Blu Robinson
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No Longer in The Shadows: Owen Vermeulen
No Longer in The Shadows: Owen Vermeulen
No Longer in The Shadows: Owen Vermeulen
Monday 25th September 2023
Professional cyclist Owen Vermeulen talks about his journey from addiction to recovery and how cycling helped him find hope and freedom.
48 minutes
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Author:
Blu Robinson
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Body & Mind
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Owen's journey from skateboarding to professional gravel cycling
- The transformative power of endurance sports in recovery
- Finding hope and freedom in sobriety
- The importance of community and personal reflection in overcoming addiction
- The potential for a snowball effect of inspiring recovery stories
If I can do it, anyone can. The more athletes that have had struggles can share those, the more people will come forward. I hope to create a snowball effect of helping one another and inspiring more stories of recovery and success.
What happens when a skateboarder’s life is turned upside down by addiction? For Owen Vermeulen, it meant finding a new path through the power of cycling. In this episode of the 'Addict II Athlete Podcast', host Blu Robinson sits down with Owen to explore his incredible journey from the depths of addiction to becoming a professional gravel cyclist.
Owen's story is one of resilience and determination, showing how he channeled his struggles into a passion for cycling that ultimately saved his life. Blu and Owen dive into the nuts and bolts of what it takes to turn your life around, emphasizing that achieving dreams and goals is a marathon, not a sprint. They talk about the concept of 'freedom of sobriety' and how breaking free from the survival instincts tied to addiction can open up new horizons.
Owen shares how endurance sports, particularly cycling, played a crucial role in his recovery, providing both a physical outlet and a mental escape. This episode isn't just about cycling; it's about the deeper principles that connect sports to recovery. Owen discusses the importance of community support and personal reflection, offering listeners practical insights into how they too can find hope and freedom in sobriety.
Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Owen's story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to shift gears and find a new path in life. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that goes beyond the bike, touching on themes of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of sport.