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Drug Trafficking to Middleweight Champion
Drug Trafficking to Middleweight Champion
Drug Trafficking to Middleweight Champion
Tuesday 9th November 2021
Join Coach Blu as he talks with Ian Heinisch about his journey from drug trafficking to middleweight champion on Addict II Athlete Podcast.
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When you live for Christ, you will be persecuted and you will suffer. But when you're doing that, it's the most fulfilling thing ever, and your life will be so much better, easier, and more enjoyable if you make that hard decision of letting go of your addiction, surrendering to God, and walking the path of sobriety.
Imagine being deported, finding yourself entangled in the drug trade, and then transforming into a middleweight champion. That’s exactly what Ian 'The Hurricane' Heinisch did. In this gripping episode of the Addict II Athlete Podcast, Coach Blu sits down with Ian to unravel his whirlwind journey from the depths of addiction to the heights of athletic success. Ian’s story is as turbulent as his nickname suggests.
After being deported from Canada, he found himself deeply involved in the drug trade, hopping from Indiana to New York, and eventually landing in Amsterdam with barely a thousand dollars in his pocket. His dream of backpacking around the world took a dark turn, leading him into the rave scene and ultimately jail. But Ian’s tale doesn’t end in despair. Through sheer perseverance, faith, and a strong support system, he turned his life around.
Ian speaks candidly about surrendering to a higher power and finding solace in community support. His journey underscores the importance of never giving up on your dreams, no matter how far you’ve fallen. As Ian puts it, 'When you live for Christ, you will be persecuted and you will suffer. But when you're doing that, it's the most fulfilling thing ever.' This episode is a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always a path forward.
Tune in to hear how Ian embraced sobriety and rebuilt his life, proving that with determination and support, anything is possible.