Odyssey House Journals
Odyssey House Journals
166 Odyssey House Journals - Leonard Weaver
166 Odyssey House Journals - Leonard Weaver
166 Odyssey House Journals - Leonard Weaver
Friday 25th October 2024
Join Leonard Weaver as he shares his incredible journey from working on fighter jets while battling addiction to becoming a recovery advocate.
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Get the buttons here!From Fighter Jets to Recovery: Leonard Weaver's Inspiring Journey
Episode Overview
- Leonard Weaver shares his journey from alcoholism to recovery.
- He discusses his attempt to cycle 430 miles for addiction awareness.
- Leonard talks about the tragic accident involving his son.
- He explains how rebuilding a deck became a metaphor for his recovery.
- Leonard now runs a free Intensive Outpatient Program in Ogden.
I tore this old rickety deck down and then I built a brand new one. It became a metaphor for what I was going to do with my life.
In this gripping episode of Odyssey House Journals, Randall Carlisle and Nicole Slack sit down with Leonard Weaver, affectionately known as LT. Leonard shares his remarkable journey from working on F-22 fighter jets at Hill Air Force Base while battling alcoholism to becoming an advocate for addiction recovery. His story is both harrowing and inspiring, as he recounts the physical and emotional toll of his addiction, the near-fatal accident involving his son, and his determined path to sobriety.
Leonard's journey took a dramatic turn when he attempted to ride his bicycle from Salt Lake City to St. George to raise awareness about addiction. Despite not completing the 430-mile ride, his effort brought significant attention to his cause. Leonard candidly discusses the challenges he faced during the ride, including severe dehydration and exhaustion, which ultimately forced him to stop at 250 miles.
Throughout the episode, Leonard opens up about his struggles with methamphetamine addiction in his 20s, his time in jail, and how he managed to secure a job at Hill Air Force Base despite his past. His story takes a heartbreaking turn when he describes the tragic accident that severely injured his son, an event that became a pivotal moment in his life. Leonard's recovery journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
He talks about tearing down an old deck and building a new one as a metaphor for rebuilding his life. Today, he runs a free Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Ogden, Utah, where he helps others on their path to recovery through fitness and peer support. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of community in overcoming addiction. Leonard's story will leave you inspired and hopeful for anyone facing similar battles.
Why not give this episode a listen? Leonard's story might just be the motivation you need to take that next step toward recovery.