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Andy Bellatti
Andy Bellatti
Andy Bellatti
Friday 15th May 2020
Join Andy Bellatti as he shares his journey from fitness expert to gambling addict and his inspiring recovery on 'Back from Broken'.
33 minutes
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Andy Bellatti: Fitness Guru's Gamble with Addiction and Road to Recovery
I think if you do all those things, you'll be able to successfully navigate, whether it's a chronic disease or an addiction.
Andy Bellatti, once a familiar face in the fitness world, found himself caught in the neon web of Las Vegas slot machines. By day, he was a charismatic TV-ready fitness expert, but by night, he was gambling away his savings. This episode of 'Back from Broken' dives into Andy's tumultuous journey from success to rock bottom and his courageous climb back up.
Host Vic Vela of Colorado Public Radio sits down with Andy to unpack the complexities of his gambling addiction and the pivotal moments that led him to seek help. Andy's story is a raw and honest look at the struggle with addiction, the impact on both personal and professional fronts, and the power of recovery. Listeners will hear about the triggers he faced, the temptations he battled, and the self-compassion he had to embrace to reclaim his life.
This episode isn't just about hitting rock bottom; it's about the resilience needed to rise again. Tune in to 'Back from Broken' to follow Andy Bellatti's inspiring comeback and discover the lessons he's learned along the way.