The Journey of Addiction and Falling in Love with Recovery with Jason Russ
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Jason Russ is a lifelong musician and extreme sports enthusiast. His experiences with alcoholism and drug addiction led to the destruction of his material life and most of his relationships, as well as the near loss of his own life.
Jason's life changed forever when he fell in love with recovery and sobriety, which helped him complete a motorcycle trip across the Americas.
We talk about...
Jason’s early dedication to extreme sports
The onset and progression of alcoholism and addiction
What addiction feels like and how it felt against his will
The experience that shifted Jason’s life and led him to recovery
Finding spirituality and a greater power that led to sobriety
Reckoning with holding privilege while also being an addict
A 2 year, 74,000-mile motorcycle trip across 17 countries
Finding an energy greater than himself every day in recovery
If you like the honesty and openness of this episode, you’ll love How Pro Kitesurfer Jason Slezak Stopped Chasing Highs to Avoid His Past Trauma and Changed His Approach to Sports and Mental Health.
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