Miguel Reyes
Miguel Reyes
Brett's Story
Brett's Story
Brett's Story
Monday 3rd January 2022
Join Brett Kessler as he shares his journey from addiction to becoming an Ironman, advocating for addicts, and transforming lives through dental health.
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195 minutes
hopeful
challenging
inspiring
transformative
motivational
About this podcast
Author:
Miguel Reyes
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Body & Mind
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Brett overcame addiction to become a successful dentist and Ironman athlete.
- His recovery journey includes advocacy for addicts and sharing his story widely.
- Brett integrates his recovery program into his dental practice, helping improve lives.
- He emphasizes the importance of fitness and mental health in recovery.
- Brett's story inspires others to pursue transformation one day at a time.
The best gift you can ever give your family is to continue working the steps.
In this captivating episode of the Staying Fit ODAAT podcast, host Miggs introduces Brett Kessler, a dentist, Ironman, and advocate for addiction recovery. Brett's journey is one of transformation and resilience. Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Brett experienced early exposure to alcohol and drugs, which led him down a path of addiction. Despite his struggles, he excelled academically, pursuing engineering and later dental school.
His addiction to cocaine impacted his personal and professional life, but Brett sought help and embarked on a recovery journey. Brett shares how fitness became an integral part of his sobriety. He found joy in running and triathlons, which provided a substitute high and helped him reconnect with himself. His commitment to recovery and fitness culminated in completing the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii, a testament to his perseverance.
As a dentist, Brett uses his skills to help recovering addicts restore their smiles, integrating his recovery program into his practice. He advocates for breaking the stigma surrounding addiction, emphasizing the importance of mental health and community support. His work extends beyond dentistry, as he has testified before Congress on issues related to addiction treatment. Brett’s story is inspiring, demonstrating the power of transformation and the importance of taking life one day at a time.
He continues to share his experiences, offering hope and motivation to those on similar journeys. Through advocacy, fitness, and professional success, Brett exemplifies the potential for personal growth and positive change.