The Real Shawshank Redemption an Interview with Chris Herren #297

Published: Sept. 28, 2021, 7:01 a.m.

\u201cAs long as I'm granted another day sober, that's the good life.\u201d \u2013 Chris Herren

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Chris Herren, former NBA basketball player, author and wellness advocate, has shared his story of substance-use recovery with over 1 million people nationwide.\xa0In this episode, Brian interviews Chris about his struggle with addiction, his path to sobriety and his ongoing mission to make a positive difference in the lives of others.\xa0

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YOU WILL LEARN:

  • How his addictions took hold.
  • How he battled back to sobriety.
  • How he is helping other people.

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

www.herrentalks.com

https://herrenproject.org/

\u201cFall River Dreams,\u201d by Bill Reynolds

\u201cUnguarded,\u201d ESPN Films 30 For 30

\u201cSilver Linings Playbook,\u201d movie

\u201cCinema Paradiso,\u201d movie

\u201cCool Hand Luke,\u201d movie

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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

\u201cThere was always another mountain to climb, you know. And by the time I got there, I was just tired.\u201d \u2013 Chris Herren

\u201cI believe the word \u2018rock bottom\u2019 has killed a lot of people. I believe it's prevented a lot of families from doing the right thing and intervening much earlier.\u201d \u2013 Chris Herren

\u201cPeople who put more time into this early on, the chances of staying sober longer are much greater.\u201d \u2013 Chris Herren

\u201cWhen it comes to this topic, we talk about the worst day and we forget the first day.\u201d \u2013 Chris Herren

\u201cI'm an athlete. I'm a competitor. And I believe that recovery has given me a competitive edge. I believe it's made me better in all facets of my life.\u201d \xa0\u2013 Chris Herren

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