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Scott Hoffman on his struggles with addiction following his professional ski racing career
Scott Hoffman on his struggles with addiction following his professional ski racing career
Scott Hoffman on his struggles with addiction following his professional ski racing career
Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Scott Hoffman recounts his journey from professional ski racing to battling addiction, highlighting resilience and community support in this inspiring episode.
78 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Scott Hoffman's Journey from Ski Racing Glory to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Scott shares his journey from professional ski racing to struggling with alcohol abuse and the impact on his personal life
- He reflects on his experiences in and out of treatment centers and his year-long prison sentence following a DUI
- Scott discusses the mindset shift in recovery and the importance of finding a personalised path to sobriety
- He emphasises the crucial role of transitional housing in the recovery process and the significance of giving back to the community and supporting young athletes
- Through his story, Scott embodies resilience, self-reflection, and the transformative power of recovery
What I'm doing ain't working. I think as you were telling your story for me, in your storytelling, that was the pivot point.
Ever wondered how a top athlete copes when their career is suddenly cut short? Scott Hoffman, once a shining star on the US ski team and an NCAA National Champion, faced this exact challenge. In this gripping episode of Project Recovery, Scott sits down with Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to share his tumultuous journey from the slopes to sobriety.
Scott kicks things off by reminiscing about his exhilarating days as a professional skier, but things take a darker turn as he recounts the injury that ended his career. This unexpected twist not only pushed him out of the limelight but also spiraled him into alcohol abuse. Scott opens up about how his drinking led to the breakdown of his marriage and severely impacted his mental health after returning to Utah.
The conversation delves into Scott's repeated stints in treatment centers and the year-long prison sentence he faced following a DUI. It was during this time behind bars that Scott began to find his path to recovery. His story is one of resilience and self-reflection, showing how he turned his life around by embracing sobriety and giving back to the community. Scott's experience highlights the importance of individualized recovery paths and the crucial role of transitional housing in his journey.
He also emphasizes the value of supporting young athletes, using his own struggles as a powerful lesson in perseverance and hope. This episode is a raw and inspiring look at how even those who seem to have it all can face immense challenges, and how they can rise again through determination and support.