Sound Rebel
Sound Rebel
S3 Ep59: Fraser Franks: The Footballer
S3 Ep59: Fraser Franks: The Footballer
S3 Ep59: Fraser Franks: The Footballer
Monday 16th May 2022
Fraser Franks talks about his shift from professional football to a sober life, discussing societal pressures and the benefits of sobriety.
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Get the buttons here!Fraser Franks: From Football Dreams to Sober Realities
Joining the Oti community has been the best alcohol-free decision I've ever made. After These Summer Holidays This Year in September, I'll be Four Years alcohol-free, and I'm jumping ahead a little bit there.
Imagine having your lifelong dream snatched away in an instant. That's what happened to Fraser Franks, a former professional footballer whose career was cut short by a medical diagnosis. In this episode of 'Sobriety Unplugged', hosts Sharon Hartley and Ben Anderson chat with Fraser about his unexpected journey into sobriety. As a young athlete, Fraser abstained from alcohol to stay at the top of his game.
But when his football career ended abruptly, he found himself struggling with alcohol for the first time. Fraser opens up about the pressures he faced in the hyper-masculine world of professional sports and how these pressures contributed to his challenges with drinking. He also shares how he found a new sense of purpose and community in his alcohol-free life.
This episode isn't just for sports fans; it's for anyone who's faced life's curveballs and is looking for inspiration to make positive changes. With candid discussions about societal stigmas, the benefits of sobriety, and the importance of supportive communities, Fraser's story is a powerful reminder that even when one door closes, another can open.