Tim Westbrook
Tim Westbrook
How To Swim Your Way Out Of A Bottle With Ben Tuff
How To Swim Your Way Out Of A Bottle With Ben Tuff
How To Swim Your Way Out Of A Bottle With Ben Tuff
Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Join Ben Tuff as he shares his journey from alcohol addiction to sobriety through swimming. Discover his inspiring story and upcoming movie.
46 minutes
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Tim Westbrook
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Ben Tuff's pivotal decision to seek help and give up alcohol led to success in life and relationships
- Swimming became a transformative outlet, allowing Tuff to achieve a flow state and work through his thoughts
- Embracing meaningful friendships and confronting personal struggles were crucial in Tuff's recovery journey
- Tuff looks forward to helping others with addiction and sharing his story through various platforms, including his movie and upcoming book
I am not a perfect human being and I am not a perfect person in recovery. By telling that story, it allows me to go back, recount what I did and learn from it.
Meet Ben Tuff, a man who transformed his life in the most unexpected way. Growing up between Atlanta, GA, and Jamestown, RI, Ben had a deep love for the ocean but found himself drowning in alcohol addiction by 2012. Despite not knowing how to swim, Ben took a plunge into the world of triathlons and marathon swimming to reclaim his life.
This episode of 'I Love Being Sober' dives into Ben's incredible journey from the depths of addiction to the shores of sobriety. Host Tim Westbrook sits down with Ben to explore how swimming became his lifeline, helping him break free from the grip of alcohol. They discuss his early years, his career as an educator, and the pivotal moment he decided to seek help. Ben’s story is not just about quitting alcohol; it's about finding a new purpose and passion.
Esteemed producer Matt Corliss has even chronicled Ben’s journey in the upcoming film, 'Swim Tuff: How I Swam My Way Out Of The Bottle', set for release in Spring 2023. In this episode, you'll hear about the transformative power of swimming, the importance of meaningful connections, and how Ben now dedicates his life to helping others on their recovery journey. Whether you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Ben's story offers hope, inspiration, and practical insights.
Tune in to discover how one man turned his life around by diving into uncharted waters.