Transforming Your Identity: Adam Carroll's Journey from Chaos to Clarity
Episode Overview
Changing your identity can lead to profound personal transformation. Fitness and nutrition play a crucial role in mental health. A solid support system is essential for recovery. Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness. Therapy can be a pivotal part of the healing process.
If you killed yourself today, you'd be killing the wrong person because you don't know who you're going to become
Matt Gardiner brings on Adam Carroll, a men's coach with an extraordinary story of recovery from drugs and alcohol. The episode kicks off with Adam recounting his wild past, including gang involvement and substance abuse. His journey from that chaotic life to becoming a personal trainer and men's coach is nothing short of inspiring. Adam shares the pivotal moments that led him to change his identity and design a healthier, purpose-driven life.
He emphasises the importance of fitness and nutrition in maintaining mental health and discusses how changing one's identity can lead to profound personal transformation. Adam also dives into the importance of having a solid support system, especially for men. He talks about the need for a core group of friends who can call you out on your nonsense but also be there for you during tough times. Vulnerability, he explains, is not a weakness but a strength.
He shares how his own mentors have guided him through his recovery journey, helping him to set boundaries and develop integrity. The conversation takes an emotional turn when Adam talks about his near-death experiences and how they have shaped his outlook on life. He also touches on the role of therapy in his recovery, describing a unique connection with his therapist that has been crucial in his healing process.
By the end of the episode, you'll be left pondering your own identity and how you can make positive changes in your life. If you're looking for motivation to transform your life or support someone in their recovery journey, this episode is a must-listen.