Margaret Swift Thompson

The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast

Margaret Swift Thompson

  • Ep 84 - Randy's Addiction Brought Him To A Painful Bottom. What was the Collateral Damage?

Ep 84 - Randy's Addiction Brought Him To A Painful Bottom. What was the Collateral Damage?

Sunday 11th December 2022

Join Randy Grimes on 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast' as he shares his journey from NFL star to battling pill addiction and finding recovery.
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The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast
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Margaret Swift Thompson
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
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Randy Grimes: Tackling Addiction from the NFL to Recovery

I had to make everything that I'd put everybody through mean something, and that was kind of the birth of me getting out and sharing my story. Although I didn't know what I wanted to do with it and I had a lot of work to do on myself, I just knew that I wanted to make it mean something.
Ever wondered how someone can hit rock bottom and still find a way back? Randy Grimes, former center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, shares his gripping story of addiction and redemption on this episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast'. Host Margaret Swift Thompson, with her years of experience, guides the conversation as Randy opens up about the dark depths of his pill addiction and its devastating impact on his family.
From losing his career to facing personal heartbreak, Randy doesn’t hold back. He reveals the harrowing moments that led him to seek help and the challenging road to recovery that followed. Randy's candidness about his struggle offers a raw look at how addiction can drag a family into turmoil but also how recovery can bring hope and healing. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for inspiration and understanding in the battle against addiction.