - NHL, Addiction, Trauma and Recovery
Tuesday 11th April 2023
Brady Leavold discusses his journey from NHL stardom to addiction and recovery, shedding light on resilience and finding new purpose.
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114 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Brady Leavold shares his transformative journey from an NHL player to addiction, homelessness, and redemption
- The discussion explores the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health in professional sports culture
- Leavold delves into the impact of trauma, self-acceptance, and the power of forgiveness in his recovery
- Insights into the challenges and toxic aspects of the professional hockey environment are revealed
- Discover how Leavold found a new sense of purpose and fulfillment beyond his hockey career through service and mentorship
I'm alive, and I get to experience all those emotions because that's the whole part of this human experience. It's unbelievable. I see the world through a totally different lens now.
Imagine reaching the brink of an NHL career, only to plummet into addiction, homelessness, and incarceration. Brady Leavold knows this story all too well. In this riveting episode, Brady sits down with Patrick Davis to recount his tumultuous journey from the highs of professional hockey to the depths of despair and back again. They dive deep into the hidden struggles of athletes, breaking down the stigmas around addiction and mental health in the sports world.
Brady’s raw honesty sheds light on a toxic culture where excessive drinking and social pressures are normalized from a young age. His story is a powerful reminder that the glitz of professional sports often masks profound personal battles. As Brady shares his path to recovery, he emphasizes the importance of confronting trauma, embracing forgiveness, and finding spiritual growth. His transformation is not just about getting sober but about achieving self-acceptance and discovering a new purpose beyond the rink.
Through candid reflections, Brady reveals how mentoring and coaching others has become a cornerstone of his ongoing recovery. His commitment to helping others underscores the profound impact of service work in healing. This episode is a testament to human resilience and the possibility of redemption, no matter how dire the circumstances. Tune in to hear Brady Leavold's inspiring journey and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way.