Todd Crandell's Journey: From Addiction to Ironman Triumph
When you make a cognizant choice- because it's a choice to use drugs or alcohol or not, when you make a choice to not use them, then you get the opportunity to go out and earn all of those things that we're talking about: education, fitness, faith in god or whoever. You can't have self-esteem and be addicted to drugs and alcohol.
What if the very thing that once threatened to destroy your life became the catalyst for an extraordinary transformation? In this episode of 'Crosstalk by Turning Point', host Matt sits down with Ironman athlete Todd Crandell, whose story is nothing short of remarkable. Todd opens up about his battle with substance use disorder and how he turned his life around through a holistic approach that includes rigorous exercise, a mindset of gratitude, and the creation of a sustainable lifestyle.
This isn’t just about running marathons; it’s about running towards a new life. Todd emphasizes the crucial role of peer support and the power of sharing personal stories to uplift others who are on their own recovery journeys. He also touches on the sometimes controversial topic of anonymity in recovery and how travel has played a significant role in his healing process.
This episode is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of recovery. Tune in to hear Todd’s inspiring journey and how he's using his experience to help others find their own paths to sobriety.