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From Addiction to the Ring | How Kickboxing Saved Rich St Pierre's Life and Built His Recovery
From Addiction to the Ring | How Kickboxing Saved Rich St Pierre's Life and Built His Recovery
From Addiction to the Ring | How Kickboxing Saved Rich St Pierre's Life and Built His Recovery
Tuesday 19th November 2024
Rich St. Pierre shares how kickboxing became his lifeline in recovery, emphasising self-accountability, community support, and resilience.
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Episode Overview
- Finding a passion like kickboxing can be crucial in recovery.
- Self-accountability is key to maintaining sobriety.
- Community support plays a significant role in staying sober.
- Daily effort and introspection are necessary for long-term recovery.
- Overcoming guilt and loss is part of the healing process.
I just knew, you know what I mean? Whether I did it because I had that inner resolve or out of spite, I wanted to be the best dad possible.
Rich St. Pierre's journey from addiction to recovery is nothing short of remarkable. In this episode of the Recovery Matters! Podcast, Rich opens up about his troubled childhood, marked by anger and instability at home, and how these early experiences led him to seek solace in substance use. Despite multiple relapses and a tumultuous path, Rich found his saving grace in an unexpected place - the kickboxing ring. Rich shares how martial arts became a cornerstone of his recovery.
He talks about the importance of finding something you love and committing to it wholeheartedly. For Rich, kickboxing provided not only a physical outlet but also a mental and emotional one, helping him stay focused and disciplined. The episode also touches on the significance of self-accountability and community support in maintaining sobriety. Rich highlights how reconnecting with his old karate school and the supportive network there played a crucial role in his recovery journey.
He emphasises that recovery is a continuous process that requires daily effort and introspection. Rich's story is filled with raw honesty and moments of introspection. He doesn't shy away from discussing the guilt he felt over his younger brother's death and how he has worked to overcome that burden. His journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit's capacity to heal and grow.
If you're looking for inspiration or practical advice on recovery, this episode offers both in spades. Rich's candid reflections and practical tips provide a roadmap for anyone struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is. Tune in to hear how kickboxing saved Rich's life and could potentially inspire you to find your own path to recovery.