Matt Gardiner
Matt Gardiner
'Building Something Better' || NICK HENDERSON
'Building Something Better' || NICK HENDERSON
'Building Something Better' || NICK HENDERSON
Monday 11th July 2022
Nick Henderson discusses his journey from blackout drinking to bodybuilding and the role of community in his sobriety on 'Beyond Recovery'.
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Get the buttons here!Nick Henderson's Journey: From Blackouts to Bodybuilding and Beyond
In This Past Year, I have dug very deep on the inside to figure out all my destructive patterns and or as much as I can, so that when, like the negative thinking and those like impulses to just, it'll be like a normal day driving home and then suddenly, okay, I'm on my way to the bottle store and before I could never stop that from happening, where you feel like you, sort of watching yourself go in, get it, go home and just dive into the bottle, where now, when I start to feel and think that way, I can recognize it.
What happens when the lights come back on, both literally and metaphorically? In this episode of 'Beyond Recovery', Matt Gardiner chats with Nick Henderson, who joins from South Africa, fresh out of a blackout—thanks to the country's load-shedding power cuts. But that's just the beginning of Nick's story. He dives into his 10-year struggle with alcohol, recounting how he went from blackout drinking in his teens to celebrating one year of sobriety.
Growing up in a culture where drinking is almost a rite of passage, Nick faced numerous challenges, including a DUI arrest at 16 and working in a bar that fueled his addiction. He shares candidly about his extremist personality and the failed attempts at moderation that led him to finally seek help. Nick found solace and strength in the fitness world, turning to bodybuilding as a healthier outlet.
He also discusses the vital role of community support, both in person and through social media, in maintaining his sobriety. For anyone grappling with similar issues, Nick's story offers a beacon of hope and practical advice. Tune in to hear about his journey, the importance of recognizing destructive patterns, and how Jordan B Peterson's 'Rules for Life' helped him find clarity.