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Ep. 134 – A Path to Change pt. II: Maurice Clarett, Athlete & Public Speaker
Ep. 134 – A Path to Change pt. II: Maurice Clarett, Athlete & Public Speaker
Ep. 134 – A Path to Change pt. II: Maurice Clarett, Athlete & Public Speaker
Friday 6th October 2017
Hear Maurice Clarett's inspiring story of overcoming addiction and imprisonment, and how he now helps others through public speaking.
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Get the buttons here!Maurice Clarett: From Gridiron Glory to Guiding Others in Recovery
Prison is a lot more about rehabilitation than what TV or people may perceive. And so it was literally like: hey, come in here, the first people to sign this paper. You know, I think a lot of the things that we teach are a lot of things that's needed for a lot of kids.
Maurice Clarett's name once echoed through the stadiums as Ohio State's star running back, but his journey took a dramatic turn off the field. After leading his team to a national championship in 2002, Maurice faced a battle far tougher than any football game—substance abuse and eventual imprisonment. In this heartfelt episode of the 'Cover2 Resources' podcast, Maurice opens up about his struggles and the road to redemption that followed.
Listeners will hear Maurice's candid reflections on how he fell into the grips of addiction and what it took for him to climb out. He sheds light on the often-overlooked importance of peer-to-peer counseling in rehabilitation, offering a perspective that only someone who has walked the path can provide. Maurice also critiques traditional treatment centers, arguing for more robust mental health and addiction infrastructure to better serve those in need. But Maurice's story is not just about overcoming personal demons.
It's about using his experience to uplift others. Through public speaking, he now educates and inspires people to achieve their goals, showing that no matter how far you've fallen, there's always a way back up. His work with the Red Zone emphasizes community involvement in recovery, helping patients integrate their treatment into everyday life. This episode isn't just for sports fans or those battling addiction; it's for anyone interested in stories of resilience and transformation.
Maurice Clarett's journey is a powerful testament to the human spirit's capacity for change and the crucial role of support systems in making that change possible.