Brett Morris, Ashley Grimes, Jason Rudeen, Rev. LC Currie and JR Weaver
Brett Morris, Ashley Grimes, Jason Rudeen, Rev. LC Currie and JR Weaver
Recovery Revolution Live with Richard Jensen
Recovery Revolution Live with Richard Jensen
Recovery Revolution Live with Richard Jensen
Friday 17th February 2023
Richard Jensen discusses his journey from addiction to recovery through wrestling and the power of supportive communities on 'Recovery Revolution Live'.
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Brett Morris, Ashley Grimes, Jason Rudeen, Rev. LC Currie and JR Weaver
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Wrestling with Addiction: Richard Jensen's Road to Recovery
I think Today it's not trying to fit in...I took my story on the road, and it's because I got a bunch of letters in the mail after that espn documentary.
Picture a skinny, freckled kid in Tigard, Oregon, stepping onto a wrestling mat for the first time. That kid was Richard Jensen, and he had no idea how wrestling would become a lifeline in his tumultuous journey through addiction and recovery. In this episode of 'Recovery Revolution Live', Richard opens up about his descent into addiction, which led him to jail, prison, and eventually the streets by the age of 34.
His turning point came when he woke up on a homeless shelter gym floor and decided to reclaim his life through wrestling. At 37, Richard returned to college, determined not just to wrestle but to win a national championship. His story is one of resilience, hope, and the power of community support. Richard talks about the importance of sharing personal stories and how intimate recovery groups can foster genuine connections.
If you're looking for a tale of perseverance and the impact of finding your tribe, this episode is a must-listen.