Justin Harris & Bryce Givens
Justin Harris & Bryce Givens
#38 - Thriving in Recovery with Montee Ball
#38 - Thriving in Recovery with Montee Ball
#38 - Thriving in Recovery with Montee Ball
Thursday 15th June 2023
Join Montee Ball as he shares his transition from football stardom to mental health advocacy, offering insights on recovery and finding purpose.
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Justin Harris & Bryce Givens
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Montee shares his journey from football stardom to mental health advocacy, highlighting personal challenges and struggles with social anxiety.
- He emphasizes the importance of seeking help and finding purpose beyond struggles, encouraging individuals to embrace new hobbies and explore their identity.
- Montee's commitment to service and being a positive role model reflects his dedication to recovery and mental well-being.
- His honest and vulnerable account offers hope and encouragement, reminding individuals that thriving in recovery is achievable.
- The podcast provides valuable insights on navigating challenges, seeking help, and finding purpose in recovery.
I continuously remind myself that there are many other important things in your life. Whether you believe in God, whether you believe in spirituality or whatever it is that you may believe in, for me, it's something terrible happened in my life that I caused. I stumbled. I can't change it.
What happens when a star athlete swaps the roar of the crowd for the quiet, challenging journey of mental health recovery? In this episode of 'Thriving in Recovery', hosts Bryce Givens and Robby Mitchell sit down with Montee Ball, the former football sensation who’s now making waves as a mental health advocate.
Montee opens up about his transition from the football field to a path of personal growth and healing, shedding light on the struggles he faced with social anxiety and alcoholism. His candid discussion reveals how he turned his challenges into a mission to help others. Montee emphasizes the power of seeking help and finding purpose beyond our darkest moments. He talks about the importance of community support and how embracing new hobbies helped him explore his identity beyond sports.
This episode is a testament to Montee’s dedication to service and his role as a positive figure in the mental health space. His story is not just inspiring; it’s a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with similar issues. Tune in to hear Montee's honest and heartfelt journey and find encouragement in his words.