What do you do when your greatest source of accomplishment, joy and belonging also becomes the greatest source of personal suffering? Theo Fleury is our guest who shares his journey on  becoming one of NHLs greatest players, while living with a dark secret of sexual abuse. He shares how he overcame alcoholism through redemption and focused his pain, experiences and wisdom into helping others. His story documented in the book PLAYING WITH FIRE is a raw and honest telling of his abuse and healing.  The last three years of government overreach started to trigger feelings of his  past oppression and we talk about the similarities and recognition of abuse/ power/ fear in manipulating minds and actions of entire populations. Tim held it together and didn’t fan boy out too much on this interview… May however found the similarities in past trauma and redemption to hit a nerve of empathic emotion… this one you won’t want to miss!  About Theo Fleury: Theoren  "Theo" Fleury (born June 29, 1968) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, author, and motivational speaker.[1] Fleury played for the Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers, and Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL), Tappara of Finland's SM-liiga, and the Belfast Giants of the UK's Elite Ice Hockey League. He was drafted by the Flames in the 8th round, 166th overall, at the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, and played over 1,000 games in the NHL between 1989 and 2003. One of the smallest players of his generation, Fleury played a physical style that often led to altercations. During his career Fleury recorded 90+ points four times, and 100+ points twice.[2] He twice represented Canada at the Winter Olympics, winning a gold medal in 2002. Throughout his career, he battled drug and alcohol addictions that ultimately forced him out of the NHL in 2003. He retired in 2009. Links! Content to find Theo Fleury:  Theo’s Website:  Canadians For Truth: Playing With Fire Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Website: bsfreemd.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/search/video?q=bsfreemd Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree Coming Soon: YouTube Channel!