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Brantt Myhres, a former NHL player who received a lifetime ban from the league, shares his struggle with alcohol and cocaine.
Brantt Myhres, a former NHL player who received a lifetime ban from the league, shares his struggle with alcohol and cocaine.
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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Mar 20, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, we have Brantt Myhres a former NHL player who shares his turbulent journey through addiction, his career in professional hockey, and his path to sobriety. Myers discusses the early roots of his struggles, beginning with a challenging childhood marked by abuse, which led him to find solace in hockey. His career escalated quickly, but so did his drinking and drug use, ultimately leading to multiple suspensions and a lifetime ban from the NHL. The turning point came after hitting rock bottom, which prompted Myers to seek help and enter long-term treatment. Now sober, he reflects on his recovery process, the importance of finding a reason to stay sober, and how he’s giving back by helping others in the sports world facing similar battles. Myers also talks about his book, 'Painkiller', where he shares his honest take on the journey, emphasizing the lessons learned and that recovery is possible no matter how dark times may seem.
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Follow Brantt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brantt_myhres/
Check out the book Painkiller: https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Killer-Memoir-League-Addiction/dp/0735239436
More Information on Sober Link: https://www.soberlink.com/partners/recover
Donate the support the show: buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation
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Follow Brantt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brantt_myhres/
Check out the book Painkiller: https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Killer-Memoir-League-Addiction/dp/0735239436
More Information on Sober Link: https://www.soberlink.com/partners/recover
Donate the support the show: buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation
Released:
Mar 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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