Kim Kearns, Kezia Calvert and Catherine O’Brien
Kim Kearns, Kezia Calvert and Catherine O’Brien
61. Guest Ben Tuff: "Swim Tuff: How I Swam my Way Out of the Bottle"
61. Guest Ben Tuff: "Swim Tuff: How I Swam my Way Out of the Bottle"
61. Guest Ben Tuff: "Swim Tuff: How I Swam my Way Out of the Bottle"
Friday 24th March 2023
Ben Tuff joins The Weekend Sober to share his journey from alcoholism to marathon swimming, highlighting resilience and recovery.
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Kim Kearns, Kezia Calvert and Catherine O’Brien
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Get the buttons here!Swimming Through Recovery: Ben Tuff's Journey from Addiction to Triumph
By putting it out there and saying this is what I went through, and this is the tenacity and the, you know, the grueling thing that I put myself through proves that you're not chained to that addiction forever, whether you call yourself an addict or not, a recovering addict or whatever.
Imagine battling addiction and finding your way back through the waves of the ocean. That's exactly what Ben Tuff did. In this episode of The Weekend Sober, hosts Kim, Kezia, and Catherine sit down with Ben to discuss his remarkable journey from alcoholism to becoming a marathon swimmer. Growing up between Atlanta and Rhode Island, Ben always had a deep love for the ocean. But life took a turn, and he found himself grappling with alcohol addiction.
It wasn't until 2012 that he decided to reclaim his life. Despite not knowing how to swim initially, Ben embraced triathlons and eventually marathon swimming as his path to recovery. His story is one of resilience, highlighting the importance of quality friendships and finding peace in unexpected places. Ben's experiences offer hope and inspiration, proving that it's possible to overcome even the toughest challenges. If you're looking for a tale of transformation and perseverance, this episode is a must-listen.