Fitness and Fellowship: Building Resilience in Recovery with Scott Strode and Gary Enos
I got sober and I pretty quickly realized that I didn't know who I was. And what I've also seen with the team members at Phoenix Multisport is that I had a lot of fear and anxiety about going out and trying to connect socially without a drink or a drug in my system.
Can a healthy, active lifestyle be the key to long-term sobriety? In this episode of 'One Hour AT A Time', host Mary Woods sits down with Scott Strode, the founder of Phoenix Multisport, and Gary Enos, editor of Addiction Professional Magazine, to explore this intriguing question. Scott shares his personal journey to sobriety and how he created a physically active and supportive sober community in Colorado.
From mountain climbing to triathlons, Scott explains how strenuous activities can fill the void that many recovering addicts feel, providing not just physical benefits but emotional and social ones too. He emphasizes the role of exercise in building resilience and fostering a sense of fellowship among those in recovery. Gary Enos joins the conversation to discuss the upcoming National Conference on Addiction Disorders (NCAD), where Scott will be a speaker.
The episode delves into the challenges of socializing in early recovery and highlights the benefits of community-based programs. Scott's message is clear: 'Dream big, get out there, and share your time with others living sober'. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the transformative power of fitness and fellowship in addiction recovery.