Daily Dose of Dr Marry & DD
Daily Dose of Dr Marry & DD
Ep 291 MMA and sobriety_ Erik Allen #guestThursday
Ep 291 MMA and sobriety_ Erik Allen #guestThursday
Ep 291 MMA and sobriety_ Erik Allen #guestThursday
Saturday 25th June 2022
Eric Allen's journey from addiction to MMA and entrepreneurship highlights the power of sobriety and positive influences. Tune in for an inspiring story.
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Once you take that step of getting sober, you can't go back to your old self, you can't go back to your old environment, right, like you have to make a decision, and yeah, everybody can make choices and decide, but then they have to take the action to actually do it.
Eric Allen's story is nothing short of remarkable. In this episode of 'Daily Dose of Dr Marry & DD', Eric opens up about his tumultuous journey from addiction and trauma to achieving his dreams. Living in a garage and spending time in jail as a teenager, Eric's early life was far from easy. Music and concerts provided a brief escape during his twenties, but addiction soon took hold, leading him into a deep depression.
His turning point came from an unexpected encounter at Starbucks, where a girl introduced him to her church. This new community offered Eric a glimpse of a sober life, sparking his transformation. Eric discusses how sobriety fueled his entrepreneurial spirit, helping him reach his ambitious goal of appearing on a hundred podcasts. He emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences and the power of affirmations and visualizations in manifesting one's dreams.
A passionate MMA enthusiast, Eric shares how the sport has kept him focused and disciplined. His personal mission? To put a smile on someone's face every day, whether in person or virtually. This episode serves as a powerful reminder that change is always possible, no matter how dire the circumstances.
As Eric puts it, 'Once you take that step of getting sober, you can't go back to your old self.' Tune in for an inspiring conversation that underscores the transformative power of determination and the right support system.