Marco Morillo
Marco Morillo
Ep. 4 - Queens own Jared “Flash” Gordon
Ep. 4 - Queens own Jared “Flash” Gordon
Ep. 4 - Queens own Jared “Flash” Gordon
Tuesday 1st November 2022
Discover UFC fighter Jared “Flash” Gordon’s journey from addiction to recovery on By All Means Necessary with Marco Morillo.
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Get the buttons here!Jared “Flash” Gordon: Fighting Demons Inside and Outside the UFC Octagon
I'll use fighting as my reason to stay sober.
Imagine being a UFC fighter with a past so dark, it's almost hard to believe. Jared “Flash” Gordon sits down with host Marco Morillo to share his harrowing journey from the depths of addiction to the heights of professional fighting. Jared's story starts with a traumatic childhood experience of sexual abuse, which pushed him into the world of drugs and alcohol. His path was marred by multiple stints in rehab and several near-fatal overdoses.
It was only after hitting rock bottom that he found the strength to turn his life around. With over six years of sobriety under his belt, Jared talks about how he maintains his recovery by helping others. He dives into the crucial role that community and support play in staying sober, as well as how his fighting career fuels his motivation.
Jared also touches on the toll addiction took on his relationships and family, and the intertwined nature of addiction and mental health. Throughout the episode, he underscores the significance of spirituality and the 12-step program in his ongoing recovery. As a sober athlete competing in the high-pressure world of UFC, Jared’s story is a powerful testament to human resilience.
Tune in to hear how he balances his professional life with his commitment to sobriety, offering hope and inspiration for anyone facing similar battles.