Jeannine Coulter Lindgren

Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery Podcast

Jeannine Coulter Lindgren

  • Ayahuasca in Peru, Scheduled 7 Day Meth Bender, Getting Shot in a Drive-By!, MMA Fighting on Mushrooms, Putting God First and Releasing Resentments with MMA Fighter Blake Bilder

Ayahuasca in Peru, Scheduled 7 Day Meth Bender, Getting Shot in a Drive-By!, MMA Fighting on Mushrooms, Putting God First and Releasing Resentments with MMA Fighter Blake Bilder

Thursday 9th January 2025

MMA fighter Blake Bilder shares his wild journey through addiction, fighting, and finding peace through spirituality on Chasing Heroine.
Explicit
130 minutes
Raw
Honest
Inspiring
Engaging
Hopeful

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Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery Podcast
Author:
Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
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Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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From Chaos to Calm: Blake Bilder's Journey Through MMA, Addiction, and Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Blake's chaotic childhood and its impact on his life.
  • His journey through substance abuse, including a planned meth relapse.
  • How MMA fighting served as an outlet for his anger.
  • The role of spirituality and faith in his recovery.
  • Blake's transformation from chaos to calm.
My best thinking gets me put in these precarious situations. Life is really good now and I'm just really thankful.
Ever wondered what it's like to fight in the MMA while juggling a chaotic past? In this episode of Chasing Heroine, Jeannine and Narcan Nate sit down with MMA fighter Blake Bilder. Blake shares his journey from a turbulent childhood to finding peace through spirituality and recovery. Raised in a chaotic environment with a series of stepdads and an absent father, Blake's early years were anything but stable.
His experiences led him down a path of substance abuse, including a wild seven-day meth binge and experimenting with psychedelics. Despite these challenges, Blake's story is one of resilience and transformation. He discusses how fighting became an outlet for his pent-up anger and how his faith played a crucial role in his recovery. You'll hear about his planned meth relapse, MMA fights on mushrooms, and the spiritual practices that keep him grounded today.
Blake's candidness about his struggles and triumphs offers a unique perspective on addiction and recovery. If you're looking for a raw, honest conversation filled with humour and heart, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear how Blake turned his life around and found serenity in the midst of chaos.