Blu Robinson
Blu Robinson
The Gold Medal of Recovery with Carrie Steinseifer Bates
The Gold Medal of Recovery with Carrie Steinseifer Bates
The Gold Medal of Recovery with Carrie Steinseifer Bates
Monday 29th March 2021
Carrie Steinseifer Bates discusses her journey from Olympic glory to battling addiction and finding sobriety on the Addict II Athlete Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Carrie Steinseifer Bates: From Olympic Glory to Sobriety on Addict II Athlete Podcast
I grew more in that hell and in that darkness than I ever did when things were great. And, and you're right, I mean the liquor industry in general is completely coming after women. And you know, like I said, the pilot light for me, both genetically and then, you know, also with my experience Years Prior, had already been lit.
What happens when an Olympic champion faces the toughest challenge of her life? In this episode of the 'Addict II Athlete Podcast', Coach Blu Robinson chats with Carrie Steinseifer Bates, a three-time Gold Medalist from the 1984 Olympics. Carrie opens up about her early years in an alcoholic household and how the swimming pool became her sanctuary. She shares how the water was a place where she could freely express her emotions, even crying underwater where no one could see.
But her journey took a turn after missing the 1988 Olympics, leading her down a path of addiction that nearly derailed her life. Through multiple treatment attempts and a deep commitment to honesty, Carrie found her way to genuine recovery. Her story is a powerful reminder that even those who seem invincible can face immense struggles, and it highlights the importance of resilience, support, and self-awareness in overcoming addiction.
Tune in to hear Carrie's raw and inspiring tale of triumph over adversity.