Brad McLeod
Brad McLeod
Brantt Myhres, a former NHL player who received a lifetime ban from the league, shares his struggle with alcohol and cocaine.
Brantt Myhres, a former NHL player who received a lifetime ban from the league, shares his struggle with alcohol and cocaine.
Brantt Myhres, a former NHL player who received a lifetime ban from the league, shares his struggle with alcohol and cocaine.
Wednesday 20th March 2024
Former NHL player Brantt Myhres shares his gripping journey through addiction, recovery, and redemption on Sober Motivation.
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Episode Overview
- Brantt's childhood abuse led him to find solace in hockey.
- His NHL career was marred by escalating addiction to alcohol and cocaine.
- Multiple suspensions and a lifetime ban from the NHL were consequences of his addiction.
- Hitting rock bottom prompted Brantt to seek long-term treatment.
- Now sober, he helps others in sports facing similar battles.
I thought my life was over because the fun was going to end
Brantt Myhres, a former NHL player, shares his gripping story of addiction and recovery in this episode of Sober Motivation. Brantt's journey began with a challenging childhood marked by abuse, which led him to find solace in hockey. His talent on the ice quickly propelled him to the NHL, but his drinking and drug use escalated just as rapidly. Multiple suspensions and a lifetime ban from the league were the consequences of his spiralling addiction to alcohol and cocaine.
Hitting rock bottom became a turning point for Brantt, prompting him to seek long-term treatment and ultimately find sobriety. Now sober, Brantt reflects on his recovery process and the importance of finding a reason to stay sober. He shares how he's giving back by helping others in the sports world facing similar battles. Brantt also discusses his book, Pain Killer, where he candidly recounts his journey and the lessons learned along the way.
This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, no matter how dark times may seem. Don't miss Brantt's raw and honest account of his struggles and triumphs.