From Addiction to the Ring | How Kickboxing Saved Rich St Pierre's Life and Built His Recovery

Recovery Matters Podcast Episode 161 | Rich St. Pierre recounts his challenging upbringing, the impact of family dynamics, and his turbulent years of substance use. He discusses the pivotal moments that led him to recovery, including his experiences with various treatment programs and his ultimate decision to turn his life around. Rich highlights the importance of having a support system, finding new identities and passions, and maintaining accountability in recovery. He also delves into how martial arts and fitness played crucial roles in his sobriety and how he integrates these into his current life. Through his candid narration, Rich's story offers inspiration and valuable insights for anyone seeking or maintaining recovery.   00:00 Introduction and Host Background 00:29 Early Life and Family Struggles 03:20 High School and Descent into Addiction 06:09 Attempts at Recovery and Setbacks 08:36 Turning Point and Path to Recovery 18:16 Rebuilding Life and Finding Purpose 22:33 Coping with Loss in Recovery 23:27 The Importance of Therapy 24:58 Finding New Passions 26:42 Identity Beyond Addiction 29:42 The Role of Support Systems 32:37 The Power of Practice 39:03 Commitment to 12-Step Recovery 41:11 Incorporating Recovery into Daily Life 42:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ----Across the Web---- 🌎 CCAR Website https://www.ccar.us ✉️ Donate: https://ccar.us/donate/ 🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎙RecoveryMatters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGUMMO... 🗣Recovery Matters TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverymatterspodcast? 🗣Recovery Matters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverymatterspodcast/ 🗣CCAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAR4Recovery 📸CCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccar4recovery 🐦CCAR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccar4recovery